Nerd Facts on Step-Up Rings, PolarPro, ND/PL Filters, & Knurling
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 5. 10. 2019
- Comparison of filter step-up rings from PolarPro, Breakthrough Photography, & Fotodiox; a review of PolarPro's ND/PL Filters; & a closer look at knurling usage in design.
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Woah...have you been reading my diary? I was going to order a variable ND filter for my 18-105 Lens on my Sony a6400...but I have a 72mm thread and the polar pro variable ND filter I am going to order is...77mm. I would 100% put this to good use since I am always in and out of weird light situations when I am out traveling. Yet again, another great video! Thanks and have a thorough day :)
Congratulations, Curtis! After random draw, you were selected to receive some aggressive knurling. Send me an email with your address so I can send that step-up ring to ya. đ€đđ
@@geraldundone Thanks so much Gerald!! I sent you an email with the subject line "Aggressive Knurling CZcams Comment!" Have a great evening!
I really like PolarPro, I have their ND8PL, which is very similar to this filter but 3 stops. I also bought one of their step-up rings and that is built well, I agree. The only thing I hate about both is the knurling. It causes them to stick out, just enough to block most lens hoods from fitting on the end of lenses. Some people don't even like or use lens hoods and those people don't care, but trust me those people are retarded. Lens hoods protect a lens better than any UV filter or lens coat. I use them always, not matter what, even indoors, you should use lens hoods. So at the end of the day, I will not be spending $249 on any other PolarPro products and wish I didn't buy one, because I love it, but hate it.
@Gerald I got the step down filter and it looks and works perfect with my 77mm PolarPro variable ND. Thank you so much!! Time to go edit my footage đ€
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This video is just more proof I can listen to Gerald talk about anything for any amount of time.
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NERD FACT: For those of you that watched my last video where I tested the new Deity S-Mic 2S, (czcams.com/video/5h3h5DjB4PU/video.html) this video was recorded entirely on that mic, but I've applied an EQ to deal with a bit of that boxiness some of you noticed. It should sound much closer to the way you're used to hearing me now. đ€đ
I thought you were hoping to get away from having to do as much in post for the same sound?
Definitely the best knurling montage Iâve seen today...maybe even this week.
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That was hands down the best knurling montage Iâve ever seen! To be fair, itâs also the only knurling montage Iâve ever seen. But youâve set the bar sky high!
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âThen you probably werenât knurled enough as a baby.â That killed me omg đ
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Tears started dripping from my eyes from laughter when I heard that đ€Łđ
Intro: I'm not near sighted, I just have shallow depth of field.
You Sir are seriously the best Camera/Tech/Nerd Channel on YT at the moment. Love your videos and how you approach things. You have really informative and entertaining videos and teach valuable stuff. No "5 things you need to do to get cinematic images" crap. Please stay that restraint and focused on topics that deserve to be talked about. I canÂŽt tell you enough how much i value your channel. Big kudos from Germany.
Gerald is the Neil deGrasse Tyson of cameras. He can make any nerdy topic interesting and entertaining đđ
Thanks for breaking down everything so concisely and beautifully as always. I didnât realize you could use step up rings together, I was struggling to find the right sizes for my lenses within my budget!
I never knew how much I could enjoy a knurling montage. Thank you! đ
Gerald Undone: Thanks đ for the knurl above the competition...when it comes to explaining accessories for photography ..!!!
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You have a large following for a very good reason! Winning your give-a-way, makes the odds, even harder these days! Always excellent reviews!
Thanks, Tom! Means a lot.
Not only do i enjoy learning some stuff, but i also appreciate your proper pronunciation of 'accoutrement' Thanks!
You and Ted Forbes have to be the best and most eloquent speakers. Your videos never have a ton of edit cuts when speaking. You are excellent!
Why is it the nerdiest camera talks have me the most enthralled? That mount would let me share filters from the 24-105 FE down to 16-35, nice!
The montage gave me goosebumps and a big smile. Seriously!
