B+W 11204, 102 MRC ND Grey 40.5 E
This two-stop B+W neutral density filter (log D = 0.6) is rightly very popular in photography. It offers a great deal of versatility — for example, allowing you to shoot at aperture f/4 instead of f/8 to achieve selective depth of field, or to use a shutter speed of 1/15 s. instead of 1/60 s. to turn a frozen waterfall back into flowing water. At the same time, it still delivers excellent, neutral colour rendering and costs less than the denser ND filters. We recommend it as essential kit. Filter factor 4.
Care:
Only clean B+W filters can ensure that the high material and manufacturing quality translates into perfect image quality. The hard, water- and dirt-repellent MRC anti-reflection coating helps you keep your B+W filters free from scratches and contamination. If, despite your care, dust, water or dirt does need to be removed, please bear the following guidelines in mind: never wipe dust and dirt away dry — there may be tiny quartz particles present that are much harder than glass and can scratch it like a diamond. First blow away the dust with a blower brush, then wipe the misted glass with gentle pressure using a soft cloth — ideally the microfibre cleaning cloth "Photoclear". For stubborn dirt, a little saliva is an effective solvent — always to hand and free from abrasives, oils and aggressive chemical substances. Never use a paper tissue for cleaning, as it tends to shed fibres that cling to the glass due to electrostatic charge. The extremely hard, water- and dirt-repellent MRC coating enhances the protective performance of these B+W filters.
B+W Nano Filter
B+W has been a leading name in filters for photographic applications since 1947. The camera filters are still produced entirely in Germany and belong to the optical top class. It is hard to find a camera filter of better quality!
Market leader in camera filters
Filter quality is assured by extremely rigorous checks throughout the entire production process. This has made B+W the market leader in camera filters. The filters are available in a wide range of types, including the 010 UV filter, the 007 MRC protection filter, ND grey and graduated ND filters, the circular polarisation filter, the UV-IR cut filter, (close-up) front lenses and colour filters.
The premium and professional lines
B+W distinguishes between the premium line and the professional line. The premium line is characterised by a very slim XS-Pro Digital mount and an MRC nano coating. The professional line generally consists of camera filters with a slightly thicker F-Pro mount and is available with either a single-layer or MRC coating. In every case, the camera filters are crafted with great passion and precision at the Schneider Optische Werke factory in Bad Kreuznach, Germany.
