I think it’s time for us to upgrade our filter system and I’ve been veering towards Kase for a while, but I think this has now convinced me! Thanks Julian! Sam.
Hey Sam, always great to read a comment from yourself. No complaints from me about the Kase system so I'm sure you'll be happy if you go down that route as well. 👍
@@jbairdexp Thanks Julian, I'm sorry we've been out of the loop a bit recently, work has been getting in the way of photography but think I'm getting on top of things a bit more now! Kase filters just been ordered so I'll have to get back out there again soon and give them a try! :)
Hi Jules: I really enjoyed seeing this location. Definitively going to be on my bucket list of locations within the UK, but I have to get to see Chris in the fall first. All the images were amazing but if I had to choose it would be image #2, the landscape version. I also enjoyed hearing your views on the Kase Filters. Take care.....Keith
Hey Andy, great to see a comment from yourself. Hope you're doing well. If you ever have the need to replace your Lee system the Kase system is definitely worth considering. 👍😀
Hi Julian. Playing catch up after being off-line (by choice ;)) for a few days. Great to see you back vlogging - hope all's good at your end.You certainly picked a cracking location for your "comeback" and the weather gods were smiling on you as well ! Love the images and definitely prefer the portrait aspect. Interesting to see you've now made the switch to Kase (seem to remember you'd discussed this in an earlier vlog). They certainly look a quality product. Especially like the CPL set up. Welcome back Julian and thanks for sharing !
Cheers Tim, it's good to disconnect from the Matrix every now and again isn't it! Tell you what though, it's rare that the weather gods are good to me so I was very happy to have got some good conditions! Yes, very happy with the Kase system and there are some definite improvements over the Lee system holder and CPL. Thanks for watching! 👍👍 Always great to read a comment from a regular watcher!
Excellent video as always Julian and very relevent for me - visiting Cornwall for a holiday soon myself & have recently switched to Kase Filters - I find the polariser so handy, can keep it on the holder with Red cap fitted all day if sunny and so easy to fit/remove, no more trying to remove screw in filters for filter rings ;) The filters like you say just seem to keep clean much easier & any rain drops wipe off with no scratching too. They're certainly not cheap but worth it in the long run I think.
Thanks Les, always great to read a comment for a regular viewer. 😀👍😀 Hopefully you'll get to Boscastle when you are on holiday in Cornwall. A good filter system is worth the money IMHO. Still cheaper than Lee!😀
Very informative video. Im coming to Cornwall later in the year and was looking fro some inspiration and different points. My previous visits to Boscastle ive never got high enough and these images show a real difference.
Great video mate, packed full of stuff! Really interested in the Kase system. It will be at the top of my list when it comes to change, though that won't be for a little while. Loved all of the shots but #2 was my favourite. I favour the composition with Meachard in it and feel it needs a bit of space around it. Regardless of that all three shots we excellent and I am already looking forward to seeing which one you print.
Thanks mate, it's been interesting to read everyones views on which they prefer. Even though we've both shot there a number of times, there's still variations to be had. I'm pretty sure I've got a vertical image with Meachard in it somewhere in my library. The reason I like #1 best is the light. I love a bit of soft light from setting sun. And besides, it looks great as a big ass A3+ print. Thanks as always for watching mate, and maybe we'll shoot there together one day. Cheers 👍😀👍😀
New subscriber, visiting this location next month on a photography trip. Cool new filter system. I prefer the landscape shot to the portrait. I like your processing, very natural.
Many thanks Martin! Appreciate the sub. 👍 Hope you have a succesful trip to Boscastle - fingers x'd for some good photographic conditions. Thanks for letting me know which shot you like and I'm a big fan of light touch editing. 👍
Ive almost stood in the same spot Julian. .I love it there and need to go back soon. All the images are great , my preference is for number 1. thanks for sharing this video :)
Fantastic Video Julian. Great Image :D This has inspired a few days camping around Boscastle this week coming. Not sure i have the weather but going to try the same location. Thanks for the inspiration mate.
Hey Lee, great to see a comment from you. It's a cracking location. I'd also try and headland on the opposite side (south). I haven't shot there yet, but it might be worth investigating. Hope you're not there this weekend.....it's a little windy in Cornwall this weekend!!!
@@jbairdexp Thank you mate :) Yeah heading down Sunday. Looking at the weather across the country Cornwall seemed to have the least cloud coverage. As you know these weather forecasts are not always accurate hehe. I will take a look from the Southside if i get time :) Thanks again for the inspiration and If i manage to get a video out of the trip i will be sure to credit you for the inspiration/location and give link to your channel. Happy shooting fella :)
A sunset in Boscastle, well that would be nice. Three times I have visited Boscastle, 3 times I have been met with grey cloud and nothingness, which is really frustrating as it is such a beautiful place. Not sure about jumping ship on the filter front, I have too much money invested in Lee Filters system, but I have to agree that Kase appears to be more user friendly especially the polariser which is a huge let down in the Lee system. Picture number 1 would be my choice, it gets everything in that you need and has great colours. Great video, will visit Boscastle again when next down in Cornwall, maybe this autumn.
We all have those locations where the conditions are never right! Hopefully you'll get better conditions this autumn. I was also heavily invested in the Lee System, and if I hadn't had the need to replace them I would probably still be on the Lee system. Thanks for letting me know which is your favourite image. 😀👍
1 by quite a big margin; but I tend to shoot landscapes in portrait (if that makes sense). Boscastle, and the surrounding area, is a lovely place to shoot. The rings set in the floor of the harbour walkway make a great shot and I've always thought the headland on the right looks like a dragon's head sleeping. A really nice simple talk through of the process and your thoughts.
