The BEST Square Filter System in 2022? NiSi V7 Filter Holder Kit Review and Tutorial

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The BEST Square Filter System in 2022? NiSi V7 Filter Holder Kit Review and Tutorial.
Review of the NiSi V7 Square Filter Holder System, what's included in the V7 filter holder kit, how to install the V7 filter holder, how to use the V7 filter holder and a real world demonstration, followed by photo comparisons taken with different NiSi ND and Graduated ND filters, I also compare the results of different types of NiSi CPLs to demonstrate the colour and quality of the 'True Colour CPL' included in this kit.
Links:
Amazon - geni.us/a3fUo
Official Site (AU) - nisifilters.com.au/product/ni...
Official Site (US) - nisiopticsusa.com/product/nis...
I was excited when NiSi offered to send me this kit to review, but everything that I say of this product is my OWN opinion and NiSi doesn't get to dictate what I say or if this review is positive or negative. I only review products on this channel that I genuinely find interesting and could be useful for my audience.
Benefits of a Square ND Filter System: 1) Stack multiple filters without vignetting. 2) One set of filters for all your lenses. 3) Flexible use of graduated neutral density filters (vertical movement). 4) Ability to rotate all filters 360 degrees.
Some unique features to the NiSi filter hold kit that I love but didn’t mention in the video, first is how the holder holds the filters, it adds pressure to the sides/edges of the filters, keeping it in place securely, but allows the filters to be installed, adjusted and removed easily from the holder and drastically reduces the risk of scratching the filters, unlike other filter holders that grip the front and backs of the filters. Secondly, the hexagonal shape of the filter holder means it is easy to install and remove square filters from the holder, even with larger graduated neutral density filters installed in-front of the square ND filters. Finally, how quick and easy it is to install the CPL with the point to point design, it’s a lot quicker and easier than the previous version’s screw on CPL.
SONY GEAR (Main Stills Camera)
Current Landscape Camera - Sony A7III - geni.us/pA0d [Amazon]
Super Sharp Wide Angle - Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 - geni.us/A6baqp [Amazon]
Versatile Zoom - Sony 24-105mm f/4 - geni.us/M3SE [Amazon]
Affordable Telephoto - Sigma 100-400mm - geni.us/zt6pKAy [Amazon]
Sturdy/Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod - geni.us/7Jcv7jr [Amazon]
L-Bracket for A7III / A7RIII / A9 - SmallRig - geni.us/51sBB [Amazon]
FILM GEAR
Fujifilm X-T4 - geni.us/ZkXDLS [Amazon]
Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod - geni.us/ElnhOe [Amazon]
Rode VideoMic NTG (great quality) - geni.us/YhbC [Amazon]
Windshield for NTG - geni.us/LicB85 [Amazon]
Rode VideoMicro (on camera mic) - geni.us/qVhije [Amazon]
Rode SmartLav+ (lav mic) - geni.us/wQDC [Amazon]
Rode Fur Wind Shield (for lav mic) - geni.us/R0Re [Amazon]
External SSD - SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB - geni.us/JBd8 [Amazon]
Aputure MC RGB Light - geni.us/ueJ2QRO [Amazon]
SmallRig 1/4" Hot Shoe Mount Ball Head - geni.us/vNvN [Amazon]
Studio Lights - geni.us/B7BMal [Amazon]
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:12 What’s included in the NiSi V7 Filter Holder Kit (Quick Review)
2:57 How to install the NiSi V7 Filter Holder
4:22 How to remove the NiSi V7 Filter Holder
5:00 Landscape Photography Vlog using the NiSi V7 Filter Holder
7:41 Photo Comparison - Is the V7 Filter Holder and True Colour CPL good?
9:24 How does it handle multiple filters?
10:20 Should you upgrade to the NiSi V7 Filter Holder Kit?
#landscapephotography
#NiSi
#NiSiV7
Comparing NiSi CPLs
NiSi V7 filter holder kit is it worth upgrading from the V6?

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24 июл 2024

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@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Subscribe for my next video, I will be explaining more about the upcoming GIVEAWAY 😃. Comment below, do you use square filters, circular, none?

@acecreates 2 года назад

Ohh give away?!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@acecreates yes sir!

@PaulTakesPhotos 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing Rauri! Been looking at these filters for some time and still not decided, but your episode clarified quite a few questions i had

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks mate - they definitely converted me from screw on circular to square filters for a lot of landscape Photography cases. You thinking of getting the V7?

