Tiffen 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Glass Filter

When shooting in bright, sunlit exteriors, managing contrast can be a challenging task. The 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Glass Filter is designed to address this issue, ensuring neither highlights nor shadows are severely under or over-exposed. This advanced filter works by creating a minimal amount of localized flare near highlight areas within the image, effectively reducing contrast by subtly lightening nearby shadow areas, while leaving highlights virtually untouched.

The Soft Contrast feature of this filter incorporates a light-absorbing element. Without the need for exposure compensation, it reduces contrast by simultaneously darkening highlights. This feature is particularly useful when you want to maintain darker shadows. In both scenarios, the gentle flare produced from bright highlights can be utilized as a unique lighting effect.

The Ultra Contrast Filter feature of this 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Glass Filter has earned Tiffen a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. This innovative design utilizes not just the light in the image area, but the surrounding ambient light as well, to evenly lighten shadows throughout the scene. This feature is ideal for situations where contrast control is required without affecting sharpness or highlight flare.

Tiffen's Low light Ultracontrast filters are available in grades ranging from 1/8 to 5, with the higher numbers indicating a greater effect. This 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Glass Filter is a versatile tool for photographers and filmmakers seeking to achieve optimal contrast control in various lighting conditions.