Kenko Variable NDX II 77mm Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The Kenko Variable NDX II 77mm is a versatile neutral density filter designed for lenses with a 77 millimeter filter thread. It allows photographers and videographers to continuously adjust the amount of light entering the lens, providing exposure control equivalent from ND 2 point 5 up to ND 450.

This flexibility is crucial for maintaining desired shutter speeds for cinematic video or achieving long exposures in bright daylight during your photography sessions in Japan. The filter is designed to adjust light intensity without affecting the color balance of your images.

Quick Highlights:

• Variable neutral density filter for 77 millimeter lens threads.
• Adjustable light reduction from ND 2 point 5 to ND 450 equivalent.
• Allows precise exposure control without altering color balance.
• Essential for maintaining slow shutter speeds in bright conditions.
• Includes a detachable operating lever for smooth density adjustment.
• Helps manage exposure for video and long-exposure photography.

Product Details / Description:

Take total control of your exposure and creative effects during your travels through Japan with the Kenko Variable NDX II 77mm. This filter is a highly valuable tool for capturing smooth video footage at professional frame rates or creating stunning long-exposure images of movement in busy cityscapes or natural water features.

About the Product

The Variable NDX II functions by rotating the outer ring, allowing seamless adjustment of the light reduction across its wide range. This is especially useful for maintaining a wide-open aperture in sunny conditions to achieve a shallow depth of field, or for slowing the shutter speed to blur motion.

While the filter is powerful, users should be aware of the characteristics common to variable ND filters: when set to maximum density, the risk of the undesirable ‘X-shaped’ cross pattern appearing, especially with wide-angle lenses, increases. The filter’s design maintains a neutral color profile, ensuring color fidelity.

Key Features

• Continuous light reduction adjustment across a wide range.
• Compatible with lenses featuring a 77 millimeter filter diameter.
• Maintains neutral color balance across all density settings.
• Thicker frame design, common to variable ND filters.
• Easy adjustment via a rotating ring and detachable lever.

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• Kenko Variable NDX II 77 millimeter Filter
• Detachable Operating Lever

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Professional videography to lock in shutter speed for smooth motion blur.
• Landscape photography to achieve long exposures of water, clouds, or crowds.
• Outdoor portraiture using wide apertures (shallow depth of field) in bright light.
• Time-lapse shooting in bright daylight conditions.
• Controlling exposure for creative effects in constantly changing light environments.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support
• Accept foreign credit cards
• No Japanese phone number required
• Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery
• Easy return for travelers

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

How do I determine if this 77 millimeter filter will fit my lens?

The filter diameter for your lens is always marked on the lens barrel or inside the lens cap, usually preceded by the diameter symbol. You must confirm that your lens uses a 77 millimeter thread for this filter to fit and function correctly.

What is the risk of the ‘X-shaped’ pattern, and how can I avoid it?

The ‘X-shaped’ pattern is a visual artifact that can appear at the highest density settings of a variable ND filter. To avoid it, we recommend limiting the maximum light reduction used (staying well below the ND 450 maximum) and using a slightly longer focal length, as the issue is more pronounced at wide angles.

Can I use this filter for solar photography?

No, this filter is explicitly noted as not suitable for solar photography. Shooting the sun requires specialized, much denser fixed ND filters to prevent damage to your camera sensor and your eyes.

Why does the filter frame sometimes cause vignetting at 28 millimeter or less?

Variable ND filters require a thicker frame to hold the two rotating polarizing glass elements. This thickness can sometimes partially block the light entering the lens when shooting at very wide focal lengths (28 millimeter or less), causing the corners of the image to appear darker (vignetting).

Will this filter introduce any color cast into my photos?

The Kenko NDX II is designed to adjust the amount of light without affecting the color of the image. It maintains a neutral color balance, which is a key difference from lower-quality variable ND filters that often introduce an unwanted color cast, typically green or magenta.