10-Stop ND Filter Group Test: 16 different filters reviewed and compared

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This video has been a real labour of love for me - I really hope you enjoy it / find it useful. I decided to test 10-stop filters as they are strong enough to have a good chance of giving you an idea of how other filters by the manufacturer might perform.
02:54 - Pig Iron Pro ND1000
03:51 - Neewer Slim ND1000
04:25 - K&F Concept 18-Layer ND1000
05:13 - Gobe ND1000 MRC 16-Layer
06:04 - ZOMEi HD Ultra Slim Pro ND1000
06:41 - Tiffen aXent ND3.0
07:56 - B+W 110 F-Pro ND 3.0 MRC
08:45 - Marumi DHG Super ND1000
09:41 - Irix Edge ND1000
10:36 - NiSi 67mm PRO Nano IRND 3.0
11:11 - Hoya ProND ND1000
12:14 - Formatt Hitech Firecrest Super Slim ND 3.0
13:15 - B+W XS-Pro 810 ND 3.0 MRC Nano
13:54 - Breakthrough X4 MRC16 10-Stop ND
15:09 - Polar Pro Cinema Series Quartzline ND1000
16:32 - Polaroid HD ND2-2000 Variable ND Filter
17:42 - Conclusions
As mentioned before, each filter was a 67mm diameter ND1000 (10-Stop / ND3.0) model.
The colour tests and flaring tests were performed with a Sony a7R II camera in full-frame mode, in carefully controlled environments with pre-set white balance settings, to ensure fairness and consistency.
The sharpness test is taken from the center of the image frame of a picture taken on a 24-megapixel APS-C camera (Sony a5100) to put maximum pressure on the filter (the lens was set to f/4.5 for maximum sharpness). Each filter was cleaned meticulously and dusted before any test took place.
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  • @chakpuia
    @chakpuia5 жыл бұрын

    This video is More useful than almost all Discovery's shows😂

  • @janplexy

    @janplexy

    5 жыл бұрын

    like all of his.

  • @frankfeng2701

    @frankfeng2701

    3 жыл бұрын

    There should be a filter review database.

  • @bennett4949
    @bennett49495 жыл бұрын

    Maybe the most useful and informative video I watched in the last months.

  • @ggessex
    @ggessex5 жыл бұрын

    That was the best ND filter review i have ever seen.

  • @HaidaFilters

    @HaidaFilters

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much GE Video

  • @richardreich8044
    @richardreich80445 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Thanks for the time and effort you put into this one.

  • @benjaminbong
    @benjaminbong5 жыл бұрын

    You're the best in reviews Chris! Fantastic video

  • @NismoPhx
    @NismoPhx5 жыл бұрын

    Just that fact that you tested this many filters is amazing. Thank you very much! Your videos are always full of great info.

  • @annonomowz4903
    @annonomowz49035 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate you taking the time to do this Christoper. Thanks so much this was super helpful!

  • @SamSine
    @SamSine5 жыл бұрын

    What professionalism!! Your videos are wonderfully produced. Top notch review. Thank you so much!

  • @ApertureApex
    @ApertureApex5 жыл бұрын

    I've actually been looking for a comprehensive comparison video like this for a long while. Thank you Christopher !

  • @lamontgilliland9664
    @lamontgilliland96645 жыл бұрын

    Chris, the sincerity of your videos is most appreciated. They are direct and informative and your calm voice makes it a pleasure for the listener. Thank you : )

  • @RaoBlackWellizedArman
    @RaoBlackWellizedArman3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Excellent format where you can see see the summary very easily.

  • @MrMrsDibbson
    @MrMrsDibbson5 жыл бұрын

    This video is one of the best and most informative I’ve watched, great quality of content , doing it this well takes effort.

  • @ferguscooper
    @ferguscooper5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Christopher. Well done man. You are doing us a massive service here. Many thanks!

  • @matthewvigeant8761
    @matthewvigeant87615 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I was looking for in a lens compare and review with examples!! Great work outta you and much appreciated!! Yours truly -On a budget. :-)

  • @jimboreaddabible777
    @jimboreaddabible7775 жыл бұрын

    This was a complete information video. LOVE the included time stamp list!!!!! Thank you for the awesome video!

  • @vladolaf2601
    @vladolaf26014 жыл бұрын

    This is the absolute best video about ND filter! Thank you a ton!

  • @CaminoDidjeridu
    @CaminoDidjeridu2 жыл бұрын

    Again a great and very useful video. Thank you Chris!

