Fotodiox WonderPana Filter System for Ultra and Wide Angle Lenses
The WonderPana 145 and WonderPana 66 are two filter systems from Fotodiox that make is possible to use filters with your Ultra and Wide Angle Lenses. Their PRO line of ten neutral density filters are designed to work flawlessly with the WonderPana Systems and give your wide angle lenses expanded shooting options. In the video below, I go over how this system sets up and show some examples of how it performs.
Fotodiox’s WonderPana System are ideal for panorama, nature, architectural, fashion and event photographers who are looking to better manage lighting balance. A lens hood filter system designed for Super Wide Angle (SWA) and Ultra Wide Angle (UWA) lenses, they are compatible with the following lenses:
Both WonderPana Systems allow the use of Fotodiox PRO 145mm round filters including UV, Polarizer and Neutral Density (ND) filters.
You can check out some before and after images (below) to see what photos look like with and without the WonderPana filters.
WonderPana 145 Filter System
The WonderPana 145 Filter System includes a metal adapter hood that accommodates the Fotodiox PRO 145mm round filter format. It is compatible with all Fotodiox PRO 145mm filters, including the new 145mm PRO filters. It is also easily upgradeable to the WonderPana 66, allowing the use of industry standard 6.6” rectangular filters. The WonderPana 145 System holder is available with several different filter kit options.
WonderPana 66 Filter System
The WonderPana 66 Filter System will accept all Fotodiox PRO 145 filters, in addition to industry standard rectangular 6.6” filters from Schneider Optics. The WonderPana 66 System can accommodate two filters at the same time: either two rectangular filters, or one circular and one rectangular filter. Similar rectangular filter systems compatible with LEE (150mm) and Cokin X-Pro (130mm) rectangular filters are also slated for release in 2013.
PRO Filters
Six of the new PRO filters from Fotodiox are 145mm filters, these enable full coverage of the protruding front-lens elements inherent in SWA and UWA lenses in the following filter types: Multi-Coated UV, Circular Polarizer and 4, 8, 16, and 32 ND filters.
Fotodiox is also has four 6.6” x 8.6” 4mm thick, rectangular-shaped Graduated Neutral Density filters in the following grades: ND .6 Soft and Hard Edges; and ND .9 Soft and Hard Edges. These CR-39 based ND filters can weather almost any environment, as they are practically unbreakable and scratch resistant. Fotodiox’s revolutionary new filter offerings will enable photographers and filmmakers to achieve balanced horizon shots in camera, eliminating the need for tedious post-production editing.
For more information and to place an order, visit http://www.fotodioxpro.com.
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To save a lot of money …and if one is “just” taking photos, then purchase the square filters and just use one hand to hold the filter. While looking through the camera, adjust the filter with a free hand …horizontally, vertically or clockwise …to achieve the desired outcome.
I’ve seen individuals do this with and without the use of a tripod, but using a tripod seems like it would be a lot easier to pull off.
Depending on the size of the square filters …a lot of folks store them in old CD music holders that zip up into a neat little square pouch. Just don’t lose or sit on the CD pouch containing the expensive filters.
Hi olivia,
I’f got a question about te nd filters .. I’m not sure what set to buy if i wanna have like 3 filters for filming?? Do i need to go for 0.3/0.6/0.9 or do i need to get 2/4/6 ?? There are so manny and i’m not sure!!
Let me know what u think about this, or sent me a link if u did a blog about this before
Ps i have a variabel nd filter but i like to go somthing els what i can also use in my mattebox
Ciaoo,
Lennart
@Lennart The 0.3/0.6/0.9 ND filters will not cut down your light as much as the 2/4/6 ND filters will. If you’re planning on purchasing ND filters with density intensity (haha) then remember that you will have less room to work with in filming under direct or strong sunlight. You could do a 0.6 or 0.9/2/4, for example. By mixing and matching, you can get a bit more out of your filters and remember you can stack up to two square filter with this system.