Marumi DHG Variable ND2-ND400 Filter 77mm Description. Variable Neutral Density filters are incredibly handy in situations where you need slower shutter speeds than can be achieved by using your cameras lowest ISO & stopping down the lens. For instance when photographing a waterfall you might want the water blurred to convey the sense of motion. If the ambient light is too bright a reasonable aperture like F16 at your cameras lowest ISO may not provide a shutter speed long enough for the effect you desire. This is when you need a neutral density ND filter or better yet a variable neutral density filter.