NiSi Cinema 10 Stop Viewing Filter

Compared to using a welding mask to check the sun, this filter is way more practical for framing shots; the glass is completely black until you put it on the lens, which feels very professional. It handles direct sunlight without any weird color cast, making long exposure planning a breeze.

I was worried about eye strain when positioning lights, but this filter’s optical glass makes the sun look like a soft, manageable disk. The 10-stop density is dead-on, letting me dial in exposures without any color cast issues.

The 10-stop reduction lets me safely line up my Arri's beam right in the viewfinder without squinting. The glass is surprisingly clear for such a heavy ND, and it screws on smoothly without any vignetting on my wide lenses. A solid tool for any lighting setup.