Bower dHD Variable ND Filter Review
I watched my last variable neutral density filter fall off my lens, roll down a dock, and fall into the water at Mosquito Hill. That filter did not stop when changing intensities which meant that you could reach areas that made photos useless even in editing. The old filter also gave that familiar blue tint to photos that would have to be editing in Photoshop. That filter also had some scratches which showed up in the photos as well.
This Bower filter stops between the min and max points. I found that I need to stop before the max. At max, I could use bulb mode and still end up with a dark photo. There is no noticeable blue tint to my photos. The best part was that it was only $25 at B&H Photo. Compare that with a more professional kit like Lee square glass filters and it’s unbeatable. Am I going to be able to attach it to my 49mm filter size lens? No, but I don’t forsee using my 50mm F1.8 for landscape photos.
In the photo, you can see the waves of the water become fog-like against a stable subject. On the beach near UW-Green Bay. The best part was that it was an overcast day so you couldn’t see blurry clouds.
