The ring holds a pair of magnetic attachment points, so
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basic starter kit also includes a pair of extension arms
that let you put more distance between the wand and
front element. Everything is held in a gray felt pouch
with velcro strips to attach it to the interior of your
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gets stuck on a lens.
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Glass, Crystal Seahorse, and Rainbow Film. The Stretch
Glass and Seahorse can be employed in a variety of
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to change the character of bokeh. The Rainbow Film
adds rainbow streaks to your photos.
A pair of expansion kits are also available. The Crystal
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wands—Crystal Spear, Triangular Prism, and Scalloped
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includes Teardrop and Crescent Multicolor Crystal
wands, Crisscross Rainbow Film, and more than a
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hold one of them at a time.
Lensbaby Omni
Creative Filter
System
PROS Inspires
creative photography.
Includes adapters for
various filter threads.
Magnetic attachment
for Effect Wands is
elegant and
innovative. Two
expansion packs
already available.
CONS Not for
everyone. Can be
tricky to use with
lenses with big front
elements.
BOTTOM LINE The
Lensbaby Omni
Creative Filter System
attaches to the front
of your lens and
includes attachments
to bend light, add
color, and more. It’s a
powerful tool when
put in the hands of
creative
photographers.