Hoya Per ND100000 filter

The new Hoya PRO ND 100000 is an extreme ND filter that reduces light by 16 3/5 stops, designed specifically for photographing a solar eclipse. Neutral density (ND) filters are among the most requested and important types of photographic filters for several reasons. For photographers, ND filters provide precise control over the amount of light that passes through the lens, allowing for greater creative control of exposure. For video content creators, ND filters are helpful in adjusting shutter speeds to match frame rates while maintaining the depth of field of the footage.

Hoya offers a wide range of exclusive ND filters in the Prond series, which use clear optical glass mounted in a lightweight, precision-machined aluminum frame. The frame features a front filter thread for attaching additional filters or a lens cap. Thanks to the leading Accu-ND technology, the image does not suffer from color shifts that can occur due to low-quality materials, poor quality control during manufacturing, or issues with infrared light leakage. This last problem is particularly significant in photography and videography today.

With Hoya's exclusive Accu-ND technology, a uniform reduction of light in the visible and infrared spectrum is achieved, allowing photographers to avoid color shift issues when using Hoya ND filters under various shooting conditions. The Hoya ND 100000 enables shooting for over 1 hour in direct sunlight, making it especially suitable for capturing special events like a solar eclipse. With more than 16.5 stops of light reduction, the filter results in exposure times of several minutes in bright sunlight. Hoya employs a precise metal vapor deposition process to create the ultra-dark ND effect while maintaining a very neutral color balance for lifelike color reproduction at extremely long exposure times.