A really interesting development by Kase, and I can see the value and efficiency in adopting it. However, I'm more than happy with the existing K9 holder system, and am finding it difficult to rationalise spending £260 UK on a magnetic holder. Additionally, the "traditional" K9 is actually cheaper and quite significantly so. If the K100 comes down in price then I may be more tempted, but for now I'll concentrate on spending my pennies on replacing my existing filters with Kase Wolverine equivalents. Nice video Adam - really clear explanations and demonstrations. Stay safe out there sir.
It's great that there are so many new filter system options available now, compared to the past. However, I am concerned that this is becoming more like a case of 'how many permutations can we make of filter systems' by manufacturers and charging hundred of pounds (or dollars) for each filter, let alone the system. It may be good for newbies to photographers, but for more advanced photographers who already are using a system, it seems like every few months new products come on stream that puts pressure on them to change. I will wait till this new industry settles down before committing my hard earned cash into yet another profit stream for the manufacturers. Sorry Kase, you need to wait much longer for me to buy into these two systems.
Mmmm, kinda been thinking the same sort of thing as you on this and have seen quite a few UA-cam videos of different landscape photographers demonstrating KASE magnetic filters yet I’m far from convinced. A while ago I got interested in the Manfrotto Xume magnetic filter adapter system, which was far too expensive really for what it was but it seems to be discontinued or at least you can’t get both the lens adapter and the filter adapter in 77mm or 82mm anymore wherever you look (just the half for the lens - I think). That made me look around for a 3rd party copy and I have some cheap eBay copies of the Xume (think they were called UURig or something like that) and they were under £10 for a complete set to enable you to adapt one lens and one screw in filter to become quickly attached/detached, which is especially good for ND’s for video shooting. However I really wanted a lens hood system to go with this and found that Lee had done a newer version of the Lee 100 complete with bellows style lens hood which are very expensive and some of the “new improved” parts seem cheap feeling plastic! After hunting around I ended up buying second hand version of the original Lee 100 with 105mm CP, tandem adapters and the wide angle bellows hood for huge amounts less than their newer system. So I can use my cheap UURig adapters for my screw in filters for quickly changing ND’s or CP, and then my bargain used/original Lee 100 system with hood, CP and grad ND’s for more complex set ups. Won’t be investing several x£100’s in KASE magnetic filters any time soon I don’t think
I've loved using Kase's Wolverine magnetic system for a while now (and sold my Lee system since it was just gathering dust). It's so much lighter and more convenient than than a standard filter system. (Their clip in filters, on the other hand, were a complete fail for me.) With lens hoods I find it simpler to forego them and, if necessary to alleviate flare, just use my hand to shield the front element, and/or blending images (one with a thumb over the light source) if the light source is in the image itself. Like you, I now do grad ND filtering in post, since this is non-destructive and gives me far more control (and lightens the load, of course) compared with doing it at capture. Notwithstanding that, Kase also produce a filter holder for their magnetic ND grad that allows significant movement of the graduation point in the image much as with the system you demonstrated. Without this filter holder the graduation starting point is fixed in the middle, which sometimes works but usually it doesn't. Annoyingly, they only sell the filter holder with a kit (their "Magnetic Round Master Set" in Europe), not separately. So if I have a question, it's this: can you bug Kase to sell that separately?
I love the term "non-destructive". it is a rhetorical device that implies that if someone is not doing a thing the same as the writer they must be doing it wrong. In some cases the artifacts introduced with blending images is more destructive than using a GND filter. To each their own.👍
@@jimowens8105 I'm surprised you take that implication, Jim. To be very clear, I was using the term without any such intended implication. I was using it in the sense that changes made by the use of an ND grad at the time of capture can be difficult or sometimes impossible to adjust or walk back later, in the same sense in which overexposing at capture resulting in highlight clipping is "destructive" - it bakes something into the image that constrains what one can then do in post. By contrast, ramping up the exposure slider in post, which may equally blow out highlights, is non-destructive because you can always just pull the slider back down again. On several occasions I have, for example, used a 3-stop medium grad ND and realized later that (say) a 2-stop hard grad ND would have worked better. Sometimes I can undo my choices successfully and other times not. I agree about post processing artefacts - sometimes that is a problem. There are swings as well as roundabouts for either method. For myself, I prefer the flexibility and control of doing it in post where I can (almost?) always eliminate any obtrusive artefacting. I can also use luminosity masking and similar techniques to apply ND graduation just to certain elements in the scene and not to others - to the sky, but not to the steeple jutting into the sky - something you can't do at capture with an ND grad filter. As you say - each to their own. I was just explaining my choice, not judging those who make a different choice.
@@jimowens8105 The real original interpretation of "none destructive" is from Adobe, pertaining to LightRoom. You can work a photo and not lose the original version of the file. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@@Jeff-jg7jh Yes I think the marketing for LR describes the use of the raw editor as "non-destructive". I use LR and photoshop so I am not arguing that point. However, the OP extends that to cover the entire photographic process, specifically to the use of gnd filters. Why not include cpl or nd... maybe that zoom lens isn't as good as a prime, or the technique of icm? These all lead to irreversible effects on the captured image. Are these "destructive"? My point is that the innuendo of claiming a given process is "non-destructive" implies that the other is destructive. We are all creative artists... to each their own .
