Sony VF30NK 30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 10 x 7.8 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000V6Z0I
• Item model number: VF-30NK
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 29, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Taking pictures at the beach or park but worried that the bright sunlight may ruin your pictures? No problem! With this Neutral Density Filter you have control over improving contrast and detail in even the brightest sunlight, and the Multi Coat Filter protects your lens from dust and scratches. You even get a protective carrying case to tote this fabulous kit.

Compatible Models

DCR-DVD100 DCR-DVD200 DCR-DVD300 DCR-HC65 DCR-IP5 DCR-IP55 DCR-IP7BT DCR-PC1 DCR-PC101 DCR-PC105 DCR-PC350

DCR-PC5 DCR-PC9 DCR-TRV10 DCR-TRV11 DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV18 DCR-TRV19 DCR-TRV22 DCR-TRV25 DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV33

DCR-TRV38 DCR-TRV39 DCR-TRV6 DCR-TRV8 DSC-P10 DSC-P100 DSC-P100/LJ DSC-P100/R DSC-P150 DSC-P150/LJ DSC-P72

DSC-P73 DSC-P8 DSC-P92 DSC-P93 DSC-W1 DSC-W1/B VAD-PEA VAD-PEB VAD-PHA VAD-PHB VAD-WA

*DSC-P8 and DSC-P10 require the use of the optional VAD-PHA adapter.
**DSC-P72 and DSC-P92 require the use of the optional VAD-PEA adapter.

Product Description

30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Shipping rates, July 15, 2005

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Debabrata Mukherjee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VF30NK 30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit (Electronics)

I read the previous review about the outrageous shipping charges applied by Circuit City.

I purchased this item a few days ago from Amazon and didn't have to go through CC. I got free shipping since I purchased a few other things and paid just the price listed. Also this price was much better than what I was offered by Sony after purchasing their top-of-the-line camera.

Maybe, since the previous review was written, Amazon has changed their minds.

15 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some Things you should know, February 1, 2005

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bunnyrabbit4 (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VF30NK 30mm Neutral Density Filter Kit (Electronics)

When I bought my Sony camera I automatically bought the same filter kits I had for my Cannon Video camera, so I have both the Neutral Density and Polarizing filters. I wish I wouldn't have wasted my money.

First off I don't find that this filter does very much. Its not dark enough to make a huge difference, especially at the beach. There are only two filter types available for this camera and that is not surprising because the main thing you need to know is that this filter requires an adaptor that will cost you an additional $30-$40. The adaptor is a barrel shaped device that screws on over the lens, allowing it to extend fully. What this device doesn't do is follow the lens back in when you toggle the zoom switch. When the lens if fully extended, you get a normal picture. When the lens is retracted, even slightly, you get a round picture with a black square around it. You will then need to use a photo editing program to crop out the picture.

As noted above, I also bought the polarizing filter. While it may knock a bit of glare off a metal surface, it is no where near as strong as the filter I bought for my canon for very little more, and costs much less when you factor in the cost of the adaptor.

The bottom line here is that if you feel you need one of these filters, what you really need is another camera.