I got the K&F Concept magnetic filters and absolutely love the ease of use. I realized that I didn't have a large enough polarizer after having to replace a lens, so I took that nudge to get their set with the CPL and a 10 stop ND. They haven't gotten much use yet, but are so simple to use and are decent quality.
I'll play along .. 2:48. My guess is the Kase magnetic system.... I am using the k&f concept square filter system. It's not bad for the price point.. I do look forward to your Thursday videos. You are so inspirational and I really like they way you describe your process.
I will never switch to a magnetic filter system. For one, you can't use any existing filters you may have. Most photographers have hundreds of dollars worth, and they'd be worthless. You get locked in to a specific brand of filter, which may not be as good as what you normally use. I never found screwing on a filter to be a problem.
I switched from the Lee Seven5 drop-in system a year ago. I also went for Kase and chose their 82mm Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filter system. My largest lens is 82mm so purchased step up rings for all my lenses. I also have 82mm magnetic lens caps for all lenses since I rarely use lens hoods (magnets are very strong). I have a 3, 6 & 10-stop ND and the magnetic Polarizer for the system.
First of all, i love your creative efforts and deeply appreciate the manner in with you teach. I am curious if you can stack the circular ND filters. If you need to add a second ND filter, does it have to be one of the square filters? The kit only comes with GND Square filters. Do you have to invest in solid ND Square (or rectangular) filters? The other alternative is to buy a greater variety of circular ND values. Either alternative defeats the goal of minimizing the gear you take to the field.
I bought Kase, but then I switched the Freeewell for several reasons. A. Freewell has more variety. B. Freewell offers the step-up ring, which is threaded as well as magnetic (only magnetic, which means you cannot use your threaded filters) C. With side-by-side comparison, I found Freewell not only has better optics more 🧲strength. D. Kase's lens cap is crap on the back; they have a foam that collects dust. So now I have 2 of Kaes filters collecting dust.
Thank you to making this video. I didn't even know about magnetic filters. I've cussed at my share of screw-on filters and no doubt lost shots. I WILL check this out. The Kase filters sound wonderful and the controls especial for the GND and Circular polarizer are brilliant
Great review and tips for using this filter system, thank you for sharing… Although I’ve never utilized a filter setup in 10+ years of shooting I’m thinking I should look into one as I believe it would help me capture images as I envision them and avoid some post processing headaches.
Interesting but what a waste of money, I use the Lee system which works perfectly well and after investing in it, its illogical to change. Just remember your reasons for not changing your D810 to the D850. If its not bust don't try to fix it. Normally great videos.
9:25 the Breakthrough Photography magnetic system. I know Kase and others may be more popular in Europe, but your surroundings in this video look North American. Probably wrong on both counts! Lol!
I have been using the Kase Wolverine filters since February and have had no regrets. Your reasons were very similar to mine. I am all about ease of use when I am out in the field. Being able to easily switch between filters or even stack filters was one of the main reasons I chose them.
Hi Attilio: Thanks for sharing this video. I knew which system you were going to describe at the 1:13 point in the video. I also recently switched to Kase Wolverine Magnetic filters and I simply love my decision each time I use them. The size of the filter pouch and the convenience of using the filters is so nice. Finally, my brother is part of the Kase Filters Canada Team. Cheers, Keith
I just did the same on my latest trip to Patagonia, besides practicality it is also less bulky and much lighter than the square system. Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers, your videos are amazing.
I had been considering a magnetic filter system for a while. I scratched my CPL on a hike. Second time in a year that the filter saved my lens. A few days later the K&F system was on Amazon Prime Days for 60% off. Definitely made it worth it. I just hated that they did not have the size or step ring I wanted so I cant fit my second most used lens.
fast mounting filter for LONG exposure photography? this is ridiculous; you're doing a 30 sec or maybe minutes long exposure yet you need to mount the filter in 1 sec? get out of here, that's an ad
Hi Attilio, I have from 2 years lee 105 polariser an filter holder, NISI gnd 0.6, K&F 6 stops, HAIDA 10 stops. As I see insert a magnetic holder and its filter is not different to use a permanent adapter ring on the lens and attach the filter holder lee with or without the polariser, in my opinion. What about vignetting when using a lens under 20 mm with the new system?