Well it was this video that made me invest into the Kase filter system, was just about to go to NISI. Im sorry that Adam didn't get a commission but the New Zealand rep lives 20min from me and we are trying to reduce our carbon foot print so didn't want to ship from the other side of the world. On your Armour system don't stack the CP and ND64 together makes people think they are short of a filter when they first open box as we expect to see them all separated.
So the chaps at Kase were thinking of what to bring next and someone spotted the toilet plunger and thought, hey, lets make a adaptable lens hood! Hahaha, jokes, aside, cool concept and cool pics!
Might be obsolete now that system, but It's the first demo I've seen that shows it all. And as I don't care for PS modifications, the use of this innovating system is the best of all I think. Wish I'd found it sooner. The cost though. It's outrageous! :/
Those KASE filters looks really good, but would be a new investment for me, so therefore I will stick with my old Lee system.😉 Great photos as usually Adam. 👍
Another enjoyable video and you explained the new Kase filter system very clearly. Like you, I no longer use grads and I very happy with the simplicity of the circular magnetic filters which seem to be of very good quality. My only slight gripe with these is that on rare occasions I do knock them off and would prefer stronger magnets. 👍👍👍
I have just started using the Kase magnetic system for my Nikon D850 kit for many of the same reasons. I have a Lee filter system, but it was so cumbersome getting it fitted and adjusted.
Adam I do love your vids. Just they are not so outstanding artistic in intro & b-roll than they were some time ago. Those made you outstanding from all other landscape photographers. Reactivate your whole skillset! Your shots are great as always! Your educational comments are more than appreciated!
Thanks to your older videos about Kase I bought them :). Now I'm even more happy that they invent new things but based on the existing filters so I don't have to change everything :)
Yet another hidden video. :-) Thanks for the information on the new Kase filter system. I hope you didn't hike through the grumpy property owners back yard on you way to breakfast. Cheers!
Hi Adam . Nice work with the swirls love it . I lo I like the look and ease of use of the kase filter system . We have got to travel to BC in the near future . I travelled there for 5 weeks in the early 1980s . Yup gotta go back . Regards Martin . Uk
Nice episode. I personally am not a real fan of the swirl photo. However, you are definitely using the camera to show a different, artistic view of the scene. Enjoyed looking at your photos and hearing your thoughts on how you set up the shots. By the way tell those Kase folks that their website has to be one of worse, least intuitive and hardest to find item website that I have seen in a long time.
I really like my Kase K9 filter system. Nice to see I can get the magnetic system and use the same ND filters I have already. The lens hood is cool. I'll wait to invest though until they have a rectangular hood for the whole system. Really like Kase systems. I recently did waterfall shots with the high water and rain we had here in WA. Love the changeability of waterfalls! Thanks, Adam! Cheers!
Had some mild alarm when I saw the video title, as I'd bought my set of wolverine filters just three months ago (after my previous filters had a bad experience with gravity.. oops). Glad the new hood doesn't make the filters obsolete.
Methinks the concept may have been "borrowed" from the Wine Country Camera filter system. They use "vaults" to hold the ND's and can also take a CPL that can be turned by a dial on the holder. Having said that, I've been using Kase Filters for years and actually explored the idea a few years ago of taking on the Australian distributorship. Most of the time I use the magnetic round ND's and CPL, which are compact and able to be attached in seconds. If I do need a grad, I use my Wolverine filters in my Wine Country Camera system.
I like these shots presented here. I see many like it where I live, i just need to learn to combine them. Excellent presentation on filters as well Grump. Im learning here....thanks!
I do enjoy the swirly bits. The Kase system has really stepped up the game. I just May replace my NiSi system….I especially like the hood….. with a little imagination you can use is against a window too it looks like
-That was pretty good.-You ain't justa woofin'. I was wondering how you made that great shot last week. So, when I saw the TN I figured it was about software, but I noticed the KASE. Dang, now, I want to do this.
The (only) advantage of this Kase 100 Armor Magnetic vs Freewell Magnetic VND is that on the Kase you can apply grad filters as you nicely explained at 15:48 You explained that you don't use grad filters, but they might be useful for videography where you don't have the option to shoot multiple frames with different exposure. If you don't use grad filters, the Freewell Magnetic VND ($450) is more versatile because of the variable nature of the filters, which might only be interesting for videography. Kase's own Wolverine Magnetic CPL system is great, too, but is not variable.
Nice, was reviewing one of my creations last night. Willow River Falls. Doesn't need a lot of editing, need to get busy on that one and get it published. That filter system sounds interesting.
