Tiffen 4x5.65" Soft Contrast 5 Glass Filter

It's a well-known challenge for photographers to manage contrast in bright, sunlit environments. The 4x5.65" Soft Contrast 5 Glass Filter from Tiffen, a brand synonymous with professional-grade photography equipment, is designed to address this issue effectively. This high-quality filter is engineered to balance the exposure between highlights and shadows, preventing either from becoming severely under or over-exposed.

The Soft Contrast 5 Glass Filter works by creating a subtle amount of localized flare near highlight areas within the image. This innovative approach reduces contrast by gently lightening adjacent shadow areas, while leaving the highlights almost untouched. This filter also incorporates a light-absorbing element that, without exposure compensation, further reduces contrast by subtly darkening highlights. This feature is particularly useful when you want to maintain darker shadows.

Moreover, this durable filter is capable of producing a mild flare from bright highlights, which can be utilized as a unique lighting effect. This versatile feature adds to the creative control you have over your final image output.

The Tiffen 4x5.65" Soft Contrast 5 Glass Filter is part of the award-winning Ultra Contrast Filter series. This series was honored with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for its innovative design. The filter uses not just the light within the image area, but also the surrounding ambient light to evenly lighten shadows throughout the image. This results in a more balanced and natural-looking photo, without any noticeable effect on sharpness or highlight flare.

Tiffen offers a range of Low Contrast and Ultra Contrast filters in various densities, including the Soft Contrast series in densities 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. This range ensures that you can find the perfect filter to meet your specific photography needs, whether you're shooting in a studio or in the great outdoors.