The Spanish company LUCROIT has manufactured and patented the first portafiltros for wide-angle lenses that, by construction, not admit any accessory. With this announcement finally responds to the demand so great between photographers can use filters on certain objectives to date, could not take.
The goals to which they can place the filter holder are as follows:
You can watch a video presentation of the product:
The measurements of the filter holder for use with this exclusive line correspond to the brand of filters HITECH designed and produced exclusively for LUCROIT.
The delivery of the filter is 3-4 weekdays and filters up to 4 weeks.
Available filters you can see them in this section of its website. FILTERS
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Interview Javier Olmedo. Inventor and Head of Production:
How was Lucroit?
Lucroit born of a conversation between landscape photographers on the terrace of a bar after finishing photographing the sunrise.
Advocating the benefits of the Nikkor 14-24mm my colleagues told me: "Your goal does not apply to landscape, social and night only, Can not you see you can not attach any holder?“.
At that very moment that I turned on the little light within us and had just invented the filter holder and that's what I said: "You'll see for the next time I see you see me with a holder for this purpose". The reaction of the people was clear and unanimous, a trickle of laughter ran through the environment.
The following Monday I sent it a little drawing of my idea and when they saw, The first thing I said is that patenting, I was very well designed.
So I came and pulled me up the ego, so it, I went with them to Fotocasión (known trade branch in Madrid) and presented it to the store manager, on sight that told me everything I needed was made available to me. With this reaction I had and that was unexpected I worked with a great enthusiasm and with a group of high-level photographers and high discretion were gradually formed by joining a team that really are .
I must say that none of them took any money, they did it just feel part of something that is going to be a great help to photograph and address an urgent need for landscape photographer had long claimed.
What exactly have designed products?
He began designing a holder only and exclusively for Nikon 14-24, but as stated above, the collaborative team needs was increasing choice questions based: "What if this could be done for the Canon 14 who is also a monoblock?"Immediately after another jump" and the Sigma 12 -24?"And so on…
That question we seek a monoblock target list and started making design changes ,I walked part of, We had to tear down and start again. The first port was in one piece and divide it into two: a lens adapter customized to each brand and a slide to slide on the adapter. Later came another question, "He who has a 14 -24, it is more likely to have a 24-70. That what makes, Does having two sets of filters?”. And we designed it with thread adapters, so you can use them on any target, in this way has come to encompass all the objectives of market.
What are the qualities of materials?
The theme of the materials has also been a chapter to take into account.
It all started in plastic and the ring was changed to high-strength aluminum, what everyone knows as aluminum aviation, high specific strength and lighter weight.
And the carrier after doing many tests it was decided to test a plastic high impact strength and deform under extreme temperature changes.
Another issue that almost leads to failure were the filters because the width of 150mm vignetting produced in the 14 -24 Nikon 17mm to the focal and 12 -24 up to 20mm Sigma, forcing us to change the width to cover the entire focal lenses demanding. We crystals to Hitech and so rare to see a measure contacted me David Stamp (C.E.O.) The Fotrmat Hitech interest on such measures, and when he spoke of the project was so amazed that we even created a line of filters only and exclusively for us. This was a tremendous support.
What photographers aimed their products are mainly?
No doubt the landscape, and nature, in night photography gradients are using every day and also have their place.
Where can we find?
In the online store www.lucroit.com and professional photography stores.
What is the warranty and return policy?
This is a product from the beginning has been designed for the photographer, specifically for the demanding photographer who knows what he wants for his backpack and your photo gallery.
I have the great fortune to live among them and I know how demanding, rather, we.
And of course it takes a product with quality standards and rigorous checks. However, This does not mean that we go any defective, because we are human. Given this and hopefully it will not happen to us, is the total return of the same at no cost delivery charges or extra costs.
Entrevista David Stamp. Hitech CEO
Brief biography related to Hitech.
Biography of David Stamp at Hitech
The business started in 1980 and has been manufacturing photographic filters since that date. I first bought into the business in 1997 and have been involved in it as both owner and CEO since that date. The company is called Formattt Hitech Limited and our manufacturing base is in South Wales, UK.
The business began in 1980 and since then has been dedicated to the manufacture of filters. I came to the company 1997 and since then I've been on it as owner and CEO. The trade name of the company is Formattt Hitech Limited and our production takes place in South Wales, in the UK.