I remember asking a kase rep if it was possible to use any of their square filters with the wolverine round mag filters. I am glad that they have now a product with better synergy with square and round mag filters....great vid
Some amazing colours at them falls buddy!! I think that was a good choice to shoot the falls slightly differently. Lovely images. I will have to get into Kase and see if I can get a hold of them magnetic lens hoods
Thanks Adam...Great demo on the the Kase magnetic Filter System...Been meaning to say a word on the camper van's swing out tire carrier & the swing out LPG tank holder & with matching covers... As for filters in general, I'm still on the fence, all I have is CPL's & a lot of imagination due to a lack of ND filters! I had long thought NISI was on the right path in that they use 100% optical glass on all of their filters & as noted, so does Kase, that is the primary reason I will always avoid Lee filters, I personally refuse to shoot through resin, i.e. plastic...With the 1000's of dollars I have invested in lenses, this should speak for itself...That is simply my opinion & most know what they say about opinions... Bill on the Hill... :~)
I see now the missing fall of the Triple Falls was dry in last week's video. 😉 Triple (sometimes Double) Falls finally lived up to its name. 😁 Im loving the new lens hood thingy for the Kase filters. I sure hope I just need to buy new rings and not new filters. I've got enough drink coasters in my house now with all the sets of filters I DON'T use. 🙄 Gonna check it out now, guessing the link is in the description. And here I thought there was nothing new for me to buy this holiday season 💰💰💰. Haha Great images. Love the swirlies! Thanks for the video. 👍
Hi Adam I'm about to get a new camera so been looking at KASE a lot i think I'm more keen on the filters that sit behind the lens on the body . They allow lens hoods to stay on the lenses and no adaptors to carry around . I haven tossed up about getting a square system as my 16-35mm canon lens does get vignette at present . My main concern is having to carry even bigger filters around where as the install ones are tiny but i cant stack my CP and ND together then . a bit of a conundrum on which way to head but def keen on the KASE brand.
Thanks Adam. I will be moving up from a crop sensor to full frame next year. I will definitely be adding the new Kase system to my bag. I really like the idea of using a filter and still having a hood. Two thumbs up. I am not sure the link for North America is the right one?
Great video and I just bought the whole set of Kase system. Btw where can I get that filters pouch that you were using in the video, they look great to put my new filters set😉😉😉
Nice final image. Worth the walk, eh? Do I hear bagpipes at 12:00? Maybe you edited this video in Scotland while you were with Thomas Heaton and Alister Benn? Bagpipe music in the air. 👍 🥂
Do you have to use the Grad mount holder if you're not going to use a grad? For example can you just magnetically mount a CPL to the adaptor like with the original circular Wolverine system, and then maybe a ND to that?
I sure wish I could tag along and learn so much from you!. Thank you for sharing....🇨🇦 love all your images..are you still selling images on line ..I have 2 and love them
Thanks Adam for the Kase hood presentation. This is good, but makes it difficult ( uncomfortable ) to use CPL with hood system. At the same time, the Armor Magnetic System is great, but lacks the use of hood, as you mentioned. But if the hood is magnetic, then maybe simple it can just be attached to the front of the Armor system when using only CPL and circular ND filters without square filter ?! Interested in why the Hood system ( only hood ) cannot be connected to the Armor magnetic system. Does the diameter of the hood over large / small or the hood's magnetic rim fit?
I learnt a ton of stuff from this vids so many thanks, I'm new to this discipline and looking to get some kase magnetic filters, I have a 16-35mm take 77mm filters a 24-105mm takes 77mm filters and a 70-200mm takes 72mm filters tell me if I'm wrong but I get the 77mm set and a step down ring for the 72mm filter lens I think the professional kase set comes with a lens cap as well. Will the lens hood fit with this set up. I apologise in advance for asking this as I'm sure your mega busy but your help and advice I assure is very much appreciated
Yes get the largest size and step down rings for the smaller diameters. The lens hood takes a specific type of magnetic ring so you will have to make sure you get the right rings for all of the lenses so that you are able to use the hood. Kase UK are your best bet to have questions answered in a timely manner.
Thanks for the news on the new stuff from Kase, I have the Wolverine system and love it. Now that you are ambassador, did you make stronger mention of your color coding for ease of identification to them? Just curious.
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Did I hear bagpipes? Great photos although the swirling pool didn't really appeal to me. However, you're still my favorite landscape photographer. It seems that you add a mood I love that others don't.
I hate all that foam, good job working round it. Though you mentioned bracketing for the light you forgot to mention that as it's a MF sensor you have to focus stack like Gavin LOL
Hi Adam, first of thanks a lot for your videos. They are always a great inspiration and I think I watched all of your latest videos. I have one question for you, if you find the time. Yesterday I got the KASE Magnetic Filters (82mm). Of course I had to try them immediately. :-) I used them with the GFX50R and the GF32-64. When I used that lens with a step up ring, the magnetic adapter, the 82mm polarizer and an additional ND, I had vignetting in the corners. What size of filters are you using? It should be even worse with the GF23?
I rarely stack filters. The KASE filters that I am using have a CPL and ND filter built into one filter. Kase doesn't advertise them much. I had a look on their website and couldn't find them so you might have to contact them to see if they still make them. Failing that you would be better off purchasing larger filters for the wider lenses. Either the new Wolverine Armour setup or the lens hood step up that uses larger diameter filters so I would imagine stacking would work but you would be best to check first.
Is the Kase Wolverine Armour 100mm System available in Canada? I don’t the name “Armour” in the Canadian link you provided for Kase filters? Thank you!
Yes there is. I just got in touch with them and they have put a link up www.cybersportphoto.com/shop-for-kase-filters/kase-armour-entry-level-kit if you decide to purchase this kit you're welcome to use the code ADAM10 for 10% off. Cheers!
Thank for the review! I saw this on their site this past weekend while looking up the wolverine 10 stop and was wondering on the stacking of filters. I recently bought the Kase Entry Kit after breaking my Breakthrough magnetic holder and nicking up the CPL. I've been very happy so far, much smaller, lighter and it has the ability to stack magnetically. Not sure if I'll switch anytime soon but I like the new innovation. Are you able to stack 2 GNDs or a Square ND and a GND in the holder?
