{"id":9724,"date":"2026-09-02T06:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T06:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-e1\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:55:36","slug":"best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-e1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-nd-filters-for-sony-zv-e1\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ND Filters for Sony ZV-E1 (2026): Full-Frame Vlog, No eND, 4K120 License"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\"><div class=\"article-intro\">\n<p>The Sony ZV-E1 is a 12.1-megapixel full-frame vlog camera with the same sensor class as the a7S III and no electronic ND. The FX3 in that family has eND. This ZV does not. Cinematic Vlog Setting and S-Log3 still want 1\/50 at 24p. The 2026 first buy is the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Edition II Variable ND 6\u20139 Stop in 82 mm \u2014 not the kit 28\u201360\u2019s 40.5 mm thread, and not the ZV-E10 II\u2019s 67 mm APS-C kit.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"quick-picks-box\"><div class=\"qp-header\">\n<h2>Our Top Picks at a Glance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"qp-sub\">Updated September 2026 \u00b7 ZV-E1 \u00b7 12.1MP FF \u00b7 ISO 80\u2013102400 \u00b7 4K60 full-width \u00b7 4K120 license \u00b7 no eND \u00b7 no HDMI RAW \u00b7 82 mm \u00b7 6\u20139 first<\/p><\/div><div class=\"qp-cards\">\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--gold\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">01<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">PolarPro 6\u20139 Stop 82mm<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.8 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">75-1020 \/ 82-1020. Same 12MP class as a7S III, no eND, no HDMI RAW. 4K120 is a license, ~10% crop.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#best-overall\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--green\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">02<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">NiSi True Color 6\u20139 82mm<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.6 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82. True Color when Cinematic Vlog \/ imported LUTs sit on the flip screen.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#best-value\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"qp-card qp-card--blue\">\n<span class=\"qp-num\">03<\/span><span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/span>\n<strong class=\"qp-name\">K&#038;F Nano-X ND64\u2013512 82mm<\/strong>\n<div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.2 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"qp-why\">KF01.1856. Same Nano-X 6\u20139 SKU as the a7S III budget line. Not the ZV-E10 II 67 mm KF01.1802V1.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazonat Amazon<\/a><a href=\"#budget-pick\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\"><p><em>Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-module buying-guide\" id=\"who-should-buy\"><h3>Who should buy what<\/h3><ul>\n<li><strong>Default ZV-E1 (S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog in daylight):<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">PolarPro 6\u20139 82 mm<\/a> \u2014 no eND. Not the ZV-E10 II 67 mm 2\u20135.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LUT \/ True Color:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">NiSi 6\u20139 82 mm<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First 6\u20139 under $100:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">K&#038;F KF01.1856<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S-Cinetone \/ Product Showcase:<\/strong> PolarPro 2\u20135 82 mm (75-1018) in Layer 2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip:<\/strong> ZV-1 internal 3-stop ND (different camera). HDMI RAW (this body does not have it). 40.5 mm as the only filter. Treating Dynamic Active as ND. Copying the ZV-E10 II kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"comparison-module\"><table class=\"comparison-table\"><thead><tr>\n<th>Filter<\/th><th>Range<\/th><th>Thread<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr class=\"highlight-row\"><td>PolarPro 6\u20139 Stop 82mm<\/td><td>6\u20139 stops<\/td><td>82 mm<\/td><td>S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog in daylight<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>NiSi True Color 6\u20139 82mm<\/td><td>6\u20139 stops<\/td><td>82 mm<\/td><td>LUT preview + Fine Tuning<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>K&#038;F Nano-X ND64\u2013512 82mm<\/td><td>6\u20139 stops (ND64\u2013512)<\/td><td>82 mm<\/td><td>First S-Log3 6\u20139 on a ZV<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<h2>How We Picked<\/h2>\n<div class=\"how-we-picked\"><p>Three official facts decide the glass. Everything else is a pairing.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>No built-in ND, no HDMI RAW.<\/strong> ZV-E1 is a full-frame vlog ILCE\/ZV body. DPReview lists no built-in ND and no RAW output. The FX3 has eND; the a7S III has HDMI RAW. This body has neither. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpreview.com\/reviews\/6259180541\/sony-zv-e1-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DPReview ZV-E1 preview<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>12.1MP, ISO 80\u2013102400, 4K60 full-width.<\/strong> Sony: full-pixel readout 4K, 10-bit 4:2:2, 15+ stops of latitude. S-Log3 sits well above ISO 80. That is a 6\u20139 daylight problem. (<a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/imaging\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/all-interchangeable-lens-cameras\/p\/ilczve1-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony ZV-E1 product page<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>4K120 is a Creators\u2019 Cloud license, ~10% crop.<\/strong> Sony documents 4K120 as an upgrade license, not a Cine EI mode. The crop is not ND. 120 fps still wants ~1\/250. