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Cokin X046 Square FLD Filter - XL Series
Achieve Accurate Colors Under Fluorescent Lighting The Cokin Square FLD (X046) filter is designed to correct the green tint produced by fluorescent lights, ensuring accurate color reproduction in your photographs. Compatible with the XL (X) Series Holder, this 2/3-Stop filter is an essential too...
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Overview
Achieve Accurate Colors Under Fluorescent Lighting
The Cokin Square FLD (X046) filter is designed to correct the green tint produced by fluorescent lights, ensuring accurate color reproduction in your photographs. Compatible with the XL (X) Series Holder, this 2/3-Stop filter is an essential tool for film photographers seeking neutral-looking daylight results.
Specifications:
- Filter Type: FLD (Fluorescent Light)
- Series: XL (X) Series
- Size: 130mm x 130mm
- Density: 2/3-Stop
Key Features
LW (P036) corrects the lighting from florescent "white" bulbs
FLD (P046) corrects the lighting from florescent "daylight" bulbs
Un-natural lighting of florescent
Specifications
Series
XL Series
Filter Type
FLD (Fluorescent Daylight)
Purpose
Corrects lighting from fluorescent "daylight" bulbs
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Specifically designed to correct unnatural lighting conditions caused by fluorescent "daylight" bulbs, improving color accuracy.
- Belongs to the Cokin XL Series, suggesting compatibility with larger lenses and systems that use this format.
- Helps in achieving more natural-looking skin tones and colors in photographs taken under challenging artificial light.
- Provides a targeted solution for photographers who frequently work in environments lit by specific types of fluorescent lights.
- Offers a practical way to manage color shifts directly during capture, reducing post-processing needs for color correction.
👎 Cons
- Specifically addresses "daylight" fluorescent lighting, meaning it may not be effective for other types of artificial light sources.
- As an XL Series filter, it requires a compatible Cokin XL Series filter holder, which is not included.
- Its utility is limited to situations involving fluorescent "daylight" bulbs, making it a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose filter.
- Does not correct lighting from "white" fluorescent bulbs, which would require a different filter (P036 LW).
- The filter's effect is fixed, offering less versatility than software-based color correction for varying light conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific type of lighting does the Cokin X046 FLD filter correct?
The Cokin X046 FLD filter is designed to correct the unnatural lighting conditions created by fluorescent "daylight" bulbs.
Is this filter suitable for all types of fluorescent lighting?
No, the Cokin X046 FLD filter specifically targets "daylight" fluorescent bulbs. For "white" fluorescent bulbs, a different filter like the LW (P036) would be needed.
What series does this filter belong to?
This filter is part of the Cokin XL Series, indicating it's designed for larger format filter holders and lenses.
Will this filter improve images taken under incandescent light?
The Cokin X046 FLD filter is formulated for fluorescent light correction and is not intended to improve images taken under incandescent or other non-fluorescent lighting types.
Does this filter require a special holder?
Yes, as an XL Series filter, it requires a compatible Cokin P-Series filter holder to be used with a lens.
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