Hard Stop MechanismZero X-PatternMulti-CoatingSlim Profile
₹900/day₹1,00010% off
₹3,600 total · 4 days
- The Hard Stop ND is a professional-grade Variable Neutral Density filter designed to control exposure without the risk of cross-polarization artifacts.
- Ideal for outdoor cinematographers and travel vloggers shooting in high-contrast environments like the beaches of Goa or the bright peaks of Leh, where maintaining a 180-degree shutter angle is critical.
- Renting a Hard Stop ND over a cheaper alternative ensures your footage remains free of the dreaded 'X-pattern' and maintains professional-grade color accuracy, saving hours in post-production color grading.
Filter Type
Variable Neutral Density (VND)
Density Range
0.6 to 1.5 (2 to 5 Stops) or 1.8 to 2.7 (6 to 9 Stops)
Material
CNC Machined Aluminum Frame and High-Definition Optical Glass
Thread Sizes
Available in 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm
Rental breakdown
₹1,000 × 4 days
₹4,000
Discount (−10%)
−₹400
Total
₹3,600
Savings ladder
now: −10%
2d
−10%
5d
−15%
7d
−25%
10d
−35%
14d
−50%
Questions about this gear
What is the benefit of a Hard Stop ND?
The hard stops provide physical limits that prevent the filter from rotating into the cross-polarization zone, ensuring you never get a dark 'X' across your image.
Does this filter affect autofocus performance?
No, high-quality Hard Stop ND filters use precision-ground optical glass that allows the camera's phase-detection and contrast-detection autofocus systems to function normally.
Can I use my original lens cap with this filter?
Usually no. Most Hard Stop NDs have a slightly larger front diameter to prevent vignetting, often requiring a cap one size larger (e.g., an 82mm filter may need an 86mm cap).
₹900/day₹1,00010% off
₹3,600 total · 4 days