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ND 3.0 
Neutral Density Filter



Key features

  • Insensitive to angle of incidence
  • Decrease brightness without changing DoF
  • Stackable, combine ND-filters to achieve OD
  • Even attenuate avoid effects on color balance
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Schneider-Kreuznach Neutral Density Filter 43 mm ND 3.0

Schneider-Kreuznach neutral density (ND) filters uniformly reduce light intensity across the visible spectrum without affecting color balance or depth of field. By absorbing part of the incoming light, they prevent overexposure or sensor damage in demanding imaging, metrology, and laser applications.

The ND 3.0 filter reduces evenly the transmittance of light over the entire VIS spectrum. It decreases the brightness of an image without changing the depth of field (DoF). It attenuates light by absorbing a part of the energy of the VIS wavelength, without influence on the color balance. ND filters are used to control the intensity of light going through an optical system to avoid overexposure, blooming on imaging sensors and prevent damages on light sensitive measuring sensors.

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Technical specifications: ND 3.0 ND Filter

TypeStandard
Optical density3.0
Transmittance average0.15 %
Glass thickness1.3 +/- 0.2 mm

Filter specifications glossary

 

Specification Description
Angle of incidence (AOI) Angle between a ray of light and the surface normal to the surface it strikes
Cut-on wavelength Wavelength at which the transmission of the lower edge rises to 50%
Cut-off wavelength Wavelength at which the transmission of hhe upper edge drops to 50%
Central Wavelength (CWL) Center of the filter’s passband for which it is primarily designed
Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) Spectral bandwidth measured at 50% of the peak transmittance
Transmittance Ratio of transmitted light intensity to incident light intensity
Blocking Strong attenuation of light intensity over a specified wavelength range
Wavefront distortion Deviation of the transmitted wavefront from a reference plane
Parallelism Angular deviation between the two main surfaces of the filter
Glass thickness tolerance Permissible deviation from the specified substrate thickness
Wavelength range Spectral region over which the filter is designed to operate
Coating Applied layer(s) defining the filter’s spectral characteristics
Temperature range Recommended operational limits for ambient or device temperature
Glass thickness Nominal thickness of the filter glass
Optical density Attenuation measure defined as −log₁₀ of transmittance
Transmittance average Average light transmission across the specified wavelength range
Wavelength Wavelength range at which the polarizer specification applies
Transmittance, unpolarized light Ratio of transmitted to incident intensity for unpolarized light
Extinction ratio Ratio of transmitted intensity along the polarizer’s pass axis to that along its block axis
Max. size Largest standard dimension for the polarizer film
Temperature range Minimum to maximum temperature for reliable performance
Substrate Base material on which the polarizing film is applied
Thickness Nominal overall thickness of the polarizer film
Info Unless otherwise stated, all dimensions in this data sheet are in mm

 

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Schneider-Kreuznach Neutral Density Filter 43 mm ND 3.0



Transmission of the ND 3.0 Filter


 

Transmission Data

 

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Wavelength (nm) Transmission (%) 
1100 0.161589
1090 0.163169
1080 0.164845
1070 0.161878
1060 0.159631
1050 0.157324
1040 0.154137
1030 0.151277
1020 0.150389
1010 0.151254
1000 0.150996
990 0.149776
980 0.146592
970 0.142688
960 0.14125
950 0.140462
940 0.139871
930 0.137164
920 0.134241
910 0.13318
900 0.130972
890 0.128949
880 0.128104
870 0.125733
860 0.122564
850 0.119363
840 0.11501
830 0.115714
820 0.114295
810 0.11095
800 0.10925
790 0.106634
780 0.105241
770 0.104074
760 0.102316
750 0.101286
740 0.100292
730 0.098855
720 0.098452
710 0.098143
700 0.096918
690 0.096777
680 0.096978
670 0.096498
660 0.097419
650 0.097463
640 0.098633
630 0.098662
620 0.098753
610 0.099692
600 0.100716
590 0.102512
580 0.103785
570 0.106062
560 0.108122
550 0.10944
540 0.110926
530 0.113528
520 0.115566
510 0.117071
500 0.119832
490 0.122757
480 0.125937
470 0.128976
460 0.131474
450 0.135968
440 0.13983
430 0.143136
420 0.146617
410 0.149359
400 0.153302
390 0.154561
380 0.153888
370 0.149697
360 0.139169
350 0.128204
340 22.236327

 

 

Mounted Industrial Filter [IF]


MountThicknessID
CMT1.3mmID to be defined
SH 25.51.3mm1107157
SH 27.01.3mm1107158
SN1 30.51.3mm1105503
SH 34.01.3mm1107159
SH 35.51.3mm1107161
SH 37.01.3mm1105512
SH 39.01.3mm1107164
SH 40.51.3mm1107165
SH 43.01.3mm1107166
SH 46.01.3mm1107167
SH 49.01.3mm1107168

Order nomenclature
IF ND 3.0 [Mount] [Thickness]
Example: IF ND 3.0 SH 25.5 2
 

Unmounted Industrial Filterglass [IFG]


DiameterThicknessID
22.0 mm1.3mmID to be defined
23.0 mm1.3mmID to be defined
24.0 mm1.3mmID to be defined
29.0 mm1.3mmID to be defined
31.0 mm1.3mmID to be defined
33.0 mm1.3mm1088996
34.0 mm1.3mm1089309
36.0 mm1.3mm1088997
38.0 mm1.3mm1088998
40.0 mm1.3mm1088999
43.0 mm1.3mm1089000
46.0 mm1.3mm1089001

Order nomenclature
IFG ND 3.0 [Diameter] [Thickness]
Example: IFG ND 3.0 23.0 2
 

Mounts for Industrial Optical Filters

C-Mount

Defined by 1” (25.4mm) diameter and 32 turns per inch pitch, the C-Mount thread is a popular camera mount in machine vision industry. Schneider-Kreuznach offers a C-Mount option for most filters. So filters can go in any C-Mount based mechanics in vision systems.

