15/03/2026 2:11 am
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What filters are you guys actually using for the ZV-1 when shooting outside in bright sun? Ive been a photographer for a decade so I get the exposure triangle and all that but this little Sony is giving me a headache with the fixed lens and that 1.8 aperture. Im heading to Zion next week for a hiking vlog and Im super stoked to try some 24fps cinematic stuff but the shutter speed is just way too high without an ND. I bought a cheap variable one but its giving me that weird X pattern and ruining the 4k footage. Should I just get a fixed ND8 or maybe a Mist filter too? Budget is around 100 bucks for the glass...
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15/03/2026 2:31 am
Regarding what #1 said about "Fixed filters are way more reliable than cheap...", I totally agree... unfortunately my first few VNDs were just disappointing. The color shift ruined everything and wasnt as good as I expected.
- K&F Concept 52mm Fixed ND64 Nano-X for that Zion sun.
- K&F Concept 52mm Black Diffusion 1/4 Filter for a subtle look. Fixed is way safer than gambling on variables for a trip like that.
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29/03/2026 6:13 am
Same setup here, love it
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15/03/2026 2:11 am
Fixed filters are way more reliable than cheap VNDs. Id grab a Tiffen 52mm ND 0.9 Filter to avoid artifacts while hiking... it's a solid, safe bet for Zion.
