WHAT’S IN THE BOX? FRACTALS FILTERS
Take a closer look at these three classic prism options...
01 PASCAL
The Pascal is the heaviest of the three prism lters in the Fractals Filters Classic 3-Pack. Tipping the scales at 255g it’s a bit more unwieldy to use than the others. Master it though, and it will allow you to take ‘impossible’ images, as its chunky glass element has been cut in such a way that allows it to re ect objects from outside your normal eld of view. When you’re shooting outside, this could be a tree directly behind you! Our model wore a sparkly dress in front of a blue glittery background for extra sparkles that has re ected in the glass.
02 JULIA
The Julia lter is perfectly circular with the Fractals Filters signature knuckle-duster style metal grip so you can hold it comfortably in your left hand, while holding your camera in your right hand. It has an orange segment style pattern cut into it with a clear circular sweet spot in the centre. This used to be an actual hole but is now one complete piece of glass for cleaner results. This central zone gives you an ideal ‘sweet spot’ in which to position your model’s face, with the surrounding frame then being lled with a mesmerizing kaleidoscopic view.
03 PENROSE
The Penrose lter is the lightest of the trio in the classic 3-Pack with its thin proportions and a section of glass cut out from it. This makes it a joy to use as it can be held and repositioned with ease. The glass has a checkerboard pattern on its front face, breaking the surrounding scenery into a wonderful diused, glitchy pattern. The cutaway section of glass is ideal for placing your focal point as it leaves this area perfectly sharp. Due to its two pointy ‘horns’, make sure a UV
lter is tted to your lens to avoid scratches to the front element.