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Hey will that’s a shame you had so many problems. Mine is still going strong.

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Thanks Chris. Indeed I do get into the zone. It’s great as soon as I’m behind the camera I forget everything else. It’s good for the heart and soul.

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Thank you. Indeed so many variables, Thanks for watching.

Hi, Yes. I used the 82mm on the with my lenses on my 24-105 which is 77mm so is still got vignetting when using multiple filters but only at the 24mm end

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I think he is an artist!

Thank u so much...love this video!❤

Hi Thanks lead-dog. I get youre point but the boundaries are very blurred between photography and art and always have been. I have a few guidlines that I go by so let me explain. I clone nothing out of a photograph that is fixed to the ground, i.e it cant walk away, be blown, driven, or move of its own accord. I only use photographs that I have taken within minutes of each other and capture the essence of experiencing being there (so no AI prompts) It has to pass through my lens when I was on location. and everything is taken at the location. I justify adding the waves back in as they bring me back to closer to the moment I stood there and took those photographs. Composites are not new to photography, we have done them in the darkroom for 100’s of years, but no questions wether those are “real” photographs. But your comments are very welcome. And I must thankyou maybe I have a new topic for a video?

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Hi Alan, Unless you have already tried they discount should be good the end of the year. If not let me know and I will check this with K&F

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Hi Peter indeed you are correct. As I was using larger filters than my native lens thread size the only way around this would be to use the same saize filters as your lens. I did suggest to K&F that if they were able to provide a solution which incorporated a manetic lens hood or some other attachment that would be a geat addtion. I have looked at at Kase as they have a lens hood option but the kit to achieve the same that I have with K&F would be over £400 ! bit hard to justify for most.,

I think that there is a simple solution for them: The screw in adapter ring needs to have threads on the face or location where the magnetic face is and a magnet that attaches to the already screwed in adapter ring. Then the lens shade or hood would attach the same as the filters.@@BrianNorthmorePhotography

@peterkumble4093 yes you are right that would work. I think a little more may need to be done to prevent vignetting, lets hope they get something out soon

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography Maybe... but if I can use a "normal" screw on filter which is much thicker than the K and F and clip on my lens shade, their more narrow or thin adapter ring with a clip on lens shade should/could work.

Cold! It’s a small space so does not take a lot to heat up I have a small electric heater that runs off my Jackery, but it drains fast. Windows are great for the light, but bit of a pain in the evening to put up the black out’s. I need to get some curtains, this will be faster. Condensation is an issue in the winter. There are always going top be compromises with a small van. If I did it again I would fit a deisel heater and maybe a roof vent for ventilation, I could get a good air flow then from heater to vent. Maybe some day I will redo the in side when the children are a bit older and turn it into a two or three seater and full time camper set up. For all its draw backs Its great as an everyday vehicle. I can get away on my landscape photography trips for 3 nights in the winter and can stay fully self sufficient. Thanks for watching

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography Thank you for your detailed answer, I am in a similar situation with 3kids and doing some photography. But I think this is the only way if you need a car that can handle you every day life and your hobby. Will think about the diesel heater, Thanks a lot. Actually I've found a caddy that has a mini slide window on side that might help with the ventilation. Thanks again!

Pleasure. Hope you get yourself sorted. Check out a few photography Video’s.

Hey Thankyou Marcel. You got it there are many ways to get close to your subject, reagrdless of what they are. And most of oure dissapointment with our images, comes from the feelings they fail to recreate when when we look at them. Thanks for watching, next vid Im going to tell the story of how I edited that last photograph.

Glad You enjoyed it John. Next video will be my full process to time blend the images together.

Hi John, Thanks for your kind comment. In answewr to your question the filter is one piece and just turns inside the magnetic mount. It works reasonably well, the frames are a bit thin but that helps with the vignette issue, size and weight. It takes a little getting used to but after using these on a good few shoots now if have no issues at tall. The money off affiliate links still work in the description, if you are looking to buy.

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography Great. Thanks, Brian.

Thanks for the comments. Yep I think it’s a great lens. When I have used it for a bit longer I may do another video using bring together my reflectors and fill light. Interested to know what you think of the video format. Narrating the story from the desk and mixing it with video from the field, planning to do a lot more of this, as it allows me to work quicker in the field and a bit more fluid.

I thought the video format on this was great . Sometimes in the field it's not always easy to get your point across clearly . Like others I appreciate the work that goes into producing videos in thr first place.

Hi John, That’s the idea, give people who want to play about with macro an option that’s affordable and gives a decent result. And you don’t need to carry an extra lens with you. Id like to ask what you thought of the video format. It’s a bit different with me sat at the desk using video from the shoot.

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography Yes I liked the format nicely presented and easy to follow. Look forward to a possible follow up with another video using the lens maybe without the wind and a more controlled status.

Glad you enjoyed and hoped it helps.

I don’t understand this. Mine is certainly not plastic and details are sharp, no noticeable fall off in sharpness. I do think the polarisation could be stronger. This is the detail direct from the manufacturer. 4. After the glass is optically polished, a high-tech film is plated on the surface. "Moldproof", "Waterproof", "Anti-scratch" and "Anti-greasy". While having the characteristics of hard scratching, it will not have any impact on the image quality, even if it is contaminated with water droplets or oil, it can be easily removed; Maybe you refer to the film coating, but this is no different to many nano coatings used on opical glass by all manufacturers. Maybe you got unlucky with yours.

Hi, sorry I don’t the 400mm it also depends on which brand / model you buy.

Indeed. Stay flexible, adapt to the conditions and the landscape. And totally agree that having an arsenal of skills will make enable you to get the most from the landscape. But seeing will always trump skills.

