The idea for FilterSpecs came about from wanting to see the world the way I view it through my camera. One day, while changing the filters on my camera, I realized I could get the same view if I had a way to wear them. Also sunglasses just never seemed to provide the right tint or shade I wanted. So, why not design a pair of frames that could accept photography filters! The result was FilterSpecs.
FilterSpecs allow you the freedom to enhance your perspective by customizing the way you want to see the world. Feeling sad? Throw on a pair of amber filters. Bothered by that pesky glare. Polarizing filters should do the trick! Sad about that glare? Why not amber filters and polarizers! It’s really that simple. You can stack filters to get darker or lighter variations of colors. You can Mix Colors. You can get two variable neutral density filters and have a tint level you can adjust to changing light conditions. Want the best optical quality possible? With FilterSpecs the sky is the limit with hundreds of filters on the market.
All filters shipped with rewards will have optical grade, polycarbonate resin, shatter resistant lenses for safety purposes. The frames will be made of injection molded thermoplastic. All frames will come with a black microfiber cloth bag and two 58mm Neutral Density ND8 filters.The larger rewards will come with a pair of 6 filter wallets holding a pair of red,green,blue,yellow and orange 58mm filters and a space to store the ND8 filters.
Don't have 58mm lenses? Step up/down adapter rings are very inexpensive and you can then use them for the filters provided or use them to mount your size filters to the frames.
Close up of ND8 Filter and 58mm threaded frame insert
last three prototypes in Black, White and Red.
The Indiegogo fund level is the break even point for me on this project. As you can imagine photography components and deciding to do molding and assembly in the USA is not inexpensive but with your support I’ve worked to make the reward at an affordable price.
Many, many hours have been spent designing, prototyping and iterating FilterSpecs to a point where I feel they are ready for Indiegogo. FilterSpecs are Patent Pending. The molding house is ready to cut the molds as soon as I place the order. The threaded aluminum inserts that mount in the frames have already had an evaluation run and are ready for the production run. I have full time resources for assembly and shipping of the rewards. After successful funding I plan to start shipping rewards within two months with the last reward going out no later than three months. And of course, I will keep everyone up to date on build status, assembly and shipping.
Please note: For all reward options shipping is free for US addresses. For international rewards please add the additional amount listed on each reward to your total pledge. Please indicate desired frame color choice during payment submission. If no color is indicated the default color will be Black Boogaloo.
Warning: Filterspecs may not block UV light depending on what filters you have in place. Don't stare at the sun silly.
I hope you enjoy FilterSpecs as much as I have.
These aren't sunglasses, they're FilterSpecs.
Yours Truly!
My Buddy Tim!