The ULTIMATE Filters For Landscape & Travel Photographers
H&Y Magnetic Filters - Redefining Your Photography
The H&Y Magnetic Filters make you wonder why this incredible system has not been invented earlier. H&Y Filters have created the ultimate travel and landscape photography filter set that's unbreakable, practical, versatile and simply put, bloody darn good! In this blog, I want to explain why the H&Y filter is the best photography filter on the market for travel and landscape photographers.
As a full-time travel photographer travelling to the most beautiful and remote locations around the world, I was always afraid of travelling with filters if they were to break. Sure, when your travelling with your photography equipment, you treat it with care. As much as we try to protect our gear, sometimes it's out of our control. Buses, trains, taxis and planes, all they want to do is take your money and speed up the process - that includes throwing your bag around.
Along comes the H&Y Filters...
H&Y filters are revolutionising landscape photography!
The K-series line is cleverly crafted to suit photographers, allowing photographers to focus on the critical parts of photography with the ultimate amount of freedom. The H&Y Magnetic Filter holder is the most accessible and versatile filter holder I have ever used.
When I am out in the field, I need rugged gear to withstand all the elements I throw at it. This isn't just focused on the premium build quality; it's the ease of use between filter holders and attaching filters as the waves are crashing in on the seaside. There are zero quality compromises during the manufacturing process; having the ability to change filters and remove a CPL in under 5 seconds is just outright ludicrous.
Just these elements alone are something I have been screaming out for years to be incorporated into my photography workflow.
The BEST Filters For Travel Photographers
Travel photographers, listen up. What if I told you that H&Y filters have manufactured the most rigid glass and framing possible. The glass is Gorilla® Glass 3, which is not only chemically strengthened — its atomic configuration is formulated so that the glass is more durable. (Incorporating technology from Corning®).
The combination of Corning® and Gorilla® Glass 3 is tougher and more durable than ever before. As a result, it provides filters that provide more excellent resistance to deep scratches and glass breakages from the H&Y filters. Therefore, if you're a photographer who photographers anything outdoors, this is HUGE news!
Night photographer capturing the Northern Lights, Seascape photographer capturing a long exposure of the ocean, Architecture photographer photographing an iconic skyline I could go on and on. Any photographer who loves capturing the beautiful outdoors can capture it with excellent security and protection from mother natures elements.
Stackable
By far, the number 1 statement I get about the H&Y filters is 'there is only one filter slot, I always stack my filters for photography'.
Well, that's covered also... Twice!
The magnetic is strong inside the frames, and the filter holder allows you to stack three filters magnetically. Secondly, you still have the H&Y 95mm drop-in filter solution, which may be the most revolutionary system behind the magnetic setup.
The H&Y 95mm drop-in filter allows you, in turn, to get any combination you could think of. Chuck your 0.6 half grad on the front and add it together with a 6 Stop + CPL 95mm drop-in filter.
The Most Versatile Filter System Available!
The H&Y Magnetic Filter system has proven to be the best filter system available with the stackable filters, drop-in filters, magnetic design and premium construction of the Corning® and Gorilla® Glass 3.
Could it get any better?... Well, yeah!
Firstly, and possibly the most significant win from the H&Y filters for me is the ability not to move, nudge or bump the composition while changing anything on the system. From the drop-in system to magnetic filters, you can change the overall look and feel of the image without compromising a composition change.
Secondly, the ability to convert any other manufacture filter on the market to become stronger, tougher and magnetic. H&Y filters also sell magnetic frames, allowing you to operate your old filters the same way you'd use the 100x150mm H&Y Magnetic Filters.
Why I love the H&Y Filters
- Added protection on filters
- Premium Magnetic Design
- 3-second filter changes
- Versatile (Compatible with older/differen brand filters)
- Drop-in CPL + ND 95mm Filter
- Composition doesn't move with the H&Y Filters.
Downfalls About the H&Y Filters
- Limited to the 100x150mm Filter size due to frame
- Frame + Magnetic system adds size & weight to the bag.
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Conclusion
I will keep this short and sweet. The H&Y Magnetic Filters is the exact system I would design and manufacture if I could create it for myself. The downfall of being a little larger to carry around is well overlooked (in my eyes) with the ease of operation, and extra protection added. If you are an outdoor photographer that loves to travel, hike, backpack, camp or anything adventure style - this is 100% the filters for you!