77 mm filters now available from Mount July

There are still eight days left to help fund the production of Mount July's range of multi-coloured camera filters. So far just over 80% of the money needed to support the production costs of the project has been raised. While predictions show that Mount July's project should raise enough to get the first run of filters done, it looks like they're unlikely to reach their stretch goal of US$ 44 000.

Despite the possibility of not reaching the stretch goal, Mount July are still planning to manufacture 77 mm filters. This is most likely as a result of the large number of requests received for filters with a wider diameter than those originally offered. So far no one has pledged money towards either of the 77 mm options available; US$ 50+ for a single filter, US$ 90+ for two filters, or US$ 140+ for all three coloured filters. I'm now unsure whether to get a set of 58 mm filters for the lenses I already own, or if I get a set of 77 mm filters for the lens I want to buy?

For some more photos taken using Mount July filters click here.

Pictures taken using Mount July creative filters

Last week I posted about the Mount July filter company and their inaugural Kickstarter campaign. So far they've managed to raise just over two-thirds of their US$ 32 000 target in just over a week. Since then, Mount July have also updated the project page with several photographs taken while using their range of their multi-coloured filters, as well as pictures of the individual filters themselves. 

Here's what the three individual filter colour options look like

While a lot of the pictures uploaded to Mount July's Facebook page feature photos taken while using two filters stacked on top of one another (which create some really dreamy effects), there are a few taken using only a single filter at a time. I've chosen one of each of these pictures from their Facebook to share with you, as they really show off the type results achievable with only a single Mount July filter attached to your camera lens.

Stinson (left): This filter looks to simulate an effect similar to over-exposing a scene. It also creates subtle vignetting, which although often undesirable, can result in some creative shots.










Sayulita (right): In contrast, this has been my favourite filter since I first found out about the project. The contrasting colour enhancements caused by the yellow to violet colour gradient immediately caught my eye. If I only ever order one filter from Mount July it will be this one.

Sedona (left): Finally the Sedona creates an even more dramatic vignetting effect, while distorting the colouration around the periphery of the composition.

To get an even better idea of the results achievable you can see a few more examples here, although it doesn't say which filters were used to create the shots.

I really hope these guys reach their goal. The creators say they would like for Mount July to reach all seven continents, well if these filters do become a reality, I'll ensure some of them reach Africa.

Mount July: Colour splashed camera filters

Mount July is a small start-up business that plans to manufacture multi-coloured, creative camera filters. Essentially these filters will allow SLR* photographers to emulate the effects achieved by smartphone owners who use applications like Pixlr and Instagram. 

If you're interested in increasing your creative potential with your SLR camera, then you should definitely check out Mount July's Kickstarter page here. Three colour variations are being offered for 52 and 58 mm lenses, with the possibility of producing a range for 77 mm lenses if US$ 45 000 is raised. I really like the effects created by the Sedona and Sayulita, although I am considering just biting the bullet and going for the US$ 95 'Family Pack,' which includes all three filters.

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* single-lens reflex