Have you ever wondered why a 13-stop ND filter might be a better choice than a traditional 10-stop filter? In this short video, I explain why many landscape photographers are choosing 13 stops for long exposure photography and why it often creates the perfect exposure time for silky water, dramatic cloud movement, and fine art landscape images.

I also discuss why a dedicated 13-stop filter can be a better solution than stacking a 10-stop and 3-stop filter—even with today’s magnetic filter systems.

If you’re interested in long exposure photography, neutral density filters, landscape photography, or camera gear reviews, this video is for you.

For decades, photographers have been told to buy a quality ball head. I gave the same advice—until years of landscape photography made me rethink everything.

In this first article of a three-part series, I explain why my perspective changed and why choosing the right tripod head is about more than versatility.