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Hey Jim, glad you enjoyed the video. “ Imagery Paradigms” that’s a great way of putting it. You remember my video I’m going to try and remember that phrase!

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Hi Paul, many thanks for the feedback. And impeccably timed. I'm i n the process of planning a new and improved vid on this subject, may even be two. One in the field and on editing bit sure yet but I will take your suggestions on board. Thanks for comment and glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Stuart, yes I’m very pleased with this one.

They do have a set which is what he is using. It’s a set of five rings 4 filters and one filter holder. And also a bag. I hope I helped

Thanks John, glad you enjoy the videos. Enjoy the rest of your time in Thailand. Z6 is a great camera. If you buy please use my affiliate links and offer code. January sales my code will get you 17% off! I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

I have the 82mm filters using the 77mm to 82mm magnetic mount. Are you saying use a separate ring ie a separate 77 to 82mm ring and then use the 82mm magnetic mount. I hadn’t considered it. I would have thought it would have been worse as I would the effectively be using two rings in front of the filter. I’m tempted to try it though. Has anybody else on here tried this? It would solve the problem if it did that is a game changer for this product!

I have the 82mm filters and I adapt the filters to the different lenses using step down rings. And when I use the CPL and a ND filter, I have not noticed any vignetting. The most extreme situation is my Panasonic 9mm on a Olympus EM1 camera where I use a 58-82mm step down ring or would you say step up ring, to adapt the 82mm magnetic filters to the lens. And when stopped down to f8 / f11, I don’t recall any vignetting. I will need to pay attention in the future. I agree magnetic filters are much easier to use. I was told to be careful when rotating the CPL filter because if you rotate the filter in “wrong” direction the adapter ring can be unscrewed. I was told there is a difference in the “strength” of the magnets. I have noticed this in the system I use. The newer filters have a much stronger magnet. The one 16 stop filter feels “weaker” but still very usable. Will the strength change over time, I wonder. I agree K&F filters offer value for money. I use their square filters and I am impressed.

Ah ok. You’re shooting on a micro 4:3 system. I don’t think you will get an issue with vignetting. I didn’t want to comment on different form factors on the videos as I can only test this on Full frame. If KF made 95mm filters I don’t think full frame users would have an issue. Thanks for your very detailed reply.

Thank you for all your support. It’s been great reading your comments about the various topics I have covered. Looking forward to sharing more and reading more next year.

Wow! I just looked at Maven using the current exchange rate it would cost £650.00 to go up a filter size and solve the vignette problem. That’s a huge cost. No doubt quality is great but…. Is it 3 times better? I guess the kickstarter project would have saved you loads Working on the video now, for the quality of the optics

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography Yes Maven is expensive especially with the tax. It was the filter colour coding, strong magnets and zero colour cast that persuaded me to go for the Kickstarter deal. It cost £310 with delivery to buy the 82mm system with an additional 77/82 step up ring, an extra front cap and a back cap. I’m sure KF are excellent too as are Revolution Kase. Looking forward to your part 2 review. All the best, Chris

That’s a very good point. I must say I didn’t have this issue when used them for the first time. I guess it’s hard to get the strength of the magnet just right. You don’t want them falling off either. Do you still used magnetic ones?

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography - I use a magnetic CPL because it is very quick to get on and off, but if I am using ND filters I use the Kase Armour System with Lee filters in. The Armour system is magnetic but it is much easier to get hold of. I tried a full Kase round magnetic system when they first came on the market, but I found the vignetting to be a big issue, and the problem I highlighted above so I sold them on eBay.

@valerievaleriem1769 Vignetting has been the only issue I have seen I think the answer maybe to buy the biggest size you can get and use step down rings. I need to experiment a bit more.

Good point. I bought Maven System and have the same problem. They are bringing out a Wave 2 Kickstarter project for more products and one is a new design of end cap that has a pull tab moulded in the centre. Maybe the magnet is slightly weaker too. You could carefully add PVC tape and trim around the contact rim of an end cap to weaken the pull off strength.

Hi, Yes I don’t see why not. I’m guessing you are shooting aviation? It would certainly give you huge reach on a crop sensor camera. Depending on where and how you intend to shoot you may find a 400mm lens more manageable it would still give you full frame equivalent of 640mm. But the 150-600 is great value for money. Just consider what, where and how you are going to use this lens. Good luck!

@@BrianNorthmorePhotography do you think that the 100-400mm is a good option for airshow photography?

Yes this would also be a good option. You would probably find it a little more versatile than the 150-600, due to the crop sensor.

You are right about UV coating on the lens. Bit I’m old school and we used to use the UV filter not just ward off UV light, but also to prevent impact from damage. With no filter and no lens hood the lens is very exposed, makes me a bit nervous. Variable NDs used to be ok for video but not if such a high quality for high Res photography, but times move on and if it works for you then this could be a solution to the vignetting I think they make a variable BD that goes up 3200 or 15 stops! That’s plenty. Next vid should be out Saturday or Sunday.

I’m working on the video, should be out on Christmas Eve. Haven’t decided Yet I may release it early on the Saturday.

Indeed it would Darren, I’m hoping to get back in a few months. And guess where I’m planning to start! The rain was driving right into the lens from the sea. Never mind excited for the next trip. Thanks for watching and commenting

Sorry Rog bad wording on my part, it didn’t use them together. But took versions using both to give me varying shutter speeds. I carry a 10 and 15 stop with me. Having said that in a few weeks that may change when I trial a new filter system…. There will be a vid about this.

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ive been looking into buying the 100-400mm mark 1 but after some research ive decided to go for the sigma 150-600mm instead!

It’s a great lens. Check out the link on my website, webpage. If the price is good it helps out my website with a small commission. Have a very Merry Christmas, and the enjoy lens.

Thanks Pete