PowerXND 2000: Variable ND Filter with Up To 11 Stops

A project in Irvine, CA by Aurora Aperture Inc.
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PowerXND 2000 is the most powerful variable neutral density filter with up to 11 stops (ND 2000) of light stopping power.
Backers: 347
Average Pledge Per Backer: $124

Funded: $43,171 of $8,000
Dates: Feb 25th -> Apr 3rd (38 days)
Project By: Aurora Aperture Inc.
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Latest News

Independent Lab Test Results

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We finally receive a test report from an Imatest Certified Lab. They put four ND filters through several tests: Aurora PowerXND 2000, Brand B variable ND (4 - 400), Brand H variable ND (4 - 400), and Brand H round glass based ND 1000 filter. A... (Read More)

RAW Files

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
There have been requests for RAW files for the sample photos posted earlier. Here are four of them. I am currently traveling in Southern China for this project and another filter project to be launched later. There has been raining for the past few... (Read More)

Variable ND vs. Fixed ND filters

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Comparing to fixed ND filters, variable ND filters offer advantage of having a range of light reduction power. The PowerXND 2000 filters cover the range of ND 16 to 2000 or 4 to 11 stops. Variable ND filters such as our PowerXND 2000 filters are made... (Read More)

A few sample photos

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are a few sample photos taken with the pre-production PowerXND 2000 filters. Full EXIF data are included.  (Read More)

FAQ

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have added an FAQ section.  Please send questions to info@aurora-aperture.com.  (Read More)

Pre-Production Samples Arrive!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We just receive a batch of pre-production samples. They are made to 100% of specifications.   A quick preliminuary test shows very promising result, good resolution and light reduction capability as specified. We are sending out samples to an... (Read More)

New rewards

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demands we have added a few more rewards, mainly combinations of filters of different sizes. We hope you will like them. $125 - Two (2) PowerXND 2000 filters: one in the small size group (37mm, 39mm, 40.5mm, 43mm, 46mm) and one in the... (Read More)

New filter sizes are now available

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
When we launched our campaign a few days ago, we offered rewards with only four filter sizes: 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm. Since the campaign launch, there are many requests for different sizes of the PowerXND 2000 filters besides these four sizes.... (Read More)

Project Funded in 3 Days!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I can't believe it! With your support we hit the $8,000 goal in less than three days. With the confidence this project will be funded, we are working hard to revise our production plan to ensure we can deliver on time. There are requests for... (Read More)

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