{"product_id":"formatt-hitech-firecrest-ultra-105mm-neutral-density-3-9-13-stop","title":"Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra 105mm Neutral Density 3.9 (13 Stop)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFormatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra 105mm Neutral Density 3.9 (13 Stop) | Make long exposures in bright light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong exposures in daylight can turn moving water into a soft blur while the rest of the scene stays still. The Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra 105mm Neutral Density 3.9 (13 Stop) is a strong neutral-density filter for photographers who want to extend shutter times when the available light would otherwise call for a faster exposure. Its 105mm size is suited to setups that use a filter of that diameter, and the 3.9 density makes it a very substantial light reduction. It’s especially useful for deliberate landscape work: smoothing the movement of water, recording cloud motion, or keeping a longer shutter time in a bright scene. This isn’t a subtle adjustment filter; it’s for a clear, purposeful change to exposure. If you enjoy working slowly and calculating a new shutter speed after fitting a dense filter, it gives you room to make images that a short exposure can’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with a 13-stop reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reduction of 13 stops gives you a practical way to extend exposure time dramatically. For example, if your unfiltered meter reading is 1\/125 sec, adding 13 stops brings the equivalent exposure to roughly 65 seconds. That can help render moving water as a continuous blur or show cloud movement across the frame. Meter the scene before fitting the filter, then calculate the longer exposure; the exact time will depend on your starting reading and the result you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright daylight can force a shutter speed that freezes the water when you’d rather show its movement; this filter gives you a way around that. At 13 stops, it’s made for a substantial exposure change: if your starting reading is 1\/125 sec, you’re looking at roughly 65 seconds for the same exposure. That’s a useful starting point for a soft-water landscape, then adjust to taste. The 105mm size matters too: choose it when your filter setup takes that diameter, rather than assuming it will fit a smaller holder. I’d recommend it to photographers who plan their exposure and want long-shutter effects in bright conditions. It’s a specialist-strength filter, so it won’t suit every shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Formatt Hitech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Firecrest Ultra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter diameter: 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral density: 3.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight reduction: 13 stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Formatt Hitech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57512655782228,"sku":"FH-FCU105ND3.9","price":223.27,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/formatt-hitech-firecrest-ultra-105mm-neutral-density-3-9-13-stop","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}