Tiffen 4x4" Soft Contrast 1 Glass Filter

After capturing the perfect shot becomes a challenge in bright, sunlit exteriors, the 4x4" Soft Contrast 1 Glass Filter steps in as a professional solution. This high-quality filter from Tiffen, a reputable brand in the photography industry, is specifically designed to manage contrast effectively. When exposing for either highlights or shadows, the other often ends up severely under or over-exposed. This durable filter combats this issue by creating a small amount of localized flare near highlight areas within the image, thereby reducing contrast by subtly lightening nearby shadow areas, while leaving highlights almost unchanged.

The 4x4" Soft Contrast 1 Glass Filter also includes a light-absorbing element. This unique feature, without exposure compensation, further reduces contrast by subtly darkening highlights. This function is particularly useful when lighter shadows are not desired. In both scenarios, the mild flare produced from bright highlights can be harnessed as a creative lighting effect, adding versatility to your photography toolkit.

This filter isn't just about contrast control. It also utilizes the surrounding ambient light, not just the light in the image area, to evenly lighten shadows throughout the image. This feature is essential when you need contrast control without any other effect on sharpness or highlight flare being apparent.

Tiffen's innovative design of this filter has been recognized with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, making it a popular choice in both Motion Picture and TV industries. In addition to the Soft Contrast filter, Tiffen offers Low Contrast and Ultra Contrast filters in a range of densities, providing a comprehensive solution for all your contrast control needs.