This Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder Kit is designed to allow for the convenient use of up to three, separately-available 100mm-wide, 2mm-thick filters along with an included circular polarizer filter on a lens with 52mm front filter threads. This kit includes a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder as well as a Wine Country Camera 100 x 100mm Filter Vault and a Wine Country Camera 100 x 150mm Filter Vault. Those two Wine Country Camera filter vaults which are each designed to encase the edges of one separately-available, 100 x 100mm, 2mm-thick filter and one separately-available 100 x 150mm, 2mm-thick filter respectively, for use within the filter holder. By encasing the sides of an installed filter, these filter vaults each help to eliminate or limit stray light, which could have unwanted effects on exposure, from coming in between an installed filter, as well as the filter holder and the lens behind it. Additionally, a Wine Country Camera filter vault reinforces an installed filter's rigidity while preventing its sides from having to come into direct contact with a filter holder's slots. This protects those side surfaces and promotes sharp results by ensuring that the filter remains flat.

The Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder includes a dedicated inner slot for a 100 x 100mm filter vault which also features a quick-access side handle. The combination of that slot and the side handle allows a Wine Country Camera 100 x 100mm Filter Vault within a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder to be instantly switched with an identical filter vault that may contain a different filter needed for other subjects or changing lighting conditions. Two outer slots on the Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder can each accommodate a filter vault up to 100 x 150mm in size. The sides of the filter holder feature quick-release buttons that are each dedicated to one of those slots. When pressed, they allow a Wine Country Camera filter vault within a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder's corresponding slot to be adjusted upward or downwards relative to the subject. When used with either of a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder's two outer slots, an integrated safety-catch system prevents a filter vault from accidentally sliding out of the filter holder.

Installation of a compatible filter within a Wine Country Camera filter vault is accomplished by first turning the filter vault's brass, Wine Coin lock into the open position. Located along the front of the filter vault's inner and outer top edges, the Wine Coin is a flat, disk cam lock that features a straight edge on one side and a rounded edge at the other. When the lock's straight edge is aligned with the filter vault's inner edge, a compatible filter can be set within the front of the filter vault. The Wine Coin can then be turned so that its rounded edge obstructs the installed filter, securing it within the filter vault.

Use of the filter holder can be easily accomplished by first screwing the included aluminum-alloy 52mm adapter ring onto a lens with 52mm front filter threads. After being fitted onto the adapter ring, the filter holder's brass locking knob helps to provide a reliable, yet adjustable connection that allows the holder to be rotated 360°, further benefiting the use of graduated neutral density and other filters that are enhanced by varied positioning. Additionally, adapter rings are separately available for lenses with 49mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm, or 86mm front filter threads.

The Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder also accommodates an included drop-in circular polarizer filter. That filter is mounted within a geared aluminum-alloy filter ring, and it is made specifically to fit between a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder and a Wine Country Camera filter holder adapter ring during use. An external knob on the filter holder integrates with the geared filter ring, allowing for the independent rotation of the circular polarizer filter in order to adjust the intensity of the polarization effect. Utilizing aluminum-alloy components for durability while remaining lightweight, the Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder also features rosewood accents over its outer slots. The external polarizer filter control knob is made from rosewood as well, while the filter vaults' fiberglass construction also reduces weight while providing reliable protection for any filters placed within them.

A plastic, zippered, padded case is included and can fit a Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder with an installed Wine Country Camera circular polarizer filter and Wine Country Camera filter holder adapter ring. Also provided is a nylon pouch that can accommodate up to six Wine Country Camera 100 x 100mm Filter Vaults, plus a Wine Country Camera circular polarizer filter and a Wine Country Camera filter holder adapter ring. Alternatively, the pouch can hold up to four Wine Country Camera 100 x 150mm Filter Vaults, two 100 x 100mm filter vaults, plus a Wine Country Camera circular polarizer filter and Wine Country Camera filter holder adapter ring.

For Lens with 52mm Front Filter Threads    Filter Holder Rotates 360°    Holds 3 Filter Vaults & Polarizer Filter    Aluminum-Alloy, Rosewood Construction    Two Wine Country Camera Filter Vaults    For 100x100x2mm or 100x150x2mm Filters    Limit Stray Light, Protects Filter Edges    Keeps Filter Surfaces Flat    Included Circular Polarizer Filter    Circular Polarizer Rotates Independently

