Top Brass Instrument Manufacturers

Need I say any more? It works!! Excellent reproduction of Brass Instrument Sounds! How can this be possible at sub $100??

Well machined brass. I use these on top of lightstands.

This mic will pretty much blow your mind with how clean it records. The brass instrument clip isn't that great. It wouldn't stay secured on the trumpet I mounted it on. Plus, certain mutes will prevent it from mounting entirely. I'm sure the clip is very instrument dependent, so plan for backup mounting options. When in doubt, gaff tape.

The step-up ring is a generic replacement for the heavy brass ring made by european manufacturers. It is light weighted with slim rims, although not as sturdy as the heavy european versions. The ring is coated with non-flective paint, unlike some of the older rings with highly reflective surface.

As always, excellent. That brass ring just feels good in the hand. I like that they are going away from plastic cases too. Other manufacturers should do the same. Highly recommended!

Top-quality brass filter that's never a problem to remove.

I've been using this film for over a decade, Ilford is still one of the top film manufacturers! Strongly recommended.

I have camera bags and backpacks from many of the top manufacturers and this Manfrotto is my new go to bag. Though it is on the small side it fits a good amount of gear. It is well thought out from the sideways luggage mount to the built in locking system and the bright red dividers. I was able to carry all the camera gear I needed on recent trips to Iceland and Hawaii.

B+W is one of the top filter manufacturers, and is based in Germany. This avoids the China connection (my preference) and does not degrade the product; in fact it may increase the quality. I screwed this over the front element of a brand new Nikon 500mm lens and it may never come off. The UV Haze filtering part is important for long distance shots like made of the Wolf Moon rise over four miles away across Sarasota Bay. It also serves as a necessary protection against bad things happening to the lens. Why would I spend thousands on a top lens and not protect it with a top quality filter?

I have a number of bags by other manufacturers but none seem to have exterior pockets and they also have noisy velcro to close the top. This bag has external pockets and a quiet clasp closing and will be very useful for either my Fuji X100F or my Fuji XT-30.