More on the Auto-Magic filter
The Auto-Magic filter is available in just one size (50x50mm or 2” square) of optical quality polyester gel. The filter is pre-packed as single sheets or packs of three, and we recommend the 3 packs for travelling photographers in case you damage or loose a sheet in the field. The filter is supplied with a detailed instruction sheet filled with tips on how to use it and a stencil to help you cut it. (If the lens of your camera is larger than 50mm in diameter please contact us about custom filters).
The advantage of supplying the filter as one size fits all is that it allows us to sell it for less than the equivalent sized original Magic. Auto-Magic costs just £19 for a single 50x50mm sheet, or £30 for three sheets, which includes postage to anywhere in the world. And depending on the size of the lens on your camera you may be able to get up to four filters from each sheet (which of course, can be reused time and time again). You can buy the filter direct from us.
Fitting Filters
Magic Filters are waterproof, but we do NOT recommend mounting them on the outside of the housing as they can be easily scratched or lost. Instead we recommend that you cut them to size and either stick them onto the lens of your camera or fit them to the inside of the port of your housing.
The easiest cameras are those with internal lenses (which do not protrude) because you can just cut a small square from the filter, slightly larger than the lens on your camera and stick it in place with a piece of sticky tape (below, left). For most other cameras the easiest way to attach a filter is to stick it onto the front of the lens surround. Cut a piece of filter that is slightly larger than the lens and then while holding it in place, trim the corners with a pair of scissors. Then simply secure it in place with some strips of tape (below, right).
The alternative way to mount the filter is to cut it so it is slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the port of the housing. Then just drop the filter into the housing. As it is slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the port is should be easy to add and remove (below, left). The lens should hold it in place, but if you want to secure it more firmly it can be held in place with a small piece of sticky-tack.
We supply a stencil with the filter, which makes it very easy to cut them to size. Simply fold the stencil over the filter and while holding securely, cut round the correct size for your housing (above, right). You may want to practice with just cutting one of the stencils provided without the filter first, to make sure you have the correct size. Curved nail scissors are useful for cutting circular filters.
There is more information on fitting filters in the tips section of this website. The Tips & Techniques section also contains detailed information on how to shoot with the Magic Filter.
The Auto-Magic filter is available in just one size (50x50mm or 2” square) of optical quality polyester gel. The filter is pre-packed as single sheets or packs of three, and we recommend the 3 packs for travelling photographers in case you damage or loose a sheet in the field. The filter is supplied with a detailed instruction sheet filled with tips on how to use it and a stencil to help you cut it. (If the lens of your camera is larger than 50mm in diameter please contact us about custom filters).
The advantage of supplying the filter as one size fits all is that it allows us to sell it for less than the equivalent sized original Magic. Auto-Magic costs just £19 for a single 50x50mm sheet, or £30 for three sheets, which includes postage to anywhere in the world. And depending on the size of the lens on your camera you may be able to get up to four filters from each sheet (which of course, can be reused time and time again). You can buy the filter direct from us.
Fitting Filters
Magic Filters are waterproof, but we do NOT recommend mounting them on the outside of the housing as they can be easily scratched or lost. Instead we recommend that you cut them to size and either stick them onto the lens of your camera or fit them to the inside of the port of your housing.
The easiest cameras are those with internal lenses (which do not protrude) because you can just cut a small square from the filter, slightly larger than the lens on your camera and stick it in place with a piece of sticky tape (below, left). For most other cameras the easiest way to attach a filter is to stick it onto the front of the lens surround. Cut a piece of filter that is slightly larger than the lens and then while holding it in place, trim the corners with a pair of scissors. Then simply secure it in place with some strips of tape (below, right).
The alternative way to mount the filter is to cut it so it is slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the port of the housing. Then just drop the filter into the housing. As it is slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the port is should be easy to add and remove (below, left). The lens should hold it in place, but if you want to secure it more firmly it can be held in place with a small piece of sticky-tack.
We supply a stencil with the filter, which makes it very easy to cut them to size. Simply fold the stencil over the filter and while holding securely, cut round the correct size for your housing (above, right). You may want to practice with just cutting one of the stencils provided without the filter first, to make sure you have the correct size. Curved nail scissors are useful for cutting circular filters.
There is more information on fitting filters in the tips section of this website. The Tips & Techniques section also contains detailed information on how to shoot with the Magic Filter.
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