YOUR B-ROLL IS GETTING SO DAMN GOOD.
I feel the pain of getting the filter off the step up rings. I feel like I'm going to break the filter before it screws off. Awesome video Gerald!
Thanks so much! đ€đ
THE YODA OF CZcams REVIEWS, did filmschool but already learned 10 times as much on your channel ! Keep going bro, love the work.
By far the most original video about photography gear, useful AF. Bravo. I saw it once when it was released and purchased the fotodiox ones, but trust me, the guy is right, knurling is not only useful, but ESSENTIAL. Anyone who has stacked rings knows. This is not a hyperbole. Fotodiox rings stack for good and I don't even screw them tightly. I cannot imagine how awful the no-name rings would be. This is not a first-world-problem kinda thing. If they stuck one may try for minutes to unscrew them and eventually will be forced to use a tool, which of course will cause damage to them and maybe even to the lens.
I would love this step up ring for my wedding films! Thanks Gerald!
I too am a fan of good knurling and could use that step-up ring for my kit. Thanks for the great vid and love your style. Cheers.
I didn't know that I needed Knurling in my life until this video.
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That step up ring will come in handy for recording with a ND filter in this sunny and hot weather in Puerto Rico. Thanks for the great content!
Another great video and camera work! Love it.
Cool, the knurled step up is a good find! I had a step up and ND stuck on a lens while on a shoot once, had to take a wrench to it!
I find myself skipping through all of my CZcams notifications in search of your latest videos, I'd love if you did more videos per week đ I'd also love that stepup ring đ
Another great job. Though not mentioned often, this is a topic that should be discussed. It may not be "sexy", but this information is of great help. This is what makes your channel standout. You sometimes discuss topics that may not be exciting to many, but your delivery style and the information you share make them very interesting and fun. For the type of photography I do, the rectangular filters have been the way to go for me. I always feel systems such as the LEE, gives me more flexibility. That's me for what I do. With that said, when I was using round filters I always used the largest filter I thought I would need for the same exact reason you mentioned, reduce or prevent vignetting. Keep this great information coming. The nerd in me loves this type of stuff.
Thanks so much, Phil! Will do. đ€đ
Best step up / down ring explanations i've ever heard.
Did you just do a whole montage on knurling...wow. I am both ashamed and amazed on how amazing it was done. Keep up the great videos!
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Your videos are so informative.. Thank you!! You've helped me learn so much about using my camera and accessories to buy. The ND filter I bought didn't have a polarizer and I didn't even realize they made combos. Thanks.
Requesting a ten minute video on the tactile satisfaction of knurling.
I never knew i needed knurled step up rings but now that you mention it, itâs important!
Iâll be looking at going from 67-82mm.
Thumbs up for the knurling montage... simply amazing.
I use the genustech step up rings and while they've served me well, you're right. Those you showcased with the knurling are DEFINITELY a welcome addition. Much easier to attach/detach.
I spent hours trying to seperate cheaper $2 step up rings...knurling is king đ I can definitely use a 72mmto77mm Cadillac of step up rings. Thanks for another informative video! đ
oh man, i love this knurling b roll :D :D :D
Epic Broll i need that stepup ring Love your videos Gerald.
i never knew how much i loved knurling. thanks my man
Neat shots of knurling with purple highlights. Purple knurling! Sounds like an Olympic event that Canadians excel in. But it's true; many times I longed for better knurling. Thanks for the info as always.
Fantastic! Ty for making this video!
Gerald, you hit the nail right on the head and I have been using PolarPro 2-5 & 6-9 ND's with their neutral color profile and went with your number 2 BreakThrough because they have a lot better selection with the single setup rings to my 62m to 77m. "Keep Creating" you're changing the world. I would love the 72-77 also.
That step up ring will come in handy for recording with a ND filter in this sunny and hot weather in nebraska. Thanks for the great content!
