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Cokin CNSKY-95 Nuances Clearsky 95mm Light Pollution Filter
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Capture Stunning Nightscapes with Reduced Light Pollution The Cokin NUANCES Clearsky Filter is designed to enhance night sky photography by reducing the effects of light pollution. This 95mm filter absorbs yellow sodium-vapor and mercury-vapor light, allowing you to capture clearer and more vibr...
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Overview
Capture Stunning Nightscapes with Reduced Light Pollution
The Cokin NUANCES Clearsky Filter is designed to enhance night sky photography by reducing the effects of light pollution. This 95mm filter absorbs yellow sodium-vapor and mercury-vapor light, allowing you to capture clearer and more vibrant nightscapes.
Key Features
- Reduces Light Pollution: Minimizes the appearance of artificial light in night sky images.
- Absorbs Yellow Light: Specifically targets yellow sodium-vapor and mercury-vapor light sources.
- Multi-Coating: Prevents internal ghosting and reflections, ensuring high image quality.
- Protective Coating: Oil, dust, dirt, and scratch-resistant for easy maintenance and durability.
Specifications
- Filter Type: Light Pollution Filter
- Filter Size: 95mm
- Filter Factor: 1.5x (+0.6 Stop)
- Coating: Multi-Coating
- Resistance: Oil, Dust, Dirt, Scratch Resistant
Key Features
Reduces Light Pollution in Night Sky
Absorbs Yellow Sodium-Vapor Light
Absorbs Yellow Mercury-Vapor Light
1.5x Filter Factor, +0.6 Stop
Multi-coating prevents internal ghosting and reflections; is oil, dust, dirt, as well as scratch resistant; and provides an improved beading effect with water for more efficient cleaning
Specifications
Filter Type
Light Pollution Filter
Filter Diameter
95mm
Light Absorption
Yellow Sodium-Vapor Light, Yellow Mercury-Vapor Light
Filter Factor
1.5x (+0.6 Stop)
Coating
Multi-coating
Resistance
Oil, Dust, Dirt, Scratch Resistant
Water Repellency
Improved beading effect with water
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Effectively reduces light pollution in night sky photography, enhancing astrophotography results.
- Specifically designed to absorb yellow sodium-vapor light, a common source of urban light pollution.
- Also absorbs yellow mercury-vapor light, further cleaning up artificial light interference.
- Features multi-coating to prevent internal ghosting and reflections, maintaining image clarity.
- The multi-coating provides resistance to oil, dust, dirt, and scratches, ensuring durability and easier maintenance.
👎 Cons
- Has a 1.5x filter factor, which equates to a +0.6 stop exposure loss, requiring adjustments in exposure settings.
- Primarily effective against specific types of yellow light pollution, and may not filter all light spectrums.
- The 95mm size means it is only compatible with lenses that accept this specific filter thread diameter.
- While multi-coated, the filter still requires careful handling to prevent potential damage or loss of effectiveness.
- Its specialized function means it has limited utility for general daytime photography scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of light pollution does this filter reduce?
The Cokin Nuances Clearsky 95mm filter effectively reduces light pollution by absorbing both yellow sodium-vapor and yellow mercury-vapor light, which are common in urban environments.
What is the filter factor of the Cokin Clearsky filter?
This filter has a 1.5x filter factor, meaning it results in approximately a +0.6 stop reduction in light, requiring a minor exposure adjustment.
Is this filter durable and easy to clean?
Yes, the filter features multi-coating that makes it resistant to oil, dust, dirt, and scratches, and provides an improved beading effect with water for more efficient cleaning.
What size lens is this filter designed for?
The Cokin CNSKY-95 filter is designed for lenses with a 95mm filter thread diameter.
Does this filter cause internal ghosting or reflections?
No, the multi-coating on this filter is designed to prevent internal ghosting and reflections, thereby helping to maintain image quality.
Is this filter suitable for general photography during the day?
This filter is specifically designed to reduce light pollution for night sky photography and astrophotography, making its primary benefits less apparent in daytime use.
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