Another popular application, C-Mounts can easily be used for, is placing a filter in front of the sensor into the camera. The extension of the back flange distance has to be considered for imaging applications.

Key Features of C-Mount Filters:
Fits in C-Mount cameras
Black Anodized Brass

Applications of C-Mount Filters:
To be mounted in C-Mount cameras
Vision Systems based on C-Mount mechanics

Thread Diameter Clear Thickness
Aperture
1'' - 32 25.4 mm 21.1 mm 3.6 mm

 

Filter C-Mount

 

 

SH-Mount

Schneider-Kreuznach offers a variety of mounts with common thread sizes to fit on most camera lens systems. SH-Mount is the standard, when high flexibility is needed. Filters are held by retainer rings. SH-Mounts are extreme robust.

All SH-Mounts have a female and male M-thread, and can be stacked if several filters must be combined.

Key features of SH-Mount Filters:
Stackable
​​​​​Robust
Black Anodized Brass

Applications of SH-Mount Filters:
Mounted on lenses in imaging applications
Mounted on measurement instruments

Thread Diameter Clear Thickness
Aperture
M 25.5x0.5 29.5 mm 20.8mm 6.4 mm
M 27.0x0.5 31.0 mm 21.8 mm 6.4 mm
M 35.5x0.5 39.5 mm 29.8 mm 6.4 mm
M 37.0x0.75 41.0 mm 31.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 39.0x0.5 43.0 mm 33.8 mm 6.4 mm
M 40.5x0.5 44.5 mm 35.8 mm 6.4 mm
M 43.0x0.75 47.0 mm 37.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 46.0x0.75 50.0 mm 40.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 49.0x0.75 53.0 mm 43.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 52.0x0.75 56.0 mm 46.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 55.0x0.75 59.0 mm 49.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 58.0x0.75 62.0 mm 52.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 62.0x0.75 66.0 mm 56.8 mm 6.9 mm
M 67.0x0.75 71.0 mm 61.8 mm 6.9 mm

 

SH Filter-Mount

 

SN1-Mount

The SN1-Mount was designed for the in machine vision popular M30.5x0.5 thread. With its high clear aperture, vignetting can be avoided, even for wide angle applications. The filter is glued into the mount, in order to secure it against vibrations when integrated into robots or production lines. It is ideal to be used in automated fabrication.

SN1-Mounts have a male and female M-thread, and can be stacked if several filters must be combined.

Key features SN1-Mount Filters:
Maximum Clear Aperture
No vignetting
Stackable
Robust
Black Anodized Brass

Applications SN1-Mount Filters:
Mounted on lenses in imaging applications
Mounted on measurement instruments

Thread Diameter Clear Thickness
Aperture
M 30.5x0.5 32 mm 28 mm 6.5 mm

 

SN1 Filter-Mount

 

SN1-Mount

The SN2-Mount is designed for polarizers and achieves highest possible aperture, avoiding vignetting in machine vision systems. Its unique locking mechanism fixes the correct orientation, even in typical industrial environment. The filters are glued into the mount to secure them against vibrations when integrated into robots or production lines. Ideal for use in automated fabrication.

SN2-Mounts have a female and male M-thread, and can be stacked if several filters must be combined.

Key features:
Rotatable
High clear Aperture
No vignetting
Stackable
Robust
Black Anodized Brass

Applications:
Mounted on lenses in imaging applications
Mounted on measurement instruments

Thread Diameter Clear Thickness
Aperture
M 25.5x0.5 27 mm 22.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 27.0x0.5 28.5 mm 23.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 30.5x0.5 32 mm 26.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 35.5 x0.5 37 mm 31.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 37.0x0.75 38.5 mm 32.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 40.5x0.5 42 mm 36.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 43.0x0.75 44.5 mm 37.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 46.0x0.75 47.5 mm 41.7 mm 7.4 mm
M 49.0x0.75 50.5 mm 44.7 mm 7.4 mm

 

SN2 Filter-Mount

DH-Mount

Schneider-Kreuznach offers a variety of mounts for polarizers with common thread sizes to fit on most camera lens systems. The DH-Mount is rotatable to adjust polarization axis in the required orientation. Filters are held by retainer rings.

All DH-Mounts have a female and male M-thread and can be stacked if several filters must be combined.

Key features:
Rotatable
Stackable
Black Anodized Brass

Applications:
Mounted on lenses in imaging applications
Mounted on measurement instruments

Thread Diameter Clear Thickness
Aperture
M 25.5x0.5 27 mm 20.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 27.0x0.5 28.5 mm 21.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 30.5x0.5 32 mm 25.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 35.5 x0.5 37 mm 30.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 37.0x0.75 38.5 mm 31.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 40.5x0.5 42 mm 35.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 43.0x0.75 44.5 mm 37.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 46.0x0.75 47.5 mm 40.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 49.0x0.75 50.5 mm 43.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 52.0x0.75 53.5 mm 46.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 55.0x0.75 56.5 mm 49.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 58.0x0.75 59.5 mm 52.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 62.0x0.75 63.5 mm 56.8 mm 9.2 mm
M 67.0x0.75 68.5 mm 61.8 mm 9.2 mm

 

DH Filter-Mount



 

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