I knew the filter system before I even clicked the video. I would love to see a review from someone who wasn't contacted by Kase to get an unbiased review since aside from magnets, why would I want to switch to such an expensive filter system?
Attilio, always enjoy your videos and instruction. May I ask what the tripod you use in the video is? I'm looking for something sturdy yet smaller and lighter than my RRS.
Thank you mr Ruffo for all the inspiration! I have been using Kase filters for a couple of years now and they were the first filters I ever purchased! I discovered how to use filters to get long exposure pictures through your channel! 🙏🏻
Finché i filtri che ho ora resistono, terrò quelli. Poi passerò certamente a quelli magnetici, per praticità, velocità di montaggio e meno peso. Congratulazioni Attilio per i 100k!
Hmm, I bought the Kase system, but I didn't like that the polarizer was in the filter holder. The NiSi V7 let's me keep the polarizer on all the time. Also, the frames for the GND's don't fit the Singh-Ray filters I own. So I would have to purchase new GNDs to fit their frame. I honestly prefer the Singh-Ray light-bright polarizer, but they don't have a compatible filter holder system. I hope the Kase system works well for you.
I suspected Kase filters at first, but they look more like the Nisi magnetic system. I still use the Nisi V5 square system. It's a little faffy to use but I'm used to it and I love the tint-free images they produce. EDIT: I should have stayed with my first guess. 🤷🏿♂️😂
I bought the K&F Magnetic Circular System, I did have a full kit of H&Y Square Magnetic System which I won on UA-cam, they were worth quite a bit of money and with me being unable to work due to health issues it was silly for me to keep them so bought the much much cheaper set and sold the H&Y set, didn’t get as much as I’d liked but still got 3 times what I paid for the ones I bought.
Cool, after decade of Lee i bought the original Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filter system, which sooner after was upgraded to the Armour 100mm System, so I'm now stuck with these as another fortune to upgrade. Thanks for sharing
I just found you a few days ago and I love every video. Informative and beautiful but you make the video. You are an amazing person and it comes through on video. I don't write much but when someone has an impact on my outlook I have to tell them thank you!! THANK YOU!!
After watching this awesone video, I watched your long exposure tutorial and made a few observations. First, I love the beautiful photos of Half Moon Bay, secondly the pasta made me hungry and I had to make some, but first I laughed. Carrefour salt and Whole Foods olive oil two different worlds, lol. Now the strange part, I know the surfer guy you said hello to, he works for the same company I do. My wife thought I was crazy, so I showed her his website, even it was not completely sharp of him, it was obvious.
Oh man, I watched many of your videos, and others, about square filter systems and long exposure photography and I just, two weeks ago, bought a square system. Granted as a photo enthusiast I cannot afford the super expensive stuff. Oh well I still like and will watch your videos.
I switched to a magnetic system and love it. I went with the K&F Concept magnetic filter system. The people at K&F are great, coupled with high quality, low price and fast shipping, they are my go to filter company. I also went to K&F Concept frame with CPL to use with my old filters. Now I have the best of both.
I do have a K&F UV (D) for my Ricoh GR III. NiSi Filter System has a square filter ND system for Ricoh GR3 (Master Kit). If you're so inclined, its a great camera if you don't want to carry a bunch of heavy stuff around. Someone was using it for landscape work while traveling. Interesting idea in my opinion.
Medium GND8 (0.9) 3 Stop Graduated Filter, Soft GND8 (0.9) 3 Stop Graduated Filter, HD Polariser, NiSi ND8(0.9) 3 Stop, NiSi ND64(1.8) 6 Stop is what NiSi includes.
I just bought a K&F 10 stop magnetic ND filter with a magnetic step up ring and really like it. The quality is superb. and the price decent. The magnetic ND makes it so much easier to compose and focus and then snap the filter into place without having to thread it on.
I use Kase Wolverine Round Magnetic Filters for about 1,5 years instead of my 100mm Haida Set before. I love them every time I use them, the round filter are very compact in a very little case. I don't use graduate filter, so the round ones for me are the best option. I use a set in 82mm, so that they fit all of my lenses, with magnetic stepup rings. I can use 3 filters at the same time, clipping one over the other, without getting vignette, they are very slim. The optical quality is very good, better than all other filters I use before.
