Kolari Altas: A Run N’ Gun Matte Box System

The Kolari Atlas system is fully magnetic and has many features that make it great for run n' gun filmmakers. Two of my favorite features are the optional top flag, and how strong the magnets are. When the filters are installed, they truly feel like they’re part of your lens!

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - What filters are offered?
00:38 - Why am I talking about this system?
00:59 - Why it's great for run n' gun filmmaking
1:20 - Gorilla glass strength test!
1:34 - Fixed ND's nearly zero color cast
1:46 - Magnet strength
1:57 - Benefit of the labeled filter tabs
2:08 - Ultra wide angle vignette performance
2:17 - VND / CPL filter
2:35 - VND / CPL issue and pending improvements
3:02 - Standard VND
3:24 - VND polarization issue + discounted price

One thing not mentioned in the video about the VND polarization issue, is that many VNDs on the market already function like this. Many people don't know this. The filters that do are usually cheaper. This is this reason why Kolari is offering a discount on it.

3:41 - The future of the VND / CPL filter
3:51 - The awesome lens cap
4:07 - Recap

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Gear used to make this video:

Cameras:
Lumix S5IIx - https://amzn.to/45qClPL
Lumix S5II - https://amzn.to/3XySCjL
Lumix S9 - https://amzn.to/4bdL7Si
Kolari OLPF Modification for S5II and S5IIx - https://kolarivision.com/product/olpf...

Recorders:
Blackmagic VideoAssist 5” 12G HDR - https://amzn.to/3xjaYuh

Lenses:
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II L-Mount - https://amzn.to/3Rzq05T
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 Contemporary L-Mount - https://amzn.to/3VNfudO
Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 - https://amzn.to/3KOuYb7
Panasonic Lumix 85mm f/1.8 - https://amzn.to/4csRKkz
Panasonic Lumix 100mm f/2.8 Macro - https://amzn.to/3RvWbmK

Stabilization:
DJI Ronin RS3 - https://amzn.to/4eGfTq7

Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x - https://amzn.to/4c88TR8

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