Tiffen 82mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter

A high-quality and reliable solution for photographers and videographers, the 82mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter effectively increases the color temperature of light from 3400K to 5500K. This allows for the accurate use of daylight film with common household incandescent lamps. With a filter factor of 2, this durable filter requires 1 f-stop of additional light, ensuring optimal performance in various lighting conditions.

Every light source, whether natural or artificial, impacts color rendition on film. Most films are engineered for either daylight or tungsten photofloods, rated respectively at 5500K degrees (daylight) and 3400K degrees (photofloods) on the Kelvin (K) color temperature scale. This versatile 80B filter is designed to 'warm', 'cool' and correct for the many variations of lighting you might encounter, making it an essential tool for professional and amateur photographers alike.

All filters have a 'filter factor', a measurement of the light they absorb. Cameras with internal metering (through the lens) will automatically adjust the exposure. For those using external or handheld meters, this filter factor must be taken into account.

The 82mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is part of the renowned 80 series filters from Tiffen. Other filters in this series include the 80A for use with household incandescent lamps (3200K), and the 80C for use with clear flash bulbs (3800K).

Please note that modern strobes (flash) are approximately 5500K and will 'overpower' household lighting. With daylight film, no filtration is necessary unless special effects are desired. Other useful color correcting filters include 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 82mm 80B Tungsten to Daylight Conversion Glass Filter is a versatile and effective tool for managing and manipulating light in photography and videography.