Hoya 77mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter

Enhance your photography skills with the 77mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter. This high-quality filter is designed to warm the ambient light entering your lens by 2200 degrees Kelvin (+120 mired shift), adding a rich, dark amber hue to your overall exposure. It's an ideal choice for photographers using tungsten-balanced film like Cinestill 800T, who aim to achieve a natural, authentic look when shooting outdoors during the day.

The Hoya W12 filter proves to be an invaluable tool in specific scenarios. For instance, when you're using tungsten-balanced film and wish to capture true-to-life colors during the day, this filter helps you avoid the heavy blue cast that the film might otherwise produce. It's also beneficial when you're shooting tungsten-balanced film indoors with 5500-degree K light sources, such as flash units or studio strobes.

Notably, the W12 filter is stronger than the W10, meaning it can produce a more neutral look when used with standard tungsten balanced films. This makes it a versatile addition to any photographer's toolkit.

The filter features HOYA's Multi-Coat (HMC) technology, which is highly recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated lenses. These popular filters are designed to minimize reflection, reduce flare and ghosting, and result in over 97% average light transmission. This ensures that your images are clear, sharp, and beautifully illuminated, regardless of the lighting conditions.

In summary, the 77mm W12 Umber Warming Color Conversion Multi-Coated Glass Filter is a sophisticated tool that can significantly improve the quality of your photographs, making it a must-have for both professional and amateur photographers.