Unfortunately, I have bought the Polar Pro filters and they are pretty expensive. I may be able to sell them. I also have two Breakthrough filters that I really love. A 6 stop and a 10 stop. I mostly use them because they are easy to carry. I love your work! Where you shooting that River if I may ask?
I have the Formatt Hitech 100mm system. While the filters are optically excellent, the holder system is very cumbersome with multiple pieces to assemble that takes longer than it should. As a result, I don't use it as much as I should. I'll look into the Kase system.
I knew it. Kase. I have been watching several video's with individuals using the Kase filters. I have made such an investment in the Lee System it will be a while before I consider changing. But they look great.
I use the Kase Wolvarine system. I never use graduated filters as they are destructive and the effect Is not reversible. I rely on bracketing and of course post processing.
Looks like some nice kit Attilio. I bought into the Lee system a while back. The screw-in polariser is stuck in the holder after I left it in due to the fiddling about getting it in. Although the big and little stopper have served me well. Seems that a lot of UA-cam photographers have turned away from Lee who were at one time the premier brand. Food for thought.
I recently bought the Kase Skyeye filter system because I'm lazy too and I had seen several of my favorite photographers using their filters and giving them great reviews. I have to say that there is definitely no color cast and it's as convenient as it gets. My one complaint is the magnets. For example, whenever I try to remove the magnetic lens cap it always wants to lift the filter from the lens as well. I find myself holding the filter on with my finger tips of one hand while removing the cap with the other. I really like the idea of a magnetic system but it's annoying.
The new filters look pretty handy, but I have a big investment in PolarPro and the Lee “Stopper” filters. But, the Kase look very convenient!! Thanks for sharing!!
I got the K&F Concept magnetic filters and absolutely love the ease of use. I realized that I didn't have a large enough polarizer after having to replace a lens, so I took that nudge to get their set with the CPL and a 10 stop ND. They haven't gotten much use yet, but are so simple to use and are decent quality.
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I'll play along .. 2:48. My guess is the Kase magnetic system....
I am using the k&f concept square filter system. It's not bad for the price point..
I do look forward to your Thursday videos. You are so inspirational and I really like they way you describe your process.
Thanks mate
Kase
Which Shimoda filter wrap works best with the Kase Armour system? Filter wrap 100 or filter wrap 150?
I will never switch to a magnetic filter system.
For one, you can't use any existing filters you may have. Most photographers have hundreds of dollars worth, and they'd be worthless.
You get locked in to a specific brand of filter, which may not be as good as what you normally use.
I never found screwing on a filter to be a problem.
Still shooting those Dinosaur Nikons? You really should check out Sony no Bologna….. Really …..
Hi there! What do you think about Freewell magnetic filters. Do you have any experience with it?
I switched from the Lee Seven5 drop-in system a year ago. I also went for Kase and chose their 82mm Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filter system. My largest lens is 82mm so purchased step up rings for all my lenses. I also have 82mm magnetic lens caps for all lenses since I rarely use lens hoods (magnets are very strong). I have a 3, 6 & 10-stop ND and the magnetic Polarizer for the system.
I picked Kase Wolverine kit short while ago. Once you go magnetic you will never go back. So much easier to use than conventional filters.
I think so too
Thanks, Attillio I am at this juncture, you have helped me a lot. 👏👏
Any reason why chose this new filter system over the last system Kase Wolverine magnetic circular magnetic kit 4?
First of all, i love your creative efforts and deeply appreciate the manner in with you teach. I am curious if you can stack the circular ND filters. If you need to add a second ND filter, does it have to be one of the square filters? The kit only comes with GND Square filters. Do you have to invest in solid ND Square (or rectangular) filters? The other alternative is to buy a greater variety of circular ND values. Either alternative defeats the goal of minimizing the gear you take to the field.
The ones I use from KASE does not need a filter holder, only the adaptor ring and the magnetic filter, even more practical !!
I will use that too
which tripod is that? It looks like the iFootage? How did you find it?
I bought Kase, but then I switched the Freeewell for several reasons.
