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OKKO Magnetic Filters Review

I recently did a deep dive into image quality of magnetic filters, and one brand came out a clear winner. I like the OKKO gear so much, I can't see myself switching to any other brand now. Here's why they work for me.

Testing ND Filters

My inner geek went a little crazy one day and I decided to evaluate just how much colour shift is happening when working with ND and Variable ND filters. Here's how I did it.

My Favie Magnetic Filter

From the studio to the harsh sunlight of Australia's North-West, I dragged my little pouch of magnetic ND filters around the country to find out which system works best. And found myself a new best friend in OKKO.

Neutral Density Theory vs Chaos

Planning and shopping for a simple solution to my ND filter needs has been a major drama, right up there with renovating a house or planning a wedding. It’s just not nearly as straight forward as it should be. Will magnetic filters be the saviour of the stills+video shooter?

Custom Settings for the LUMIX G9II

I've prepared an outline of my custom setup for the LUMIX G9II, plus a copy of my settings ready to download to your camera and customise for your own needs. A great way to get started and try some of the various features built into this amazing little MFT body.