The Benro Aureole, originally announced in January, is officially launching on Kickstarter. The company says it is the first detachable, multi-function system that allows photographers to both adapt lenses and also use filters.
Benro has announced the Aureole, what it calls the first detachable, multi-function filter adapter system that allows photographers to not only adapt lenses but also supports filters via a built-in quick loading system.
Kolari Vision has just unveiled a line-up of high-end, ultra-rugged drop-in filters for Canon's special EF-to-RF mount adapter with a built-in filter slot. According to Kolari, not only are these the first third-party drop-in filters actually shipping to consumers, they're also some of the most durable and high-quality filters money can buy.
LEE filters has released a useful accessory for landscape photographers who want more versatility out of their filter system. The new LEE100 Tandem Adapter lets you stack two LEE100 filter holders on top of each other and rotate them independently, so you can really dial in your exposure in-camera.
Want to "turn a circular lens filter on and off" without having to screw and unscrew it from your lens? The new Alter RFS (Rapid Filter System) is a family of adapters that helps you do that. They're touted as the "first hinged lens filter adapters."
Here's a quick DIY trick that'll come in handy the next time you need to add a filter to a wide angle lens on the cheap. If you can't buy a proper adaptor (or 3D print one), just use some card stock and black tape.
For telephoto lenses with huge front elements, screw-on filters aren't very practical or economical. Thus, for certain lenses, companies like Canon and Nikon offer drop-in filters that slide into a slot close to the rear element.
There's a new product that hopes to use this same style of filter for smaller camera-and-lens combos. Called OWL, it's the first drop-in filter adapter.
Tired of having to screw lens filters on and off? The …