This is my first gear review, and it's fairly quick and not in-depth. 😊 If you have questions about the filter, please comment away, and I'll try to answer them ❤ Thank you for all your support!
@@dicesales it is but I wanted to test for myself (after consuming too much YT 😅) but surprisingly I found it useful as the black mist is quite faint and at most I will be using the polariser to cut the glare/reflection.
@@frank.lee.M.D. tbh, I did not do any comparison. I started with just UV filter + hood without lens cap/lens hood cap. Then tried everyday filter and liked it more for the polariser but since the black mist effect is rather subtle I don’t mind it and left it on. However I can’t use the hood and had to put on the lens cap. So when freewell comes with extra tab that allows you to rotate the polariser with the hood on, it’s a no brainer. I am sure their mist/polariser is equally good and I would have no issue using it if I don’t have the everyday filter (or if it doesn’t fit) but since I tried the mix and worked I kinda leave it that way. Will try to compare them when I get the chance but I’m sure both would be fine (again as I am after mostly the polariser). I can’t use tell you that I don’t like the mist/haze effect of the squarehood version and as much as I like the build quality and more compact form, I think it’s a poor purchase for me.
awesome video! i would love to know what film sim and recipe you were using for majority of the shots in this, specifically the ones in nature. the look and style is something im trying to achieve myself in my own photography! thanks in advance
I can confirm that the original lens cap of Fuji will not fit with the Freewell lens hood, unfortunately. And, no, I did not get any AF issues with the kit :) Thank you!
Very cool..just wondering how come they didn't just put the CPL already integrated with the "adapter ring" so its built in together..and when you slide it the CPL takes effect..and then just give you the pro mist filter separately? because what if I don't want to use the CPL? I then just leave the adapter ring and not attach it..hence making it just a pro mist filter....in my opinion I think it would have been better separate because not all scenarios require the use of a pro mist filter all the time and the pro mist filter's "look" doesn't look good on everything, depends on the creative scenario you are going for...lol but having the CPL separate and having it on the camera all the time seems more practical for everyday use and scenarios..the colors, skies, glass, reflection, the overall look contrast, saturartion.. etc...and when you dont want to use the effect you obviously just dont use the slider lol. you didn't see this CPL/Mist filter built together both as a con and a pro the idea is very cool but the execution could have been better?. haha .wouldn't it be better separate? Still considering this but was wondering if this will make the front element much longer plus it still has the squirehood...bc what I have now is a pro mist 1/4 and a Hoage Squarehood attached to the camera is it the similar measured distance..because I measured my setup and its about 3" is this setup similar in length?....really considering this to compare....thank you for the insight..
Really good questions here. 1. Why NOT integrate the CPL to the adapter ring? This is a pro for me as I stated in my pros, and probably because they want you to have the freedom to swap filters in case you do have more premium CPL or Mist filter. 2. Having multiple glasses (filters) stacked in front of your lens degrade your photos. It will introduce artifacting, vignette, less sharp details and glare/reflections when your shooting backlit or direct to the sun, probably the reason why they made it hybrid CPL/GMIST in the first place. 3. If you want to remove or minimize the polarization, you can just adjust the lever or the little knob. Or you can just swap the filter out to a normal mist filter. 4. Yes, the Freewell is relatively longer as seen at @2:44 compared to the Haoge kit.
How do you like this combination, compared to glimmerglass 1 for everyday use? I’m wanting to know your thoughts about any color shifts, vignetting, and how the strength (seems to be a lot stronger) compared to glimmeglass 1. Have you also tried seeing how it would affect the flash, particularly without the square shaped hood? It seems that the filter “unit” & adapter itself is thicker than that of GG1 + adapter, so I’m wondering if that causes any unwanted shadows. And lastly how much of the OVF is obstructed?
@mizu1856 great questions! :) I did not notice any color casts as far as I know. I still use my glimmerglass, but I prefer using this when I'm shooting midday or scenes with reflections. I need to come back to you about the flash and OVF as I have not yet tried it. You are right that it is relatively larger than a normal filter adapter. Thanks!
Upon checking, you will definitely get the "dark" parts when you use flash which is unavoidable when you have a lens hood. Compared to the Haoge lens hood, the Freewell lens hood is about 10-15% larger so I would totally will not use it when I'm doing flash photography. For the OVF, you'll get obstructed around 15-20% of the whole frame which is pretty much the same as the Haoge. I'm don't use the built-in flash and also use the OVF so I don't really mind these caveats. Thanks for your comment though as I learned how to enable flash on my X100VI hehehe
This is my first gear review, and it's fairly quick and not in-depth. 😊 If you have questions about the filter, please comment away, and I'll try to answer them ❤ Thank you for all your support!
what film recipes did you use? love the colors! new subscriber here
@@totobot112 Thanks man! I used my own presets for this video - the presets were inspired with Class Neg, Portra 400 and Kodak Gold 200 :)
Just got 1 and I love it. I have been using shortstache everyday filter without a lens hood and now I can (yes, it fits in this freewell filter kit).
Sweet! would love to try the SS filter but its quite pricey hehe
@@dicesales it is but I wanted to test for myself (after consuming too much YT 😅) but surprisingly I found it useful as the black mist is quite faint and at most I will be using the polariser to cut the glare/reflection.
How is it compared to the Everyday filter?