No worries Adam. I have moved my lazy butt and the found the answer online and on the Kase FAQs. Regrettably, you cannot use existing Wolverine magnetic filters.
It seems the cpl can be pushed out from the other side (the glove thing). What happens with the cpl AND the ND on the front? In that scenario, it looks like I can't 'push out' either the cpl or nd. True? Do I need to grow my fingernails and take off my gloves? It would be nice if there were some sort of release lever to pop them out. On another note, what's with the suds? Fertilizer or some pollution upstream? Is it naturally occurring? I've never seen that much without some 'help' from humans.
Is it true that, as Kase is a German company, it should actually be pronounced "KAH-zay"? Now there's a burning question. 😆 I'm actually very happy with my NiSi filters, except that thanks to Adobe's recent sky select masks for LR and ACR, I may never use my ND grad filter again. I'm stunned at how well it works, even with trees along the skyline.
I have the Magnetic 82mm Kase system. It's a good idea but has a main flaw. When I have the magnetic ring on (I bought rings for most my lenses), I can't use my caps. I think they wanted us to buy their caps. But their caps suck big time as the magnet is VERY weak and they keep falling. I wouldn't recommend and won't invest in it anymore for this reason.
I find the 82mm caps I have attach themselves very firmly to the filter adapter rings and lens hood ring. Sometimes it's difficult to pull them off. In addition the rings have a raised outer edge into which the back of the cap sits preventing sideways pressure from dislodging them. The caps will attach to the front of the filters but not nearly so strongly and can be easily dislodged by sideways pressure.
Yes for now as they don’t seem to be terribly pro active with their ambassadors as to new innovations. I really like Breakthrough filters but have folk complain to me about filters always being out of stock?
@@QuietLightPhoto very true, they been so slow on bringing out their new stuff, keep up the good work. i met you at cape disappointment during f4 trip, you are cool guy!
Hey Adam - great insightful video as always. I'm intrigued by the Kase Armour system. I've been a long time user of the Lee Filter system, but I'm now finding that I am using grad filters less and less due to the great dynamic range of my Sony camera and the ability to correct in post. I'm assuming the Kase system using the 100x150 frame can take the Lee Filters? The appeal of a magnetic system is getting stronger by the day.
Perfect timing! I'm just about to buy some Wolverine filters and not having a hood for use when it's raining was something I was concerned about, so finding out about the new adapters and hood is great! Is it just the same magnetic caps that go on the new adapters? And what a beautiful location - your last image in particular is stunning!
In another video someone (maybe it was You) explained that for long exposure stills photography, filters are not required any more: just make a series of photos from a tripod, combine these photos in photoshop or whatever. That technique would give you even a lot more flexibility on post. This is not applicable in video of course. You mentioned in the video that you don't use grad filters. Why do you use filters at all?
The magnets on the wolverine system are a joke. How they didn't get them strong enough like with this system is laughable. People that have the wolverine system should be able to get this new system at half the price at least.
@@QuietLightPhoto Yeah I get that but its not as if stronger magnets didn't exist when they made the Wolverine system. Other than that I love Kase and use all their filters. But at the price it will be a while before I can upgrade.
A really interesting development by Kase, and I can see the value and efficiency in adopting it. However, I'm more than happy with the existing K9 holder system, and am finding it difficult to rationalise spending £260 UK on a magnetic holder. Additionally, the "traditional" K9 is actually cheaper and quite significantly so. If the K100 comes down in price then I may be more tempted, but for now I'll concentrate on spending my pennies on replacing my existing filters with Kase Wolverine equivalents. Nice video Adam - really clear explanations and demonstrations. Stay safe out there sir.
It's great that there are so many new filter system options available now, compared to the past. However, I am concerned that this is becoming more like a case of 'how many permutations can we make of filter systems' by manufacturers and charging hundred of pounds (or dollars) for each filter, let alone the system. It may be good for newbies to photographers, but for more advanced photographers who already are using a system, it seems like every few months new products come on stream that puts pressure on them to change. I will wait till this new industry settles down before committing my hard earned cash into yet another profit stream for the manufacturers. Sorry Kase, you need to wait much longer for me to buy into these two systems.
Mmmm, kinda been thinking the same sort of thing as you on this and have seen quite a few UA-cam videos of different landscape photographers demonstrating KASE magnetic filters yet I’m far from convinced. A while ago I got interested in the Manfrotto Xume magnetic filter adapter system, which was far too expensive really for what it was but it seems to be discontinued or at least you can’t get both the lens adapter and the filter adapter in 77mm or 82mm anymore wherever you look (just the half for the lens - I think). That made me look around for a 3rd party copy and I have some cheap eBay copies of the Xume (think they were called UURig or something like that) and they were under £10 for a complete set to enable you to adapt one lens and one screw in filter to become quickly attached/detached, which is especially good for ND’s for video shooting. However I really wanted a lens hood system to go with this and found that Lee had done a newer version of the Lee 100 complete with bellows style lens hood which are very expensive and some of the “new improved” parts seem cheap feeling plastic! After hunting around I ended up buying second hand version of the original Lee 100 with 105mm CP, tandem adapters and the wide angle bellows hood for huge amounts less than their newer system. So I can use my cheap UURig adapters for my screw in filters for quickly changing ND’s or CP, and then my bargain used/original Lee 100 system with hood, CP and grad ND’s for more complex set ups. Won’t be investing several x£100’s in KASE magnetic filters any time soon I don’t think
This comment is interesting in the comment section where Adam Gibbs is shooting with a $10000 camera with a $2500 - 3000 lens, if I am not mistaken.
