One of the questions I am often asked regarding my photography, is whether I use filters. I dive deeper into this topic in my article: Filters – Why I use them, in the Summer 2022 edition of PHOTONews (Coming in Mid June, 2022). The short answer is yes, and I’d […]
I had the opportunity to field test the new H&Y filter system – a very clever combination of excellent optical filters and a super convenient magnetic mount. I was very impressed with the quality and ingenuity of the concept – easy to use, easy to keep clean, very quick to […]
REVORING from H&Y – simply the world’s smartest variable step ring adapter. It is the only variable thread design ever made for different camera lenses. Maximize Your Creation Flexibility Mount the REVORING on your lenses by simply twisting, attaching and securing. It saves time to mount on lenses and saves […]
We’re all familiar with common filters – you spin them onto the front of your lens. These are great for most uses, but what if you want to use gradient filters? What if your lens doesn’t have filter threads, such as the Laowa 12mm or 10-18mm? H&Y has been working […]
Cross filter to make the stars shine brightly. After a favorable reception to our Kenko PRO1D R-Twinkle Star (W) filter, we are proud to introduce a new 6 beams pattern model. With a 6 line cross, Kenko PRO1D R-Twinkle Star 6X (W) filter converts strong light sources into a cross […]
Light pollution filter to reduce the impact of city lights Light pollution near urban areas negatively impacts night sky photography. The Kenko Starry Night effectively reduces light pollution stemming from city lights and illuminations, giving the image a natural and higher contrast finish. Specifically designed for astrophotography, this filter is […]
We received a celestial treat the morning of June 10, 2021 – a solar eclipse. If you were in central Canada, you enjoyed a total eclipse. For those of us in the East, it was a partial eclipse, at sunrise. It was an early morning as the eclipse coincided with […]
I’ve seen a LOT of photography gadgets and gizmos over the last .. umm … 30 years. There have been some real winners (Hahnel corded remote) and some real dogs (far too many too list). But this may actually be my favourite gadget because it’s just so darn useful! Revoring […]
Avec le fitre Black Mist 05 de Kenko Kenko a récemment lancé un nouveau filtre aux propriétés très intéressantes, le Black Mist No. 05. Ce produit unique est chargé de minuscules particules noires qui diffusent la lumière traversant le filtre. En termes simples, ce filtres uniformise le contraste élevé entre […]
June 10, 2021 will bring an Annular Solar Eclipse to a large part of Canada. It will be visible throughout the Territories and most of Manitoba all the way to the Atlantic Ocean!! We cannot stress this next part enough: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN, ESPECIALLY DURING A […]
