Handheld Aura Filter

The popular Aura filter originally designed by Spektrem Effects is now available as a handheld filter. Aura creates unique rings, swirls, and bends in your images, and going handheld will allow for even more creative uses.

The Aura filter loves a bit of contrasting colour in the frame, especially if that's coming from a light source. The sample images were taken with the screw-in version of this filter (I'll update them soon), but as it's the same shape filter you can expect the same results using a handheld version, except with the ability to move the flat centre spot around the frame.

• 90mm wide glass
• Standard sized tripod thread in the handle
• Supplied with a protective, padded pouch and a lens cloth.
• Also available as a screw-in filter (see related items).
• Size: 95mm wide x 120mm tall.

Tips for using the filter

As ever with creative filters like this, there is no "correct" way to use it. If you like the photos, you're using it the right way. 

That said, personally I recommend using most of Rigu's filters wider apertures (f2.8 and below) and usually with a typical portrait focal length (35mm-70mm), especially when you're starting out so you can get used to working with an unusual filter like this. Once you've got to grips with it then you can start playing around and seeing what works for you and what you like.

Please note, it is not recommended to take this filter in carry-on luggage on a plane. You are likely to have it confiscated by security.

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