Thanks Iain. 👍 I need to explore the surrounding area a little more. I have shot from the hill on the opposite side of the harbour. Good shout on the dragons head! 😀👍
Really cool video, nice location. I preferred the landscape orientation, it fills my entire screen better than vertical shots so i can see all the details
You had much better conditions than when I was last in that spot Julian - lovely sky. The three images at the end are all ones I would be happy to have in my collection but No1 feels like it has too much foreground, No2 feels like there is something missing (cropping?) and No3 doesn't seem to have the good sky. On balance No1 is my favourite. Nice review of the filters, Simon Booth's influence?
Cheers Steve. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the images. I've actually had the filters for a few months, so before Simon put his video out (which I did watch and thought was very good). Thanks for watching. 👍
Great video, fantastic location and impossible to choose the "winner" from three great shots. I've been in Boscastle this April and shot the same scene (though on a rainy & overcast day, so no such great colours). Actually I shot from the path below and after watching your video I regret that I didn't go up to your spot. That's much better and gives it a more balanced composition. I really love the colours of the 1st picture most but prefer the landscape orientation and composition of the 2nd over the 1st. Not sure about the 3rd one, maybe I'd gone for a 1:1 ratio, don't know ... I'd vote for the 2nd image though I probably would have zoomed in just a little bit more as I find the distortion at 19mm of the harbour at the left side slightly distracting. But a great shot anyway. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Marc. Well, that walk up to the top of Penally hill is enough to put most people off, so I don't blame you for not bothering. Maybe next time, it is worth the effort. Thanks for all your thoughts on the photographs. They all have certain qualities that I like. I agree about the distortion, but I've been using that lens so long now that I've gotten so used to the look that I sometimes forget about it. But yeah, I reckon at 20-21mm, I could have still have the boats and island in the frame. That's the good thing about visiting locations on a regular basis, you can go to the same spot and fine tune your compositions each visit. But, I'll probably get a rainy overcast day next time like you had on your last visit! Thanks for watching! 👍😀
Brilliantly put together, great video matey! My favourite was no 1. Fingers crossed but I might be in the UK for 4 weeks "Bovington" doing a course.. Some time after September, would be great to meet up!
I was considering the Kase filer holder and polariser a couple of months ago. It was between that and the nisi v5 Pro. Got a great deal second hand with the nisi but the overall decision was easy for me as kase had sold out.
Thanks for providing the link in your other video! Helpful to see these. I just picked up the Canon RF 14-35mm, so interested in knowing if you get vignetting when using the polarizer, ND grad and 10 stop ND -“at the same time. I’d prefer the drop in ND filters, but saw other Kase reviews with the magnetic ND filters. Did you explore that option? How do you find the neutrality of the Kase ND 6 and 10 stop filters compared to Lee? Is cleaning a lot easier than the Lee IR ND? Are you able to use your older Lee ND grads? Do you find the Kase Glass ND better than the Lee Resin filters? How do they compare durability wise? Lastly, I’m looking at one of the K9 sets, did you buy one of the sets? I couldn’t find one with lower ND grad strengths (ie 2 stops is usually best for lakes with reflections, to avoid the background being darker than the reflection in the lake), but seems they only offer the 3 amd 4 stops. Sorry fir all the questions. Last two days I’ve been considering switching from Lee (after over 20 years), for Kase or Nisi.
Happy to help....or make your purchasing decision harder...not sure which lol Anyway, let me see if I can answer your questions. Magnetic filters - for me, not an option as I still use grads. Fine if you just use a polariser and NDs, but a square filter is the only option if you want to use ND grads. ND grads - these are better than the Lee. Optically as good, but much easier to keep clean, and keep clear of water drops. Using your Lee on Kase System - yes, all your Lee grads should work just fine. The only exception is the Stoppers which have those foam gaskets. They can be a bit of a squeeze but people make them work. Durability - no complaints there. Kits - I'm pretty sure they didn't have the big kits they have now when I got mine, just the holder and CPL, so I would have got my grads individually. You can buy 2 stop grads individually. Hope that helps...oh, this is what I bought originally - kasefilters.com/product/kase-k9-kit-100mm-holder-with-magnetic-slim-polarising-filter/ref/JulianB/?campaign=K9Direct
Thanks again fir the response - very helpful! I’m Canada there are limited options on where to purchase from. I did find a Canadian dealer/ambassador, that responds to some of my questions - you have been much quicker to respond 😁
No 2 for me, but that's because I prefer landscape orientation generally. All nice images mate. That Kase system looks pretty neat. Spent enough on the Nisi system and use the Format Hitech filters so maybe look at Kase in the future.
Always great to see a comment from you Jamie. 👍 I'm rather partial to a vertical photograph....as you know, all depends on the scene. Well, if you ever do replace your filters you know what to get!
I have just gone to Kase and have the 6 & 10 stop. What grads do you recommend would it be the 0.6 sort and hard ?? I have the CPL I am not sure it’s as good as the Lee one but it works
Hey Paul. which grads depends on your cameras dynamic range and what you are shooting. e.g. When I had a D80 (many moons ago), I had use for a 0.3 grad, but now with the D850, I can, in most circumstances only really need a 0.6. I use a hard grad for a lot of coastal scenes, but a medium grad is also useful. There isn't really a one size fits all answer. 😀
Thanks Richard. Yes, you can stack the NDs, The filter holder I have has two slots. In the video I'm using the CPL, an ND and a ND grade to capture those images. 👍
Hello Julian, great to see you back. No1 works perfectly for me. Why did you choose Kase System? Better than all others? Cheaper may be? I bought all of the Lee handmade filters, so stick with them...
