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Cokin P138 P FLW Graduated Filter Fluorescent Correction
Correct Fluorescent Light with the Cokin P138 FL-W FilterThe Cokin P138 FL-W filter helps correct the greenish tint emitted by fluorescent tubes. This filter restores a natural daylight or tungsten light balance in your photos.Key Specifications: Filter Type: FL-W (Fluorescent to Daylight) Filt...
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Overview
Correct Fluorescent Light with the Cokin P138 FL-W Filter
The Cokin P138 FL-W filter helps correct the greenish tint emitted by fluorescent tubes. This filter restores a natural daylight or tungsten light balance in your photos.
Key Specifications:
- Filter Type: FL-W (Fluorescent to Daylight)
- Filter Series: P
Key Features
Fits Cokin P-Series filter holder
1-Stop Graduated light conversion filter
Converts warm fluorescent lights to daylight
Ideal for Film photographers
Manufactured with C39 optical resin
Specifications
Filter Series
P-Series
Filter Type
Graduated Light Conversion
Light Reduction
1-Stop
Correction Type
Fluorescent Correction (Warm to Daylight)
Material
C39 Optical Resin
Compatibility
Cokin P-Series filter holder
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Specifically designed to fit the widely used Cokin P-Series filter holder for easy integration.
- Acts as a 1-Stop graduated light conversion filter, providing a subtle and controlled correction.
- Effectively converts warm fluorescent lights to daylight, improving color balance in mixed lighting.
- Manufactured with C39 optical resin, offering good optical quality for photographic applications.
- Ideal for film photographers, helping to achieve more accurate color rendition under fluorescent conditions.
👎 Cons
- The filter is specifically designed for Cokin P-Series holders, limiting compatibility with other filter systems.
- It is a 1-Stop graduated filter, which might not be sufficient for extreme color correction or light reduction needs.
- Primarily targets the correction of warm fluorescent lights, and may not be effective for other light sources or color shifts.
- Being made of C39 optical resin, it may be more susceptible to scratches compared to glass filters.
- As a graduated filter, its effect transitions across the frame, which may not always be desired if uniform correction is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main function of the Cokin P138 P FLW filter?
The main function of the Cokin P138 P FLW filter is to convert warm fluorescent lighting to daylight, helping to achieve more natural and accurate colors in photographs.
Which filter holder is this filter compatible with?
This filter is designed to fit specifically with the Cokin P-Series filter holder.
How much light does this filter reduce?
It is a 1-Stop graduated light conversion filter, which provides a moderate level of light reduction and color correction.
What material is the Cokin P138 P FLW filter made from?
The filter is manufactured using C39 optical resin, known for its optical clarity.
Is this filter suitable for digital photography as well as film?
While explicitly stated as ideal for film photographers, its light conversion properties can also be beneficial in digital photography when shooting under warm fluorescent lighting.
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