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Haida’s new PROII 2-in-1 CPL-VND lets you control polarisation separately from neutral density

Jun 24, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Variable ND filters aren’t exactly a new thing. Neither are polarisers. In fact, without polarisers, variable ND filters wouldn’t even exist. Pretty much all variable ND filters are the result of cross-polarisation, stacking two polarising filters on top of each other with their relative angles to each other controlling the light that goes through. As such, all Variable ND filters are also polarisers. But most have one big problem. You can’t rotate the polarisation.

There are one or two filters on the market to overcome this, that allow you to rotate the polarisation independent of the overall exposure. And now there’s another one, as Haida has announced its new PROII CPL-VND 2-in-1 filter with 3-7 stops of variable ND stopping power along with a handle that lets you rotate the polarization while maintaining your level of neutral density.

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Never screw again. First review of the Revoring CPL filters from H&Y

Jan 26, 2022 by Paul Monaghan Add Comment
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Over the years, I used optical filters quite a lot. They give me great control over the in-camera photo, so they are valuable tools. I have to admit, though, I hate that you need to screw them on and off your lens. It really takes the fun out of shooting. What if there was a better way?

The new Revoring CPL filter is a new addition to the award-winning Revoring family that debuted last year. If you have never heard of the revoring filter family before, prepare for something new and exciting. (And less prone to fingerprint smudges)

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Kylie Jenner under fire for promoting her cosmetics line while “wearing” an Instagram filter

Aug 2, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 10 Comments
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Kylie Jenner and her makeup collection have got under fire a few times so far. The young “media personality” announced her latest collection yesterday, and yeah – she got slammed again. This time, it was because she was promoting a makeup line with a heavy Instagram filter on her face.

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Wallet-friendly magnetic Filters from K&F Concept

Apr 27, 2021 by Paul Monaghan Add Comment
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K&F Concept has just released a new magnetic filter kit that you can get for as little as $110.

The Kit comes with a magnetic adapter ring, UV filter, CPL filter, and 10stop ND.  That all fit nicely into the included case that can hold four 82mm filters.

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Cinematic lens-flare filter comparison

Apr 7, 2021 by Jake Hicks Add Comment
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Clearer, sharper, brighter!

In recent years, we’ve spent a lot of money investing in expensive camera tech and lenses that produce flawless and crystal-clear imagery (ironically, that’s a dated expression given that we actually want images to be a lot clearer than crystal). But, is it really necessary? Do we really need to remove all traces of the image making process from our photographs? Have our images lost some of their uniqueness along the way?

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Organic looking images? The K&F Concept Black Mist filter reviewed

Mar 21, 2021 by Paul Monaghan 3 Comments
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Can a filter really help make digital images look more organic/film-like?  We take a look at the new Black Mist filter from K&F Concept.

Essentially, the Black Mist filter is designed to add some atmosphere into an image. As if there was a slight fog or mist present. You can see it here in this shot of my son. Taken on a nice clear but overcast day. Using the Black Mist filter makes it look like there’s a slight haze in the distance.

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Can cheap ND filters be good? The K&F Concept SN25T1 filter kit says yes

Aug 2, 2020 by Paul Monaghan 12 Comments
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Over the years neutral density filters have become a staple in my photography. Allowing me more control over my camera exposure.

Good quality filters demand a premium, and while the price has fallen over the years, I often get asked why they cost so much. Particularly for the superior glass filters and filter holders. Well, they don’t have to.

Enter the new K&F Concept SN25T1, a 100mm filter kit with 10stop ND costing just over $70.

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Haida bring the Variable ND filter to the M10 100mm system; a review

Jun 7, 2020 by Paul Monaghan Add Comment
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Normally when we think of Variable ND filters, we think about a circular filter. One that gives us the ability to change the exposure simply by rotating the front element. Something like this K&F concept one I  recently reviewed here.

But what if you wanted both the convenience of a Variable ND filter AND the ability to use graduated or other filters. This would give you far more control over the scene that you are going to capture?

Well! Haida has released a brand new filter the ‘Insert Variable ND filter‘.

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Nisi unveils the cutest filter system for the Fuji X100 system

Mar 26, 2020 by Ole Henrik Skjelstad Add Comment
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Chinese filter manufacturer Nisi just unveiled a UV-filter and filter system for the Fuji X100V. The filter system is compatible with Fuji X100V/X100F/X100T/X100S/X100.

The UV filter protects against ultraviolet light, and it is a screw-on system produced in silver or black connecting with the camera’s color theme.

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Here is when you should use filters instead of Photoshop

Feb 9, 2020 by Ole Henrik Skjelstad 17 Comments
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As a landscape photographer, I find it both a convenience and an inconvenience to use filters. For example, using filters for balancing light in a scene,  eliminates the need for bracketed shooting. This saves space on my memory card and on my hard drive. On the other hand, sometimes things happen so fast that mounting filters spoils the moment. There are also instances when using a filter to smooth the water in a waterfall will save me from blending exposures in Photoshop. On the negative side, adding filters to the backpack takes up space and adds weight.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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