Tiffen 49mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter

Just imagine the creative possibilities with the 49mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter. This specialized filter is designed to adjust the color temperature of light from 3400K to 5500K, making it ideal for correcting the use of daylight film with household incandescent lamps. With a filter factor of 2, it necessitates 1 f-stop of additional light, ensuring your images are always perfectly exposed.

Every light source, whether natural or artificial, has unique characteristics that can influence color rendition on film. This is where our 49mm 80B filter comes into play. It's engineered to work seamlessly with most films, which are typically designed for either daylight or tungsten photofloods. These are rated at 5500K degrees (daylight) and 3400K degrees (photofloods) on the Kelvin (K) color temperature scale.

Our 49mm 80B filter is a color correcting tool, designed to 'warm', 'cool', and correct for the many variations of lighting you might encounter in your photography journey. It features a 'filter factor', a measure of the light it absorbs. For cameras with internal metering (through the lens), the exposure will automatically adjust to accommodate this factor. However, if you're using external or handheld meters, you'll need to account for this factor manually.

It's worth noting that modern strobes (flash) are approximately 5500K and can 'overpower' household lighting. With daylight film, no filtration is necessary unless you're aiming for special effects. The 80 series filters, including our 49mm 80B filter, come in several strengths and are available in most sizes.

Other filters in the 80 series include the 80A for use with household incandescent lamps (3200K) and the 80C for use with clear flash bulbs (3800K). For further color correction, consider the 85 series for tungsten film in daylight, the 81 series for a warming effect, the 82 series for a cooling effect, FL-D (daylight) for using daylight film in fluorescent lighting, and FL-B (bulbs) for using tungsten film in fluorescent lighting.

In conclusion, the 49mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is a versatile tool that can greatly enhance your photographic capabilities, ensuring you capture the perfect shot every time.