I took your long standing advice about getting the largest filter and use step-down rings to heart. When I was shopping for variable ND filters I realized I was way ahead of the curve because of the set of step-down rings that came with my Nisi landscape/seascape filter kit. When my filters arrived I found I was able to use the 82mm PolarProâs with all my lenses down to 67 mm. I have not had any issues with the Nisi equipment in combination with the PPVMD-PMc versions. Even at colder temps the filter and step-down rings work smoothly though it is possible to thread them in too tight of care isnât taken. The added utility of the rings from landscape kit being useful for other 82mm filters is a distinct plus. For folks who are considering the purchase of a 100x150 mm kit, it is worth considering there are step-down rings included.
Hope this helps others out there. Thanks for your video Gerald well done. Three thumbs up from me.
Thanks for the tip, David. And for the kind words! Cheers.
i never knew how much i loved knurling.
That step up ring would be perfect! great video!
Awesome video!! I will definitely need the step up ring! Iâm gonna buy the 82mm polar pro filter, so this ring will help me a lot to my setup! đđŒ
That polar pro pro give away would fit perfectly in my sigma art 18-35!! crossing fingers!
Awesome video as usual. Keep up the good work Mr. Undone! đđŒ
This video was another great success in my eye's, totally amazing!
Have used Polarpro products for several years. Durable, high quality, robust, expensive but worth every penny! Living in Japan, their shipping was fast and reliable. No color artifacts and the brass materials are very nice. Can highly recommend!
Could I put that step-up ring to good use? Hell yes! Love the super-techy detail your videos provide. Keep up the awesome work.
I need those step up rings
Keep on going. The best explanation Ă guy can get
Great video as always and can definitely use that step up ring on my camera!
I use IR, ND, PL, and ND/PL filters so much that I switched to Breakthrough's step-up rings but the 72-77 gives me problems. I might need to try PolarPro's ring. In the process of dealing with stuck filters on the 72-77 step-up rings I have used, I have found something that works better for me than filter wrenches to get the filter unstuck - a metal filter stack cap - it prevents any bending of the filter ring and gives me a solid grip. :) Thanks for posting yet another informative video.
Entertaining and informative video as always. Subbed and liked - and yes, that step-up ring would be nice.
The knurling b-rolls were gnarly đ
Brought a nd filter filming weddings and a step down is a useful idea to cover my different lenses đ cheers Mr Undone
I am an amateur videographer in the Philippines, I do make videos and a mere fan of Pete and you. I admire how you both are alike and how you shoot clips. I really deserve polar pro its because through polar pro I know i can be better in my profession
I was recording with an old ND filter today (LCW MKii) and I had enough of that yellow/green shift! So I'm getting the polar-pro 2-5. Your videos are the best ones, you explained perfectly how different filters affect the image. Thanks for putting it together. I'm using your amazon link and adding a Sigma 16 mm F1.4 for my Sony 6500 (credit where its due). Thanks!
Hey Gerald, Thanks for another nice video content ! I did had a question regarding step-up and use of protective lens cap and Polar Pro Defender :
I'm looking for a way to have a quicker run & gun workflow, at present, i have 82mm polar pro filters as well as 2 step-ups for my 67 and 77 mm lenses.
However, when i'm switching lenses, i need to :
-Switch the lens
-Get a step up out
-Mount it
-Unscrew the filter from previous lens
-Potentially unscrew and store up step up ring from previous lens (if say it was 77mm)
-Screw it back on lens step up
-Put protective lens cap on previous lens
Which seems like a LOT to do, and can't really be done with ease.
I was thinking about doing the following : have my step ups live on their respective lenses and get each one a defender protection, this way, when switching lenses i just need to :
-Unscrew ND filter from previous lens
-Remove Defender protection from lens
-Screw ND filter on it
-Put Defender protection on previous lens
However, i'm wondering what would happen if i get a 77-82 defender on a 67 lens with a 67-82 step-up on it... will it stick there ?? or am i f**** ?
Thanks to you I went for the PolarPro 72 to 77mm. Thank you!