Thanks Allan. It was a combination of things. Firstly, they came highly recommended by a friend of mine, and I liked what I saw in the other YT reviews I watched. While I could have replaced my Lee Filters like for like, I found that the Kase Filters were a fair bit cheaper. So cost and recommendation were the two main factors. 👍
Lovely shots and great location. I've been in that spot a few times (quite a short but sharp climb if I recall!)Regarding the images, I prefer the composition and light in image 1 but I find the front two rocks that look almost white do to the harsher light a little distracting, so for me image 3 as I prefer portrait orientation for landscapes (i'm a little weird like that!)
Cheers Michael 👍 That is a very good shout on image 1...I agree with you and I might do a quick re-edit to see I can balance the exposure of that area a little better. Nice one. 👍 I love a good vertical landscape image!😀👍
one other question for you - is the solid 6 and 10 stop ND filters you showed come in different sizes? I found some locally that are 100x100mm, not the 100x150mm you showed. Not sure if if the ones i saw are the same, or if there are differences in quality (like Lee regular big/little stopper and IR ND)
All Kase NDs are of the same optical quality. Unlike the Lee system the Kase ND filters are the same size as the grads and not square. So if you are buying the Kase 100mm system filters, all the filters measure 100mm (wide) and 150mm (long).
Hi thanks again for the reply! I did find out that Kase actually sells two master sets (at least in Canada and USA), that gave the same identical types of filters and case. The difference is that the set that has the slim 1.1mm size slim filters (depth), have the oversized 100x150mm size ND filters (just like the ND grads). This set is around $100USD more expensive. The master set with the normal 2mm deep filters (like Thoth Lee), have the ND filters in the 100x100mm size, but the ND grads we are still the usual 100x150mm. All filters in this set are the regular 2mm depth. Do you know if your filters are the 2mm depth, or the super slim 1.1mm? I’m just wondering which would be stronger?
Hi Julian. I’d be interested to know how you get in with Kase filters on cold winter mornings. My Lee filters tend to fog up a lot when the resin filters get into cold air even when the air is dry and crisp. Apparently it’s a Lee thing. How’s Kase?
Hi Andrew, good question. I used my Kase Filters on a few very cold and frosty mornings in Skye recently and had no issues. However, I don't really remember having that problem with the Lee Filters either. Could be that I just haven't had either in the right environmental conditions to experience that issue?
I really like the first vertical, but the only comments for me is the roc in the foreground the are to bright! In the 3rd one the foreground looks more even. So a mix of 1st for middle and back with 3rd foreground! Does it make sense? Nice video Julian and thank you for sharing your experience with Ease Filter System.
Cheers Bernard, you're not the only one to mention the brightness of the rocks in the foreground of the first image. And I do agree, and I've since edited the image again to balance out the exposure a little. 👍 Nice to see a comment from a regular viewer as always. 👍
What a beautiful evening in Cornwall. I really like the way you talked the viewer through the process of taking the shot. That S curve harbour was made for photos! I’ll say image 1 is my fave. I recently retired my Lee system in favor of Kase and I’m very happy with it. The magnetic polariser justifies the purchase on its own-simply brilliant design. One question: since you used the six stop Nd on some of your shots did you have any issues with blurring of those boats? I can’t tell from watching on my tiny phone screen but I would expect a bit of movement. Just curious how you dealt with it. Cheers, Jeff
Hey Jeff, always a pleasure to read a comment from you. It was a really calm night when I took those images, so believe it or not, the boats didn't move at all. And if they had, I would have just accepted that. I know some people might have taken two shots and maybe done some photoshop magic, but I personally wouldn't have worried about. So how did I deal with it? I didn't. I ignored it! lol You can see full size copies of the images on my blog. 👍
Hi Julian, I am considering of buying the Kase Filter System but not sure which pack to go for Landscape Photography? Entry Level, High End or Master? Which filters (2,6 or 10 stop etc) are most used based on your experience?
Hi Shabeed, thanks for watching. It's hard to recommend which filters to buy because everyone shoots different landscapes in different ways. However, in general terms I would probably start with the Entry Level kit and if budget allows get a 2 stop medium grad (hard grad if you shoot a lot of seascapes). If you are just starting out with filters, that will be plenty to get you started. :-)
Julian Baird Photography thanks for your prompt response. I live around Canadian Rockies so mostly it’s mountain and lakes, so i guess I won’t be needing hard graduated nd filter! Thanks 🙏
No worries, happy to help. Correct, for mountains you won't want hard edge grads, you'll want soft. This is why it is hard sometimes to make recommendations because we all shoot "different" landscapes. :-) Stay safe and have a good day :-)
Another great video Julian I liked image no 1 . Just a quickee you have the glass filters would you say that they are considerably a lot better than resin ?
Cheers Trevor - hope your channel is doing well....keep those vlogs coming! Resin v glass - optically I haven't noticed much difference, but in terms of keeping them clean and free from water, the Kase system is far superior to my old Lee system.👍
Thanks Llyod, I really appreciate you watching and letting me know which image you like. I started off with this: kasefilters.com/product/kase-k8-kit-100mm-holder-with-magnetic-slim-polarising-filter and then added a the NDs and ND grads over the space of a few months.👍
I think I go for number 2, Julian. The bright rocks in the foreground are interesting, but I think they competes with the landscape instead of supporting / leading into it. Interesting video though.
