The Helix MagLock Burkard Series ND8 ND Filter from PolarPro is an innovative photography accessory designed to simplify the process of attaching and detaching filters while ensuring a secure fit. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:
- Mounting System:
- Magnetic Plus Quarter-Turn Locking Mechanism: Unlike traditional filters that require threading, the Helix MagLock system uses a combination of magnetic attachment and a quarter-turn locking mechanism. This design makes it quick and easy to install or remove the filter, and ensures it stays firmly in place even during intense shooting situations.
- Slim Frame Design:
- Resistance to Vignetting: The filter has a slim frame design, which minimizes the risk of vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image) when used with wide-angle lenses. It is suitable for lenses with focal lengths ranging from 19mm to 17mm.
- Neutral Density (ND) Filter:
- 3 Stops of Light Reduction: The ND8 filter reduces the amount of light entering the lens by 3 stops. This allows photographers and videographers to have greater control over exposure settings.
- Creative Control: By reducing light, photographers can use slower shutter speeds to create motion blur effects, or larger apertures to achieve a shallow depth of field and enhance bokeh (the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image).
- Applications:
- Still Photography and Video: The filter is versatile and can be used for both still photography and video applications. It helps in achieving desired effects such as motion blur in moving subjects or isolating the subject from the background with a wide aperture.
This combination of ease of use, secure attachment, and optical performance makes the Helix MagLock Burkard Series ND8 ND Filter a valuable tool for photographers and videographers looking to enhance their creative options.