@PaulTakesPhotos 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron i am still considering it, weighing options. I dont really want to impulse buy did that one time too many in the past 😂

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@PaulTakesPhotos haha I can understand, me too mate. I’m overly careful with what I buy now, which is also a headache 😂

@Andrew_marr 2 года назад

Massive effort mate, I can clearly see a tone of work has gone into researching and testing the NiSi gear and putting this video together, nice work!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate for watching, always makes it worthwhile when great creators like yourself watch and leave nice comments like this 😊 hope you’re doing well and staying healthy

@peterviragphoto 2 года назад

Awesome review mate. I really like this new, updated version, especially the filter holder. I only have the V5 which has some flaws and takes much longer to set up but the image quality has always been amazing with Nisi. Looking forward to seeing many amazing images from you Mr:) cheers

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Peter! Appreciate the support mate. That’s cool, I’m keen to see some more landscape vlogs from you too, any plans for that soon? Hope you’re all good mate

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 2 года назад

Nice piece of kit, thanks for the review Rauri, Happy new year mate.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks John! Happy new year too!

@Wozilla1 2 года назад

Thanks for the great Video Rauri. You got some lovely long exposure shots. I've never used a CPL filter before, but after this video, I think it's definitely time for me to buy one.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Hi mate yeah they’re great! I use one for so much, seascapes to get less reflections, even in woodlands, it helps make it look less “busy”. Thanks for watching !

@ScottymanPhoto 2 года назад

Nice review! Excellent video coverage of the holder and it functions! Well done on this entire presentation; you have a gift for these type videos. Thanks for sharing! Nice image too 😀

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate, truly appreciate it. I love landscape photography, and the tools we use to create nice photos, so making these videos is a lot of fun. Thanks again

@LisaFrostPhoto 2 года назад

Excellent review Rauri, and great to see you out for a vlog again! That's an interesting location - I didn't know there were any bridges like that in Qld! Funnily enough my next vlog (which I shot weeks ago and still haven't edited yet 🥴😁) included a very informal review of my new filter system. Lovely photos of the bridge and the creek too! I hope you had a good break!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks Lisa! Yeah I’ve been out a few times shooting but not vlogging, time off from the video world 😂 went out this morning which was nice, will be the next vlog (haven’t checked the photos or video yet so could be a mess, who knows haha). Oh keen to see what filters you got, was very happy Nisi sent these and impressed with the quality!

@raypegram805 2 года назад

Great review Rauri..Having come over to NISI V7 from Lee I am more then happy with this system. Again, well done.

@RauriBarron Год назад

Thanks Ray

@MeasuredLight 2 года назад

Welcome back after Christmas and New Year dude! Really great review and tutorial here! That CPL really reproduces great, rich colours!!!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate - was really impressed with these filters. 😊

@BrisbaneChannel 2 года назад

You can really see the difference between the more premium filter kits and the budget brands' offerings. Looks like an amazing product! Great images at the stone bridge, and they really showed off the capabilities of the filters. Overall, this was a great video. Well done, I'm impressed!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks Adam! The CPL really impressed me, great filter kit and fun to use. Thanks for watching mate

@RalphMayhewPhotography 2 года назад

Nice one Rauri. Awesome to see a iso getting behind you. Congrats mate 💪 stoked for you.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Ralph great company and piece of kit! Hope you’re doing well

@peterfritzphoto 2 года назад

This a really good video, mate. Great footage; lovely images! 👍

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Cheers Peter! Thanks for watching mate pretty happy with the filters

@LetsClickPhotography 2 года назад

That’s a great in depth product overview Rauri. It was good to see those examples of different images with different filter combos and models. I’m on firecrest myself but I have been hearing a lot of good things about the Nisi system, I won’t be sprinting for a change anytime soon but nevertheless it made for an interesting watch

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks Dave, I was really impressed with the filter kit and the filters, difficult to convey on video so wanted to compare the same scene with multiple filters. Thanks for checking this out 😊 hope you’re doing well mate and not too chilly there! I can’t wait for winter to return here 🥵

@adrianalfordphotography 2 года назад

Kit looks good Rauri. Nice test and examples mate. At least you got a bit of colour in the sky at the coast. True colour CPL looks great too. Cheers for showing us the kit 👍

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Adrian, yeah was hoping for more colour - it is avoiding me these days! 😂

@AdrianRankin 2 года назад

Great review mate. I upgraded from V5 to V6 at the start of the pandemic and it was welcome improvement for mounting the filters safely with pin and lock. Mind you I rarely use the filters or the holder now, mainly the CPL so won’t be upgrading anytime soon. Hope you had a good New Years.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Cheers man, hope you had a good New Years too! Mine was chill which was ideal. Yeah the CPL will remain on my lens most of the time with the handy lens cap, used it in the forest yesterday and was pleased with the quality.

@AdrianRankin 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron Wasn't pleased with the CPL?