• Durable, aluminum-alloy filter holder with rosewood accents connects to lenses with 52mm front filter threads using included aluminum-alloy adapter ring
• Filter vaults encase the edges of a separately-available, 100 x 100mm, 2mm-thick filter or 100 x 150mm, 2mm-thick filter for use within the filter holder
• Stray light, which could have unwanted effects on exposure, is limited from coming in between an installed filter, as well as the filter holder and the lens behind it
• Reinforces an installed filter's rigidity while preventing its sides are from having to come into direct contact with a filter holder's slots
• Protects an installed filter's side surfaces and promotes sharp results by ensuring that it remains flat
• Brass, Wine Coin filter vault lock secures an installed filter
• 100 x 100mm filter vault fits dedicated inner filter slot within the filter holder
• 100 x 100mm filter vault's quick-access side handle and filter holder's dedicated inner filter slot allows instantaneous exchange with an identical filter vault that may contain a different filter needed for other subjects or changing lighting conditions
• 100 x 150mm filter vault or 100 x 100mm filter vault fits either one of two outer slots within the filter holder
• Filter Holder's quick-release side buttons allow immediate upward or downward repositioning of a 100 x 150mm filter vault relative to the subject
• Integrated safety-catch system prevents accidental release when used with either of the filter holder's two outer slots
• Filter vaults feature fiberglass construction for durability while remaining lightweight
• Filter holder also accommodates included drop-in circular polarizer filter
• External, rosewood knob on filter holder integrates with included, drop-in circular polarizer filter's geared, aluminum-alloy filter ring
• Drop-in circular polarizer filter can be independently rotated to adjust the intensity of the polarization effect
• Circular polarizer filter does not disrupt auto exposure or focus features, is constructed from Schott glass for clarity, and each of its surfaces includes 16 layers of anti-reflection coating
• Polarizer filters help to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface, clears up haze in distant landscapes, and provides more saturated, vivid colors
• Plastic, zippered, padded case for storage and transport of a filter holder, circular polarizer and filter holder adapter ring
• Nylon pouch for storage and transport of multiple filter vaults and accessories

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I often use wide angles, between 16-24mm for long exposures using a ND filter. My current Tiffen 82mm variable ND filter will show vignetting. Will it be less so, or non existent with this system..Is it wide enough?

A: While specifics depend on the camera, the sensor and the actual lens, it can be said in general that 100mm filters do not vignette on any lens they are mounted on.

Q: 2. Are M10 (non II) filters compatible with this?

A: All the original Haida M10 Drop-In Filters and M10 adapters work with the newer Haida M10-II Filter Holder Kit.

Q: 3. Hello. What is its inner diameter (only glass side) of CPL?

A: That info is undetermined, please contact Haida at; Website http://www.haidaphoto.com/ Email sales@haidaphoto.com

Q: 4. Is there a lens-cap to go with the Wine Country system, so that I don't have to unscrew adapter rings everytime?

A: We could not find a lens cap for the Wine Country Camera filter holder. We know of no cap for the other larger filter holders either. Please know it does have a protective pouch when transporting. However, I do hear you. I have been in situations where I want to have at least moisture or dust protection while sitting or doing a short move to another set up. In these situations, I would suggest using disposable shower caps which are available at your local drug store or your next motel overnight stay.

Q: 5. Does this adapter ring work with the version 2 holder system?

A: Yes, the Wine Country Camera 95mm Adapter Ring for 100mm Filter Holder, B&H # WI100ADP095, listed above would be equally compatible for use with both Version 1 (V1) and Version 2 (V2) versions of the Wine Country Camera 100mm Filter Holder.

Q: 6. How many filter vaults fit in the included filter vault case?

A: Hi, I have used the filter holder with the polarizing filter fitted in the dedicated slotIn addition to the polarizing filter you can fit 3 more filters:Slot 1 (nearest to the lens) 1 x 100x100 Slot 2 either a 100x100 or 150x100Slot 3 either a 100x100 of 150x100

Q: 7. How does the M10 Mark II system differ from and improve upon the original M10 system?

A: The M10 II System differs from the original in terms of the ergonomics with improvements to how the holder locks, the seals around the holder and the use of metal frames around the M10 II filters.

Q: 8. Do the Lee filters work with this base? The 100mm with gaskets and the 100x150mm

A: I have no direct experience but have been doing some research. If you look at the Wine Country Camera website FAQs http://www.winecountry.camera/faqs/, there is this statement, so I presume that the holder generally works for Lee filters: Service Advisory: We are noticing that some Lee grads have been produced at a thickness outside of their specification. If you experience difficulty installing your grad, contact us immediately and we will resolve it for you.

Q: 9. If I buy this system can I use it for any other lenses that I have with included polarizer by just getting the other adapter rings?

A: Yes, with the correct size adapter ring you will be able to mount this onto your other lenses.

Q: 10. What are the differences between this new Haida M10-II and the original M10 Filter Systems? Are they completely forward and backward compatible?

A: The second generation of Haida's M10 100mm filter holder, the M10-II is upgraded with a nonslip design that allows for easier handling in most weather conditions. It also has a new locking design for quicker attachment to adapter rings. New filter guides snap into place rather than requiring screws to be used as in the predecessor version. Also, a new locking knob will keep the holder in place after it has been rotated, whereas the previous generation did not have a rotation lock. This works with the same holder adapters and filters as the previous generation.