hama 00079152 Vario ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Hama
Table of Contents
**hama 00079152 Vario ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Instruction Manual
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Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you
sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.
Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your
attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.
Extent of Delivery
- Grey Vario filter ND2-400x
- Practical filter box
- Operating instructions
Safety Notes
- Use the product for its intended purpose only.
- Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
- Never use the product for any other purposes (for example, for darkening in the event of direct sunlight or other very bright light sources), even for a brief period of time! This could result in physical harm or impaired vision.
Features of Vario Filter ND 2-400
- Colourless neutral density filter with adjustable density
- Highest quality lens glass, coated
- Rotatable
- Thread on the front for attaching additional accessories
- Exposure compensation 1-8 aperture values or time values
- Suitable for photography and videography
- Suitable for digital and analogue cameras/lenses
- Allows creative picture composition using aperture, exposure time and sensitivity settings
Use (Photo/Video)
Note
- The markings on the filter adjustment ring serve merely as a guide.
- For more information on the points that follow below, read and observe your camera’s operating instructions.
- The effects described in this section apply to photographs and videos.
Large aperture (small f-number)
Gives a shallow depth of field. This is how you obtain an exposure effect on
objects/ subjects in the foreground against a highly blurred background, or
vice versa with the right focusing.
No aperture (large f-number)
Gives a large and extensive sharpness range. Foreground and background are
pictured with equal sharpness.
Short exposure time
Gives a sharp picture of a fast-moving object against a sharp background. For
example, flowing, splashing water is frozen in motion.
Long exposure time
Gives a blurred picture of a fast-moving object against a sharp background.
Shots of moving water (stream, waterfall, waves) are more dynamic. Water
‘flows’, waves turn to ‘cotton wool’.
Guide value for the exposure time: 1/60 seconds or longer.
- However, if the camera is pulled in synchrony with object movement, the moving object will appear sharp against a blurred background.
- With this type of image, the picture stabiliser must be switched off (if your camera has one).
Note – Stray light
- When shooting longer exposures, cover the viewfinder. This will prevent stray light from seeping in during the longer exposure.
Note – Cross effect
- Polarization technology can cause a cross effect when the filter is set to Max. This appears on images as a cross-shaped dark area and can be used to add creativity to the pictures (note the picture on the packaging of your ND2-400).
- If you do not wish to see this cross effect, reduce the filter setting until the effect is no longer visible.
Note – Sensitivity
- A high sensitivity setting causes picture noise in dark areas of the image which can be used as a creative element.
- If you do not wish to see picture noise, activate your digital camera’s “noise reduction” function.
Note – Too much light
- If the pictures are too faint (i.e. overexposed) despite the smallest blend setting, shortest exposure time and the lowest sensitivity, use Grey Vario ND2-400.
Note – White balance
- Avoid colour casts by manually checking the white balance before every shot with the Vario filter attached and adjusted.
Warning – Strong sunlight
- Set the neutral density filter to MAX before you “find” the sun. Sunlight is so strong that with certain focus settings, the surface coating of your camera’s lens or its cementing, aperture blades, mirror, shutter or sensor may be irreparably damaged.
- Never look through the viewfinder at the sun without protective eyewear specially suited to this purpose! As with the camera, you can damage your eyes irreparably
Care and Maintenance
Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Warranty Disclaimer
Hama GmbH & Co. KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/ mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.
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