H&Y Magnetic Holder Cap
$25/£20 www.hyfilters.net
H&Y, the leading manufacturer of magnetic filters, has just launched a K-series magnetic holder cap. The Magnetic Holder Cap is designed specifically for H&Y’S signature magnetic filter system and offers protection to the lens when the holder is in place. Like the K-series filters, it is made from lightweight, tough, Cnc-machined, aircraft-grade aluminium. Magnets at either side of the holder cap have a strong magnetic force; in just one click, the holder cap can be attached to the filter holder, leaving the lens protected. The benefit of the holder cap is that photographers will be able to safely store the camera in a bag while on the move, without having to first remove the holder every time to attach a regular lens cap. Magnets on the holder and the filters themselves enable the user to stack as many as needed, and the K-series is a gapless system so there is no chance of light leaks. With some filter systems it’s common to get a vignetting effect when using lenses wider than 18mm, due to the thickness of the holder blocking light. The H&Y system has a thinner holder than many, which reduces the chance of vignetting. Plus, due to the chemically strengthened Gorilla Glass used to manufacture the filters, they can withstand being dropped onto concrete, run over by a car and being stepped on!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
A magnetic cap is the perfect complement to a magnetic filter system, and promised to save a lot of faff every time you need to stash your gear.