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The blue color in the filter is designed to reduce the amount of blue light in an image. This enhances color accuracy and saturation, giving your photos a more vibrant look.
The cooling feature of the C12 filter cools the light source by 2200 Degree K, adding a deep blue hue to the overall exposure. This is particularly useful when you want to create a day-for-night look in your photographs or videos.
The multi-coating on this filter minimizes reflection, reduces flare and ghosting, and allows for over 97% average light transmission. This results in superior image quality and performance.
This filter is ideal for use with low power traditional light bulbs, candles, and certain halogen bulbs. It is designed to match the white balance of these warm ambient light sources with Daylight balanced 5500 Degree K films.
The main use of this filter is to convert the color of an image captured by a camera. It's commonly used in photography and videography to enhance the overall look and feel of a scene by improving color accuracy and saturation.
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1.81" (46mm)
2 Stop
-120
80A
Hoya Optical
6 total / 3 each side
No
No
Low Profile / Aluminum
Yes
024066073532
| Models | SKU: HYA46C12 MFR: A-46C12 $65.90 $106.00 Save:$40.10 (38%) In Stock | SKU: HYA46C2 MFR: A-46C2 $65.90 $106.00 Save:$40.10 (38%) Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | SKU: HYA46C4 MFR: A-46C4 $65.90 $106.00 Save:$40.10 (38%) Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Circular Filter Size | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Filter Type | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
From capturing the perfect shot under warm lighting conditions to creating a day-for-night look, the 46mm C12 Blue Cooling Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter is your go-to solution. This high-quality, durable filter is designed to match the white balance of 3200 Degree K tungsten balanced (warm) ambient light sources with Daylight balanced 5500 Degree K films.
The C12 filter cools the light source by 2200 Degree K (-120 mired shift), adding a deep blue hue to the overall exposure. This blue color conversion filter is specifically engineered to reduce the amount of blue light in your images, enhancing color accuracy and saturation for a more vibrant final product.
Ideal for use with low power traditional light bulbs, candles, and certain halogen bulbs, this filter ensures accurate color recording on daylight-balanced film. Moreover, it's an excellent tool for photographers and videographers aiming to create a day-for-night look, as the added blue cast gives daytime shots a dark blue night feel, particularly on overcast days.
The 46mm C12 Blue Cooling Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter is equipped with Hoya's Multi-Coat (HMC) technology, recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated lenses. These multi-coated filters minimize reflection, reduce flare and ghosting, and allow for over 97% average light transmission. This results in superior image quality, making this filter an essential addition to your photography equipment.
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