![]() ![]() ![]() The dust removal works well too, though you may need to apply it a second time if you do a lot of contrast enhancement work that brings out some more that was missed the first time around. The new power line removal tool is uncannily good, even in city streets where the lines run across buildings and stonework. The AI Sky Replacement tool never ceases to amaze, and for the most part it blends new skies with existing images with no visible edge effects or artefacts – though sometimes you can get a ‘glow’ effect around foreground objects. Some of Luminar Neo’s AI tools are quite remarkable. A final rotation to the polarizer took care of the glare from the wet rocks and ocean.We threw everything at this image (obviously), but while Luminar's AI can do the heavy lifting with special effects, you still need a clear idea about the image you want to achieve (unlike us). Adding the CPL-VND at the 3-stop setting helped tremendously, dialing it down to a 6-stop setting reigned the the sky. The screen captures here show how blown out the scene was without a filter. Second, when adjusting the VND, you can slightly move the polarizer setting if you bump the lever against the 3 ND or 7 ND position.įor my behind the scenes work, I often prefer to capture at a wider aperture like f/4 or f/2.8 and keep focus on the subject (usually me). Then, adjust the polarizer to cut glare and reflections as needed. So dial in the ND stops you need first, get that set. First, a VND is in and of itself a polarizer. I do recommend that you adjust the VND first, then rotate the CPL. Dial in the number of stops with the VND lever and rotate the polarizer as needed. Actual adjustment of the filter is very simple. When you first unbox the filter, you’ll have to screw the small lever into the VND portion of the filter. Kudos to Haida on this part of the design. 3 stops of VND is the minimum, 7 is the maximum, and you cannot rotate the VND beyond those points. The ND stops are clearly marked - and the design of the filter prevents over-rotation. That’s important for handheld video work, where you may be following a subject and moving your camera with some speed.Īnother attention to detail is the clear markings on the VND ring. Moving or shaking the filter or camera do not change the settings you’ve dialed in. Yet, once you have it in the position you want, there is enough resistance that the CPL and VND stay in place. The friction is low enough that the filter rotates cleanly with little effort. Haida has struck a great balance of friction and fluidity. I pressed and pulled and tugged on it in a variety of ways and it held fast and true.īoth the CPL and VND rotate smoothly. The small lever that screws into the VND portion of the filter is also very sturdy. It is waterproof, oil proof, and scratch resistant. The glass is K9 optical glass with 16-layer coatings on both sides. The construction and build quality of the Haida Pro II CPL-VND 2 In 1 Filter is excellent. I can capture video at wider apertures like f/4, keeping my shutter speed at 1/50s for a cinematic feel, and keep the scene well-exposed. I’m using the Haida CPL-VND 2 In 1 for vlogging and behind-the-scenes footage. We don’t always need 3+ stops of ND power for our photos. I would add a singular polarizer to round out a basic landscape kit, too, though. For a part-time landscape photographer, or are on a budget (who isn’t!), this single package gives you a lot of versatility. The Haida CPL-VND 2 In 1 Filter easily covers that space. However, my workhorse filters are my 4 stop and 6 stop NDs, plus a polarizer. I can make any image I need in just about any lighting condition. I love my Haida M10 system and the line-up of ND filters I have. I make landscape images all the time - it’s what I do. This 2-in-1 filter offers a great value (see Pricing below) and covers a large portion of the filter space landscape photographers need.My 4 and 6 stop ND filters are my workhorses. ![]() The versatility this filter offers means a faster field workflow.īudding or casual landscape photographers: If you are a part-time landscape photographer or just starting out with landscape photography, a complete filter system with holders and slide-in glass can be a daunting purchase. Likewise with B-roll or a secondary camera capturing behind the scenes footage. Vloggers need to get the footage they need and move on. A vlogger does not want to fiddle with filters. I think there are two groups of visual creatives the CPL-VND 2 In 1 filter will benefit.įilm makers & vloggers: This filter is a clear win for anyone doing vlogging or capturing B-roll for films.
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