Tiffen 62mm 81A Warming Glass Filter

If you're seeking to enhance your photography with warm, rich tones, the 62mm 81A Warming Glass Filter is an essential tool for your camera kit. This high-quality, durable filter is designed to effectively reduce the excess blue hues that can impact daylight film, particularly when capturing expansive sky or sea scenes, or when shooting at high altitudes. It's also the perfect solution for correcting the 'cool' look of flash exposures, ensuring your images have the desired warmth and color balance.

The 81A is the gentlest warming filter in the renowned 81 series, offering a subtle enhancement with a filter factor of 1.4, which requires an additional 1/2 f-stop of light. This easy-to-use filter is ideal for photographers looking to achieve a natural, warm tone without overpowering the image. Whether you're working with natural or artificial light sources, this filter is adept at correcting and warming the many variations of lighting you may encounter.

All filters in the 81 series, including the 62mm 81A, have a specific 'filter factor' that measures the amount of light they absorb. Cameras with internal metering systems will automatically adjust the exposure to compensate for this factor. However, for those using external or handheld meters, it's important to account for the additional light required.

The 81 series warming filters are available in several strengths to suit your specific needs, and they come in most sizes to accommodate a variety of lenses. For photographers who require a stronger effect than the 81A, the 81B offers a slightly more pronounced warming effect, while the 81C doubles the warming effect of the 81B. For an extremely strong warming effect, the 81EF is the filter of choice.

In addition to the 81 series, there are other useful color-correcting filters to consider, such as the 82 series for a cooling effect, which is the opposite of the 81 series. The 80 series is ideal when using daylight film in tungsten lighting, and the 85 series is perfect for using tungsten film in daylight. For scenarios involving daylight film in fluorescent lighting, the FL-D filter is recommended, and the FL-B filter is suited for using tungsten film with fluorescent lighting.

Choose the 62mm 81A Warming Glass Filter for an affordable, yet effective way to achieve professional-grade warmth and color balance in your photography. Whether you're an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned professional, this filter is a versatile addition to your photographic equipment, ensuring your images are captured with the perfect touch of warmth.