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Cokin P163 Square Polacolor Yellow Polarizer Filter

Add dramatic yellow polarization effects to your photos with this Cokin P-Series creative color filter.

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Overview

The Cokin P163 Polacolor Yellow Polarizer is a square filter built for the Cokin P-Series (M-Series) holder system, one of the most widely used modular filter platforms in photography. Measuring 84mm x 84mm, it slots into the holder and can be rotated to vary the intensity of its signature yellow color cast. At one end of the rotation the image appears nearly neutral; at the other, a pronounced warm yellow tone washes across the scene. This variable control makes it a flexible tool for creative color work directly in-camera, without relying on post-processing.

Beyond the color effect, the P163 functions as a polarizer, helping to reduce glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass. The filter introduces approximately 1-1/3 stops of exposure reduction, which is manageable in most daylight conditions but worth noting for lower-light situations. Because it is part of the Cokin P-Series, it can be stacked alongside other square filters in the same holder, opening up additional creative combinations for photographers who enjoy in-camera effects.

Key Features

Fits Cokin P-Series filter holder

Filter color shifts a scene from nearly neutral to yellow cast as it is rotated.

Adds creative color effects to the image in camera

1-1/3 Stops exposure reduction

Specifications

Brand
Cokin
Model
P163
Filter Type
Polacolor Yellow Polarizer
Series
M (P) Series
Filter Size
84mm x 84mm
Exposure Reduction
1-1/3 Stops
Shape
Square

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Variable color intensity lets you dial in the exact amount of yellow cast by rotating the filter.
  • Compatible with the widely available Cokin P-Series holder system for easy swapping with other P-Series filters.
  • Combines polarization and color effects in a single filter, reducing the need to stack multiple filters.
  • The 1-1/3 stop light reduction is modest enough to remain usable in a variety of lighting conditions.

👎 Cons

  • Requires a separate Cokin P-Series filter holder, adding cost if you do not already own one.
  • The yellow cast is a specialized creative effect that will not suit every shooting scenario.
  • Square design means it cannot be threaded directly onto a lens like a standard circular filter.
  • Limited to the P-Series holder size, which may vignette on ultra-wide-angle lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

It fits the Cokin P-Series (also called M-Series) filter holder, which is sold separately.
The P163 reduces exposure by approximately 1-1/3 stops, so you may need to adjust your shutter speed or ISO accordingly.
Yes. As you rotate the filter within the holder, the color shifts from nearly neutral to a strong yellow cast, giving you variable control over the effect.
It does reduce glare and reflections similar to a polarizer, but the primary purpose is the creative yellow color shift rather than neutral polarization.
It is an 84mm x 84mm square filter designed for the Cokin P-Series system.

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