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The River Scavaig flowing into the sea ISO 100, F11, 13 seconds. Sony A7RII, Zeiss Batis 25mm. Benro Filters used; CPL, 6 stop ND and 3 stop GND A lot of photographers using other systems have seen and tried the Benro Filter set up and the feedback was very positive. Lots of love for the big...

In the field, the Benro system has proved robust with no sign of wear, tear or damage. Although seemingly initially complex, once you get used to the system it is incredibly quick to set up and very secure. Having used the system a lot in both bad weather and in water margin areas like...

Filter Frames in FH100 M2 holder 100x100mm ND to rear and 100x150mm GND at front. Note blue knob top centre that locks the glass into the frame. The slot it sits in doubles as a secure handle to extract filter from case and place in filter holder. Nice to be able to pick the glass up without...

Checking out the competition Benro left and Lee Filters on right. Notice large, expensive CPL on front of the Lee The FH100 M2 is robust and I like that. It feels bomb proof and definitely an improvement on the plastic Lee holders. Kase and Nisi produce nice aluminium holders that look well...

Not being used to using such filters, the initial setting up was a little daunting but soon everything slotted into place (literally) and the whole set up proved easy to use. Hence a bit of a shakedown on our pier, experimenting with different strengths of GNDs and NDs and the CPL. Everything...

Graduated Neutral Density Filter with packaging and soft pouch Neutral Density Filter Our location at Sconser provided a great location for some initial tests and to get used to the gear. Perhaps more importantly, it’s a venue where lots of friends, clients, All Things Cuillin members etc...

Benro have certainly hit the ground running and offer a very wide range; GNDs Hard and soft graduated neutral density filters in 2,3 and 4 stops NDs 10 and 6 stop neutral density filters Reverse GND CPLs Circular polarising filters The filters are available in a variety of sizes...

Waterfalls below Sgurr nan Gillean ISO 100, F11, 30 seconds. Sony A7RII, Zeiss Batis 25mm. Benro Filters used; CPL, 6 stop ND, 3 stop GND In this age of digital wizardry and Photoshop manipulation, is there still a place for filters, or are they relics ripe for consignment to The Antiques...

Hi David, grease seepage seems to have been a minor issue. With the really hot weather I had a little seep out but once wiped off no more has appeared. According to Benro Brand Manager, Mark Hoskins, with whom I've been in touch "the grease seepage. Benro have confirmed that this is due to...

Benro are well known for their tripods but have recently ventured into the field of top end filters. Having reviewed various tripod/heads for them, they wondered if I'd be interested in their new range of filters. Almost biting their hand off, I compiled a wish list and it has now arrived from...

Thanks for the confirmed weight on your calibrated scales, Richard. Perhaps Benro should now be quoting the weight without the plate to make comparison with competitors easier.

Having been in contact with Benro UK Brand Manger, Mark Hoskins, it seems the new official weight of the GD3WH is 740g so 130 g lighter than the previously specified weight. Apparently the discrepancy is due to the prototype (which weight was quoted) being cast in aluminium whereas the...

Think there are going to be quite a few 410s on the market, Peter.