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77mm Variable ND Filter - Open Box

Name: 77mm Variable ND Filter - Open Box
Brand: Hoya
SKU: U-XSL-77VDY
Price: 280.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$280.5

The sharpest, most color consistent variable ND filter in the world. The Solas NDX uses the highest quality optical glass, super-thin optical grade polarizing films, and many layers of Hoyaʼs patented multi-coatings on each of the 4 sides of glass. The result is a sharp, glare-free filter that produces superior quality images you can trust. A special patented layer baked into the optical formula that accomplishes the near impossible by controlling color shift resulting in a filter that maintains consistent color from 1.3-stops to 8.7-stops. Includes a step-up ring to work with the Moment Filter Mount.

Open Box- This item was bought brand new by a previous customer and returned without being used. The product is blemish-free and includes the original warranty, and accessories in the box. The product may be repackaged or in the original packaging. Because the item has been shipped to a customer and back, the external packaging is likely damaged.

Packaging: original or repackaged.

Warranty: manufacturer

Return Timeline: non-returnable

Our Review

Hoya Solas NDX Variable ND Filter — Outdoor Video Control for the Working Filmmaker

The gist: A professional-grade variable ND with a patented color-lock layer that lets freelance videographers dial exposure in changing outdoor light without disrupting color grading or re-composing shots.

No color shift across the range: Hoya's exclusive de-polarization layer maintains consistent color from 1.3 to 8.7 stops — cutting hours of color correction on client deliverables.
Live exposure control: Adjust density as clouds shift or sun moves without changing aperture or ISO — preserving your intended depth of field and noise floor across the whole interview or shoot.
1.3–8.7 stop range: Wide enough to cover overcast interiors through direct noon sun in a single filter — simplifying the filter kit for client shoots where time for lens changes is limited.
Front filter threads: Stack a CPL or diffusion filter on top when needed for glare control or flattering skin tones without removing the ND base.

Hoya Filter USA states the Solas NDX is designed so “filmmakers can tweak density as the light changes without fear of color shifting” — a practical benefit that saves post-production time on outdoor interviews and brand films.

Best for: Freelance videographers and content agencies shooting outdoor client work who need to maintain consistent color across a full shooting day without fixed ND swaps. Skip it if: You shoot primarily in controlled studio light where variable NDs offer no advantage over fixed stops. Open-box condition; non-returnable. Runs ~$281 — check the current price before buying.

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