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@AdrianRankin typo, fixed that. Was definitely pleased 😂

@AdrianRankin 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron I was going to say! I should send you my Nisi night filter as you have more bright lights on the GC then I'm ever going to use it!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@AdrianRankin interesting! I’ve never used one of those. Any good?

@michaelciccone 2 года назад

That location with the bridge looks pretty awesome too!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Yeah! I want to go back after some heavy rain, wanted more flowing water.

@akoskiss7320 10 дней назад

Nice video! May I have a practical question about storage and transportation regarding the V7 CPL? The adding and removal of the CPL looks really fiddly, esp. with gloves on, in harsh weather or in the dark. If I get a spare main adapter for use without CPL, how can i store and transport the one WITH the CPL in the camera bag? What's the size of that combo? Does it fit into a tin holder of the Lee stopper filters for example? Can the CPL fall off from the adapter while transporting? Thank you in advance!

@paulkennedycreativemedia 2 года назад

Nice bit of kit to have in the bag. I saw F Stoppers doing the Nisi mist filter to make the video more cinematic, it do a great job but if you know how to colour grad the video footage then really no need for it, unless you have lights in the background then it works. But these ones you showed look and by the looks of it work really well. Nice work bud.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

That’s cool, haven’t seen that as I don’t have many filters for video apart from a black mist filter and a few variable NDs. My landscape NDs are a bit more though and have tested quite a few variants. Thanks mate

@joycefreitas8221 4 месяца назад

For the solar eclipse (April 2024) I bought the Lee Solar filter and the Nisi V7 holder. I’ve never used a filter holder. Am I to loosen the screws to allow the Lee filter to slide in? I was told the Lee filter fits snugly.

@petercarpowitz7007 9 месяцев назад

Have you tried it on some wide angle lens like 15mm ? I wonder if it is making some vigneting

@beyoncefraylevlog9123 2 года назад

Hello Sir, awesome video and interesting vlog about NiSi a new version filter system V7 filter holder kit a nice products and great images camera use of photographer thank you for sharing

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot, appreciate that 😊!

@JapanLovers 2 года назад

I actually like the blues being drawn out of the sky but I understand people want it to look like irl. Hope you get some more sunsets next time and happy new year mate👌

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Yeah, both CPLs did a good job at drawing out the blues in the sky, but the Ti Enhanced (which I have used a lot for landscape) adds more saturation, even to clouds which isn’t what I prefer. The true colour did a good job of keeping whites white. Thanks mate!

@davepastern 2 года назад

hey Rauri, thanks for the review. What was the location for this bridge?

@billz4795 10 месяцев назад

i have the V5 pro. would like to upgrade JUST to the V7 holders, which is sold as the V7 Alpha, remove the alpha adaptor ring and use my V5 82mm adaptor ring and CPL - i can't get an answer from local sources. trying to save some $$$$$

@DaLachie 2 года назад

Wow, amazing bit of kit!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Cheers man, is quite handy for what we do!

@DaLachie 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron Certainly looks better than the ones I use off eBay for $10 😂

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@DaLachie haha hey as long as you get the shot! 😆

@queensalnd 2 года назад

Good review😊

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Matthew!

@akoskiss7320 10 дней назад

Another question would be - can the 3 slot holder be reduced to 2 slots if needed for full frame 14mm?

@davidclarke1152 2 года назад

Do you know if the V7 filter holder will work with the Sony 14mm GM lens or do I need to buy the V6? Found video on V6 & that will definitely work on the Sony 14mm. Thanks DC

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Not sure, best contact Nisi direct. They have good customer service

@Nitureallyvlog2755 2 года назад

Very nice shear dear sister thanks for the share 👌

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Cheers mate

@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography 2 года назад

Great video Rauri, I'm using the NISI V6 at the moment and was researching whether to upgrade or not so this was timed perfectly. The only downside I have heard from my friends in the UK is that the new locking system is a bit fiddly in cold, icy weather and not at all easy to use with gloves on. At least that won't be an issue with you or I though 😂😂😂

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks Izzy! Yeah I was impressed with the ease of use, I can understand that wouldn’t be easy to use in cold conditions, I don’t remember the last time I wore gloves 😂 doing the gardening I think

@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron 🤣🤣🤣 me too since relocating to Oz. Victoria and Tassie get pretty cold in winter especially up in the hills (as does NSW). 🙏

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography yeah! I was in Tassie in winter once, reminded me of home. But still not as cold as the winters I’ve had in the UK or North China. 🥶 good luck gloves

@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron uk brrr, shivers down my spine 🤣. But northern China sounds interesting, it’s in my bucket list but only when I can afford a self contained life support suit so I can travel Covid and anxiety free 🤣

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography yeah! It was awesome, lots of snow and ice, super cold but the infrastructure there is built to handle so wasn’t affected badly. Can’t wait to travel again…

@acecreates 2 года назад

Mint video Rauri.. I can tell you've done a stack of work in the production of this! It actually is a cool tool to use.. I had some nd filters with my Canon 6d but never got any for my fujifilm, film or shitty waterproof camera 🤣🤣 Great video mate!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate, did take a few days to get this done 😂 worth it, was fun using these filters, great piece of kit. Thanks again!

