Gobe Filters Review (2019)

I've often found filters to be more of a necessity than a creative endeavour, and never really got too excited about them before. But let me tell you, this ND1000 is NEVER leaving my camera bag again. It's also super handy if you need to get rid of any pesky people. I was at the coast, and a few fellow tourists were walking to the edge... right in the middle of my shot. How inconsiderate! ;)

But fear not. Provided they're not standing still, with a long exposure, as if by magic... they disappear all together. I'd love to try this at a tourist spot, like at a famous building, and see how clean the image can be.

So, consider me in love with the ND1000. But the other filters are equally as impressive.

The set of standard ND's are great for similar effects when you're closer to golden hour, and you don't need such a strong ND filter. They're also a life saver when it comes to video. With video, you want to keep your shutter speed relatively low to create the most cinematic appearance as possible. sometimes that's impossible in harsh lighting conditions. The ND's work a treat to keep your shutter speed low, and because they're such high quality you don't have to worry about it affecting the colours of your image. You can also stack these various strength ND's to dial in the exact strength, so it's very versatile.