  • @johannestan6878
    @johannestan68784 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris for this comprehensive and helpful review. Am shopping for ND filters, and your video by far is the BEST!

  • @X3lfl3X
    @X3lfl3X3 жыл бұрын

    As per usual the best voice in camera and optics reviews on youtube supplying the tests, amazing to watch and listen to, as equally amazing and engaging as the rest of the filmography in the channel =)

  • @nickalmand
    @nickalmand5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this! Really helpful since I'm kind of new to ND filters as well. Didn't know there were so many considerations to keep in mind! I'm leaning toward the Breakthrough after watching this...seems like the best bang for the bucks.

  • @marklong691
    @marklong6915 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Chris, I've been pondering this very subject over last few weeks, thanks

  • @andrepaganotti3133
    @andrepaganotti31335 жыл бұрын

    Nice thorough review Crhis! I was amazed by the fact that very high end filter presented results similar to way cheaper filter. This kind of review helps a lot new photographers to choose the better gear, not the most popular or expensive.

  • @soma3
    @soma35 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the amount of time it must have taken to get all the content for this video. Awesome job!!

  • @HS-fk6hb
    @HS-fk6hb5 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison Chris!!

  • @gje2122a
    @gje2122a3 жыл бұрын

    It is the most useful and informative video. I purchased the breakthrough ND filter based on your review. I am so pleased with the results. By the way, the breakthrough customer support is excellent. Thank you so much, Christopher.

  • @marcpaul8245
    @marcpaul82455 жыл бұрын

    Christopher, this is wonderfully useful information! Thank you!

  • @joaowesleywenceslau1955
    @joaowesleywenceslau19554 жыл бұрын

    The best ND filter review ever!! Thank you

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice comparison! Good work. This is really helpful.

  • @gregskibeat
    @gregskibeat5 жыл бұрын

    Best info Ever, I feel confident to do the right choice after watching it.

  • @GrahamHoughton12
    @GrahamHoughton125 жыл бұрын

    Very well put together, thanks for the time and effort

  • @jayphilippbar3726
    @jayphilippbar37265 жыл бұрын

    Christopher, thanks for another superb review!

  • @alexandronunez100
    @alexandronunez1003 жыл бұрын

    always always alwyas helpful. Maybe a 2021 redo would be nice but still this sets an awesome ground for people looking for ND filters. Thank you so much!

  • @davidnaylor83
    @davidnaylor835 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for your thorough testing! Super methodical and nicely presented. Never thought I would enjoy a 20 minute video about filters. Personally I'll probably go for the Irix Edge.

  • @noobydoo
    @noobydoo5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this brilliant video. It definitely helped me choosing the right filter!

  • @zekepliskin6398
    @zekepliskin63984 жыл бұрын

    What a bloody brilliant ND roundup. Most helpful. And as one videographer to another, that must have been a nightmare to edit, especially that end shot! Worth it though.

  • @rezaahmadi3738
    @rezaahmadi37384 жыл бұрын

    After couple hours watching different videos, this review was the best and I got my answer. Thanks 🙏

  • @Sadiquecat
    @Sadiquecat3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much for doing this. Best review / comparison ever !

  • @EstifanosTZewde
    @EstifanosTZewde5 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison video. Thank you for your hard work!

  • @chadaztig07
    @chadaztig07 Жыл бұрын

    16 filter with sample images, with rating scores on different metrics, and conclusion all in 19min video. ok I'm subscribing

  • @Ermans8
    @Ermans85 жыл бұрын

    You nail all the video. Chapeau. And thank you!

  • @melvinjohnson2074
    @melvinjohnson20745 жыл бұрын

    Great review and timing as I'm in the market for a quality ND filter. Thanks Chris!

  • @JeevesTCW
    @JeevesTCW2 жыл бұрын

    Great video extremely comprehensive and useful thank you Christopher

  • @kinchanyt
    @kinchanyt4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best ever video I have seen, most informative video. LIKE!

  • @barry4619
    @barry46195 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your hard work on this review! A little over a year ago I replaced all of my B+W filters with Breakthrough X4 3, 6, 10 stop ND as well as CP filters (77mm and 82mm). I’m just an amateur but the difference is amazing. Was wondering if other manufacturers were catching up, now I know.

  • @zoanyway
    @zoanyway3 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of ND reviews on KZread, but this one sets the bar. High. Would love to see you review 6 stop filters, and a range of variables, despite your general distaste for them, VNDs are wildly popular for videography, where conditions can change so fast, and time is so tight, that the image differences are often outweighed by practical concerns.