@acecreates 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron anytime mate. Best regards for 2022. Also, my usual sarcastic comments will continue, don't get used to the professional courtesy 🤣🤣

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@acecreates aw c’mon, I kinda like this new year new you! Haha

@acecreates 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron the drugs made me do it...

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@acecreates mate, multi vitamins are drugs. You’ll be ok! 😃

@MrDro1128 Год назад

Hey, they CPL is 82mm?

@michaelciccone 2 года назад

Square filters have always seemed like a bit too much of a hassle to me personally the best way for me is to use my polarised ray bans and just put them over the lens when I take a photo. Solid vid though mate!

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate. I used to think so too, that’s why I’ve had screw on circular and magnetic in the past, but both have their cons. Screw on ones take so much time to install and remove (twisting for days!), whereas this you screw on once on your main lens and can leave on (with the lens cap), so the CPL is always there if need be, and then just clip on the filter system, I found it really fun to use (and quick) and felt like I was “creating” the final image more, than just “shooting away” aimlessly. Worth giving it a test, definitely converted me to square for some situations.

@younicbic 2 года назад

Hi, is there a risk of dropping cpl by rotating it, when used without filter holder ahead of it?

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Not really, the main adapter screws on to the lens nicely, and the CPL rotates and locks into the main adapter really securely. It’s a really good CPL.

@SniperPhotography 2 года назад

Been using Nisi filters for sometime now and I also recommend these to anyone who is into using filters. I have grads and full ND square filters with the Nisi Landscape CPL.I also use the Nisi reverse grad filter which is fantastic to use to control sky highlights along straight horizon lines. Yes,they are expensive for a full kit,I actually own 10 Nisi filters both grad and ND so the cost does add up. But highly recommend these filters.I have tried Kase,Lee and Haida filters and I find them not as good as the Nisi. Just my thoughts Good presentation Rauri on a subject which still should be talked about as a lot of people out there rely heavily on post production for filter effects.Using filters to me is PHOTOGRAPHY plain and simple. Cheers

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Very interesting! Yeah I’ve used NiSi for a while and always been happy with their performance, I guess each system, brand and type of filter has their pros and cons but I was really happy with this. Thanks mate

@TonyjMeredith 2 года назад

I'm the guy that crashed your filming at the stone bridge. Sorry about that. I love your framing and edit of the bridge image. I tried to replicate your edit (sans Nisi filter kit) and got something close. But maybe its time to improve my filter game..... and get some new leses..... maybe update to the a7vi..... and sell the house to pay for it all.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Oh awesome thanks for watching Tony! Was nice to meet ya. I have to go back after some heavy rain to get more texture in the water. Yeah… I sold a few organs and still can’t afford the A7iv 😉 I was really impressed with these filters. Thanks again!

@TonyjMeredith 2 года назад

@@RauriBarron After leaving the bridge I went further downstream (closer to the car park) and got some good shots of the flowing water. It's a location I'll be going back to.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

@@TonyjMeredith nice! Yeah I ran out of time but will be heading back one day. Thanks mate

@chrisjames1924 Год назад

Wonder what their markup is? Price is unnecessarily obscene for some filters. It’s like manufacturers arbitrarily choose a 2000% markup on items that cost literally nothing to make. I just bought a small Lee Filters set for £500 and I know I’ve been swindled. Beginning to wish I’d bought this set instead.

@Lakshmi_shastri_hardoi 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

🙏🏼

@TheMeron100 2 года назад

Someone has experience with shooting video with a nisi filter holder? I'm a photographer 90% of the time and so buying other nd filters for videography it's not worth it

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

I have used it for video, the grad ND when the sky was too bright, I found that handy. But for video I prefer my Nisi VND and Black mist filters instead of this V7

@BIJIHALAM 2 года назад

Come again.™ see the review we are friends....

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Thanks bro

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 2 года назад

There are 5x cheaper options with more items in a kit. They do the job.

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

Sure, cheaper options will do the job. But with bad colour implications and potential loss of sharpness. So if you’re selling your work it’s always good to invest in good filters, why use good camera and good lenses but then put cheap glass on the front of the lens and degrade the light coming into the camera? Just food for thought.

@michaelciccone 2 года назад

Only slightly jealous you got this…

@RauriBarron 2 года назад

😂 we can share. Ps thanks for the comments