Tiffen 55mm 80A Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter

With the Tiffen 55mm 80A Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter, photographers and videographers can effortlessly transform the warm hue of tungsten lighting into the cooler, natural daylight balance. This high-quality, durable filter is an essential tool for those looking to achieve accurate color rendition when shooting with daylight film under standard incandescent lamps.

Crafted to increase the color temperature from a warm 3200K to a crisp 5500K, this filter corrects color discrepancies with precision. It boasts a filter factor of 2.4, necessitating an additional 1 1/3 f-stops of light to maintain proper exposure. This is particularly useful when working in environments where the lighting conditions are not ideal for the film or sensor sensitivity.

The Tiffen 55mm 80A filter is designed to address the challenges that come with varying light sources, whether natural or artificial, which can significantly impact the color rendition captured on film. Films are typically engineered for specific lighting conditions, with daylight and tungsten photofloods rated at 5500K and 3400K respectively on the Kelvin color temperature scale. This filter is part of the solution, offering a 'cooling' effect to counteract the 'warm' tones of indoor lighting.

This versatile and reliable filter is part of Tiffen's esteemed 80 series, which includes a range of strengths to meet the needs of creative professionals. The series also includes the 80B filter for use with tungsten photofloods and the 80C for use with clear flash bulbs. For those seeking additional color correction options, the 85 series is available for using tungsten film in daylight, providing the opposite effect of the 80 series. The 81 series offers a warming effect, while the 82 series provides a cooling effect, the opposite of the 81 series. Additionally, FL-D filters are used for daylight film in fluorescent lighting, and FL-B filters are for tungsten film in the same conditions.

This single-coated, rounded glass filter is designed for seamless integration with cameras and lenses featuring a 55mm filter thread. Cameras with internal metering will automatically adjust for the filter factor, while those using external or handheld meters will need to account for the additional light absorption.

In summary, the Tiffen 55mm 80A Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is an effective, professional-grade tool for filmmakers and photographers aiming to achieve consistent color temperature across their work. Its ability to convert tungsten lighting to daylight with ease makes it a go-to choice for those seeking to enhance their visual storytelling in mixed lighting conditions.