I've loved using Kase's Wolverine magnetic system for a while now (and sold my Lee system since it was just gathering dust). It's so much lighter and more convenient than than a standard filter system. (Their clip in filters, on the other hand, were a complete fail for me.) With lens hoods I find it simpler to forego them and, if necessary to alleviate flare, just use my hand to shield the front element, and/or blending images (one with a thumb over the light source) if the light source is in the image itself. Like you, I now do grad ND filtering in post, since this is non-destructive and gives me far more control (and lightens the load, of course) compared with doing it at capture. Notwithstanding that, Kase also produce a filter holder for their magnetic ND grad that allows significant movement of the graduation point in the image much as with the system you demonstrated. Without this filter holder the graduation starting point is fixed in the middle, which sometimes works but usually it doesn't. Annoyingly, they only sell the filter holder with a kit (their "Magnetic Round Master Set" in Europe), not separately. So if I have a question, it's this: can you bug Kase to sell that separately?
It’s stuff like this on products that I love to see.
I love the term "non-destructive". it is a rhetorical device that implies that if someone is not doing a thing the same as the writer they must be doing it wrong. In some cases the artifacts introduced with blending images is more destructive than using a GND filter.
To each their own.👍
@@jimowens8105 I'm surprised you take that implication, Jim. To be very clear, I was using the term without any such intended implication. I was using it in the sense that changes made by the use of an ND grad at the time of capture can be difficult or sometimes impossible to adjust or walk back later, in the same sense in which overexposing at capture resulting in highlight clipping is "destructive" - it bakes something into the image that constrains what one can then do in post. By contrast, ramping up the exposure slider in post, which may equally blow out highlights, is non-destructive because you can always just pull the slider back down again. On several occasions I have, for example, used a 3-stop medium grad ND and realized later that (say) a 2-stop hard grad ND would have worked better. Sometimes I can undo my choices successfully and other times not.
I agree about post processing artefacts - sometimes that is a problem. There are swings as well as roundabouts for either method. For myself, I prefer the flexibility and control of doing it in post where I can (almost?) always eliminate any obtrusive artefacting. I can also use luminosity masking and similar techniques to apply ND graduation just to certain elements in the scene and not to others - to the sky, but not to the steeple jutting into the sky - something you can't do at capture with an ND grad filter.
As you say - each to their own. I was just explaining my choice, not judging those who make a different choice.
@@jimowens8105 The real original interpretation of "none destructive" is from Adobe, pertaining to LightRoom. You can work a photo and not lose the original version of the file. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@@Jeff-jg7jh Yes I think the marketing for LR describes the use of the raw editor as "non-destructive". I use LR and photoshop so I am not arguing that point. However, the OP extends that to cover the entire photographic process, specifically to the use of gnd filters. Why not include cpl or nd... maybe that zoom lens isn't as good as a prime, or the technique of icm? These all lead to irreversible effects on the captured image. Are these "destructive"?
My point is that the innuendo of claiming a given process is "non-destructive" implies that the other is destructive. We are all creative artists... to each their own .
Thanks Adam's hard work for testing out the Armour system, and thanks for the video! Cheers!
Well it was this video that made me invest into the Kase filter system, was just about to go to NISI. Im sorry that Adam didn't get a commission but the New Zealand rep lives 20min from me and we are trying to reduce our carbon foot print so didn't want to ship from the other side of the world. On your Armour system don't stack the CP and ND64 together makes people think they are short of a filter when they first open box as we expect to see them all separated.
So the chaps at Kase were thinking of what to bring next and someone spotted the toilet plunger and thought, hey, lets make a adaptable lens hood! Hahaha, jokes, aside, cool concept and cool pics!
Love the last picture
hearing the news about BC and the extreme weather .. hoping you and yours are safe
Might be obsolete now that system, but It's the first demo I've seen that shows it all. And as I don't care for PS modifications, the use of this innovating system is the best of all I think. Wish I'd found it sooner. The cost though. It's outrageous! :/
Those KASE filters looks really good, but would be a new investment for me, so therefore I will stick with my old Lee system.😉 Great photos as usually Adam. 👍
Thanks, Im considering a filter system. Your descriptions both the kase systems and the photo techniques are greatly appreciated.
Another enjoyable video and you explained the new Kase filter system very clearly. Like you, I no longer use grads and I very happy with the simplicity of the circular magnetic filters which seem to be of very good quality. My only slight gripe with these is that on rare occasions I do knock them off and would prefer stronger magnets. 👍👍👍
I have just started using the Kase magnetic system for my Nikon D850 kit for many of the same reasons. I have a Lee filter system, but it was so cumbersome getting it fitted and adjusted.
Love the shots with the swirling foregrounds
The subtitle should be: "Nature vs. Man"! haha Beautiful!!
Adam
I do love your vids.
Just they are not so outstanding artistic in intro & b-roll than they were some time ago.
Those made you outstanding from all other landscape photographers.
Reactivate your whole skillset!
Your shots are great as always!
Your educational comments are more than appreciated!
Thanks to your older videos about Kase I bought them :). Now I'm even more happy that they invent new things but based on the existing filters so I don't have to change everything :)
Yet another hidden video. :-) Thanks for the information on the new Kase filter system. I hope you didn't hike through the grumpy property owners back yard on you way to breakfast. Cheers!
