- Variable 0.3-1.5 Neutral Density Filter
- Reduce Exposure by 1-5 Stops
- Darkens Entire Image
- Greater Control Over Exposure Settings
- Allows Reduced Shutter Speed
- Allows Wider Aperture
- MRC Multi-Resistant Coating
- Nano Coating
- 49mm Front Filter Threads
- Thin Brass Filter Ring
The B+W 46mm XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC-Nano Filter is a solid variable neutral density filter providing an exposure reduction of 1 to 5 stops. The 0.3 to 1.5 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed than normally required. The degree of density is easily controlled by rotating the front filter ring, helping you to predetermine the additional exposure length required. By slowing your exposure time or increasing your aperture, you are able to control depth of field and convey movement more easily. For easier, repeatable control over density settings, the front ring is also visually demarcated with dots that represent different density values.
The Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) is both an anti-reflection coating as well as a protective surface. It helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, it offers greater protection to the filter substrate and stays cleaner for longer than uncoated filters. The Nano coating associated with XS-Pro filters provides an additional eighth layer over the MRC, resulting in an improved beading effect when in contact with water for greater cleaning efficiency.
B+W filters are constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. This filter features a thin, oversized mount which helps to reduce the likelihood to vignetting when used with wide-angle lenses. The filter ring is made from brass for durability as well as jamming prevention.
- Variable neutral density filter allows you to dial in differing amounts of density scene to scene.
- 0.3 to 1.5 density filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.
- Providing a reduction of 1 to 5 stops, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.
- Offers increased flexibility to use specific ISO settings or ISO films under bright ambient light.
- Provides increased exposure flexibility while using cinema or video cameras within a designated film frame rate.
- Multi-Resistant Coating offers both protection to the glass and helps to improve light transmission and image quality.
- Nano coating promotes an improved beading effect with water for more efficient cleaning.
- Oversized and slim mount helps to reduce the likelihood of vignetting with wide-angle lenses.
- Thin brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.
| Type | Variable neutral density |
| Size | 46 mm |
| Filter Factor | 0.3 to 1.5 (1 to 5 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | Yes |
| Rotating | Yes; to vary density |
| Effect | Permits a longer exposure |
| Construction | Schott Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 49 mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 49 mm |
| Packaging Info |
| Package Weight | 0.15 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3.701 x 3.701 x 0.709" |
In the Box
B+W 46mm XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC-Nano Filter
- Plastic Case
- Limited 10-Year Warranty
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