A. Freewell has more variety.
B. Freewell offers the step-up ring, which is threaded as well as magnetic (only magnetic, which means you cannot use your threaded filters)
C. With side-by-side comparison, I found Freewell not only has better optics more 🧲strength.
D. Kase's lens cap is crap on the back; they have a foam that collects dust.
So now I have 2 of Kaes filters collecting dust.
I see...
Thank you to making this video. I didn't even know about magnetic filters. I've cussed at my share of screw-on filters and no doubt lost shots. I WILL check this out. The Kase filters sound wonderful and the controls especial for the GND and Circular polarizer are brilliant
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What filter sistem you recommend?
Great review and tips for using this filter system, thank you for sharing…
Although I’ve never utilized a filter setup in 10+ years of shooting I’m thinking I should look into one as I believe it would help me capture images as I envision them and avoid some post processing headaches.
Interesting but what a waste of money, I use the Lee system which works perfectly well and after investing in it, its illogical to change. Just remember your reasons for not changing your D810 to the D850. If its not bust don't try to fix it. Normally great videos.
9:25 the Breakthrough Photography magnetic system. I know Kase and others may be more popular in Europe, but your surroundings in this video look North American. Probably wrong on both counts! Lol!
:-) it is Europe…
When I went to Veranazz to take the photo you did the video about. My new filter system for that was Kase. So quick and easy to use. Hope you are well
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Must be the Kase Wolverine Magnetic filters. Think you reviewed them at one time. I bought the kit, same set up as Peter..
Yes
Very informative video, thanks for sharing. Where were you in this video? I looks like a dream to photograph.
Valle D’Aosta…
Practical experience and advice.👏👍🙏
What tripod head are you using that allows a quick transition from horizontal to vertical??
I use a RRS tripod ball head, you can find a link in the video description
I have been using the Kase Wolverine filters since February and have had no regrets. Your reasons were very similar to mine. I am all about ease of use when I am out in the field. Being able to easily switch between filters or even stack filters was one of the main reasons I chose them.
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Hi Attilio: Thanks for sharing this video. I knew which system you were going to describe at the 1:13 point in the video. I also recently switched to Kase Wolverine Magnetic filters and I simply love my decision each time I use them. The size of the filter pouch and the convenience of using the filters is so nice. Finally, my brother is part of the Kase Filters Canada Team. Cheers, Keith
Easy decision then :-)
I just did the same on my latest trip to Patagonia, besides practicality it is also less bulky and much lighter than the square system. Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers, your videos are amazing.
Thanks 🙏
How about the graduated Neutral Density filters on this system?
I will talk about this soon
I had been considering a magnetic filter system for a while. I scratched my CPL on a hike. Second time in a year that the filter saved my lens. A few days later the K&F system was on Amazon Prime Days for 60% off. Definitely made it worth it. I just hated that they did not have the size or step ring I wanted so I cant fit my second most used lens.
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Nice video. Lovely filter system.
Will have to give it a try, when time and money 💸 allows 😃
Love the colors you got in the sky on the vertical shot.
Thanks mate
Novità per il canale italiano?
Thanks this Kase Armour is superb.i think I will get it.
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fast mounting filter for LONG exposure photography? this is ridiculous; you're doing a 30 sec or maybe minutes long exposure yet you need to mount the filter in 1 sec? get out of here, that's an ad
Hi Attilio, I have from 2 years lee 105 polariser an filter holder, NISI gnd 0.6, K&F 6 stops, HAIDA 10 stops. As I see insert a magnetic holder and its filter is not different to use a permanent adapter ring on the lens and attach the filter holder lee with or without the polariser, in my opinion. What about vignetting when using a lens under 20 mm with the new system?
Magnetism and mechanical watches do not mix well...
:-)
Nice that you didn't have tree movement with extended exposure times.
Yes!
Kase
I knew the filter system before I even clicked the video. I would love to see a review from someone who wasn't contacted by Kase to get an unbiased review since aside from magnets, why would I want to switch to such an expensive filter system?
Kase circular
Absolutely agree, I upgraded to the same system 6 months ago 👍
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Attilio, always enjoy your videos and instruction. May I ask what the tripod you use in the video is? I'm looking for something sturdy yet smaller and lighter than my RRS.
Thank you mr Ruffo for all the inspiration! I have been using Kase filters for a couple of years now and they were the first filters I ever purchased! I discovered how to use filters to get long exposure pictures through your channel!