Ohhh yea it’s the same place. Good call
Thanks for the introductory review. Your images are gorgeous.
Really appreciate the explanation of the combined shots given at about the 20min mark, Good man you!
Hi Adam .
Nice work with the swirls love it .
I lo
I like the look and ease of use of the kase filter system .
We have got to travel to BC in the near future .
I travelled there for 5 weeks in the early 1980s .
Yup gotta go back .
Regards Martin . Uk
Nice episode. I personally am not a real fan of the swirl photo. However, you are definitely using the camera to show a different, artistic view of the scene. Enjoyed looking at your photos and hearing your thoughts on how you set up the shots. By the way tell those Kase folks that their website has to be one of worse, least intuitive and hardest to find item website that I have seen in a long time.
I really like my Kase K9 filter system. Nice to see I can get the magnetic system and use the same ND filters I have already. The lens hood is cool. I'll wait to invest though until they have a rectangular hood for the whole system. Really like Kase systems. I recently did waterfall shots with the high water and rain we had here in WA. Love the changeability of waterfalls! Thanks, Adam! Cheers!
Had some mild alarm when I saw the video title, as I'd bought my set of wolverine filters just three months ago (after my previous filters had a bad experience with gravity.. oops). Glad the new hood doesn't make the filters obsolete.
What a difference a week makes 😮
Was a Great little spot to photograph
Methinks the concept may have been "borrowed" from the Wine Country Camera filter system. They use "vaults" to hold the ND's and can also take a CPL that can be turned by a dial on the holder. Having said that, I've been using Kase Filters for years and actually explored the idea a few years ago of taking on the Australian distributorship. Most of the time I use the magnetic round ND's and CPL, which are compact and able to be attached in seconds. If I do need a grad, I use my Wolverine filters in my Wine Country Camera system.
Superb work as always, Adam, so inspiring - hope you're going well in all the wild weather/ flooding!!
I like these shots presented here. I see many like it where I live, i just need to learn to combine them. Excellent presentation on filters as well Grump. Im learning here....thanks!
I do enjoy the swirly bits. The Kase system has really stepped up the game. I just May replace my NiSi system….I especially like the hood….. with a little imagination you can use is against a window too it looks like
-That was pretty good.-You ain't justa woofin'. I was wondering how you made that great shot last week. So, when I saw the TN I figured it was about software, but I noticed the KASE. Dang, now, I want to do this.
The (only) advantage of this Kase 100 Armor Magnetic vs Freewell Magnetic VND is that on the Kase you can apply grad filters as you nicely explained at 15:48 You explained that you don't use grad filters, but they might be useful for videography where you don't have the option to shoot multiple frames with different exposure.
If you don't use grad filters, the Freewell Magnetic VND ($450) is more versatile because of the variable nature of the filters, which might only be interesting for videography.
Kase's own Wolverine Magnetic CPL system is great, too, but is not variable.
Nice shots Adam I can just imagine the water fluid right now down at triple falls seeing that the campground next to us got flooded out
Nice, was reviewing one of my creations last night. Willow River Falls. Doesn't need a lot of editing, need to get busy on that one and get it published. That filter system sounds interesting.
Great video Adam and those filters are interesting. Reminds me of the Haida filters a little bit.
I think a 65x24 crop would've taken care of the bit busy background in the last shot. Love the swirls.
I remember asking a kase rep if it was possible to use any of their square filters with the wolverine round mag filters. I am glad that they have now a product with better synergy with square and round mag filters....great vid
Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you.
Some amazing colours at them falls buddy!! I think that was a good choice to shoot the falls slightly differently. Lovely images. I will have to get into Kase and see if I can get a hold of them magnetic lens hoods
Thank you... I think I prefer the simplicity of the single eddy at 20:50
Great location Adam, and beautiful pictures yours!!
Great video. I do not mind sponsored videos. I guess that I “need” new filter rings. Thanks
Great images Adam! Thanks!
Sure enjoy your video's Adam !
,,,,cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Thanks Adam...Great demo on the the Kase magnetic Filter System...Been meaning to say a word on the camper van's swing out tire carrier & the swing out LPG tank holder & with matching covers...
As for filters in general, I'm still on the fence, all I have is CPL's & a lot of imagination due to a lack of ND filters!
I had long thought NISI was on the right path in that they use 100% optical glass on all of their filters & as noted, so does Kase, that is the primary reason I will always avoid Lee filters, I personally refuse to shoot through resin, i.e. plastic...With the 1000's of dollars I have invested in lenses, this should speak for itself...That is simply my opinion & most know what they say about opinions...
Bill on the Hill... :~)
Followed your advice on Breakthrough filters, and now!
Hey nothing wrong with the Breakthrough filters, they’re great filters
Thank you Adam.
I see now the missing fall of the Triple Falls was dry in last week's video. 😉 Triple (sometimes Double) Falls finally lived up to its name. 😁
Im loving the new lens hood thingy for the Kase filters. I sure hope I just need to buy new rings and not new filters. I've got enough drink coasters in my house now with all the sets of filters I DON'T use. 🙄
Gonna check it out now, guessing the link is in the description. And here I thought there was nothing new for me to buy this holiday season 💰💰💰. Haha
Great images. Love the swirlies! Thanks for the video. 👍
Perhaps Santa will bring one 😁
@@QuietLightPhoto There's a pretty much 100% guarantee that he will. 😉 🎅🏻
Great shots Adam!!
