Reviews, tips & tricks
Contributions from photographers, ambassadors and hobby users
Here you will regularly find valuable reviews from our NiSi Ambassadors. But we also invite professionals and hobby users outside the NiSi-verse to share their experiences with the NiSi community.
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The NiSi Black Mist Filter
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The NiSi Black Mist filters are special filters that are often used in film, but also in photography. To imagine the effect of this filter, imagine a film scene that is dreamily transfigured - perhaps...
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Why the NiSi V7 filter system has everything I need
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Admittedly, I'm not really a landscape photographer, and filters are rarely used in wildlife photography. Nevertheless, it was landscape photography that originally motivated me to buy a camera, and I...
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NiSi macro products - inexpensive, beginner-friendly and practical
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I have been offering photography courses in the Linz area for ten years. These are aimed at beginners as well as advanced photographers. In photo hikes, I teach advanced participants various specific ...
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The V7 filter system - ‘One set for many situations’
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My name is Lukas Prenner and I have been passionate about landscape photography for four years. With my Fujifilm X-T5, I have a camera set that serves me well on every adventure - especially because i...
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My most used NiSi product in 2024
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2024 was a particularly intense year for me as a landscape photographer with many varied journeys. I was not only accompanied by numerous lovely people who became close friends over time, but also by ...
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Landscape Photography Filters: The 100 mm V6 Filter System from NiSi
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I had the opportunity to test the V6 filter holder system from NiSi as well as three filters. I chose the NiSi GND16 Soft (1.2) 4 Stops and GND16 Medium (1.2) 4 Stops filters. The Landscape polarizing...
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Long Exposure Photography on the Bärentrail
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On November 4, 2022, a small group of photography enthusiasts made their way to Arbesbach in the Waldviertel region to dedicate themselves to long-term photography on the Bärentrail as part of a works...
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My Indispensable Camera Filter 2024 – the Polarizer (82mm)
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As a photographer in the field of travel and landscape photography, the NiSi polarizer 2024 was my most used accessory. It has proven to be an essential tool that optimizes my images in a simple but e...
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The NiSi L-Bracket - An Experience Report
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An L-Bracket for less than 40 euros? What does the L-Bracket from NiSi offer? Here is an overview from the field! The L-Bracket from NiSi is a new development from the well-known filter manufacturer a...
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The NiSi Air UV Filter: As Clear as Air – Experience Unmatched Clarity
New Release
When you invest in top-tier
photography equipment, it’s crucial to protect it properly. Lenses are
the heart of your gear, and every shoot exposes them to potential
risks—dust, scratches, smudges, ...
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The NiSi JetMag Pro Capture Kit
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As a passionate photographer who regularly shoots under various conditions, I’m always on the lookout for equipment that’s not only practical but also improves the quality of my work. I’ve tested the ...
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The NiSi JetMag Pro magnetic filter system
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NiSi recently introduced the JetMag Pro magnetic filter system, and I was immediately impressed. I had the opportunity to test the Landscape Kit and use it on my photography trip to Iceland. Thi...
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The NiSi Athena Prime Lenses
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Looking for fast, compact prime lenses for full-frame cameras, I came across the NiSi Athena Prime series. The lenses immediately impressed me with their lightweight design, high speed, and well-thoug...
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World Premiere of the NiSi Reflex 250mm F5.6 Mirror Lens
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At the end of June 2024, the world premiere of the NiSi Reflex 250mm F5.6 mirror lens took place. This lens is largely based on the analog Minolta RF Rokkor-X 250mm F5.6 mirror lens.
NiSi has been k...
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What is the NiSi L-Bracket good for?
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L-Bracket for less than 40 euros - what is the NiSi L-bracket good for? A field report
The L-Bracket from NiSi is a new release from the well-known filter manufacturer. It is available in four differ...
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Photographing with Filters: the ND Filter
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The ND filter actually only has one purpose: to darken the image. ND stands for neutral density. It can also be called a gray filter. However, what it does is much more important: it darkens the image...
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The NiSi Close-Up Lens
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I am a photographer and
photography instructor from Vienna and have been teaching photography
courses for over 11 years. One of the most popular is the macro
workshop, where I show participants how...
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The NiSi Close-Up Lens Kit II 77mm
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This report is about a great addition to your photographic equipment: The Close-Up Lens Kit II 77mm from NiSi. The close-up lens is very light and can therefore be taken along on any photo tour withou...
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Photography with Filters
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I should have done this sooner!
Often, it's just small nuances that make the difference. You just need to know how to bring them out.
One of the easiest methods is using filters—especially the polar...
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The NiSi 9mm F2.8 for Micro Four Thirds
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It should be for landscapes, backlighting, interior shots of churches, and sun stars.
For this purpose, I had 6 lenses on my list, and the NiSi was the one I chose, and it met my expectations.
- Sun...
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9mm Filter Review
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I was able to test the new NiSi 9mm on the Canon R7 in the fall. As an intensive user of the NiSi 15mm on the Canon R5, it was exciting for me to see how the new APSC equivalent performs. As an intens...
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Polarizing filter in use?
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If someone asks me, "Which
filter should I buy first?" my answer is clear: a polarizing filter.
It's like magic—it effortlessly removes unwanted reflections. But that’s
not all. Let’s start from th...
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Photography While Traveling
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Our 3-week photo road trip
through Norway—the land of fjords, forests, waterfalls, and lakes—was
the perfect opportunity to test my new NiSi filter system and discover
countless stunning photo spot...
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