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Breakthrough Photography just introduced an entire lineup of filters for the Canon EF to EOS R drop-in filter mount adapter. At the moment, there are 22 filters to choose from, including Neutral Density, Dark CPL, Night Sky, Infrared, Circular Polarizers, Variable ND, and B&W Polarizers. If you plan on using EF lenses with the Canon EOS R5/R6 or RED Komodo, let’s take a closer look at this great creative option.
Breakthrough Photography is an American company specialized in photo/video filters. They just introduced a new lineup of drop-in filters compatible with the Canon EF to EOS R lens mount adapter with drop-in filter.
The Canon EF to EOS R lens mount adapter with drop-in filter is available with either a clear, PL, or VND filter. This Canon lens adapter allows you to mount filters behind your EF lens, which is extremely convenient. For example, if you have wide-angle lenses with no front thread to attach filters. Also, for filmmakers, I found this adapter to be very versatile as it gives any RF-mount camera a kind of “built-in” variable ND filter. Indeed, I’ve been calling the Canon EOS R the “mini C200” for that specific reason thanks to the EF to EOS R lens mount adapter with drop-in filters.
At the moment, the Breakthrough Photography lineup consists of 22 drop-in filters, including:
Each drop-in filter category features a different color code for easy identification. For example, CPL filters have a green adjustment ring while VND ones have a grey one.
Also, every drop-in filter has a rubberized grip which is also color-coded.
According to Breakthrough Photography:
The Canon Drop-In CPL features an impressive average light transmission of 43.06%, which outperforms every filter manufacturer, except for the X4 CPL.
X4 CPL average light transmission is 50.64%, which moderately outperforms the Canon Drop-In CPL.
X2 CPL average light transmission is 42.44%, slightly less than the Canon Drop-In CPL, while outperforming every leading CPL manufacturer.
The X4 CPL moderately outperforms the Canon Drop-In CPL in color cast, maintaining both a slightly more neutral performance with higher overall light transmission.
Also, the company claims that the X4 ND performances exceed industry-leading manufacturers such as Singh-Ray, B+W, and Lee.
Finally, the VND-R and Dark VND-R drop-in filters eliminate the “X Pattern” and have slightly better color-cast performances compared to the Canon VND drop-in filter.
Breakthrough Photography drop-in filters are available to purchase individually – with prices ranging from $79.00 to $199.00 – or as bundles starting at $179.00. Bundles come with a cool-looking storage case that also doubles up as an 18% grey reference card for white balancing your camera.
Of course, you’ll need the Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R to use these filters if you don’t already have it, which retails for $299.00 with a CPL filter, or $399.00 with a Variable ND one.
All the drop-in filters should start shipping in September, and you can already pre-order. For more information, please visit Breakthrough Photography’s website here.
What do you think about these drop-in filters? Do you consider using it with your Canon EOS R5/R6 or RED Komodo? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
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Jeff Loch is a French freelance director, editor and colorist, working mostly on music videos, commercials, and corporate films.