PolarPro Helix ND8 Filter Burkard Edition 101mm

PolarPro Helix ND8 Filter Burkard Edition – Professional Neutral Density Filtration

The PolarPro Helix ND8 Filter Burkard Edition is a precision-milled neutral density filter designed for the Burkard filter system. With an ND8 density (3-stop reduction), it enables longer exposure times and wider apertures in bright lighting conditions without changing the image's color balance.

• 3-stop neutral density reduction for greater exposure flexibility in daylight
• 101 mm filter diameter — compatible with Burkard filter holders and lenses
• MagLock mounting system for secure, tool-free attachment
• 24-month manufacturer warranty for long-term reliability

What sets the Helix ND8 apart

The Burkard Edition features PolarPro's Helix multi-coating technology, which minimizes reflections and ghosting across the filter surface. The precision-ground optical glass maintains color neutrality, ensuring no color cast is introduced into the image — critical for professional video and photography workflows where consistent color accuracy is essential.

Ideal for

Outdoor videographers and photographers working in bright sunlight who need to achieve shallow depth of field or motion blur effects that would otherwise be impossible at wide apertures or fast shutter speeds. Also suited for drone operators and cinematographers using Burkard-compatible filter systems.

Application of the PolarPro Helix ND8 Filter

1. Attach the filter to the Burkard holder using the MagLock mechanism until it clicks into place
2. Compose the shot and adjust exposure settings — the ND8 filter allows approximately 3 stops more light intake
3. Use wider apertures for shallow depth of field or slower shutter speeds for motion blur in bright conditions
4. Remove the filter when the scene no longer requires ND reduction