Kolari Clip-In OLPF for Lumix: A Deep Dive (Finally)

[Dhopkins802]

I finally got around to completing my deep dive review of the Kolari Clip-In OLPF designed for Lumix S Series 24MP sensors. An unexpected bonus is that it also works on the S1RII. See more below:



I hope this answers most questions that have been floating around out there about this product. If you have anymore, drop them below!

 

[PJD]

Hi Dan: Really well done review, and thanks for all your hard work! Most important comment & question: Your dog is a star! What's its name?

I'm enjoying using the Kolari OLPF in my S5iiX. I haven't done a ton of shooting with it yet, but so far I'm very pleased with the results the filter produces.

Although it's true a higher-resolution sensor (or my camera's 96MP Hi-Res stills mode) without an OLPF will less often exhibit moire/aliasing artifacts, in my experience these artifacts occur fairly often in real world shooting, including when shooting in Hi-Res mode. So, I plan to keep the OLPF installed in my camera pretty much 100% of the time. The very slight image softening produced by the filter doesn't concern me at all. But everyone has different preferences & that's cool.

Thanks again & cheers!

 

[Pete_W]

So, I plan to keep the OLPF installed in my camera pretty much 100% of the time. The very slight image softening produced by the filter doesn't concern me at all. But everyone has different preferences & that's cool.

I am wondering if I should get one for my S5ii. I often see aliasing in my railway photos from the fluted sides on stainless steel railcars.