🙏🏻
Freewell
Love your videos ,greetings from Sweden ☺
Thank You 🙏
Lovely scenery there and an enjoyable video. Grazie!
Many thanks!
Kase magnetic round filters min 2:55
Almost
Some beautiful scenery. What part of the world was this filmed in? Thanks for any replies.
Valle d’Aosta
Italy of course:-)
@@AttilioRuffo Thank you sir.
2:50 Kase filters
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Alright, the line about the b-roll and having to go back and pick up the camera every time had me in stitches 😂.... You've got a new subscriber
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That was awesome, like always.
Do you think it’s quality is better than NISI?
I am impressed with the quality..
@@AttilioRuffo then you think it is worth it to move to Kase. Am I right?
@@RezaRadDM I am very happy about this system…
Finché i filtri che ho ora resistono, terrò quelli. Poi passerò certamente a quelli magnetici, per praticità, velocità di montaggio e meno peso.
Congratulazioni Attilio per i 100k!
Grazie
Hmm, I bought the Kase system, but I didn't like that the polarizer was in the filter holder. The NiSi V7 let's me keep the polarizer on all the time. Also, the frames for the GND's don't fit the Singh-Ray filters I own. So I would have to purchase new GNDs to fit their frame. I honestly prefer the Singh-Ray light-bright polarizer, but they don't have a compatible filter holder system. I hope the Kase system works well for you.
I hope so too
I suspected Kase filters at first, but they look more like the Nisi magnetic system. I still use the Nisi V5 square system. It's a little faffy to use but I'm used to it and I love the tint-free images they produce.
EDIT: I should have stayed with my first guess. 🤷🏿♂️😂
I guess so… :-)
I bought the K&F Magnetic Circular System, I did have a full kit of H&Y Square Magnetic System which I won on UA-cam, they were worth quite a bit of money and with me being unable to work due to health issues it was silly for me to keep them so bought the much much cheaper set and sold the H&Y set, didn’t get as much as I’d liked but still got 3 times what I paid for the ones I bought.
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Cool, after decade of Lee i bought the original Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filter system, which sooner after was upgraded to the Armour 100mm System, so I'm now stuck with these as another fortune to upgrade. Thanks for sharing
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I just found you a few days ago and I love every video. Informative and beautiful but you make the video. You are an amazing person and it comes through on video. I don't write much but when someone has an impact on my outlook I have to tell them thank you!! THANK YOU!!
Thanks Russell!
After watching this awesone video, I watched your long exposure tutorial and made a few observations. First, I love the beautiful photos of Half Moon Bay, secondly the pasta made me hungry and I had to make some, but first I laughed. Carrefour salt and Whole Foods olive oil two different worlds, lol. Now the strange part, I know the surfer guy you said hello to, he works for the same company I do. My wife thought I was crazy, so I showed her his website, even it was not completely sharp of him, it was obvious.
A small world!!! :-)
Great video & photos Attilio!!!
Thanks
Oh man, I watched many of your videos, and others, about square filter systems and long exposure photography and I just, two weeks ago, bought a square system. Granted as a photo enthusiast I cannot afford the super expensive stuff. Oh well I still like and will watch your videos.
In the end the result is the same… :-)
Kase Wolverine
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I switched to a magnetic system and love it. I went with the K&F Concept magnetic filter system. The people at K&F are great, coupled with high quality, low price and fast shipping, they are my go to filter company. I also went to K&F Concept frame with CPL to use with my old filters. Now I have the best of both.
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Attilio,
You are still the best!
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Switched to Kase's Wolverine magnetic system and have never looked back. Speeds up the workflow and takes up little room in the camera bag
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Professor - interesting
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I do have a K&F UV (D) for my Ricoh GR III. NiSi Filter System has a square filter ND system for Ricoh GR3 (Master Kit). If you're so inclined, its a great camera if you don't want to carry a bunch of heavy stuff around. Someone was using it for landscape work while traveling. Interesting idea in my opinion.
Medium GND8 (0.9) 3 Stop Graduated Filter, Soft GND8 (0.9) 3 Stop Graduated Filter, HD Polariser, NiSi ND8(0.9) 3 Stop, NiSi ND64(1.8) 6 Stop is what NiSi includes.
