NiSi V7 Filter System for Landscape Photography Review | DA

[@admay316]

Great review, Dustin. I picked up the Advanced Kit a few weeks ago. Everything you mention about this system is spot on. I've been making the jump from exposure blending to grad ND filters. I also do some focusing stacking. Dealing with the matrix of resulting images (exposure stack x focus stack) is much more than I want to deal with in post. If NiSi is reading this, the one change I would make is to replace the hook and loop fastener on the filter case with a quick release strap. Opening the case is loud. I've found that when setting up for a landscape shot with waterfowl in the photo, the birds disappear after I open the case.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You could hear how loud it was in my video, so I completely agree.

[@marksuchomelsr6698]

Hi Dustin, I have been using the V6 system on my full frame and the 75 mm system on my crop sensor cameras for the last year and have had very good results. While the V6 series will work on both, I found them cumbersome on the smaller cameras and went with the 75 mm system for convenience and weight savings when hiking. The major difference in the V6 and V7 systems are the polarizer filter connection method and the locking knob for the filter holder. It looks like an improvement but not enough to change right know. Love your reviews, keep up the great work!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Fair enough. I'm not of the opinion that you need to immediately go out and upgrade every time a new product becomes available.

[@johnhennigar3769]

Dustin, I just did a long exposure at the Apache Pier and Cherry Grove Pier. Wish I had known you were in the area.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's cool. I love that area of Myrtle Beach.

[@Jwitherow1964]

Hello Dustin, you’re like an old friend by now. Do you have a favorite remote shutter release?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've been using shutter releases from Vello for years. They seem to do the trick: bhpho.to/3A5xoAn

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Ok, this seals the deal for me today. I was looking at this at B&H today to pair with my XF100 400mm zoom lens. The camera rep told me to wait to see if in fact that I may need it. After watching this I find that I absolutely do need this so that I won't have to keep buying different size filters for every size lens that I have. Just buy this and the step-up rings in the kit makes this easy to use.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@lsaideOK]

Terrific review with wonderful accompanying photos.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks, Larry.

[@locked01]

Thanks for the review. The velcro in these Nisi pouches is so strong that I thought I was going to snap the filters inside! Luckily they are pretty thick. I'm also watching the review about the mini tripod: very interesting.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad I could help!

[@stephen1942]

Good review. Have recently bought the v7 and your comments re presentation and packaging/quality are spot on. Beautifully crafted with a premium feel (and price!)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

There is something that feels very nice about quality packaging.

[@SavetheRepublic]

I've been using Nisi for years, love them. Great review as always.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad you enjoy them.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I have the NiSi V5 system and a set of filters. It appears the main difference between the V5 and V7 is the ability to lock the filter holder in position; the V5 can spin around easily to a position you don't want when using a grad filter. The filters themselves are very neutral, compared to the distinct blue cast of Lee filters. Can I mount a V5 CPL into the V7 ring? I would want to only get the holder and ring if changing anything from the V5. Ideally, I would just get the holder; but I see it comes with its own ring if bought by itself. Thanks.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don't know the answer to that, John. Is the V5 CP-L 82mm?

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

@@DustinAbbottTWI yes, the adapter and CPL are 82 mm with step-up rings for 77, 72, and 67mm. Just like the V7. It looks much the same. Since I've gotten better at exposure blending and Adobe built sky selection into LR and ACR, I probably don't need the V7 as the freely rotating holder isn't that critical if you don't use grad filters.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sounds reasonable to me.

[@frank21cn1]

Great review Dustin!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FaithandFun-w6q]

Wonderful 😊

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@davidburton2294]

I used the NiSi 100mm Alpha Filter Holder for my Laowa 12mm 2.8 it worked great high quality and good value!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Good to know!

[@Jwitherow1964]

I have this kit for 2 months but I have not a a day t go play with my cameras may be soon. Ps love your channel keep up all the great content

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Time for a photography outing!!

[@Mr09260]

Thanks Dustin Great Video I love my Nisi V6 Set of Filters >> Zero colour cast

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Very nice quality filters.

[@bioliv1]

I wish Nisi could make larger control wheels, as they're too tiny to operate with gloves. PolarPro has really nice and big control wheels.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Are you referring to the control wheel for circular polarizer?

[@bioliv1]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Yes!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It is fairly small.

[@Donbros]

This could benefit anyone having super wide lenses

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Definitely.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

No doubt they are really excellent filters, a pity about the prices, even if they represent value for money. Maybe if I had been strongly in the market some years' ago.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Filter systems are generally not cheap.