PolarPro Chroma VND/PL Helix: Peter McKinnon Variable ND + Polarizer Filter
PolarPro Chroma VND/PL Helix: Peter McKinnon Variable ND + Polarizer Filter
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Two filters. One spin. Zero color shift.
PolarPro teamed up with Peter McKinnon again, this time to solve two outdoor problems at once: glare and shutter speed. The Chroma VND/PL Helix stacks a polarizer inside a variable ND, so you cut reflections and pull your shutter down to cinematic levels with a single filter on the lens.
The bi-rotational design lets you set polarization independently from the VND, so you dial exposure without wrecking your sky. PolarPro's new Chroma glass is what makes a polarizer inside a VND possible while keeping color extremely neutral. Choose 2-5 stop or 6-9 stop, clean or with a mist: Black Mist 1/4 for subtle halation with deep blacks, or Gold Mist 1/8 for a soft gold highlight rolloff.
Who is Peter McKinnon? He's a Canadian photographer, director of photography and YouTube creator who started out shooting weddings and built one of the biggest photo and filmmaking channels on YouTube, nearly 6 million subscribers, by sharing how he learns. He won the 2019 Shorty Award for Breakout YouTuber of the Year and the 2020 Streamy Award for Cinematography, and the Royal Canadian Mint has featured his work on its coins.
Specs
- Peter McKinnon Signature Filter: polarizer + variable ND
- Glass: Chroma glass, neutral color accuracy
- Bi-rotational design: polarization independent of VND setting
- Coating: 16 layers, anti-scratch / anti-reflective / anti-fingerprint
- Ranges: 2-5 stop or 6-9 stop
- Black Mist VND/PL (1/4 mist): subtle halation, deep blacks
- Gold Mist VND/PL (1/8 mist): subtle gold highlight rolloff
Important Notes
- Six versions: 2-5 stop or 6-9 stop, each clean, with Black Mist or with Gold Mist. Pick at checkout.
- Filter size isn't specified in the supplier listing. Confirm it suits your Helix setup, or message us before you order.
- Rule of thumb: 2-5 stop for golden hour and shade, 6-9 stop for hard midday sun at wide apertures.
Delivery Expectations
Ships from the United States, typically within 2 days, fulfilled through our partner IMPULSE. We carry small stock on this one and it can sell out. If it's live on the page, it's ready to move.
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2-5 stop or 6-9 stop?
2-5 for softer light and fine control. 6-9 when you're shooting bright sun and want to hold a cinematic shutter at wide apertures.
Can I adjust the polarizer and the ND separately?
Yes. The bi-rotational design sets polarization independently of the VND.
Clean, Black Mist or Gold Mist?
Clean for a straight image. Black Mist 1/4 for subtle halation that keeps blacks deep. Gold Mist 1/8 for a warm gold highlight rolloff.

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