Thanks Arne. Someone else has mentioned the bright foreground rocks in image 1 as well. And I agree, so will re-edit that image to better balance the exposure. Thanks for watching. 👍
Hey, no, you only need to get the one polariser for all your lenses. You buy inexpensive adaptor rings for each of your lenses (based on the filter thread size), and the polariser & filter holder attach to those. 👍
Number 2 for me. As said below, the rocks on the vertical shots to my eye also take too much away from the background and hinder the visual progression through the scene. That said, this may be more apparent because I’m viewing it on a small screen and it may well look great printed large! In all honesty, all three are really nice but I have a preference for number 2! Always enjoy your films 👍
Always great to read a comment from you Simon! 👍 I agree with the points raised about image 1, so I've edited it again and posted it up on Instagram. I'd be interested to hear what your thoughts are now that I've reduced the exposure a little in those bright foreground areas. Did you make it to Boscastle on your recent trip? Thanks for watching mate. 😀👍
I’ll bob over and have a look later on a bigger monitor! For whatever reason, I was really lazy in Cornwall! A combination of family being present and those early rises coupled with late returns put me off. To be honest, I was ready for slowing down and really enjoyed a relaxing break for once
Donn't blame you mate. I'm going on a family holiday soon and I learnt a long time ago that landscape photography and family holidays don't mix. And like you, sometimes you just need to put the camera down and pick up a glass of wine instead! 🍷👍😀
I have also just changed to the Kase filter system from the Hitech Formatt system. The Hitech was vignetting BADLY at 24mm with a polarizer on. Unacceptable in my opinion so I changed to the Kase. With the polarizer now being so close to the front element there's absolutely no vignetting whatsoever and I love the wheel function and that its magnetic. No more struggling to screw it in while in the field. Still using the Hitech filters but they are quite badly scratched now so I'll be switching over those at some point.
Hey thanks for watching. I cam from the Lee system, and vignetting wasn't too bad. Only a problem around 16-17mm. I used to have two filter holders though. One always had the polariser attached as I wanted to avoid the very issue you pointed out about struggling to screw the dam thing on and off all the time. The Kase system is far superior in that respect. Can't get much easier than magnetic. 👍😀
Oh Julian, you werde to fast for me 🤭 yesterday i die the same and Switches to Kase Filters 😂. Bit they are partielle soll Outwell for the moment. You‘ve beugt to much of them 😉😂 Greetings from Austria Klaus
Thanks for watching. Any camera is better than no camera. You don't need top gear to make great pictures. I hope you find a way to follow your passion.👍
Love them all Julian but for me number 2 is better. It’s great to see Boscastle has bounced back from the tragedy awhile back. All the best, Tony
Thanks Tony! Hard to imagine the floods when you see Boscastle on a lovely summers evening. Beautiful place.
I think it’s time for us to upgrade our filter system and I’ve been veering towards Kase for a while, but I think this has now convinced me! Thanks Julian! Sam.
Hey Sam, always great to read a comment from yourself. No complaints from me about the Kase system so I'm sure you'll be happy if you go down that route as well. 👍
@@jbairdexp Thanks Julian, I'm sorry we've been out of the loop a bit recently, work has been getting in the way of photography but think I'm getting on top of things a bit more now! Kase filters just been ordered so I'll have to get back out there again soon and give them a try! :)
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Hi Jules: I really enjoyed seeing this location. Definitively going to be on my bucket list of locations within the UK, but I have to get to see Chris in the fall first. All the images were amazing but if I had to choose it would be image #2, the landscape version. I also enjoyed hearing your views on the Kase Filters. Take care.....Keith
Thanks Keith, it's definitely a location I can recommend....after you've been to the Lakes of course! :-)
Nr. 1 looks nice, it has the strongest foreground of the three 👍🏻 Great shots all three 😊
Thanks for watching Christoffer and for letting me know which image you like best. 👍😀👍
Wonderful place and pics!!!
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one Ari! :-)
Thanks, Julian. Number one is my favourite.
Thanks Don, and thanks for watching! 👍😀
What a cracking little harbour and the Kase system has a few usability advantages over my Lee system. Cheers.
Hey Andy, great to see a comment from yourself. Hope you're doing well. If you ever have the need to replace your Lee system the Kase system is definitely worth considering. 👍😀
Hi Julian. Playing catch up after being off-line (by choice ;)) for a few days. Great to see you back vlogging - hope all's good at your end.You certainly picked a cracking location for your "comeback" and the weather gods were smiling on you as well ! Love the images and definitely prefer the portrait aspect. Interesting to see you've now made the switch to Kase (seem to remember you'd discussed this in an earlier vlog). They certainly look a quality product. Especially like the CPL set up. Welcome back Julian and thanks for sharing !
Cheers Tim, it's good to disconnect from the Matrix every now and again isn't it! Tell you what though, it's rare that the weather gods are good to me so I was very happy to have got some good conditions! Yes, very happy with the Kase system and there are some definite improvements over the Lee system holder and CPL. Thanks for watching! 👍👍 Always great to read a comment from a regular watcher!
Excellent video as always Julian and very relevent for me - visiting Cornwall for a holiday soon myself & have recently switched to Kase Filters - I find the polariser so handy, can keep it on the holder with Red cap fitted all day if sunny and so easy to fit/remove, no more trying to remove screw in filters for filter rings ;) The filters like you say just seem to keep clean much easier & any rain drops wipe off with no scratching too. They're certainly not cheap but worth it in the long run I think.
