p.1 #1 · Has anyone traded in their Breakthrough filters for the new magnetic frames?
Currently own their threaded CPL and a few ND filters, and contemplating making the switch to their magnetic frames. Seems like two trade-in options, both of which get me the CPL/ND in the new magnetic frames. With the 50% BuyBack, I get brand new filters (with glass) for about $350. With the Frame Upgrade, I get my glass in the new frame for about $115.
The glass on my filters look pretty good but I guess it would be nice to get new glass for that $350 price? Also, CS told me I need a magnetic lens cap to "protect" the filters, but seems like a dubious statement?
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with either trade-in program and/or using these in the field.
Note: I'm aware these aren't going to get me a truly 100% magnetic system since I still need to thread on step-up rings and the magnetic adapter ring, but kinda nice convenience for me not to worry about stuck on filters. I have the Neewer wrenches and it works nicely when I can manage to get both properly seated on the two stuck filters, but getting there is a bit cumbersome since the width of the filters are slightly smaller than the width of the wrenches. So it requires a bit of playing around to get the wrenches to fit on there. Usually, I do it back at home because too difficult in the field.
p.1 #2 · Has anyone traded in their Breakthrough filters for the new magnetic frames?
As an aside, I also toyed with magnetic filters but was hesitant to lay out the $$ without being sure it was actually right for my use case.
I found the Kenko magnetic system of filters/adapters. They have magnetic adapter converters which allow the use of any existing filter in your arsenal. Kenko, of course, also offers "built in" magnetic filters. And, the prices were wayyyyy cheaper. I ordered mine from JP but remember seeing it being offered directly on the Kenko Canada/US site for pretty cheap.
They work 100%, like any other magnetic system. Yes, it'll be a bit thicker since you're using your own filter, but I tend to use oversize 77mm filters with step-up rings, so it doesn't really matter.
I'm actually glad I didn't spend the $$. I normally shoot a ton of street events (with fam, etc). The magnetic filters are pretty tight and won't fall off accidentally. However, in high traffic areas, there were a few times where someone brushed against my camera, with the result of the magnetic filter being "pushed" off and onto the ground. Surprisingly, because of the adapter ring acting as a buffer, the filters came out of that without any damage. I suspect that would've happened irrespective of whatever magnetic system I use.