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/electronics\/support\/articles\/00294441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony: ZV-E1 4K\/120p upgrade<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Detailed Reviews<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-overall\" data-badge=\"best-overall\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-overall\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/div>\n  <h3>PolarPro Peter McKinnon Edition II Variable ND 6\u20139 Stop (82mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=PolarPro+75-1020+82mm+6-9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog in daylight<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 6\u20139 stops<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.8 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>6\u20139 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thread<\/th><td>82 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog in daylight<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>A full-frame ZV with no eND. S-Log3 daylight is a 6\u20139 job. The a7S III article is the sibling; this one is the vlog body without HDMI RAW.<\/p>\n  <p>Sony\u2019s ZV-E1 page: 12.1MP full-frame Exmor R, ISO 80\u2013102400 (stills expanded 40\u2013409600; movies 80\u2013409600), 15+ stops of latitude, 4K with full-pixel readout, 10-bit 4:2:2, Dynamic Active \/ Framing Stabilizer, 3-capsule mic. DPReview\u2019s preview: no mechanical shutter, no built-in ND, no RAW output, micro-HDMI, one SD slot, about 483 g. 4K120 and 1080\/240 arrive as a Creators\u2019 Cloud license, not as a Cinema Line Cine EI menu.<\/p><p>S-Log3 on this sensor is commonly used well above ISO 80 (production charts often cite ~640 \/ ~12800). Noon at 1\/50 and f\/2.8 runs past five stops. The ZV-E10 II article starts on 2\u20135 because that body is APS-C ISO 100 vlog. This body is full-frame Log. Different camera, different first ring.<\/p><p>4K60 is full-width. 4K120 (license) uses about a 10% crop and wants ~1\/250 \u2014 still not internal ND. Kit 28\u201360 is 40.5 mm. The lenses that make a 12MP full-frame vlog look like a vlog \u2014 16\u201335 GM II, 24\u201370 GM II \u2014 are 82 mm. 20\u201370 F4 G is 67 mm; that is Layer 2, not Overall.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>6\u20139 matches S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog daylight on the 12MP FF sensor<\/li>\n      <li>Same 82 mm Edition II SKU as the a7S III \u2014 one ring if both bodies travel<\/li>\n      <li>Hard stops on a gimbal with no EVF hunting<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>Too dark for S-Cinetone \/ Product Showcase interiors \u2014 2\u20135 is Layer 2<\/li>\n      <li>Wrong first buy if the only lens is the 28\u201360 kit<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=PolarPro+75-1020+82mm+6-9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-value\" data-badge=\"best-value\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-value\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/div>\n  <h3>NiSi True Color ND-VARIO 6\u20139 Stop (82mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=NiSi+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> LUT preview + Fine Tuning<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 6\u20139 stops<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.6 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>6\u20139 stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thread<\/th><td>82 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>LUT preview + Fine Tuning<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>True Color 6\u20139 for a vlog body that shows LUTs on the screen, without FX3 eND to hide a yellow ring.<\/p>\n  <p>The ZV-E1 imports LUTs and sells Cinematic Vlog Setting. A yellow VND shows up on the flip screen before it shows up in Resolve. NiSi\u2019s 6\u20139 True Color is the Value alternative in the same stop range and 82 mm thread. Fine Tuning marks 1\/50 and 1\/240 (4K120 license).<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>True Color for LUT \/ Cinematic Vlog<\/li>\n      <li>Fine Tuning<\/li>\n      <li>82 mm GM zooms<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>Lever vs a compact cage<\/li>\n      <li>Still need 2\u20135 for S-Cinetone interiors<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=NiSi+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"budget-pick\" data-badge=\"budget-pick\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-budget\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/div>\n  <h3>K&#038;F Concept Nano-X Variable ND64\u2013512 (82mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=K%26F+KF01.1856+82mm+ND64-512\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> First S-Log3 6\u20139 on a ZV<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 6\u20139 stops (ND64\u2013512)<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.2 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n<tr><th>Range<\/th><td>6\u20139 stops (ND64\u2013512)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thread<\/th><td>82 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Best for<\/th><td>First S-Log3 6\u20139 on a ZV<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n  <p>Cheap 6\u20139 in 82 mm. Confirm KF01.1856. A 67 mm ZV-E10 II filter is the wrong crop of the catalog.<\/p>\n  <p>KF01.1856 is the 82 mm Nano-X 6\u20139. Do not grab the ZV-E10 II article\u2019s 67 mm ND2\u201332 because both cameras say ZV. This one is full-frame Log. Stay off the last \u00bd stop. Dynamic Active is stabilization with a crop \u2014 not ND.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>Correct 82 mm 6\u20139 SKU<\/li>\n      <li>S-Log3 daylight range<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>No hard stops on a gimbal<\/li>\n      <li>Easy to mix with 67 mm ZV-E10 II listings<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/N\/N\/ci\/11280\/N\/4294548591?q=K%26F+KF01.1856+82mm+ND64-512\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>If You Need Something Else<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-1\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>PolarPro Edition II 2\u20135 Stop 82 mm (75-1018) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> S-Cinetone, Product Showcase, ISO 80 interiors. Second filter on a Log-capable\u2026<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>S-Cinetone, Product Showcase, ISO 80 interiors. Second filter on a Log-capable ZV.