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This filter enhances red and orange tones while darkening blue and blue-green hues, creating dramatic contrast in your black and white photography. It can also simulate moonlit scenes during daylight with underexposure, and when used with infrared film, it provides extreme contrast, turns foliage white, and cuts through fog and haze.
Yes, the Tiffen 55mm #29 Glass Filter is made with high-quality glass for durability and long-lasting use.
While the Tiffen 55mm #29 Glass Filter is primarily designed for black and white photography, it can also be used in color photography to create unique effects. However, it will add a red tint to your images.
The difference lies in the amount of light each filter absorbs. Light #23 absorbs the least light, medium/dark #25 absorbs a moderate amount, and dark #29 absorbs the most. The more light a filter absorbs, the more dramatic the effect will be in your images.
Absolutely. The Tiffen 55mm #29 Glass Filter in Dark Red is a versatile tool that can be used by both professional photographers and passionate hobbyists to create stunning, high-contrast images.
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Make your black and white photography stand out with the Tiffen 55mm #29 Glass Filter in Dark Red. As part of the most sought-after family of contrast filters, this high-quality, durable filter is designed to create dramatic effects by enhancing red and orange tones while darkening blue and blue-green hues in sky, water, and architectural scenes.
This versatile filter is not just for daylight photography. With underexposure, it can be used to simulate a moonlit scene in the middle of the day, adding a unique touch to your images. When used with infrared film, this reliable filter provides extreme contrast to skies, transforms foliage into a striking white, and cuts through fog and haze, ensuring your shots are clear and captivating.
The Tiffen 55mm #29 Glass Filter in Dark Red is part of a range of red filters available in various sizes and shades, including light #23, medium/dark #25 (standard), and dark #29. As with all colored filters, the darker the filter, the more light it absorbs, resulting in a more dramatic effect.
Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate hobbyist, this filter is a must-have tool for creating stunning, high-contrast images.
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