First shot absolutely "spectacular." How many images did you focus stack for the second with 23mm?
2 images stacked
Hi Adam I'm about to get a new camera so been looking at KASE a lot i think I'm more keen on the filters that sit behind the lens on the body . They allow lens hoods to stay on the lenses and no adaptors to carry around . I haven tossed up about getting a square system as my 16-35mm canon lens does get vignette at present . My main concern is having to carry even bigger filters around where as the install ones are tiny but i cant stack my CP and ND together then . a bit of a conundrum on which way to head but def keen on the KASE brand.
Love the swirl. I prefer the clockwise swirl, but it’s not written on stone. Never the “pinch”; it’s a little presumptuous 🙃
Thanks Adam. I will be moving up from a crop sensor to full frame next year. I will definitely be adding the new Kase system to my bag. I really like the idea of using a filter and still having a hood. Two thumbs up. I am not sure the link for North America is the right one?
That's a cool system.
Great video and I just bought the whole set of Kase system. Btw where can I get that filters pouch that you were using in the video, they look great to put my new filters set😉😉😉
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Filters= I guess they are getting closer. Usually always a compromise between size/hoods etc. Decent final image.
can you put another square filter in front of the GND? so that in total you have your CPL, ND and 2 additionals square filters?
To be honest I’m not sure, best ask KASE
Nice final image. Worth the walk, eh? Do I hear bagpipes at 12:00? Maybe you edited this video in Scotland while you were with Thomas Heaton and Alister Benn? Bagpipe music in the air. 👍 🥂
Do you have to use the Grad mount holder if you're not going to use a grad? For example can you just magnetically mount a CPL to the adaptor like with the original circular Wolverine system, and then maybe a ND to that?
im not sure? Id try it out but I dont have the filters in front of me. Best ask someone at KASE?
@@QuietLightPhoto thank you for the reply. I will. 🙂 I’m big fan of your work and vlogs, please keep it up.
That rubber lens hood reminds me of something... 🪠
I sure wish I could tag along and learn so much from you!. Thank you for sharing....🇨🇦 love all your images..are you still selling images on line ..I have 2 and love them
Yes I am! quietlightphotoadventures.com/photo-galleries I may have another sale after Xmas, like last years.
Thanks Adam for the Kase hood presentation. This is good, but makes it difficult ( uncomfortable ) to use CPL with hood system. At the same time, the Armor Magnetic System is great, but lacks the use of hood, as you mentioned. But if the hood is magnetic, then maybe simple it can just be attached to the front of the Armor system when using only CPL and circular ND filters without square filter ?! Interested in why the Hood system ( only hood ) cannot be connected to the Armor magnetic system. Does the diameter of the hood over large / small or the hood's magnetic rim fit?
I learnt a ton of stuff from this vids so many thanks, I'm new to this discipline and looking to get some kase magnetic filters, I have a 16-35mm take 77mm filters a 24-105mm takes 77mm filters and a 70-200mm takes 72mm filters tell me if I'm wrong but I get the 77mm set and a step down ring for the 72mm filter lens I think the professional kase set comes with a lens cap as well. Will the lens hood fit with this set up. I apologise in advance for asking this as I'm sure your mega busy but your help and advice I assure is very much appreciated
Yes get the largest size and step down rings for the smaller diameters. The lens hood takes a specific type of magnetic ring so you will have to make sure you get the right rings for all of the lenses so that you are able to use the hood. Kase UK are your best bet to have questions answered in a timely manner.
@@QuietLightPhoto Many thanks for your help and advice it is really appreciated
Thanks for the news on the new stuff from Kase, I have the Wolverine system and love it. Now that you are ambassador, did you make stronger mention of your color coding for ease of identification to them? Just curious.
Yes and they should be implementing the idea at some point
Can everything (CPL, ND filter and lens hood) be used without the filter holder (if you don't need any GND filters)?
I believe so? You may want to ask Kase or you could just use the CPL ND combo filters?
H&Y was actually the first to make a magnetic filter system.
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Did I hear bagpipes? Great photos although the swirling pool didn't really appeal to me. However, you're still my favorite landscape photographer. It seems that you add a mood I love that others don't.
Glad I’m not the only one who heard the bagpipes.
I hate all that foam, good job working round it.
Though you mentioned bracketing for the light you forgot to mention that as it's a MF sensor you have to focus stack like Gavin LOL
Hi Adam, first of thanks a lot for your videos. They are always a great inspiration and I think I watched all of your latest videos. I have one question for you, if you find the time. Yesterday I got the KASE Magnetic Filters (82mm). Of course I had to try them immediately. :-) I used them with the GFX50R and the GF32-64. When I used that lens with a step up ring, the magnetic adapter, the 82mm polarizer and an additional ND, I had vignetting in the corners. What size of filters are you using? It should be even worse with the GF23?
I rarely stack filters. The KASE filters that I am using have a CPL and ND filter built into one filter. Kase doesn't advertise them much. I had a look on their website and couldn't find them so you might have to contact them to see if they still make them. Failing that you would be better off purchasing larger filters for the wider lenses. Either the new Wolverine Armour setup or the lens hood step up that uses larger diameter filters so I would imagine stacking would work but you would be best to check first.