Thanks Les, always great to read a comment for a regular viewer. 😀👍😀 Hopefully you'll get to Boscastle when you are on holiday in Cornwall. A good filter system is worth the money IMHO. Still cheaper than Lee!😀
Hi Julian, I like the first image as the foreground is much more prominent in that shot and it works very well as an image on the whole.
Hi, thanks for watching and letting me know which image you prefer. 👍
All good Julian, but maybe No 2 just gets it. glad to see you back by the way.
Thanks Colin! 👍😀
Very informative video. Im coming to Cornwall later in the year and was looking fro some inspiration and different points. My previous visits to Boscastle ive never got high enough and these images show a real difference.
Cheers Anthony. It's a steep walk to the top of Penally Hill but worth it. 👍
Great video mate, packed full of stuff! Really interested in the Kase system. It will be at the top of my list when it comes to change, though that won't be for a little while. Loved all of the shots but #2 was my favourite. I favour the composition with Meachard in it and feel it needs a bit of space around it. Regardless of that all three shots we excellent and I am already looking forward to seeing which one you print.
P.S. Of course I already know which one you printed. Good choice!
Thanks mate, it's been interesting to read everyones views on which they prefer. Even though we've both shot there a number of times, there's still variations to be had. I'm pretty sure I've got a vertical image with Meachard in it somewhere in my library. The reason I like #1 best is the light. I love a bit of soft light from setting sun. And besides, it looks great as a big ass A3+ print. Thanks as always for watching mate, and maybe we'll shoot there together one day. Cheers 👍😀👍😀
New subscriber, visiting this location next month on a photography trip. Cool new filter system. I prefer the landscape shot to the portrait. I like your processing, very natural.
Many thanks Martin! Appreciate the sub. 👍 Hope you have a succesful trip to Boscastle - fingers x'd for some good photographic conditions. Thanks for letting me know which shot you like and I'm a big fan of light touch editing. 👍
Thanks
thanks julian , another belter . For me image number 1 has to be fav :)
Thanks! 👍
Great vid just catching up with you most recent posts, and definitely no 1 gorgeous light on the hills
Thanks Jay, that's my favourite image as well. Thanks for taking the time to catch up!! 😀
Great to see a new video from you!! I do like the first picture the best👍
Thanks Sander!!👍😀
Great video and images Julian. The music sounds like a version of Mother's of the disappeared by U2. 😊 📷
Thanks Mark, I appreciate you watching. Really? Now there's a track I haven't heard in a while. Time to find that CD.... 😀
great video - very informative
Thanks Charles. 👍
Number 3 for me juliam and thats a beautiful place to shoot 👍
Thanks Craig! 👍
Ive almost stood in the same spot Julian. .I love it there and need to go back soon. All the images are great , my preference is for number 1.
thanks for sharing this video :)
Cheers Simon, thanks for watching. Great location isn't it, hopefully you'll get back there soon. Thanks for letting me know which image you prefer. 👍
Excellent work. No 1 for me. Interested to know what filter system you used before moving to kase.
Thanks Alan. I used the Lee Filter system previous to the Kase system. It was my filter system of choice for about 10 years.
Nice video and beautiful photos Julian. Are the Kase filters made of glass..?
Thanks! 👍 Yep, made of "Toughened Pro HD Optical Glass" to quote the manufacturer. 😀 They feel pretty solid in the hand.
Fantastic Video Julian. Great Image :D This has inspired a few days camping around Boscastle this week coming. Not sure i have the weather but going to try the same location. Thanks for the inspiration mate.
Hey Lee, great to see a comment from you. It's a cracking location. I'd also try and headland on the opposite side (south). I haven't shot there yet, but it might be worth investigating. Hope you're not there this weekend.....it's a little windy in Cornwall this weekend!!!
@@jbairdexp Thank you mate :) Yeah heading down Sunday. Looking at the weather across the country Cornwall seemed to have the least cloud coverage. As you know these weather forecasts are not always accurate hehe. I will take a look from the Southside if i get time :)
Thanks again for the inspiration and If i manage to get a video out of the trip i will be sure to credit you for the inspiration/location and give link to your channel. Happy shooting fella :)
Will be good to your take on the location. Enjoy!
Image one for me Julian, but two and three are also nice shots.
Thanks John, and thanks for watching! 👍
A sunset in Boscastle, well that would be nice. Three times I have visited Boscastle, 3 times I have been met with grey cloud and nothingness, which is really frustrating as it is such a beautiful place.
Not sure about jumping ship on the filter front, I have too much money invested in Lee Filters system, but I have to agree that Kase appears to be more user friendly especially the polariser which is a huge let down in the Lee system.
Picture number 1 would be my choice, it gets everything in that you need and has great colours.
Great video, will visit Boscastle again when next down in Cornwall, maybe this autumn.
We all have those locations where the conditions are never right! Hopefully you'll get better conditions this autumn. I was also heavily invested in the Lee System, and if I hadn't had the need to replace them I would probably still be on the Lee system. Thanks for letting me know which is your favourite image. 😀👍
1 by quite a big margin; but I tend to shoot landscapes in portrait (if that makes sense).
Boscastle, and the surrounding area, is a lovely place to shoot. The rings set in the floor of the harbour walkway make a great shot and I've always thought the headland on the right looks like a dragon's head sleeping.
A really nice simple talk through of the process and your thoughts.
