HT100III Mountain starter set

HT100III Mountain starter set

SKU Number : K31015

Lightweight GND Filter Set for Serious Mountain Photographers

This specialized 100mm filter set was developed in close collaboration with professional mountain landscape photographer Takayoshi Oshima, known for his extensive use of KANI filters in high-altitude conditions. The set is carefully curated to balance essential functionality with maximum portability, making it ideal for demanding outdoor shooting in mountainous regions.

 Lightweight & Versatile Filter Selection

This set includes only three essential filters that are compact yet powerful, optimized for mountain photography where weight and adaptability matter most:

 Included Filters:

• Premium Dual Purpose GND 0.9 (100x150mm)
  A unique reversible GND filter offering both Soft and Hard effects in a single glass—flip it upside down to adapt instantly to changing light conditions.
  ✔ ND Strength: 0.9 (ND8)
  ✔ Designed upon request by Mr. Oshima for capturing dramatic contrast in high-altitude sunrise and sunset scenes.

• Premium Medium GND 0.9 (100x150mm)
  Offers a balanced 3cm gradient—perfect for adjusting brightness between sky and terrain during front-lit or back-lit mountain scenes.
  ✔ Can be stacked with Dual Purpose GND to handle extreme dynamic range.

• Dedicated CPL (Circular Polarizer)
  Mounts inside the holder for efficient use.
  ✔ Ideal for boosting contrast, reducing glare from water or wet rocks, and intensifying sky saturation in mountain environments.

 Premium Optical Performance

• Constructed from German SCHOTT B270 glass

• Dual-sided ultra-fine polishing ensures exceptional flatness and clarity

• World-class Premium LR MC Coating:

  • Suppresses internal reflections

  • Reduces flare and ghosting

  • Easy to clean with strong oil-repellent, water-resistant, and dust-resistant coating

• Minimal color cast during long exposures—maintains natural tones, even in challenging light

🏔 Why This Set?

• Handpicked by a top Japanese mountain photographer

• Ideal for photographers prioritizing mobility + performance

• Covers a wide range of lighting conditions with just two filters and one CPL