Magnetic Filter Optical Quality Test

Posted on January 11, 2023January 13, 2023 by fotoikigai

In 2022, I switched from the Kase K9 filter holder with 100mm square & retangular filters to magnetic filters. They are much easier to handle, with less chance of breakage and have excellent optical quality. Based on reviewers I trust...Read More

Color-coded Magnetic Filters

Posted on January 9, 2023January 13, 2023 by fotoikigai

The convenience of magnetic filters is undeniable. They allow easy swapping or stacking of circular polarizer and neutral density filters. Plus one set of filters can be used on different lenses equipped with magnetic adapters, with step-down rings if necessary....Read More

Digital Darkrooms

Posted on January 5, 2023January 8, 2023 by fotoikigai

Film & DarkroomI enjoyed developing my own film and prints back in the day. But I've adopted the digital darkroom fully since I transitioned to digital cameras. Film is definitely a slower, more thought-out process. Film choice and proper exposure...Read More

Hasselblad Lens on Nikon Z6

Posted on June 9, 2020March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

I've always loved my Hasselblad 500cm bought many many years ago. It's a 2x2 square format film camera used by many of my favorite photographers. I did not use it as much as I'd hoped because I was not equip...Read More

Gear: Nikon & Olympus

Posted on April 5, 2020March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

Choosing Nikon: I've been shooting photos for a long time, picking up the bug from my Dad who was an avid photographer. He always had a camera in his hands. I started to seriously study black & white film photography...Read More