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=PolarPro+Edition+II+2%E2%80%935+Stop+82+mm+%2875-1018%29&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-2\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>67 mm PolarPro 2\u20135 (75-1016) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> FE 20\u201370 F4 G \/ 24\u201350 F2.8 G as a walkaround. Not the GM default.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>FE 20\u201370 F4 G \/ 24\u201350 F2.8 G as a walkaround. Not the GM default.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=67+mm+PolarPro+2%E2%80%935+%2875-1016%29&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-3\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>40.5 mm ND2\u201332 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> kit 28\u201360 only. Fine for a one-lens talking-head kit; not this article\u2019s\u2026<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>kit 28\u201360 only. Fine for a one-lens talking-head kit; not this article\u2019s Overall.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=40.5+mm+ND2%E2%80%9332&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great-4\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Also Great<\/div>\n  <h3>Dynamic Active \/ Framing Stabilizer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-bh-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on B&#038;H<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Also consider \u2014 not a Top 3 pick<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> extra crop, not stops of ND.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">Layer 2<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <p>extra crop, not stops of ND.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-links\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=Dynamic+Active+%2F+Framing+Stabilizer&#038;BI=8941&#038;KBID=10361&#038;SID=12345&#038;DFF=d50\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"purchase-link-bh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price on B&#038;H<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"faq-module\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Does the ZV-E1 have the FX3\u2019s electronic ND?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. eND is an FX3 feature. The ZV-E1 needs glass, same as the a7S III.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Does the ZV-E1 output HDMI RAW like the a7S III?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. Micro-HDMI 4K, no 16-bit RAW. ND still has to be on the lens.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Is this the same article as ZV-E10 II?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. ZV-E10 II is APS-C, ISO 100, 67 mm, 2\u20135 first. ZV-E1 is full-frame 12MP, Log, 82 mm, 6\u20139 first.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Is 4K120 built in?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>4K120 is a Creators\u2019 Cloud license upgrade (free in many regions). It uses about a 10% crop. It does not add ND.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">2\u20135 or 6\u20139 first?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>6\u20139 for S-Log3 \/ Cinematic Vlog daylight. 2\u20135 for S-Cinetone and Product Showcase.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h3 class=\"faq-q\">Will an a7S III 82 mm PolarPro 6\u20139 fit?<\/h3><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Yes. Same thread. The ZV-E1-specific facts are no HDMI RAW, the vlog mic \/ Cinematic Vlog menu, Dynamic Active, and the 4K120 license.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conclusion-module verdict-box\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-picks\">\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n        <strong>PolarPro 6\u20139 Stop 82mm<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 75-1020 \/ 82-1020. Same 12MP class as a7S III, no eND, no HDMI RAW. 4K120 is a license, ~10% crop.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=PolarPro+Peter+McKinnon+Edition+II+Variable+ND+6-9+Stop+82mm+75-1020&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n        <strong>NiSi True Color 6\u20139 82mm<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82. True Color when Cinematic Vlog \/ imported LUTs sit on the flip screen.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=NiSi+True+Color+ND-VARIO+6-9+Stop+82mm+NIR-TCVND1.8-2.7-82&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\">\n        <strong>K&#038;F Nano-X ND64\u2013512 82mm<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 KF01.1856. Same Nano-X 6\u20139 SKU as the a7S III budget line. Not the ZV-E10 II 67 mm KF01.1802V1.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=K%26F+Concept+Nano-X+Variable+ND64-512+82mm+KF01.1856&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"verdict-summary\">The ZV-E1 is a 12.1MP full-frame vlog body with 4K60, an optional 4K120 license, no eND, and no HDMI RAW. Start with the PolarPro 6\u20139 82 mm. Use NiSi 6\u20139 for LUT \/ True Color. Use K&#038;F KF01.1856 as the cheap 6\u20139. Add a 2\u20135 for S-Cinetone. Do not copy the ZV-E10 II 67 mm kit or the FX3 eND workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony ZV-E1 ND guide: 12.1MP full-frame vlog body, ISO 80\u2013102400, no eND, no HDMI RAW, 4K60 full-width, 4K120 via Creators\u2019 Cloud license. PolarPro 82mm 6\u20139 first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[188,8],"tags":[371,945,605,1218,1456,9,445],"class_list":["post-9724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-filter","category-sony","tag-lens-filter","tag-nd-filter","tag-nd-filters","tag-nisi","tag-polarpro","tag-sony-zv-e1","tag-variable-nd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9724"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9782,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724\/revisions\/9782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}