Revolutionising Your Workflow with H&Y Swift Magnetic Filter System

The H&Y Swift Filter System is a modular, fully magnetic eco-system designed for both photographers and videographers to seamlessly stack filters, matte boxes, and hoods without the hassle of screw threads.

By utilising innovative spring-loaded adapter rings and heavy-duty magnetism, this system eliminates the need for messy step-up rings and lets you change your entire setup in seconds.

Here is a breakdown of the key features that make this setup a game-changer for creators on the go.

1. The Core: RevoRing Variable Blade Technology

Traditional filter setups require a different adapter ring for every lens size. The Swift system addresses this with the H&Y RevoRing base layer.

• Retracting Blades: Features a unique, spring-loaded blade mechanism that expands and contracts to fit multiple lens thread sizes.
• Four Versatile Sizes: Available in ranges covering 46-62mm, 58-77mm, 67-82mm, and 82-95mm threads.
• Light-Tight Seals: Overlapping architectural-grade aluminium edges completely eliminate potential light leaks.

2. True Modular Stacking (The 3-Layer System)

The Swift system is built like a sandwich, allowing you to snap components on top of each other via high-strength magnets.

• Layer 1 (The Base): The RevoRing adapter or a standard magnetic screw-on base ring.
• Layer 2 (The Bridge): Houses drop-in filter racks, circular polarisers (CPL), or Variable ND filters featuring external rotation wheels.
• Layer 3 (The Accessories): Square filter holders, collapsible rubber lens hoods, or lightweight matte boxes.

3. Rapid Magnetic Attachment

Screw-in threads are prone to cross-threading and slowing you down in the field.

• Instant Snapping: Filters and hoods snap on securely and pull off instantly.
• Alignment Notches: Built-in physical indents ensure components lock in perfectly aligned and do not rotate accidentally.
• Error Prevention: The magnetic polarities repel each other if you try to mount an accessory the wrong way around.

4. Cinema-Ready Video Integration

Run-and-gun filmmakers will love the ultra-lightweight video integration.

• Bar-Free Matte Box: The H&Y Swift Magnetic Matte Box attaches directly to the front of the filter system without needing heavy 15mm or 19mm rail support bars.
• Premium Glass Quality: Built using high-end German Schott glass for razor-sharp image quality free of colour casts.

Combined Effects: Effortlessly stack a Variable ND, a circular polariser, and creative effects like a Black Mist filter simultaneously

System Component Overview

To see the rapid snap-on design and real-world mounting workflow in action, watch this comprehensive breakdown:

For Landscape Photographers: Speed in Changing Light

Golden hour changes in a flash. The Swift system ensures you spend your time shooting rather than fumbling with frozen screw threads or dropped glass.

• The Universal Base: The built-in H&Y RevoRing uses retracting, spring-loaded architectural aluminium blades. This allows a single filter kit to seamlessly snap onto lens threads ranging across 46-62mm, 58-77mm, 67-82mm, and 82-95mm. You can ditch the heavy pouch of step-up rings entirely.
• Light-Tight Stacking: Overlapping blade architecture prevents annoying light leaks during long exposures. You can stack a solid ND filter, a Circular Polariser (CPL), and a graduated ND without any purple colour casting or artefacts.
• Magnetic Drop-In Slots: Slide in a dedicated CPL or a heavy ND block instantly. Built-in physical thumbwheels let you rotate the polariser externally without disrupting your focal position or disturbing your camera placement.
• Vignetting Free: The wide-diameter rear architecture ensures that even when stacking multiple magnetic layers on wide-angle landscape glass (down to 14mm or 16mm), your images remain clean and free from dark corner shading.

For Cinematographers: Ultra-Lightweight Matte Box Control

Traditional cinema matte boxes require heavy 15mm or 19mm rail support bars, adding bulk to your gimbal or handheld setup. The Swift system completely rethinks the video rig.

• Bar-Free Magnetic Matte Box: This lightweight matte box snaps directly onto the front of your filter bridge using ultra-strong magnets. It requires zero rod support, keeping your camera cage compact and incredibly fast to balance on gimbals.
• Flawless Exposure Control: Pair the system's Variable ND (VND) with a drop-in slot. You can pull exposure seamlessly mid-shot without altering your shutter angle or depth of field, keeping your cinematic look consistent.
• Creative FX Stacking: Magnetically slap a Black Mist or Streak filter over your exposure control glass in under a second. If you need to jump from a wide establishing shot to a tight tracking shot on a different lens, you can move the entire filter and matte box assembly over as a single piece.
• German Schott Glass: Built using premium glass optics to preserve maximum sharpness. This ensures your 4K, 6K, or 8K footage retains pristine edge-to-edge clarity with true colour accuracy.

The Verdict

The H&Y Swift system completely transforms camera filtration by combining the universal fit of the RevoRing with the speed of heavy-duty magnets. If you are tired of carrying step-up rings and fumbling with screw-in glass during changing light, this modular setup is one of the most efficient investments you can make for your kit bag.