Ted Keaton III Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Do all variable ND filters have a starting point of ND 2? Three variable ND filters that I have recently purchased have some amount of darkness, even at the lowest possible setting. It makes sense to me to have a filter that has a starting point of nothing... then have the option of going to ND 2 or more if needed. To begin with ND 2 isn't going to work. Am I making a mistake in purchasing moderately priced filters? Is what I am seeking even offered? Could anyone advise me, I admit to being a hobbyist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Aapo Lettinen Posted October 11, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted October 11, 2016 variable nd's are made by stacking two polarizers together so they always take some amount light even at "open" setting. a nd wheel similar to camera's internal nd wheels (couple of regular nd's + clear) or a graduated nd wheel would be the only option if you would like to minimize the light loss at "open" position, no polarizer based option would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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