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B+W 1102659 58mm Basic Orange MRC Filter
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Elevate Your Black and White Photography The B+W 58mm Basic Black & White (Orange) MRC 040M Glass Filter is designed to enhance your monochrome imagery. This filter optimizes gray tones, resulting in expressive and dramatic black and white photos. Its orange hue can even bring out clouds in o...
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Overview
Elevate Your Black and White Photography
The B+W 58mm Basic Black & White (Orange) MRC 040M Glass Filter is designed to enhance your monochrome imagery. This filter optimizes gray tones, resulting in expressive and dramatic black and white photos. Its orange hue can even bring out clouds in otherwise clear skies.
Key Features:
- Black Knurled Filter Mount: Provides improved grip for easy handling.
- MRC Coating: Minimizes flare and ghosting for clearer images.
- Authenticity QR Code: Scan to verify the filter's authenticity.
- Wide Angle Compatibility: Suitable for use with full-frame formats down to 24mm.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: Environmentally conscious packaging.
Specifications:
- Filter Size: 58mm
- Material: Optical Glass, Brass
- Coating: Multi Coating
- Filter Effect: Enhancing
- Water Resistance: Water Resistant
- Product Dimensions: 2.28"L x 2.28"W x 0.79"H
- Item Weight: 1.76 ounces
- Country of Origin: Germany
Key Features
Black Knurled Filter Mount for Better Grip
MRC Coating to Control Flare & Ghosting
New QR Code included to Verify Authenticity
Good for down to 24mm Full Frame Format
ECO-Friendly Packaging
Specifications
Brand
B+W
Model
1102659
Product Type
Basic Orange MRC Filter
Filter Diameter
58mm
Coating
MRC Coating
Filter Mount
Black Knurled
Authenticity Feature
QR Code included
Frame Format Compatibility
Down to 24mm Full Frame Format
Packaging
ECO-Friendly
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Significantly controls flare and ghosting, ensuring clearer and sharper images with its MRC Coating
- Features a black knurled filter mount, providing a better grip for easy attachment and removal
- Comes with a new QR Code for authenticity verification, assuring you of a genuine B+W product
- Offers compatibility with full frame format lenses down to 24mm, providing versatile application
- Packaged in an ECO-Friendly design, reflecting a commitment to environmental considerations
- Ideal for black and white photography to darken blue skies and enhance contrast in landscapes
- The orange color filter creates stronger contrast effects compared to a yellow filter, particularly for skin tones and foliage
👎 Cons
- Specifically a 58mm filter, limiting its use to lenses with a matching 58mm filter thread size
- Primarily designed for black and white photography, making it less suitable for color photography
- The strong effect of an orange filter may not be desired for all black and white photographic styles or subjects
- Requires careful handling and maintenance to preserve the MRC Coating's effectiveness
- While eco-friendly, the packaging itself does not offer direct protection to the filter during heavy use
- Using this filter will reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor, requiring exposure compensation
- The QR code for authenticity is a verification feature, not a performance enhancement for the filter itself
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the B+W 58mm Basic Orange MRC Filter?
This filter is primarily used in black and white photography to enhance contrast, particularly to darken blue skies and make clouds stand out, and to improve skin tones.
What does the "MRC Coating" on this filter do?
The MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) is designed to control flare and ghosting, which helps in producing clearer and sharper images by reducing unwanted light reflections.
What size lens thread is this filter designed for?
This B+W filter has a 58mm diameter, meaning it is designed to fit lenses with a 58mm filter thread.
Can this filter be used on full-frame cameras?
Yes, the filter is good for full frame format lenses down to 24mm, indicating compatibility with wide-angle lenses on full-frame cameras.
How can I verify the authenticity of this B+W filter?
A new QR Code is included with the filter, allowing you to easily verify its authenticity.
What is the benefit of the black knurled filter mount?
The black knurled filter mount is designed to provide a better grip, making it easier to attach and remove the filter from your lens.
Is this filter suitable for color photography?
While it can be used, the orange filter will significantly alter colors, making it generally more suitable and intended for achieving specific tonal effects in black and white photography.
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