Thanks Iain. 👍 I need to explore the surrounding area a little more. I have shot from the hill on the opposite side of the harbour. Good shout on the dragons head! 😀👍
I think the first for me bud👍🏻 great video fella, ooh do tempted by the Kase filters
Cheers mate! First one is my favourite as well. Great filter system. You on the Nisi system at the moment?
Julian Baird Photography yess I am using the Nisi, I do love it and the glass filters are spot on.
@@tompetersphotography Well we'll need to get a meet up sorted soon and we can compare systems! :-)
Julian Baird Photography wondered where you was going with that comment lol 😂 sounds good mate has Chris spoke to you about meeting?
Really cool video, nice location. I preferred the landscape orientation, it fills my entire screen better than vertical shots so i can see all the details
Thanks, and great to hear your thoughts on the images. Always interesting to read why people like different images. 👍
You had much better conditions than when I was last in that spot Julian - lovely sky. The three images at the end are all ones I would be happy to have in my collection but No1 feels like it has too much foreground, No2 feels like there is something missing (cropping?) and No3 doesn't seem to have the good sky. On balance No1 is my favourite. Nice review of the filters, Simon Booth's influence?
Cheers Steve. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the images. I've actually had the filters for a few months, so before Simon put his video out (which I did watch and thought was very good). Thanks for watching. 👍
Great minds eh? I have just got some new glass grads from SRB to replace my old Cokins. Initial tests look VERY good.
Great video, fantastic location and impossible to choose the "winner" from three great shots. I've been in Boscastle this April and shot the same scene (though on a rainy & overcast day, so no such great colours). Actually I shot from the path below and after watching your video I regret that I didn't go up to your spot. That's much better and gives it a more balanced composition.
I really love the colours of the 1st picture most but prefer the landscape orientation and composition of the 2nd over the 1st. Not sure about the 3rd one, maybe I'd gone for a 1:1 ratio, don't know ...
I'd vote for the 2nd image though I probably would have zoomed in just a little bit more as I find the distortion at 19mm of the harbour at the left side slightly distracting. But a great shot anyway. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Marc. Well, that walk up to the top of Penally hill is enough to put most people off, so I don't blame you for not bothering. Maybe next time, it is worth the effort. Thanks for all your thoughts on the photographs. They all have certain qualities that I like. I agree about the distortion, but I've been using that lens so long now that I've gotten so used to the look that I sometimes forget about it. But yeah, I reckon at 20-21mm, I could have still have the boats and island in the frame. That's the good thing about visiting locations on a regular basis, you can go to the same spot and fine tune your compositions each visit. But, I'll probably get a rainy overcast day next time like you had on your last visit! Thanks for watching! 👍😀
No. 1 is my favourite.
Thanks for watching Arvin and for letting me know which image you prefer! 👍
Brilliantly put together, great video matey! My favourite was no 1. Fingers crossed but I might be in the UK for 4 weeks "Bovington" doing a course.. Some time after September, would be great to meet up!
Thanks mate, #1 is my favourite as well. Cool, let me know nearer the time and I can see how manic my calendar is!😂👍
I was considering the Kase filer holder and polariser a couple of months ago. It was between that and the nisi v5 Pro. Got a great deal second hand with the nisi but the overall decision was easy for me as kase had sold out.
Hey Chris, I've heard good things about the Nisi system. A fellow photographer and vlogger in Cornwall uses them. Thanks for watching. :-)
Thanks for providing the link in your other video! Helpful to see these. I just picked up the Canon RF 14-35mm, so interested in knowing if you get vignetting when using the polarizer, ND grad and 10 stop ND -“at the same time. I’d prefer the drop in ND filters, but saw other Kase reviews with the magnetic ND filters. Did you explore that option?
How do you find the neutrality of the Kase ND 6 and 10 stop filters compared to Lee? Is cleaning a lot easier than the Lee IR ND?
Are you able to use your older Lee ND grads? Do you find the Kase Glass ND better than the Lee Resin filters? How do they compare durability wise?
Lastly, I’m looking at one of the K9 sets, did you buy one of the sets? I couldn’t find one with lower ND grad strengths (ie 2 stops is usually best for lakes with reflections, to avoid the background being darker than the reflection in the lake), but seems they only offer the 3 amd 4 stops.
Sorry fir all the questions. Last two days I’ve been considering switching from Lee (after over 20 years), for Kase or Nisi.
Happy to help....or make your purchasing decision harder...not sure which lol Anyway, let me see if I can answer your questions. Magnetic filters - for me, not an option as I still use grads. Fine if you just use a polariser and NDs, but a square filter is the only option if you want to use ND grads. ND grads - these are better than the Lee. Optically as good, but much easier to keep clean, and keep clear of water drops. Using your Lee on Kase System - yes, all your Lee grads should work just fine. The only exception is the Stoppers which have those foam gaskets. They can be a bit of a squeeze but people make them work. Durability - no complaints there. Kits - I'm pretty sure they didn't have the big kits they have now when I got mine, just the holder and CPL, so I would have got my grads individually. You can buy 2 stop grads individually. Hope that helps...oh, this is what I bought originally - kasefilters.com/product/kase-k9-kit-100mm-holder-with-magnetic-slim-polarising-filter/ref/JulianB/?campaign=K9Direct
Thanks again fir the response - very helpful! I’m Canada there are limited options on where to purchase from. I did find a Canadian dealer/ambassador, that responds to some of my questions - you have been much quicker to respond 😁
No 2 for me, but that's because I prefer landscape orientation generally. All nice images mate. That Kase system looks pretty neat. Spent enough on the Nisi system and use the Format Hitech filters so maybe look at Kase in the future.