@@frank.lee.M.D. tbh, I did not do any comparison. I started with just UV filter + hood without lens cap/lens hood cap. Then tried everyday filter and liked it more for the polariser but since the black mist effect is rather subtle I don’t mind it and left it on. However I can’t use the hood and had to put on the lens cap. So when freewell comes with extra tab that allows you to rotate the polariser with the hood on, it’s a no brainer. I am sure their mist/polariser is equally good and I would have no issue using it if I don’t have the everyday filter (or if it doesn’t fit) but since I tried the mix and worked I kinda leave it that way. Will try to compare them when I get the chance but I’m sure both would be fine (again as I am after mostly the polariser). I can’t use tell you that I don’t like the mist/haze effect of the squarehood version and as much as I like the build quality and more compact form, I think it’s a poor purchase for me.
Great review dude! Lovely photos as always
@ethanlowryphotography thanks man!! Hope to do a collab with you soon 🫰😁
awesome video! i would love to know what film sim and recipe you were using for majority of the shots in this, specifically the ones in nature. the look and style is something im trying to achieve myself in my own photography!
thanks in advance
Thanks man! I used my own presets for this video - the presets were inspired though with Class Neg, Portra 400 and Kodak Gold 200 :)
It’s giving me Peter McKinnon vibes .. 😉 nice brother!
haha vibe bro! thanks for dropping by!
Thanks for the review. two things to know. does the original lens cap fit the lens hood and do you face any auto-focus issue with this kit? thanks :)
I can confirm that the original lens cap of Fuji will not fit with the Freewell lens hood, unfortunately.
And, no, I did not get any AF issues with the kit :) Thank you!
Very cool..just wondering how come they didn't just put the CPL already integrated with the "adapter ring" so its built in together..and when you slide it the CPL takes effect..and then just give you the pro mist filter separately? because what if I don't want to use the CPL? I then just leave the adapter ring and not attach it..hence making it just a pro mist filter....in my opinion I think it would have been better separate because not all scenarios require the use of a pro mist filter all the time and the pro mist filter's "look" doesn't look good on everything, depends on the creative scenario you are going for...lol but having the CPL separate and having it on the camera all the time seems more practical for everyday use and scenarios..the colors, skies, glass, reflection, the overall look contrast, saturartion.. etc...and when you dont want to use the effect you obviously just dont use the slider lol. you didn't see this CPL/Mist filter built together both as a con and a pro the idea is very cool but the execution could have been better?. haha .wouldn't it be better separate?
Still considering this but was wondering if this will make the front element much longer plus it still has the squirehood...bc what I have now is a pro mist 1/4 and a Hoage Squarehood attached to the camera is it the similar measured distance..because I measured my setup and its about 3" is this setup similar in length?....really considering this to compare....thank you for the insight..
Really good questions here.
1. Why NOT integrate the CPL to the adapter ring? This is a pro for me as I stated in my pros, and probably because they want you to have the freedom to swap filters in case you do have more premium CPL or Mist filter.
2. Having multiple glasses (filters) stacked in front of your lens degrade your photos. It will introduce artifacting, vignette, less sharp details and glare/reflections when your shooting backlit or direct to the sun, probably the reason why they made it hybrid CPL/GMIST in the first place.
3. If you want to remove or minimize the polarization, you can just adjust the lever or the little knob. Or you can just swap the filter out to a normal mist filter.
4. Yes, the Freewell is relatively longer as seen at @2:44 compared to the Haoge kit.
awesome and thumbs up 👍🙏💪
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice video,,,
How do you like this combination, compared to glimmerglass 1 for everyday use? I’m wanting to know your thoughts about any color shifts, vignetting, and how the strength (seems to be a lot stronger) compared to glimmeglass 1.
Have you also tried seeing how it would affect the flash, particularly without the square shaped hood? It seems that the filter “unit” & adapter itself is thicker than that of GG1 + adapter, so I’m wondering if that causes any unwanted shadows.
And lastly how much of the OVF is obstructed?
@mizu1856 great questions! :) I did not notice any color casts as far as I know. I still use my glimmerglass, but I prefer using this when I'm shooting midday or scenes with reflections.
I need to come back to you about the flash and OVF as I have not yet tried it. You are right that it is relatively larger than a normal filter adapter. Thanks!
Upon checking, you will definitely get the "dark" parts when you use flash which is unavoidable when you have a lens hood. Compared to the Haoge lens hood, the Freewell lens hood is about 10-15% larger so I would totally will not use it when I'm doing flash photography. For the OVF, you'll get obstructed around 15-20% of the whole frame which is pretty much the same as the Haoge. I'm don't use the built-in flash and also use the OVF so I don't really mind these caveats. Thanks for your comment though as I learned how to enable flash on my X100VI hehehe
Hi, just want to know… can the lens cap closed without using the hood?
And the decals are preety cool too ~ can you provide the link for the stickers also? Thanks
I can confirm that it will not fit without the lens hood as the filter adapter know will get in the way.
The skin is from Alphagvrd :) but there are also cheaper options on AliExpress. See my "Fujifilm X100VI Accessories Round-up!" video for the links.
Can I open and close CPL function from filter kit?
yep!
Was about to order it online, but they are charging $20 to ship. Deal breaker. The kit costs $70, plus $20 to ship. Not worth $90. Not your fault.
Shipping can be a bummer! thanks for watching.