  • @chiefgoldlotus
    @chiefgoldlotus4 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!! Very thorough and I appreciate the attention to cleanability. Also had trouble finding a decent review of the Gobe filters that I "was" considering.

  • @lecolintube
    @lecolintube5 жыл бұрын

    Loved the Welsh at the end! Thanks Chris!

  • @realdxb
    @realdxb Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Christopher for your hard job.

  • @OliverWolter
    @OliverWolter3 жыл бұрын

    this is just awesome and stands exemplatory as to how comparisons should be made

  • @lorenzogattaldo3764
    @lorenzogattaldo37645 жыл бұрын

    Well done dude, very useful video! Thanks for that.

  • @creps2001
    @creps20015 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!! I like your scientist way to compare all that filters! Really useful!!

  • @peter_shadow7559
    @peter_shadow75594 жыл бұрын

    The best ND Filters Review. Thanks Christopher

  • @shiznuts
    @shiznuts5 жыл бұрын

    Aw, great job dude. That must've been time consuming! Great shootout, what a great resource for the community. I went from cheapo Fotga filters to Zomei ones to Rollei and now Breakthrough Photography. As it's with a lot of equipment... you sorta pay for what you get. Don't cheapskate, but it's also not necessary to buy the most expensive stuff out there either. There's good value in between somewhere.

  • @ZalecanePl

    @ZalecanePl

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have Fotga Variable ND. I thought that it will be a lot worse. If you use "brighter" half of scale then its usable, but if you try darker then its abysmal

  • @grat2010
    @grat20105 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for including the clean ability! My Hoya filters (not Pro version) are also so annoying to clean.

  • @ahmedrashed78

    @ahmedrashed78

    5 жыл бұрын

    How's the image quality of the hoya

  • @ElizabethaKaur
    @ElizabethaKaur4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review, thank you! It was extremely helpful

  • @SomeGuyInSandy
    @SomeGuyInSandy5 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Been waiting for this!

  • @frankmenkel8329
    @frankmenkel83295 жыл бұрын

    Very professional. Thank you for the great work.

  • @alaincazavant4022
    @alaincazavant40225 жыл бұрын

    Excellent comparison! I like at thé end, how you summarized and highlighted thé Best per $

  • @tonyscalifornia
    @tonyscalifornia5 жыл бұрын

    Wow love you video so much, straight forward and save me a ton of time

  • @alettavandenberg3660
    @alettavandenberg36604 жыл бұрын

    it is a great video - thank you Aletta

  • @francescomanfredi
    @francescomanfredi5 жыл бұрын

    A test of variable nd filters for us filmmakers would be a perfect follow up to this incredible comparison!

  • @sproesser1
    @sproesser15 жыл бұрын

    I own breakthrough technology X4 filters. I once dropped one in wet sand on the beach. I picked it up, and the glass surface was perfectly clean. The metal was covered in wet sand. They have a coating on the lens that repels water, I cannot believe how well it works. It is incredible technology.

  • @kevingullick1596
    @kevingullick15963 жыл бұрын

    Great review 👍, I've recently started useing an HAIDA 77mm 10 stop, quite impressed with it so far.

  • @roystansell7640
    @roystansell7640 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Helpful as always.

  • @JimBailey
    @JimBailey5 жыл бұрын

    A big thank you on this video. I am so glad you did not test the Altura. I tried it out the other day and all the photos were yellow. Thanks again.

  • @gjbtube
    @gjbtube5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review, thanks Chris :)

  • @vanomaden
    @vanomaden5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant stuff mate. I learned so much from your videos, but it ended up costing me a lot of money ;-)

  • @seoulrydr
    @seoulrydr5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for confirming my choice of Breakthrough Photography's X4 and X6 ND/Polarizing filters. I am currently in the market for a 15-stop ND so maybe I'll give the Polar Pro a shot. Thanks again for a great review!

  • @joangilisuarez7090
    @joangilisuarez70905 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Really useful!!

  • @stephensaxon9121
    @stephensaxon91214 жыл бұрын

    Informative and with a great delivery. So many presenters seem to need to SHOUT at you or wildly gesticulate in the manner of a childrens TV presenter. Not so here. Information packed and actually relaxing to watch.

  • @doros9.2
    @doros9.25 жыл бұрын

    It would be cool if you did a similar test with circular polarising filters, Chris! Until then, I wish you Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

  • @StudioGalvan
    @StudioGalvan6 ай бұрын

    This is one of the 2 or 3 exceptional reviews concerning ND filters. 🤓 (That I have seen on YT)

  • @Machster10
    @Machster103 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a useful video.

