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Why you need a magnetic camera filter system in your kit
Have you ever struggled with screwing filters on or swapping them out? We get your pain. Fortunately, there is a quicker and easier way to shoot with filters and that is by using a filter system. In this post, we’ll talk about why a magnetic camera filter system is a game-changer and give you 5 reasons to switch to a lens filter system.
What is a camera lens filter system?
Filters come in circular and square/rectangular shapes. While circular filters should be screwed on the lens for their use, square or rectangular filters should go inside the filter holder. A lens filter system consists of an adapter ring, a filter holder and filters (square filters + usually 1-2 circular filters like polarizer). A camera lens filter system allows you to attach and use several filters at once by stacking them in the holder.
Regular square filter systems have slots for sliding in filters. While these work, they can be a hassle to use—especially when you’re in a hurry. That’s where magnetic lens filter systems, like our ARMOUR magnetic filter system, come in. With magnets, you can easily pop filters on and off, making everything faster and smoother. While other manufacturers and we offer different types of camera filter systems, the ARMOUR system stands out for its convenience and versatility.
Top 5 reasons to use a magnetic camera filter system
1. It fits multiple lenses
Tired of buying different filters for every lens? With the camera filter system, you don’t have to. It comes with adapter rings, so you can use the same filter system on different lenses without buying a new set every time.
Our ARMOUR lens filter system, for example, is designed for a 95mm diameter but also includes 2 base adapter rings and 2 step-up adapter rings. If you have a smaller lens than the adapter ring in the set, you will just need an additional adapter ring for the whole system to work. Adapter rings are not expensive accessories, so the lens filter system saves your budget in any case.
2. Super fast and easy to set up
Screwing filters onto your lens can be a pain, especially when you're racing against changing light. And with square filter systems, you usually have to slide filters in, which takes less time. With the ARMOUR system, it’s all magnetic, so the attachment takes almost no time. Just attach the filters on or off in seconds.
3. Stack filters without problems
One of the main reasons to buy a camera lens filter system is to combine up to 4 filters at once and with no risk of vignetting.
With our ARMOUR magnetic camera filter system, you can attach:
- A magnetic circular polarising filter – just put it on the back of the holder and use the wheel to control the polarisation
- A magnetic ND filter – attach to the holder
- 1 or 2 rectangular ND or GND filters (we include magnetic frames in the set – just put the filters inside the frames once and then attach magnetically to the filter holder when shooting)
When buying one of our ARMOUR filter system sets, you will get everything to start out with the filter system including filters!
Discover our ARMOUR magnetic lens filter system sets:
4. Simplified workflow, especially for landscapes
The speed of using and changing filters is one thing that makes it convenient to work with a lens filter system. But our ARMOUR magnetic camera filter system has one more thing to offer: you can control the angle of the holder and position of the rectangular filters in no seconds. If you're into landscape photography, you know how important it is to balance light with GND filters. With this lens filter system, you have fast and full control over the light.
5. Cleaner filters and easier maintenance
Nobody likes smudged or dirty filters. With traditional filters, you end up touching the glass a lot, which leads to fingerprints and smudges. Our ARMOUR system minimises contact with the filter glass, keeping them cleaner. Since square filters are put in a special magnetic frame, you end up touching the frame and not the filter borders when taking it out from the bag. And when you do need to clean them, they pop off quickly for easy maintenance.
Make your photography process more convenient!
If you’re looking for a more convenient and simpler way to use camera filters, a magnetic camera filter system is the answer. It’s perfect for photographers who want to make the most of their gear without the hassle. Ready to take your photography to the next level? Check out our ARMOUR square filter system and see how it can make your shoots easier and more fun.