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Cokin P170 Varicolor Red/Green Filter P Series

Name: Cokin P170 Varicolor Red/Green Filter P Series
Brand: Cokin
SKU: P170

Unleash Creative Color Effects with Cokin P170 Varicolor Filter The Cokin P170 Varicolor Filter offers unique creative control by producing different colors in reflected areas when rotated. This filter allows you to explore a whole palette of unexpected and unusual shades, enhancing the reality ...

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Overview

Unleash Creative Color Effects with Cokin P170 Varicolor Filter

The Cokin P170 Varicolor Filter offers unique creative control by producing different colors in reflected areas when rotated. This filter allows you to explore a whole palette of unexpected and unusual shades, enhancing the reality of your images with vibrant and dynamic color effects.

Compatibility: Fits Cokin P-Series filter holder
Color Effect: Shifts from red to green cast in the image as it is rotated
Exposure Reduction: 2-1/3 Stops
Effect: Adds creative color effects to the image in camera

Key Features

Fits Cokin P-Series filter holder

Filter shifts from red to green cast in the image as it is rotated.

Adds creative color effects to the image in camera

2-1/3 Stops exposure reduction

Specifications

Brand

Cokin

Model

P170 Varicolor Red/Green Filter

Series

P Series

Filter Holder Compatibility

Cokin P-Series

Color Shift Effect

Red to Green

Exposure Reduction

2-1/3 Stops

Frequently Asked Questions

Which filter holder is this Cokin Varicolor filter designed to fit?

This Cokin P170 Varicolor Red/Green Filter is specifically designed to fit the Cokin P-Series filter holder.

What kind of creative effect does this filter produce in images?

As the filter is rotated, it shifts the color cast in the image from red to green, allowing for creative color effects directly in-camera.

Does using this filter affect exposure settings?

Yes, using this filter results in a 2-1/3 stops exposure reduction, so camera settings will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Can this filter be used for subtle color adjustments?

The filter provides a distinct shift from red to green, creating noticeable creative color effects rather than subtle adjustments.

Is the color shift effect adjustable?

Yes, the filter shifts from red to green as it is rotated, allowing you to control the degree of the color cast in your image.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

This filter fits the widely used Cokin P-Series filter holder, providing compatibility for existing equipment.
It shifts from a red to green color cast, offering distinct creative color effects directly in the camera.
Allows photographers to add unique and artistic color variations to their images without extensive post-processing.
Provides a 2-1/3 stops exposure reduction, which can be useful for managing light in certain shooting conditions.
The ability to rotate the filter gives precise control over the color transition and desired aesthetic impact.

👎 Cons

The specific red to green color shift may not be suitable for all photographic subjects or artistic visions.
Applying a color filter results in a 2-1/3 stops exposure reduction, which requires adjusting camera settings to compensate.
This filter is designed to fit only the Cokin P-Series filter holder, limiting its use with other filter systems.
The aesthetic effect is quite pronounced and might not be desired for naturalistic or documentary photography.
Achieving the desired red/green cast might require some practice to understand how rotation impacts the final image.