I just bought a K&F 10 stop magnetic ND filter with a magnetic step up ring and really like it. The quality is superb. and the price decent. The magnetic ND makes it so much easier to compose and focus and then snap the filter into place without having to thread it on.
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I have used my Kase Wolverine Magnetic ND Filter System for the last 3 years now and I don’t look back.
Cool
I use Kase Wolverine Round Magnetic Filters for about 1,5 years instead of my 100mm Haida Set before. I love them every time I use them, the round filter are very compact in a very little case. I don't use graduate filter, so the round ones for me are the best option. I use a set in 82mm, so that they fit all of my lenses, with magnetic stepup rings. I can use 3 filters at the same time, clipping one over the other, without getting vignette, they are very slim. The optical quality is very good, better than all other filters I use before.
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Unfortunately, I have bought the Polar Pro filters and they are pretty expensive. I may be able to sell them. I also have two Breakthrough filters that I really love. A 6 stop and a 10 stop. I mostly use them because they are easy to carry. I love your work! Where you shooting that River if I may ask?
Judy, PolarPro is a very good system too. The river is in Valle D’Aosta, La Thuile!
Kase Wolverine
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I have the Formatt Hitech 100mm system. While the filters are optically excellent, the holder system is very cumbersome with multiple pieces to assemble that takes longer than it should. As a result, I don't use it as much as I should. I'll look into the Kase system.
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I knew it. Kase. I have been watching several video's with individuals using the Kase filters. I have made such an investment in the Lee System it will be a while before I consider changing. But they look great.
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Kase
Yes
Kase
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Kase
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Kase
Yes
Kase, I love mine
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Kase. I alread got it
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Kase filters
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I use the Kase Wolvarine system. I never use graduated filters as they are destructive and the effect Is not reversible. I rely on bracketing and of course post processing.
That works too
Looks like some nice kit Attilio. I bought into the Lee system a while back. The screw-in polariser is stuck in the holder after I left it in due to the fiddling about getting it in. Although the big and little stopper have served me well. Seems that a lot of UA-cam photographers have turned away from Lee who were at one time the premier brand. Food for thought.
That was my first system too
The suspense…. !
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love this video . were can i buy this filter kit please ??
Hello Ahmad, please find a store in your local. If there is no stores in your country, feel free to shot us a message to : marketing@kasecn.com
Thank mate, I shared a couple of links in the description…
@@AttilioRuffo many thanks
I plan to buy an ND system. I believe a magnetic system will work best for me as well.
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Your images are stunning!!! I'm thinking of selling my Lee filters and going magnetic. This system looks great. Thanks!!!
Thanks Patty!
KASE hahaha
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Congratulations for responding to all the comments, many, many don't even do that.
I try :-)
Freewell
Nope
I use Kase as well. Bought them before they came out with the new holder system to use ND filters. Great video.
Thank You
Very slick how the graduated still slides …
Yessss
@@AttilioRuffo Is that grad filter your old one or a new magnetic one?
It’s a new one in a magnetic frame!
I recently bought the Kase Skyeye filter system because I'm lazy too and I had seen several of my favorite photographers using their filters and giving them great reviews. I have to say that there is definitely no color cast and it's as convenient as it gets. My one complaint is the magnets. For example, whenever I try to remove the magnetic lens cap it always wants to lift the filter from the lens as well. I find myself holding the filter on with my finger tips of one hand while removing the cap with the other. I really like the idea of a magnetic system but it's annoying.
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Thanks for doing the video and it is a great one. Any reason why you selected a square vs round?
I will use the circular system too!
Before the video started, my guess was Kase.
Beautiful images, Attilio!
correct!
Thanks Adrienne!
The last shot was really nice !
Kase Magnetic. I use the Kase Wolverines myself.
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2:55 I would think of the KASE System
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Chaooo, long time no see? I missed your clips, anyway nice to see you, thank you from England
Thanks
@@AttilioRuffo my pleasure
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I was sure you will try the Freewell system ... In any case it was a great video as always
Got it!
The new filters look pretty handy, but I have a big investment in PolarPro and the Lee “Stopper” filters. But, the Kase look very convenient!! Thanks for sharing!!
PolarPro is a great system too
@@AttilioRuffo 😊
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