SANDMARC, the American company specializing in GoPro/smartphone movie accessories, has just released its first product for DSLR/mirrorless/cinema cameras: the SANDMARC Motion Pro variable ND filter. With an ND range that goes from ND8 to ND64 (3-6 stops), the company claims that this is the only vignette-free filter with such range on the market. Let’s take a closer look at it! When it comes to lenses and filters, SANDMARC is not a newcomer. Indeed, the company has been manufacturing accessories for GoPro and smartphones for years, including iPhone 12 lenses/filters. Also, SANDMARC already had a motion variable ND filter for the iPhone. For filmmakers that use cameras with no built-in ND filters, a variable ND filter is a must-have in your toolkit. Let me sum up quickly (and by taking shortcuts) what a variable ND filter does. In short, a VND filter allows you to quickly and precisely cut the amount of light hitting your sensor. It works like a regular ND filter, but if you turn the filter, you can adjust the ND strength. That way, you can keep your shutter angle at the correct setting while maintaining a shallow depth of field by shooting at a wide aperture. Pushing things a step further, SANDMARC has just introduced its first filter for more “traditional” DSLR/mirrorless/cinema cameras: the SANDMARC Motion Pro variable ND filter. SANDMARC Motion Pro variable ND filter – Features The SANDMARC Motion Pro variable ND filter is 7.2mm thick, so it’s a pretty thin filter with a frame...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 12 April, 2021