Hoya 58mm C12 Blue Cooling Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter

Before you capture your next photo or video, consider the transformative power of the 58mm C12 Blue Cooling Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter. This advanced filter is designed to harmonize the white balance of 3200 Degree K tungsten balanced light sources, typically characterized by their warm tones, to match the cooler, daylight balanced 5500 Degree K films.

The C12 filter achieves this by cooling the light source by 2200 Degree K, equivalent to a -120 mired shift, through the addition of a deep blue hue to the overall exposure. This is particularly beneficial when you're using daylight-balanced film in conditions where the light source is excessively warm, such as when shooting under low power traditional light bulbs, candlelight, or certain halogen bulbs.

Moreover, the C12 filter is an excellent tool for creating a day-for-night look when shooting with daylight balanced film. The added blue cast can transform daylight into a dark blue night feel, particularly effective on overcast days.

The filter is part of the HOYA Multi-Coat (HMC) series, renowned for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated lenses. The HMC filters are celebrated for their ability to minimize reflection, reduce flare and ghosting, and maintain an impressive over 97% average light transmission.

In essence, the 58mm C12 Blue Cooling Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter is more than just an accessory, it's a tool for transforming light and enhancing your photography and videography outcomes.