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I'd like to introduce the Juice Pack - a filter set for the CS2. The intention is that it has a filter for every slot on the CS2.

The filter set started as an attempt to make filters that were more distinct, abstract and fun compared to the default campsnap filters. I wanted to have a good everyday filter as well as some that were just out there and I'm really happy with the results.

I'm started calling it The Juice Pack and it consists of:

• Sunny D (S) - Warm and contrasty with punchy colors and a nostalgic film vibe. I was trying to emulate Kodak Gold or Ultramax film without going too hard on a yellow tint, saturation or blowing out highlights. This is my everyday filter but it especially shines on a sunny day. I just love it.
• Fruit Punch (V1) - The first filter I made. Heavy red and blue color shift. Whites turn neon pink, blues are vibrant as hell. It supposed to feel like a neon bubblegum fever dream. Really awesome on a clear day with blue skies. This is my favorite of the filters
• Ecto Cooler (V2) - Acid slime washed filter. I just think its funny. I think it works best when there's a red subject against a non red background... otherwise its just blown out green. Reminds me of glitch photography.
• Purple Stuff (V3) - Black and White adjacent. I was trying to achieve a cyanotype vibe. I dont think its possible without inverting in post but I like the result. Reds lean tan to white and it looks really awesome when taking pictures of plants and flowers.
• Black and White - Ok... I never made a B&W filter because others have already done this better than I could. If you want to match the drink theme, use Cafe Latte by Camp Shades. I stick with the default B&W, personally.
• Country Time (A) - Faded analog film print vibes. I was trying to achieve a look like you're taking a photo through an amber sunglass lens and then just pushed it further. Reminds me of an old photo print. Lower contrast, pulled back on highlights to control blowouts, and heavy yellow, slight green tint.

The images have a bunch of direct comparisons and some favorite shots over the past couple weeks which show off the filters. I can post more images in the comments.

I had a lot of fun making these and tweaking them over time. I hope other people like them. Link to download them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19x6J5bkcMxd6ARo3NolQhySxSFo60y05?usp=sharing

I just recieved my Campsnap 2 and wanted to share some initial thoughts on the hardware. I haven't been table to take it around to take pictures much and its a gloomy day today so I thought I'd just talk about the hardware and what it feels like to use the camera.

Overall, I think its great and maybe the Campsnap camera that people should buy by default. I also own a Campsnap v105 and a Pro so I probably would not have purchased a CS2 on my own, but I had a gift card from a survey I did so I figured I might as well.

So the thoughts:

• Size: I really like the smaller form factor. Its truly pocketable and comfortable to have in your pocket. The size of the Pro always kept me from taking it places over a better camera.
• Material: I got mine in the translucent orange "Tangerine Drift" color and I think it looks awesome. It is, however, a little slippery So I may add some tape or a stick on grip to it.
• Shutter Button: Fucking finally. This shutter button actually feels good to press. It has a bit of tension before the actuation point. Makes using the camera so much more enjoyable than either of their previous cameras. Honestly, this is the number one reason I'll probably keep grabbing the CS2
• Shutter Lag: WAY improved. It feels responsive now thought not "instant". I'd say the image is captured once you reach the top of the shutter button after depressing it. As opposed to the Pro where there was about a half second delay between releasing the shutter and the image being captured. I'll take it, especially combined with the shutter feeling better.
• Shutter Sound: Also much improved. Sounds like a shutter now - not a good one, but at least its not as harsh and irritating. I typically cover the speaker with a piece of electrical tape to dampen the sounds because I like the feedback but the lowest setting is still a bit too loud imo - just like the v105 and Pro
• Viewfinder: 2 steps forward, 1 step back. I appreciate that the viewfinder is centered above the sensor - it makes framing way more consistent in my tests. It still captures a wider field of view than what I see in the viewfinder, but at least the areas I dont see when take the image are more symmetrical. One annoyance is that I find the viewfinder to be kind of blurry and uncomfortable to use compared to the other models.
• Power Button and Filter Switching: I actually prefer the filter button compared to the dial on the Pro for 2 reasons - 1) I like that the power button and the filter selection are separate switches. It was annoying to me that I had to switch to a specific filter slot when turning on the camera to be ready to shoot. 2) I was never confident in which filter I had selected on the Pro's dial, so I always had to check anyway. Additionally, it was too easy to accidentally switch filters with the dial. The button makes that much less likely to happen.
• Filter Lock: I like the option, but I probably wont be using it unless I'm giving the camera to a friend to shoot for a period of time. It would be good to use as a "hot potato" camera that you pass around to capture an event. But, it takes too long to lock and unlock, imo. I do like that the filter button takes pictures when its locked which just gives a new option for how to hold it.
• Standby mode: Love it. I'm really curious as to how it affects battery life but its nice to be able to leave the camera "on" to limit startup time. The Pro would take 4-5 seconds to turn on plus 1-2 seconds for image capture while the CS2 takes about 2 seconds from standby to image capture.
• Images and Exposure: I feel like the CS2 handles exposure better than the v105 ever did, even if its the same sensor (is it?). I have fewer shots coming out dull, especially if I am shooting in shadow with a bright sky. I still need to test more, but I'm liking what I'm getting so far.
• Flash: I dont use it much, but the Pro's Xenon flash is just better. I dont really have a preference on the flash being on the power toggle vs a dedicated flash toggle personally, but that might matter to you. The CS v105 and CS2 flash is fine for closeup shots, but would struggle at outside at any distance beyoung a 3 meters

Overall, hardware-wise, I think this is the best Campsnap camera to get.

I'd still get the Pro if you want the Xenon flash (its just better) or you really want that extra 16MP image size (captures more detail, more lattitude for editing and cropping which I do a lot). Otherwise, get the CS2. It feels better to use, its faster, theres more filter options, I like the buttons/toggles/switches approach (thats a personal preference, tho). If you already have the Pro, however, I wouldn't rush out to get the CS2.