Always great to see a comment from you Jamie. 👍 I'm rather partial to a vertical photograph....as you know, all depends on the scene. Well, if you ever do replace your filters you know what to get!
I have just gone to Kase and have the 6 & 10 stop. What grads do you recommend would it be the 0.6 sort and hard ?? I have the CPL I am not sure it’s as good as the Lee one but it works
Hey Paul. which grads depends on your cameras dynamic range and what you are shooting. e.g. When I had a D80 (many moons ago), I had use for a 0.3 grad, but now with the D850, I can, in most circumstances only really need a 0.6. I use a hard grad for a lot of coastal scenes, but a medium grad is also useful. There isn't really a one size fits all answer. 😀
Great process video. I’ve been considering Kase filter system. Can you verify whether or mot the NDs can be stacked? Thanks. (I prefer image #1)
Thanks Richard. Yes, you can stack the NDs, The filter holder I have has two slots. In the video I'm using the CPL, an ND and a ND grade to capture those images. 👍
Hello Julian, great to see you back. No1 works perfectly for me. Why did you choose Kase System? Better than all others? Cheaper may be? I bought all of the Lee handmade filters, so stick with them...
Thanks Allan. It was a combination of things. Firstly, they came highly recommended by a friend of mine, and I liked what I saw in the other YT reviews I watched. While I could have replaced my Lee Filters like for like, I found that the Kase Filters were a fair bit cheaper. So cost and recommendation were the two main factors. 👍
Julian Baird Photography Excellent if just starting out then...
@@allandavies1187 Or having to replace filters you lost to the sea! lol
Julian Baird Photography I once knew a fella who lost a new Canon 5D3 in the sea. I never quite got over that lol
No 1 for me.
Thanks Roger! :-)
Second photo is my favorite
Thanks for watching and letting me know your favourite Andrea! 👍👍
Lovely shots and great location. I've been in that spot a few times (quite a short but sharp climb if I recall!)Regarding the images, I prefer the composition and light in image 1 but I find the front two rocks that look almost white do to the harsher light a little distracting, so for me image 3 as I prefer portrait orientation for landscapes (i'm a little weird like that!)
Cheers Michael 👍 That is a very good shout on image 1...I agree with you and I might do a quick re-edit to see I can balance the exposure of that area a little better. Nice one. 👍 I love a good vertical landscape image!😀👍
one other question for you - is the solid 6 and 10 stop ND filters you showed come in different sizes? I found some locally that are 100x100mm, not the 100x150mm you showed. Not sure if if the ones i saw are the same, or if there are differences in quality (like Lee regular big/little stopper and IR ND)
All Kase NDs are of the same optical quality. Unlike the Lee system the Kase ND filters are the same size as the grads and not square. So if you are buying the Kase 100mm system filters, all the filters measure 100mm (wide) and 150mm (long).
Hi thanks again for the reply! I did find out that Kase actually sells two master sets (at least in Canada and USA), that gave the same identical types of filters and case.
The difference is that the set that has the slim 1.1mm size slim filters (depth), have the oversized 100x150mm size ND filters (just like the ND grads). This set is around $100USD more expensive. The master set with the normal 2mm deep filters (like Thoth Lee), have the ND filters in the 100x100mm size, but the ND grads we are still the usual 100x150mm. All filters in this set are the regular 2mm depth.
Do you know if your filters are the 2mm depth, or the super slim 1.1mm? I’m just wondering which would be stronger?
@@kss9931 No worries. I wouldn't worry about strength because all Kase filters are pretty robust and will survive the odd drop. :-)
Hi Julian. I’d be interested to know how you get in with Kase filters on cold winter mornings. My Lee filters tend to fog up a lot when the resin filters get into cold air even when the air is dry and crisp. Apparently it’s a Lee thing. How’s Kase?
Hi Andrew, good question. I used my Kase Filters on a few very cold and frosty mornings in Skye recently and had no issues. However, I don't really remember having that problem with the Lee Filters either. Could be that I just haven't had either in the right environmental conditions to experience that issue?
I really like the first vertical, but the only comments for me is the roc in the foreground the are to bright! In the 3rd one the foreground looks more even. So a mix of 1st for middle and back with 3rd foreground! Does it make sense? Nice video Julian and thank you for sharing your experience with Ease Filter System.
Cheers Bernard, you're not the only one to mention the brightness of the rocks in the foreground of the first image. And I do agree, and I've since edited the image again to balance out the exposure a little. 👍 Nice to see a comment from a regular viewer as always. 👍
What a beautiful evening in Cornwall. I really like the way you talked the viewer through the process of taking the shot. That S curve harbour was made for photos! I’ll say image 1 is my fave. I recently retired my Lee system in favor of Kase and I’m very happy with it. The magnetic polariser justifies the purchase on its own-simply brilliant design. One question: since you used the six stop Nd on some of your shots did you have any issues with blurring of those boats? I can’t tell from watching on my tiny phone screen but I would expect a bit of movement. Just curious how you dealt with it. Cheers, Jeff
Hey Jeff, always a pleasure to read a comment from you. It was a really calm night when I took those images, so believe it or not, the boats didn't move at all. And if they had, I would have just accepted that. I know some people might have taken two shots and maybe done some photoshop magic, but I personally wouldn't have worried about. So how did I deal with it? I didn't. I ignored it! lol You can see full size copies of the images on my blog. 👍
that's quite beautiful : )
Thanks mate! 👍
Hi Julian, I am considering of buying the Kase Filter System but not sure which pack to go for Landscape Photography? Entry Level, High End or Master? Which filters (2,6 or 10 stop etc) are most used based on your experience?
