KANI Variable ND Filter Series
The KANI Variable ND Filter Series is designed for photographers and videographers who need flexible
exposure control in changing lighting conditions. By rotating the filter, users can quickly adjust the ND effect
without changing filters, making it especially useful for video shooting, outdoor portrait photography,
time-lapse shooting, and travel photography.
This series includes three popular variable ND ranges:
Variable ND2-64,
Variable ND2-400,
and Variable ND64-1000.
Sizes are available from 40.5mm to 112mm, covering a wide range of lenses for mirrorless cameras,
DSLR cameras, and cinema shooting setups.
Available Variable ND Types
| Model |
Light Reduction |
Recommended Use |
| Variable ND2-64 |
1 ~ 6 Stops |
Video shooting, portraits, travel, daily outdoor shooting |
| Variable ND2-400 |
1 ~ 8.6 Stops |
Long exposure, cinematic video, outdoor shooting |
| Variable ND64-1000 |
6 ~ 10 Stops |
Strong light reduction, waterfall, seascape, long exposure photography |
Available Sizes
40.5mm / 43mm / 46mm / 49mm / 52mm / 55mm / 58mm / 62mm / 67mm / 72mm /
77mm / 82mm / 95mm / 105mm / 112mm
Key Features
- Quickly adjust ND effect by simply rotating the filter.
- Ideal for video shooting and situations where lighting changes rapidly.
- Detachable rotating lever included for easier ND adjustment operation.
- Improved usability for both photography and videography.
- Suitable for mirrorless cameras, DSLR cameras, and cinema setups.
- Available in a wide range of filter sizes from 40.5mm to 112mm.
- Supports cinematic shutter speed control for smooth video motion.
- Excellent for outdoor portrait photography using wide apertures in bright daylight.
- Designed for photographers who want flexible exposure control without changing filters.
Detachable Rotating Lever
Based on customer feedback, KANI added a detachable rotating lever to improve operational control
when adjusting the ND strength. This allows smoother and faster operation during both still photography and video recording.
When using a bayonet-type lens hood, the rotating lever can be removed if necessary.
Perfect for Video Shooting
Variable ND filters are especially useful for video creators who need to maintain consistent shutter speed
while adjusting exposure in changing light conditions.
The filter allows users to smoothly increase or decrease the ND effect during recording,
making cinematic fade-out effects and exposure transitions possible directly in-camera.
Recommended Shooting Situations
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Video shooting where the ND effect is gradually increased during recording,
creating a smooth fade-to-black effect at the end of a scene.
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Sunrise, sunset, and time-lapse shooting where exposure conditions change quickly
and ND adjustment must be performed instantly.
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Outdoor portrait photography using wide aperture settings under strong daylight conditions,
where the background may become overexposed even with high shutter speeds such as 1/8000 sec.
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Beginners who want to experience different ND strengths using a single filter.
Important Notes About Variable ND Filters
Depending on focal length, lens type, and ND strength, some wide-angle shooting situations may produce
an X-pattern effect or slight blue color shift. This is a common characteristic of variable ND filters.
During slow shutter shooting, reverse light entering through the camera viewfinder may affect exposure.
Closing the eyepiece shutter or covering the viewfinder is recommended when shooting long exposures.
For photographers seeking the highest image quality and the most stable ND performance,
KANI recommends using square-type fixed ND filters for professional long exposure photography.
Ideal For
- Video shooting
- Cinematic filmmaking
- Travel photography
- Outdoor portrait photography
- Time-lapse photography
- Long exposure shooting
- Waterfall and seascape photography
- Street and documentary shooting
- Creators who need fast exposure adjustment
Specifications
| Product Type |
Variable ND Filter |
| Available Models |
ND2-64 / ND2-400 / ND64-1000 |
| Available Sizes |
40.5mm, 43mm, 46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm,
72mm, 77mm, 82mm, 95mm, 105mm, 112mm
|
| Adjustment Method |
Rotating variable ND adjustment |
| Operation Support |
Detachable rotating lever included |
| Recommended Use |
Video, portrait, travel, long exposure, cinematic shooting |
Why Choose KANI Variable ND Filters?
KANI Variable ND filters provide flexible exposure control for photographers and filmmakers who need speed,
convenience, and smooth ND adjustment during shooting.
Whether shooting cinematic video, outdoor portraits, travel content, or creative long exposures,
KANI Variable ND filters help creators adapt quickly to changing lighting conditions without interrupting workflow.
