How to Attach NiSi V7 Filter Holder to Your Lens

Quick Answer

To attach the NiSi V7 filter holder, first select the adapter ring that matches your lens thread, then mount the holder and secure it with the rotation lock. Always check for vignetting at wide focal lengths.

Step-by-Step Attachment Guide

1. Select the correct adapter ring: Find the ring that matches your lens's filter thread size (e.g., 77mm, 82mm). Screw it onto the lens until snug. Common mistake: using a ring that's too large or too small, causing light leaks or cross-threading. Check your lens's filter thread size printed on the lens barrel or cap.
2. Attach the filter holder base: Align the holder's base with the adapter ring and slide it on until it clicks. Ensure the release pin is engaged to lock it in place. Common mistake: not aligning the grooves properly, which can cause the holder to sit crooked. Verify the holder is level before inserting filters.
3. Install the True Color CPL: Rotate the CPL into the holder's designated slot until it clicks. Use the 360-degree rotation lock to set the desired polarization angle. Common mistake: forgetting to lock the rotation, causing the CPL to shift during shooting. After setting the angle, tighten the lock to keep it fixed.
4. Insert square filters: Slide your square filters into the slots one at a time. The holder accepts three square filters plus the CPL. Common mistake: overloading the holder with too many filters, which can cause vignetting. Test with all filters in place at your widest focal length.
5. Check for vignetting: Look through the viewfinder or use live view at your widest focal length (e.g., 16mm). The V7 is designed to avoid vignetting at 16mm, but using multiple filters can still cause edge darkening. Common mistake: ignoring vignetting until post-processing. If you see vignetting, remove one filter or zoom in slightly.

Product Facts

• NiSi V7 100mm Filter Holder Kit with True Color NC CPL and Lens Cap: Includes 4 adapter rings, filter holder, and CPL with 360-degree rotation lock. You get everything needed to mount the holder on multiple lenses and fine-tune the polarizer angle without loosening the holder.