NiSi Unveils the NiSi Air UV Filter: So Clear it’s Like Shooting Through Air
NiSi Optics is proud to announce the launch of the NiSi Air UV Filter the pinnacle of optical engineering, designed for photographers who demand uncompromising clarity, precision, and protection. The NiSi Air UV Filter achieves an extraordinary 99.9% peak transmission rate, making it virtually as transparent as air itself. This is achieved through NiSi’s independently developed ULRC (Ultra Low Reflective Coating) resulting in reflectivity of just 0.1%.
Engineered for High-Resolution Photography
Designed to support cameras and lenses exceeding 100 megapixels, the NiSi Air UV Filter preserves high-resolution detail and maintains edge-to-edge sharpness. Whether shooting with the latest DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras, photographers can rely on the NiSi Air UV Filter to deliver consistent performance, ensuring no loss of quality even in demanding professional applications.
Precision Guaranteed – Strict Quality Inspection
Every NiSi Air UV Filter undergoes rigorous testing with a Shimadzu spectrophotometer to verify transmission and reflectivity. This commitment to quality ensures each filter meets NiSi’s high-performance standards, delivering consistency and reliability you can trust.
Built to Withstand the Elements
Durability is a hallmark of the NiSi Air UV Filter. The filter incorporates a 48-layer ULRC nano-coating for enhanced resistance to scratches, stains, water, and oil. This advanced coating makes the filter easy to clean and resilient to harsh shooting environments, from sandy beaches to rainy city streets. The filter’s ultra-thin brass frame ensures durability while eliminating vignetting, even on ultra-wide-angle lenses. The knurled edge design allows for easy attachment and removal, providing a secure grip and seamless workflow for photographers on the go.
Key Features of the NiSi Air UV Filter
- 99.9% Transmission Clarity - Achieves an incredible 99.9% transmission rate with ULRC coating, making it as clear as air. Perfectly compatible with premium lenses for optimal image quality.
- 100-Megapixel Plus Compatibility - Retains exceptional resolution and detail when used with high-performance cameras exceeding 100 megapixels, ensuring no loss of image sharpness.
- Advanced 48-Layer ULRC Coating - Features 48-layer nano-coating for scratch, stain, water, and oil resistance, delivering durability and reliable performance in harsh environments.
- Blocks UV Light Below 395nm - Reduces blue haze and UV-induced interference, ensuring vibrant colors and sharper images even in challenging lighting conditions.
- Premium Optical Glass - Made from high-end lens-grade optical glass, rigorously selected to enhance optical performance and maintain image integrity.
- Ultra-Thin Brass Frame - Durable brass frame with a slim design to prevent vignetting on ultra-wide-angle lenses. Knurling ensures easy installation and removal.
- Exceptional Reflectivity Control - With only 0.1% reflectivity, this filter minimizes glare and reflections, ensuring superior light transmission and cleaner images.
- Precision Tested for Quality - Each filter undergoes strict transmission and reflectivity testing with a Shimadzu spectrophotometer for guaranteed optical precision.
- Lens Protection and Image Enhancement - Protects your lens from dust, scratches, and moisture while maintaining the full imaging potential of your highquality lenses.
- Perfect for Outdoor Shooting - Designed to withstand tough conditions, making it ideal for landscape, travel, and outdoor photography without compromising image quality.
Available in Sizes from 37mm to 105mm
The NiSi Air UV Filter is designed to accommodate a wide range of lenses, making it a versatile choice for photographers of all kinds. Whether you’re using a compact prime lens, a standard zoom, or a professional-grade telephoto, the NiSi Air UV is available in sizes ranging from 37mm to 105mm. This extensive size range ensures compatibility with everything from lightweight mirrorless systems to large DSLR and cinema lenses.
About NiSi Optics
NiSi is a global leader in the development and production of innovative optical solutions for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. Since its inception in 2005, NiSi has been at the forefront of the optical industry, renowned for its dedication to precision engineering, advanced technology, and exceptional quality. Our product line includes a wide range of professional filters, lens systems, and camera accessories designed to meet the exacting standards of the most discerning creatives. Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, NiSi has expanded its expertise into the world of cinema with products like the Athena Prime Lenses. These cinema-grade lenses deliver exceptional clarity, focus precision, and a distinctive aesthetic that enhances the art of filmmaking. This commitment to excellence leads us to develop and release 10-20 new products each year. At NiSi, our commitment to innovation is matched only by our dedication to craftsmanship. Every product we create is a result of rigorous testing and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that photographers and filmmakers have the tools they need to bring their creative visions to life. With a presence in over 80 countries, NiSi continues to lead the industry by redefining what’s possible in optical technology.
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It is critical to understand that this warranty only applies to factory faults and not to standard wear and tear. Tripods are subject to a lot of gray areas in this regard as tripods used outdoors, particularly in sand and sea water, are subjected to extreme wear and tear. We will e.g. replace the affected part of your tripod if a carbon tube snaps or cracks without much pressure applied to it or if the apex breaks. We will not replace your tripod or the affected part if e.g. a joint locks up due to sand or salt build up or if a hinge becomes corroded or stiff/floppy and unserviceable due to corrosion or salt build up.
In sum, if we see that you took good care of your tripod and something went wrong, we will go out of our way to fix or replace it for you. If we see that you dragged it through the mud (literally or metaphorically), then we are unlikely to fix/replace it for you. How you handle your tripod and take care of it, is all the difference between 3- or 20 years of service.
The best of tripods will not last longer than 2/3 years if used regularly in the sea, INCORRECTLY, and never serviced. Always make sure to extend the lowest leg section first, so you keep the joints out of the water/sand. Always rinse with freshwater after use in the sea, wipe down with a wet cloth, leave extended to dry and ENSURE YOU KEEP THE HEAD AND APEX DRY. If your tripod’s joints start feeling sandy/gritty, open them up, give them a proper clean and lubrication and fine-tune the tension on the joints.
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