What kind of filters have you manufactured?
What kind of filters fabricáis?
We manufacture two types of filters – broadcast and cinematography glass filters which are sold under the FORMATT name; and resin photographic filters which are sold under the HITECH name.
We mainly manufacture two types of filters: for film and television which are marketed under the name of Formatter and comecializan photography is the name of Hitech.
Who are they designed for?
What photographers are designed?
Hitech filters are designed for photographers of all abilities, from amateurs to high end professionals. We manufacture rectangular filters in a range of sizes to suit the customer. We also manufacture a full range of circular screw in filters.
We make everyhting from neutral density (standard and graduated) filters and polarizers, to diffusion filters, color filters and graduated filters. We also have a number of filters which are unique to our company.
Hitech filters are designed for all types of photographers; from novice to experienced. We manufacture filters for all circular and rectangular sizes. The neutral density we, degraded, polarizers and color. We also have filters that are unique to our brand and no one else sells.
Can you talk about the quality of them?
On the quality of the filters
We apply rigorous quality control standards and our QC department is the largest in the Company. Our filters are comparable in quality with high end manufacturers such as Lee and B&In, although we are significantly less expensive than these companies.
The technology used to make Hitech filters was developed by the son and grandson of one of the original Wratten filter technicians, and the process won the Company a Queen’s Award for Industry in the UK. Our filters are now distributed all over the world and we are recognised as the fastest growing photographic filter company.
Apply strict quality control. In fact the department in charge of this is the largest in our company. The quality is certainly comparable with brands such as Lee and B&W but our success is more competitive prices than they.
The technology used to make Hitech filters was developed by the son and grandson of one of the creators of the filters. In fact, the company won the Queen's Award for Industry in the United Kingdom. Our filters are distributed worldwide and are recognized as the filter company has grown fastest in the world.
Which is the relation between your filters and Lucroit’s filter holders?
What is the relationship between Hitech and Lucroit?
We recognised that the Lucroit holder was an innovative designed which filled a real need for landscape photographers and were very keen to become involved in their project. We designed a new range of larger filters specifically to fit the holder and are proud ton e working with Lucroit as their preferred filter supplier. We are also recommending the Lucroit holder to our own distributor base throughout the world.
We recognize that the holder of Lucroit is an innovative product with a unique design that covers the real need of landscape photographer so we are very happy to be involved in this project. We designed a new line of filters specific for these holders and distribute the product made at our bases around the world.
What measures filters can photographers find in Spain for Lucroit’s filter holders?
What measures of filters for the filter holder can be found in Spain Lucroit?
We are manufacturing standard filters in 165mm x 165mm size and graduated filters in 165mm x 200mm to allow for movment up and down in the holder.
Build 165mm x 165mm filters and filters 165mm x 200mm graduate so they can be moved during a long exposure to be placed in the holder.
Do you think these new products will mean a revolution in landscape photography?
Do you think these new products will lead to a revolution in landscape photography?
The new products will mean that proper filtration can be used for the first time on a number of wide angle lenses which do not accept normal filter holders. This is a real breakthrough for the photographer who wishes to be creative with these very popular lenses.
The new filters and filter holder can be used in a number of ultra wide angle that did not accept any use of filters. This will be a breakthrough for all photographers who want to use filters on their lenses angular.
Lucroit photography fair in Las Vegas
While Javier Olmedo behind this project, guarantee of product designed and operating.
Congratulations and good luck with the product.
HELLO!
The truth is that they have a pint excellent but the price if you add Ring adapter holder filter the joke is up to the 335 € approximately and we bought in kit , So I think maybe a little expensive if prices come down a little so I could raise. Anyway great product towards truth is missing.
An article that came to be necessary for users of 14-24 and similar.
A few questions, Do the filters are made of glass or resin?
If one gets more have some form of dominance as happens in the Lee?
A greeting and good luck with the product
Hello Alberto. Resin are. Hitech says no magenta.
Regards.
I had tested the material and designed by Javier and are not only well designed but are built oozing quality awareness. Perfectly cover a need that until now limited the use of totally excellent targets.
Guaranteed success.
Now present the following offer:
2 Promotional Kits to choose from 8 filters. The final price is € 370.40 as at home on the peninsula.