Tiffen 4x5.65" 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter

An essential tool for photographers and videographers, the 4x5.65 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is a durable and high-quality solution for color correction. This efficient filter is designed to seamlessly increase the color temperature of light from 3400K to 5500K, making it ideal for correcting the use of daylight film with standard household incandescent lamps.

Crafted by Tiffen, a leader in photographic filter technology, this versatile filter boasts a reliable filter factor of 2, necessitating an additional 1 f-stop of light for proper exposure. It is engineered to address the challenges of color rendition that arise due to the varying characteristics of light sources, whether natural or artificial. Most films are calibrated for specific lighting conditions - 5500K for daylight and 3400K for tungsten photofloods. This filter is part of the solution to adapt film to mismatched lighting environments.

The 4x5.65 80B filter is part of a broader series of color correcting filters that are designed to 'warm' or 'cool' your images, providing the necessary correction for the many variations of lighting you might encounter during a shoot. It is important to note that cameras with internal metering will automatically adjust for the exposure change, while those using external or handheld meters will need to account for the filter factor.

Modern strobes, which are approximately 5500K, tend to 'overpower' household lighting, but with daylight film, no additional filtration is necessary unless you're aiming for special effects. The 80 series filters are available in several strengths to meet your specific needs and are compatible with most camera sizes. Other filters in the 80 series include the 80A and 80C, designed for household incandescent lamps and clear flash bulbs, respectively. For further color correction options, the 85 series is suitable for tungsten film in daylight, the 81 series adds a warming effect, the 82 series provides a cooling effect, and the FL-D and FL-B filters are tailored for daylight and tungsten films in fluorescent lighting conditions.

This Tiffen 4x5.65 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is a testament to the brand's commitment to providing reliable, high-quality tools that are essential for capturing true-to-life images in a variety of lighting scenarios.