62mm ND Filter (4-stop) - Open Box

Hoya Solas IRND 1.2 62mm — Exposure Control for Video Creators Shooting Outdoors

The gist: A 4-stop infrared-neutral ND filter that lets video creators maintain the 180-degree shutter rule outdoors without overexposing — essential for anyone filming tutorials, interviews, or B-roll in daylight.

• 4-stop (ND16) density: Brings bright outdoor exposure down to usable video shutter speeds (1/50–1/60 sec at 24-30fps) without closing down the aperture and losing background blur.
• IRND coating eliminates color shift: Near-infrared blocking keeps whites white and skin tones accurate in long shooting sessions — no corrective color grading needed.
• Consistent neutral color: Hoya’s premium Japanese glass maintains accurate color reproduction from center to edge — crucial for professional-looking interview or tutorial footage.
• 62mm thread: Compatible with common video-friendly lenses from Fujifilm, Sony, and Canon APS-C kits used by remote creators.

DPReview highlighted the Hoya Solas IRND line as a direct solution to the color-shift problem that makes lower-cost ND filters unreliable for professional video work, citing the infrared blocking as the key differentiator.

Best for: Freelance video creators, educators, and content marketers who shoot outdoor interview or tutorial footage and need accurate color straight out of camera. Skip it if: You only shoot indoors under controlled studio lighting where ND filters aren’t needed. Open-box runs ~$73 — check the current price before buying.