Clayton Moore Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Looking for some real world variable ND filter information. Im getting ready to pull the triger on a new GH4 package. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrebenR Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I like a lot my Schneider ND Various filter. I use it on my GH3. I haven't noticed colour issues or other problems and it has a really large ND range. It also handles veey nicly with smooth operations. I think there is also a 82mm filter size, I got the 77mm.https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?IID=9137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahua Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I like my Tiffen Vari-ND 82mm on the 12-35mm X lens. Works really well especially compared to cheap stuff like the Light Craft Workshop junk. Spend the money and you will get good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64mulford Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have both marumi and light craft. Marumi is terrible. Light craft ok. Next time I won't be so cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBen Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 If you want the one of the best then Heliopan Vario-Graufilter. Heliopan Vario-Graufilter type 2099 is thicker with front filter thread and type 2199 is a slim type and thinner without front filter threads. In Europe Helopan 2099 Vario-Graufilter 77mm costs about 200€. Me and my partner are looking to buy a permanent solution for our ND's, and we've done a lot of research on the internet which one to buy. It allways comes down to heliopan. You do not wan't to go cheap on these filters, trust me :) Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I second the Heliopans! No discernable loss in sharpness and no colour shift. I had the Lightcraft Workshop ones before. They're... okay, but the Heliopans are worth every penny. I film weddings so need them on/off very quickly and also cannot recommend the Xume magnetic adapters enough too if you require speed. Although go for a larger ND and use step up rings to avoid vignetting. Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Maybe you'll find this useful: Caleb on Variable ND's: 'mweh' (paraphrasing): http://dslrvideoshooter.com/filters-video-part-filter-types-uses/ nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioskop.Inc Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Genus Eclipse Vari ND - v.v.good, probably the best one that i've used! https://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/nd-fader-shootout-heliopan-vs-the-new-genus-eclipse/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 To me- the Vari ND's don't shift color as much as with the BMCC's. I just use the Lightcraft II Vari ND and I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefonia Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Genus Eclipse Vari ND - v.v.good, probably the best one that i've used! https://frankglencairn.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/nd-fader-shootout-heliopan-vs-the-new-genus-eclipse/ I have this one too. Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 is there a difference placing a filter in front of the lens or between taking lens and anamorphic lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have the Genus Eclipse as well. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Moore Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks everybody - great information !!! I just got my brand new GH4 and 12-35 today and how its time to make a move. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Moore Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I orded the Genus Eclipse today :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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