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Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter

SKU: HYS49MDBK05 MFR: S-49MDBK-05
$63.90
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Key Features

  • Enhance portraits with this 49mm mist filter, softening fine lines and blemishes beautifully.
  • Achieve a cinematic look; this diffusion filter reduces harsh contrasts for dreamier images.
  • Crafted with high-quality glass, this Hoya filter ensures optimal image quality in every shot.
  • The low-profile aluminum frame minimizes vignetting, keeping your photos crisp and clear.
  • This 49mm filter's front threads allow stacking with other filters or attaching lens caps easily.
  • Enjoy creative control; this image-softening filter adds a subtle, ethereal glow to your photos.
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Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter Specifications

  • Frame Construction

    Low Profile/Aluminum

  • Series

    Creative

  • Type

    Soft

  • Filter Factor

    0

  • Number of Multi-Coatings

    0

  • Hardened Top Layer

    No

  • Anti-Static

    No

  • Front Filter Threads

    Yes

  • Filter Size

    1.9" (49mm)

  • UPC Code

    024066074034

About Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter

Take your photography and videography to the next level with the 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter. This soft-type filter expertly diffuses light and moderates the contrast between highlights and shadows, creating exquisite, cinematic textures reminiscent of a movie scene. The beauty of this filter lies in its ability to produce these effects on the spot, eliminating the need for post-production retouching.

The Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 is particularly effective in settings with strong backlighting, where it subtly diffuses the light to create a balanced and visually pleasing effect. This filter is not only ideal for photography but also excels in video and cinema applications. It counters the recent trend of "over sharpness", imparting a vintage look that is consistently repeatable across various cameras and lenses.

One of the standout features of the Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 is its ability to enhance nightscapes. By diffusing light around sources and suppressing shadow contrasts, it gives your images a stylish, cinematic look. Unlike common soft-filters, this filter does not whiten the image, preserving the natural color and tone.

The Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 is also perfect for portrait shots, as it smoothens skin texture and reduces overall contrast, giving your models a stylish and flattering look. In landscape photography, it can create an impressive atmosphere by diffusing sunlight, particularly when the sunlight is filtering through a tree crown.

When it comes to backlighting, this filter softens the contrast between highlights and shadows without whitening the image. It softly blurs the light around the object, creating a mood characteristic of black mist. In comparison to the No. 1 variant, the Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 creates a more subtle effect, making it perfect even with strong backlighting or in situations with strong light sources close to the camera.

Whether you're capturing nightlife street photography or shooting in low light situations, the Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 is a versatile tool. It's particularly suitable for night scenes and backlit scenes when the sun starts to set. The soft effect is stronger when the focal length of the lens is on the telephoto side and weaker at the wide-angle side. The final result will also change depending on the exposure compensation, so it is recommended to use exposure compensation if necessary.

Please note that the effect may vary depending on the type of light source and other shooting conditions like shutter speed. The effect seen in the viewfinder and the result of shooting (depending on print, monitor size, etc.) may differ.

Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter Features

  • Create a Cinematic Look and Film Feel
  • Excellent for Cinema and Still Photo applications
  • Reduce Contrast, wrinkles, and skin blemishes
  • Increase Halation or "Blooming" of Highlights and Specular Light Sources
  • No. 0.5 version producesa more subtle effect than No. 1

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Enhance portraits with this 49mm mist filter, softening fine lines and blemishes beautifully.
  • Achieve a cinematic look; this diffusion filter reduces harsh contrasts for dreamier images.
  • Crafted with high-quality glass, this Hoya filter ensures optimal image quality in every shot.
  • The low-profile aluminum frame minimizes vignetting, keeping your photos crisp and clear.
  • This 49mm filter's front threads allow stacking with other filters or attaching lens caps easily.
  • Enjoy creative control; this image-softening filter adds a subtle, ethereal glow to your photos.

What's in the box:

  • Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter
  • Hoya 1 Year Limited Warranty