Ulanzi’s announcement is directed on the iPhone 15, for apparent causes, however the slim and moveable filter equipment introduced by the corporate is suitable with fashions from different manufacturers, if the MagSafe performance is current, or these smartphones use MagSafe instances.
MagSafe is a magnetic characteristic from Apple that has taken the smartphone equipment market by storm and brought on new progressive iPhone equipment, and was adopted by different smartphone manufacturers. A hoop of small magnets on the again of the smartphone permits magnetic docking and charging – for iPhone – with a magnetic charger. MagSafe additionally permits using extra equipment just like the… Ulanzi 52mm MagFilter Magnetic Filter Equipment For Smartphones.
The product is obtainable on pre-order, with shipments anticipated in November, and Ulanzi is promoting the entire equipment for $159.95 as a substitute of the common worth of $219.95 throughout this era, that means it can save you 27% if you happen to purchase the six filters and the adapter. The one set package deal contains: MagFilter Magnetic Filter Adapter Ring x1, Magnetic CPL Filter x1, Magnetic Variable ND Filter x1, Magnetic Gold Silky Filter x1, Magnetic Blue Silk Filter x1, Magnetic 1/4 Black Gentle-Focus Filter x1, Magnetic 4-Line Star Filter x1, Storage Case x1.
Here’s a description of every of the filters included within the equipment:
- Magnetic CPL Filter: Remove reflections on water, glass, and non-metallic surfaces for extra vibrant landscapes with the CPL filter, attaining improved picture readability, element, and coloration saturation.
- Magnetic Variable ND Filter: It affords adjustable impartial density (1-5 Cease), decreasing the quantity of sunshine getting into the lens to seize silky-smooth object actions with out affecting the colour.
- Magnetic Gold & Blue Silky Filter: Silk-like mild impact for effortlessly making a classic ambiance.
- Magnetic 1/4 Black Gentle-Focus Filter: Reduces distinction for a smooth, mild picture impact when capturing portraits and scenic images
- Magnetic 4-Line Star Filter: Add a starburst impact to level mild sources for a inventive romantic, dreamy ambiance
The equipment additionally features a storage case and the MagFilter Magnetic Filter Adapter Ring, which securely attaches to the MagSafe magnet, stopping any drops. As a result of the filters are designed to work with the adapter, they’re magnetic, and meaning they’re additionally stackable, which is essential to know if you need to combine totally different filters. One essential notice: the Magnetic Variable ND Filter can’t produce other filter stacked over it… for apparent causes.
Relying in your wants and preferences, the entire equipment could also be a discount – or not -, specifically on the launching worth. Whereas the consequences filters could also be of some use – or a variety of use for some individuals -, the important equipment for any smartphone photographer or videographer is constructed round two filters, the Magnetic CPL Filter and the Magnetic Variable ND Filter. The variable Impartial Density filter, which affords 5 stops variation, is promised to not create an “X” on the finish of its rotation, which is reassuring… if it really works. I’ve had some unhealthy experiences with VNDs, so I’m at all times a bit cautious of these guarantees.
Even on the common costs, the VND and the CPL 52mm MagSafe filters will value $39.95 and $25.95, to which you’ve so as to add the price of the MagFilter Magnetic Filter Adapter Ring, $19.95, for a complete of $85.85, which is suitable, if the standard of the filters is sweet. Ulanzi says the filters are constituted of industry-leading German optical glass for higher sharpness, added safety, low coloration aberration, and simpler cleansing, however solely an actual world take a look at can verify that.
I’ve contacted Ulanzi asking for affirmation that the filter equipment works with different smartphones, particularly the Samsung S22 Extremely I take advantage of, however I’ve but to obtain a reply to my question (if I ever get one!), and regardless of how a lot I’m curious about attempting these filters, I’ve given up spending cash shopping for filters for smartphones until I’m able to return them if not happy.
That filter holder, which lets you use your 72mm filters with the corporate’s smartphones, is simply what I must hold utilizing my DSLR filters – CPL, VND and others -, however Samsung doesn’t seem like curious about promoting it, after having promoted the accent as an important piece of equipment for photographers, even displaying it in use in a latest promotional movie for its S23 Extremely smartphone. Within the Behind-the-Scenes video of Behold, a brief movie by Sir Ridley Scott, the Skilled Digital camera Lens Filter seems in similar pictures…
