ND Selects Filter Kit Plus

I am relatively new to photography and have enjoyed experimenting with the URTH ND filters for the way they transform time and texture in my image making. The ND filters have offered me a rich range of possibilities in how I express the dynamics and nuances of environmental portraiture in which various elements operate in a state of flux. The filters also allow me to experiment and improvise in camera to minimise post-production processing which is important to my workflow.

Picked up a set of NDs to use with my Leica M. I really like the way the set comes with a front and rear cap. I bought 49mm do by using some simple stepping up rings will fit my 21, 35, 50 and 135mm lenses. I like the inclusion of the solid end caps to protect the filters in my bag. No problems with the filters sticking/binding when stacked together - I look forward to fully testing them over the next couple of weeks.

These are, quite simply, fabulous.

I have a set of three filters which screw together in various combinations, so in effect I have 7 filters. The build quality is great - but take care not to cross-thread them when screwing them onto your lens / together. I have used these to great effect at the beach catching the sunrise and milky water. I would not only recommend these to a friend, I would even buy them for them, if I had a friend that is!!

I have tested this filter set very thoroughly with my Nikon Coolpix P950. I'm very satisfied with them. Until now I was using some cheaper filters.

The main trouble I had with other filters was sharpening when using zoom. The images were always soft. These Urth filters offer really sharp images also in high zoom positions. I have tested them from 35mm to 500mm with no impact on sharpening although very few light comes through ND1000.

The other problem using some other cheaper filters was strong violet color cast in more bright conditions. Images can be used just for BW photos. This filter set has just slight blue color cast, which can be corrected during processing.

Until now I haven't tested these filters in very bright conditions.

Bogdan Bricelj

Slovenia