"I'm Gerald Undone. I liked it, so I put a Knurling Step-Up Ring on it."
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Didn't know about Knurling. Definitely will keep that in mind when I buy my step-up rings. đđœđ
I really appreciate your usage of âaccoutrementâ đđ»đđ»đđ»
Buddy you're about to get huge on CZcams. Great job.
Nerd heaven for me!
Step Up Ring will definitely come in handy since I bought cheap ones because this video only just came out today.
A step up ring with be great to get my filters to work on all my different cameras. M50, T61 and Lumix G7. Great video.
Very informative video as always! I'd love the step up ring for my new 16-35mm lens. Cheers
Classy high value video. Thanks
That was my first time to hear about the joy brought by knurling. But kudos cause itâs the little things that make it all great. And Iâd love to have a polarpro step up like that for my Sony 18-105 f4.
Knurly dude! You are the only CZcamsr that has done a step-up ring video that I know.
I could totally use it! You rock, obviously.
Thank you Gerald. Iâm a little hesitant to get larger filter and use step-up rings. I feel it may not be worth it. I also heard that adding distance to a lens by using step-up rings will cause âcross-polarizationâ that is mechanical and not fixable. I know this is usually the issue for wide-angle lenses. The widest I use is 24mm. I would appreciate any input you have on this. Thanks again.
Nice good info as usual
Wow - you put the "sexy" into knurling. I will never look at knurling the same way now...!!!! :)
OMG, so good. Pretty impressive when a video on such a ho-hum topic can keep the audience's attention to the very end.
Thank you very much, Joseph! Appreciate that. đđ
Definitely could use those step up rings đ
Perfect Video Man!!!, Thanks bro!!!!!!!!!!!
today i learned about knurling. very entertaining video. also, i could use a step up ring.
Breakthrough step up rings are brass, that's why they're heavier, the brass it's supposed to make the removing of the filters easier but I also found at times that filters get stucked nonetheless
The giveaway step up ring will definitely be useful as I film many weddings outdoors and with harsh light. Thank you.
im a little late to this but as an engineer you go me a little excited over that knurling montage oh my!!
I get step up rings for every lens, dirt cheap once they screw on they stay on forever. But, that means all my hoods, caps and filters are all the exact same. It's wonderful
I use 77mm filters which match most of lenses perfectly. Just got a Sigma 18-35 (72mm), so this video came at the perfect time!
Great video! I always appreciate how to the point you are with your videos. You mentioned the giveaway for a 72-77mm step-up ring. I just got the laowa 15mm and it has 72mm threads, but most of my lenses are 77mm. Could definitely put that step-up ring to use! Thanks
Great overview, I'd agree with polarpro being the winner here.
Subbed and using your links great job thank you!
Really cool video! I d love to watch another one about the filter holder solution, as something between this one and a matt box. Have you done one already cause I donât recall đ§
Great job as alway! đđ»đđ»
0:27 Just finished watching your last video and you literally read my thoughts ahaha!
Hi, I'm Gerald Undone and I bought the 18-105 for my a6300. Free 72>>77 sounds good for my setup and trusty 77 variable ND.
wish I'd watched this yesterday before purchasing. let that be a lesson to me. always check with Gerald Undone first.
Wow yeah I can use that step up ring!
This boy is CRUSHIN the CZcams. That montage though!
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Great video, thank you. I came across the Breakthrough then the Polar Pro rings and wasn't sure which one to get - you covered it 100%.
Basically I need to fit all of my 77mm filters on 49, 62, 67mm. PP makes them all except for the 49 to 77mm, so for this one should I double stack (49 to 67, 67 to 77) or just get a Breakthrough 49 to 77mm?
I love step up rings. I wish I had figured out about them before I started buying filters.
Great review. Yes, the 72 would work well on my Sigma.
Biggest filter and step up rings. Boom. Make so much sense
Oooh, a roundup of things not many look into!
Yes please!