Is the Kase Wolverine Armour 100mm System available in Canada? I don’t the name “Armour” in the Canadian link you provided for Kase filters? Thank you!
Yes there is. I just got in touch with them and they have put a link up www.cybersportphoto.com/shop-for-kase-filters/kase-armour-entry-level-kit if you decide to purchase this kit you're welcome to use the code ADAM10 for 10% off. Cheers!
@@QuietLightPhoto thanks for looking into it
We have all enjoyed this video 😃 But here is the important question ' When is the Free give away of a Kase filter system? ' 🤣
I’ll see what I can do
Thank for the review! I saw this on their site this past weekend while looking up the wolverine 10 stop and was wondering on the stacking of filters. I recently bought the Kase Entry Kit after breaking my Breakthrough magnetic holder and nicking up the CPL. I've been very happy so far, much smaller, lighter and it has the ability to stack magnetically. Not sure if I'll switch anytime soon but I like the new innovation. Are you able to stack 2 GNDs or a Square ND and a GND in the holder?
Yes you can stack any number of combinations
Thanks Adam. Can I use the armour system with my existing 95mm Wolverine magnetic filters (polariser and NDs)?
To be honest I’m not sure. Best bet is to get in touch with KASE to make sure or I can find out when I return to Canada
No worries Adam. I have moved my lazy butt and the found the answer online and on the Kase FAQs. Regrettably, you cannot use existing Wolverine magnetic filters.
Hope the flooding isn’t affecting you guys
Not really thanks!
It seems the cpl can be pushed out from the other side (the glove thing). What happens with the cpl AND the ND on the front? In that scenario, it looks like I can't 'push out' either the cpl or nd. True? Do I need to grow my fingernails and take off my gloves? It would be nice if there were some sort of release lever to pop them out. On another note, what's with the suds? Fertilizer or some pollution upstream? Is it naturally occurring? I've never seen that much without some 'help' from humans.
You’re right! The second filter would be harder to take out. I believe the suds are just from leaf litter
Great vlog Adam, is that a New pair of boots?
No I have a couple of pairs of boots
Is it true that, as Kase is a German company, it should actually be pronounced "KAH-zay"? Now there's a burning question. 😆 I'm actually very happy with my NiSi filters, except that thanks to Adobe's recent sky select masks for LR and ACR, I may never use my ND grad filter again. I'm stunned at how well it works, even with trees along the skyline.
No KASE is a Chinese company. Yep I think the grads are going the way of the dodo
I went kamiKASE into buying this kit after watching the vid
I perfer tack sharp water.
I have the Magnetic 82mm Kase system. It's a good idea but has a main flaw. When I have the magnetic ring on (I bought rings for most my lenses), I can't use my caps.
I think they wanted us to buy their caps. But their caps suck big time as the magnet is VERY weak and they keep falling.
I wouldn't recommend and won't invest in it anymore for this reason.
I find the 82mm caps I have attach themselves very firmly to the filter adapter rings and lens hood ring. Sometimes it's difficult to pull them off. In addition the rings have a raised outer edge into which the back of the cap sits preventing sideways pressure from dislodging them.
The caps will attach to the front of the filters but not nearly so strongly and can be easily dislodged by sideways pressure.
Are you done with breakthrough filters?
Yes for now as they don’t seem to be terribly pro active with their ambassadors as to new innovations. I really like Breakthrough filters but have folk complain to me about filters always being out of stock?
@@QuietLightPhoto very true, they been so slow on bringing out their new stuff, keep up the good work. i met you at cape disappointment during f4 trip, you are cool
guy!
Your jacket makes too much noise. But I did love the video
Hey Adam - great insightful video as always. I'm intrigued by the Kase Armour system. I've been a long time user of the Lee Filter system, but I'm now finding that I am using grad filters less and less due to the great dynamic range of my Sony camera and the ability to correct in post. I'm assuming the Kase system using the 100x150 frame can take the Lee Filters? The appeal of a magnetic system is getting stronger by the day.
I’m not sure about the compatibility to be jonest
Thanks. I’ve asked Kase. Will be interested to see an in-depth review.
Perfect timing! I'm just about to buy some Wolverine filters and not having a hood for use when it's raining was something I was concerned about, so finding out about the new adapters and hood is great! Is it just the same magnetic caps that go on the new adapters?
And what a beautiful location - your last image in particular is stunning!
Yea the lens caps should fit
In another video someone (maybe it was You) explained that for long exposure stills photography, filters are not required any more: just make a series of photos from a tripod, combine these photos in photoshop or whatever. That technique would give you even a lot more flexibility on post. This is not applicable in video of course. You mentioned in the video that you don't use grad filters. Why do you use filters at all?
Because it means less time behind a computer and You can view the results in the field
@@QuietLightPhoto Exactly! The effects of CPL cannot be simulated in post processing, anyway, as you had explained.
Let’s not have another pee escapades
Is it a bear country Adam?
Yes but not many in this area
😍
The magnets on the wolverine system are a joke. How they didn't get them strong enough like with this system is laughable. People that have the wolverine system should be able to get this new system at half the price at least.
The price of R&D I guess. Come up with a good idea, great but not quite there, come up with a new version, and so on.
@@QuietLightPhoto Yeah I get that but its not as if stronger magnets didn't exist when they made the Wolverine system. Other than that I love Kase and use all their filters. But at the price it will be a while before I can upgrade.