  • @Matteusus
    @Matteusus5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review, Thank You!

  • @sel7546
    @sel75465 жыл бұрын

    wow, this video was beyond amazing. very informative and very detailed and easy to follow. ocd approved lol

  • @urionandon
    @urionandon5 жыл бұрын

    great review! thank you!

  • @ariamaseerwatham
    @ariamaseerwatham5 жыл бұрын

    This video is very helpful to me..great review. .

  • @5b113f1a
    @5b113f1a5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your hard work.

  • @philmarsh5593
    @philmarsh55935 жыл бұрын

    Hugely useful, not done in techno babble. Many thanks!

  • @jesperg1966
    @jesperg19665 жыл бұрын

    Great work!

  • @vernier29
    @vernier295 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your time. This test is really useful. I assume at home if you mention a new test on filter it is not necessary welcome.... Ah, les joies de la photographie.

  • @cfcreative1
    @cfcreative14 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @hirschkuh1982
    @hirschkuh19825 жыл бұрын

    Best review ever!!!

  • @MrDazzathedude
    @MrDazzathedude3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and really useful, One of the best pleasing and detailed reviews I have seen, covering everything I wanted to know. Well Done and MANY THANKS!!! only problem was I am shopping for variable filter as I am new to the camera world "just 3 weeks old" I don't want to spend a fortune or carry around a bag full of filters as I don't know how or if i will use it. however I am easily convinced and happy to spend much more now if i feel its worth it, I hate having to purchase twice..

  • @JRSLASH
    @JRSLASH5 жыл бұрын

    i have a formatt hitech firecrest 6 stop nd filter. love it! glad to see the 10 stop performs equally well. might consider, the B+W also scored well tho!

  • @AjushiPhotography
    @AjushiPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    I have been obsessed with Breakthrough X4 filters for about the last 6 months - purchased two X2 filters and three X4 filters- I have to agree with you - the build quality and optical quality are all around fantastic! This is my go to brand now. Great job as always on the review!

  • @christopherfrost

    @christopherfrost

    5 жыл бұрын

    Many of the filters in this video are just fantastic...but yes, there's just something about the Breakthrough design and build quality that just really really does it for me

  • @PedroRoseira
    @PedroRoseira5 жыл бұрын

    great review! thank you for your video

  • @orgue3461
    @orgue34615 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job! Thank you :)

  • @shand1967
    @shand19675 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christopher, an excellent video. I am looking at investing in a 67mm ND filter for my Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens so this video is well timed.

  • @raynerfpv2471
    @raynerfpv24715 жыл бұрын

    Great video!Thanx for the review, subbed and liked :)

  • @catchlite5196
    @catchlite51963 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull work! I would love to see a test like this for 3 and 6 stop filters too.

  • @cyberbunny777
    @cyberbunny7774 жыл бұрын

    Wish i had seen this video before i got the Polaroid variable ND filter. It blurred out my Samyang 135mm images significantly! Just glad the video confirms my findings!

  • @khammarutchaimongkon663
    @khammarutchaimongkon6633 жыл бұрын

    The best review

  • @DalsPhotography
    @DalsPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Chris! I truly appreciated it. It would be nice to make a small review on square filters too :) I used both of them, but I have an average medium budget. Interesting choice the Irix Filter! THank you for all the input, best wishes from Uruguay.

  • @Stop-All-War
    @Stop-All-War11 ай бұрын

    Tyvm Chris 👏🏼

  • @wingyu99
    @wingyu995 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Many thx.

  • @rishikksh20
    @rishikksh20 Жыл бұрын

    this video needed to be updated 🙏

  • @alecmarcantonio1489
    @alecmarcantonio14894 жыл бұрын

    As a beginner photographer, this review was extremely helpful! Thank you for the wonderful insight into the 10 stop ND filter market!

  • @alecmarcantonio1489

    @alecmarcantonio1489

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was actually leaning towards the Hoya Pro ND before I watched your video. After much consideration, I decided to go with the Irix Edge ND1000 because it seemed like the best bang for the buck for a new photographer, like me, who isn't trying to spend an arm and a leg, but still looking to get top shelf quality product and images.

  • @christopherfrost

    @christopherfrost

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It's such a great video that Matt Granger ripped it off hehe

  • @alantuttphotography
    @alantuttphotography5 жыл бұрын

    Incredible review! Would have like to have more variable ND filters compared, but maybe that will happen sometime later.

  • @phoenix7289
    @phoenix72895 жыл бұрын

    Damn, wonderful, thank you!!!

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