Tiffen 4x5.65" Softnet White 2 Filter

Explore the world of photography and cinematography with the 4x5.65" Softnet White 2 Filter, a high-quality, durable, and versatile tool from Tiffen, a reputable brand in the industry. This filter is designed to reduce the amount of light entering your camera lens, thereby softening the image and creating a flawless, youthful appearance in your portraits.

The Softnet White 2 Filter is a modern update of the classic "net" diffusion filters, which have been in use since the early days of photography. It features a special fine net laminated between clear optical glass, providing a greater effect on small details, such as wrinkles and skin blemishes, than on the rest of the image.

The clear spaces in the mesh transmit light unchanged, preserving the overall sharp appearance of the image. Light striking the flat surface of the net lines is either reflected or absorbed, with a light-colored mesh reflecting enough to tint shadows lighter, lowering contrast, or adding its color, while leaving highlight areas alone.

The diffusion effect is produced by the refraction of light that just strikes the edges of the mesh lines. This light is bent at a different angle, changing its distance to the film plane, and putting it out of focus. This has a proportionately greater effect on finer details than on larger image elements, resulting in fewer visible wrinkles or blemishes on a face that otherwise retains an overall, relatively sharp appearance.

The Softnet White 2 Filter also softens contrast, making it an ideal choice for photographers and cinematographers who want to achieve a softer, more diffused look in their images. It's easy to use and affordable, making it a valuable addition to any photography or cinematography kit.