{"id":809,"date":"2026-05-11T05:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/?p=809"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:17:38","slug":"freewell-mag-filters-and-brandon-li-cool-collab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/freewell-mag-filters-and-brandon-li-cool-collab\/","title":{"rendered":"Freewell Mag Filters and Brandon Li \u2013 Cool collab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/freewell-mag-filters-and-brandon-li-cool-collab\/\">Freewell Mag Filters and Brandon Li &#8211; Cool collab<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\">Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/author\/gtvone\/\">Sime<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We shared some news on Freewell filters recently in a review format (<a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/hands-on-with-the-freewell-locking-vnd-cpl-filter\/\">First time I&#8217;ve tried them, tldr; they&#8217;re great<\/a>) anyhoo &#8211; the team have brought out a new kit with Brandon Li and it&#8217;s well worth a look! <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brandon Li x Freewell Magnetic VND\/CPL kit - Slimmest, Fastest, 1-10 Stops + Mist\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dCOHNOXSHBQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/freewellgear.com\/collections\/brandonli-freewell-vnd-cpl-series\">Take a look at the series here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what the team at Freewell have to say: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Freewell Introduces the Brandon Li Signature VND\/CPL System \u2013 The World\u2019s Slimmest Locking VND with a 100% Mechanism-Free Design<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong \u2013 May 2026 \u2013 Freewell, a global leader in premium camera accessories, announces the launch of the <strong>Brandon Li x Freewell VND\/CPL System<\/strong>, a next-generation filter solution built for filmmakers who demand precision, speed, and reliability in real shooting environments. <\/p>\n<p>Co-developed with filmmaker Brandon Li, this system redefines how variable ND filters are designed and used. After <strong>around 2 years of development and multiple prototype iterations,<\/strong> Freewell has engineered <strong>the world\u2019s slimmest locking VND with a 100% mechanism-free design<\/strong>\u2014removing traditional internal components that often cause failure, inconsistency, or bulk. <\/p>\n<p>Unlike conventional VND systems that rely on complex internal mechanisms, this design delivers <strong>pure optical performance with zero mechanical dependency<\/strong>, resulting in a slimmer profile, improved reliability, and consistent results in demanding shooting conditions. Built as a complete modular system, the VND\/CPL unit works seamlessly with an included ND32 filter to deliver a <strong>full 1\u201310 stop range<\/strong>, while maintaining control over reflections through the CPL. Optional diffusion filters such as Glow Mist further expand creative possibilities without disrupting the workflow. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><span class=\"responsive-image wp-image-283078\" style=\"width:600px\"><span class=\"space\" style=\"width:600px;padding-top:100%\"><\/span><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Freewell Mag Filters and Brandon Li - Cool collab\" class=\"wp-image-283078\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The system is designed to reduce friction during production. Instead of carrying multiple filters and constantly swapping them, creators can rely on a <strong>single, compact setup that adapts instantly to changing light conditions.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>World\u2019s Slimmest Locking VND<\/strong> \u2013 Ultra-thin profile without compromising performance?<\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>100% Mechanism-Free Design<\/strong> \u2013 No internal mechanical parts, ensuring long-term reliability?<\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>Hybrid VND + CPL System<\/strong> \u2013 Control exposure and reflections simultaneously<\/p>\n<p>? \u00b7 <strong>Expandable 1\u201310 Stop Range<\/strong> \u2013 Combine with ND32 for extended light control<\/p>\n<p>? \u00b7 <strong>True Color Optics <\/strong>\u2013 Maintains accurate tones without unwanted color shift?<\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>Modular Workflow System<\/strong> \u2013 Add or remove filters without interrupting your setup?<\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>Multi-Size Compatibility<\/strong> \u2013 Works across lenses from 49mm to 95mm?<\/p>\n<p> \u00b7 <strong>Integrated Protection<\/strong> \u2013 Front and rear caps included with built-in grey card<\/p>\n<p><strong><em> \u201cThis system was built to remove the usual friction filmmakers deal with when traveling or shooting on location. You don\u2019t have to think about swapping filters. It just works the way you need it to.\u201d? \u2014 Brandon Li<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em> \u201cThis product took around two years of development and multiple iterations to get right. The goal was simple but difficult to execute: remove all mechanical dependency and create the slimmest possible locking VND without compromising optical performance. What we ended up with is a system that\u2019s more reliable, more compact, and built for real-world use.\u201d? \u2014 Gary Lu, Product Designer, Freewell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/freewell-mag-filters-and-brandon-li-cool-collab\/\">Freewell Mag Filters and Brandon Li &#8211; Cool collab<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\">Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/author\/gtvone\/\">Sime<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The post Freewell Mag Filters and Brandon Li &#8211; Cool collab appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We shared some news on Freewell filters recently in a review format (First time I&#8217;ve tried them, tldr; they&#8217;re great) anyhoo &#8211; the team have brought out a new kit with Brandon Li [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=809"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":812,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/809\/revisions\/812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/tirolinacanarias.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}