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The primary purpose of this filter is to warm the ambient light entering your lens, infusing your images with a rich, dark amber hue. It is especially useful when using tungsten-balanced film in daylight to create a more natural look.
Absolutely! The W12 filter performs excellently with 5500-degree K light sources, such as flashes or studio strobes, making it perfect for indoor shoots.
HOYA's Multi-Coat (HMC) technology is designed to enhance the performance of multicoated lenses. It minimizes reflection, reduces flare and ghosting, and ensures over 97% average light transmission for crisp, clear, beautifully lit images.
Yes, the 55mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter is particularly effective at neutralizing the heavy blue cast that can often result from using tungsten-balanced film.
Yes, the W12 filter has a greater strength than the W10, producing a more neutral look when used with standard tungsten balanced films.
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2.16" (55mm)
1 1/3 Stop
120
85B
Hoya Optical
6 total / 3 each side
No
No
Low Profile / Aluminum
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| Models | SKU: HYA55W12 MFR: A-55W12 $78.90 $126.00 Save:$47.10 (37%) Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | SKU: HYA55W10 MFR: A-55W10 $78.90 $126.00 Save:$47.10 (37%) Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | SKU: HYA55W2 MFR: A-55W2 $78.90 $126.00 Save:$47.10 (37%) Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Circular Filter Size | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Filter Type | Warming | Warming | Warming |
Become a master of light manipulation with the 55mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter. This high-performance filter is designed to warm the ambient light entering your lens by an impressive 2200 degrees Kelvin (+120 mired shift), infusing your images with a rich, dark amber hue.
Ideal for photographers who frequently use tungsten-balanced film such as Cinestill 800T, this filter helps to create a more natural, lifelike look when shooting outdoors during the day. It effectively neutralizes the heavy blue cast that can often result from using tungsten-balanced film, ensuring your images retain their true-to-life colors.
The W12 filter also excels when shooting indoors with 5500-degree K light sources, such as flashes or studio strobes. With a strength greater than the W10, the W12 filter produces a more neutral look when used with standard tungsten balanced films, making it a versatile addition to any photographer's toolkit.
Featuring HOYA's renowned Multi-Coat (HMC) technology, this filter is designed to enhance the performance of today's multicoated lenses. It works to minimize reflection, reduce flare and ghosting, and ensures an impressive over 97% average light transmission. This means you can capture crisp, clear, and beautifully lit images, regardless of your shooting conditions.
Incorporate the 55mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter into your photography gear and experience the difference in color accuracy and image quality.
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