Hi Shabeed, thanks for watching. It's hard to recommend which filters to buy because everyone shoots different landscapes in different ways. However, in general terms I would probably start with the Entry Level kit and if budget allows get a 2 stop medium grad (hard grad if you shoot a lot of seascapes). If you are just starting out with filters, that will be plenty to get you started. :-)
Julian Baird Photography thanks for your prompt response. I live around Canadian Rockies so mostly it’s mountain and lakes, so i guess I won’t be needing hard graduated nd filter! Thanks 🙏
No worries, happy to help. Correct, for mountains you won't want hard edge grads, you'll want soft. This is why it is hard sometimes to make recommendations because we all shoot "different" landscapes. :-) Stay safe and have a good day :-)
Another great video Julian I liked image no 1 .
Just a quickee you have the glass filters would you say that they are considerably a lot better than resin ?
Cheers Trevor - hope your channel is doing well....keep those vlogs coming! Resin v glass - optically I haven't noticed much difference, but in terms of keeping them clean and free from water, the Kase system is far superior to my old Lee system.👍
@@jbairdexp thanks Julian appreciate that. Slowly getting more confident with my vloggs .
Great vlog Julian. Image number 1 for me👌... I’ve also had my eye on the Kase system, which system did you go for in the end?
Thanks Llyod, I really appreciate you watching and letting me know which image you like. I started off with this: kasefilters.com/product/kase-k8-kit-100mm-holder-with-magnetic-slim-polarising-filter and then added a the NDs and ND grads over the space of a few months.👍
Julian Baird Photography Thanks Julian, much appreciated 👍
I think I go for number 2, Julian.
The bright rocks in the foreground are interesting, but I think they competes with the landscape instead of supporting / leading into it.
Interesting video though.
Thanks Arne. Someone else has mentioned the bright foreground rocks in image 1 as well. And I agree, so will re-edit that image to better balance the exposure. Thanks for watching. 👍
Do you need a polariser for each of your lenses as they will have different filter thread sizes?
Hey, no, you only need to get the one polariser for all your lenses. You buy inexpensive adaptor rings for each of your lenses (based on the filter thread size), and the polariser & filter holder attach to those. 👍
Number 2 for me. As said below, the rocks on the vertical shots to my eye also take too much away from the background and hinder the visual progression through the scene. That said, this may be more apparent because I’m viewing it on a small screen and it may well look great printed large! In all honesty, all three are really nice but I have a preference for number 2! Always enjoy your films 👍
Always great to read a comment from you Simon! 👍 I agree with the points raised about image 1, so I've edited it again and posted it up on Instagram. I'd be interested to hear what your thoughts are now that I've reduced the exposure a little in those bright foreground areas. Did you make it to Boscastle on your recent trip? Thanks for watching mate. 😀👍
I’ll bob over and have a look later on a bigger monitor! For whatever reason, I was really lazy in Cornwall! A combination of family being present and those early rises coupled with late returns put me off. To be honest, I was ready for slowing down and really enjoyed a relaxing break for once
Donn't blame you mate. I'm going on a family holiday soon and I learnt a long time ago that landscape photography and family holidays don't mix. And like you, sometimes you just need to put the camera down and pick up a glass of wine instead! 🍷👍😀
Or in my case, a glass of pop 🥤 I’m having s year off! 😀
A year??! Rather you than me! lol 👍
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Thanks mate. 😀
I have also just changed to the Kase filter system from the Hitech Formatt system. The Hitech was vignetting BADLY at 24mm with a polarizer on. Unacceptable in my opinion so I changed to the Kase. With the polarizer now being so close to the front element there's absolutely no vignetting whatsoever and I love the wheel function and that its magnetic. No more struggling to screw it in while in the field. Still using the Hitech filters but they are quite badly scratched now so I'll be switching over those at some point.
Hey thanks for watching. I cam from the Lee system, and vignetting wasn't too bad. Only a problem around 16-17mm. I used to have two filter holders though. One always had the polariser attached as I wanted to avoid the very issue you pointed out about struggling to screw the dam thing on and off all the time. The Kase system is far superior in that respect. Can't get much easier than magnetic. 👍😀
Can I be awkward and say image 2 with the light from image 1? I prefer the landscape format, but the light in image 1 is lovely.
You can be as awkward as you want Tony! lol Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching. 😀👍
Far be it from me to dislike a video about Cornwall. The temptation to go back for another visit ...
Hey Martha, there's always temptation to go somewhere isn't there! 😀
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Oh Julian, you werde to fast for me 🤭 yesterday i die the same and Switches to Kase Filters 😂. Bit they are partielle soll Outwell for the moment. You‘ve beugt to much of them 😉😂
Greetings from Austria
Klaus
Thanks Klaus...I think I lost a few words in translation, but I got the general idea of your message. Thanks so much for watching. 👍😀
I like it videos I want to become photographer but no money my passion
Thanks for watching. Any camera is better than no camera. You don't need top gear to make great pictures. I hope you find a way to follow your passion.👍
No 1 just edges ahead of 3 for me with a tad more interest in the sky. No 2 - sorry, loses the effect completely in landscape.
Thanks Alasdair. I agree, it looks better in portrait and the better light in #1 edges for me as well. Great minds think alike eh!👍😀