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Cokin X139 Square Graduated FLD Filter
Correct Fluorescent Lighting with Precision The Cokin Square Graduated FLD Filter helps correct the greenish tint caused by fluorescent lighting. This 2/3-stop filter is designed for XL (X) Series holders, providing natural daylight or artificial light (tungsten) balance to your images. Specifi...
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Overview
Correct Fluorescent Lighting with Precision
The Cokin Square Graduated FLD Filter helps correct the greenish tint caused by fluorescent lighting. This 2/3-stop filter is designed for XL (X) Series holders, providing natural daylight or artificial light (tungsten) balance to your images.
Specifications:
- Type: Graduated FLD
- Series: XL (X) Series
- Size: 130mm x 170mm
- Stop: 2/3-Stop
Key Features
FLW (XP036) corrects the lighting from florescent white bulbs
FLW (XP138) is the graduated version for mixed lighting
FLD (XP046) corrects the lighting from florescent daylight bulbs
FLD (XP139) is the graduated version for mixed lighting
Specifications
Filter Type
Graduated FLD
Correction Focus
Fluorescent Daylight Bulbs
Cokin Series
X-Pro (XP139)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Specifically designed as a graduated filter, ideal for correcting mixed lighting situations in photography.
- The FLD type corrects lighting from fluorescent daylight bulbs, providing more accurate color rendition.
- Part of the Cokin X-Pro series, indicating it's intended for professional use with compatible filter holders.
- Offers a targeted solution for a common photographic challenge, enhancing image quality under specific conditions.
- Allows for creative control over color balance in scenes where fluorescent daylight bulbs affect only part of the frame.
👎 Cons
- Primarily designed for correcting fluorescent daylight bulbs, limiting its utility in other lighting scenarios without additional filters.
- Being a graduated filter, its effect transitions across the frame, which may not be suitable for uniform color correction across an entire image.
- As a square filter, it requires a compatible filter holder system, which is not included with the filter itself.
- The "FLD" designation means it is not optimized for correcting light from fluorescent white bulbs, requiring a different filter (FLW) for that purpose.
- Specific details on the material or durability of the filter are not provided in the features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific type of lighting does the Cokin X139 FLD filter correct?
This Cokin X139 FLD filter is specifically designed to correct the lighting from fluorescent daylight bulbs, helping to achieve more natural colors.
Is this a graduated filter or a solid color correction filter?
The Cokin X139 (XP139) is a graduated version, meaning the correction transitions across the filter for mixed lighting scenarios.
Does this filter work for fluorescent white bulbs as well?
No, this FLD filter is for fluorescent daylight bulbs. For fluorescent white bulbs, the FLW (XP036 or XP138) filters are recommended.
What series of Cokin filters does the X139 belong to?
The X139 is part of the Cokin X-Pro series, indicated by its model number XP139.
Do I need any other equipment to use this filter?
Yes, as a square filter, the Cokin X139 requires a compatible Cokin X-Pro series filter holder, which is sold separately.
Can this filter be used for general color correction in all lighting conditions?
This filter is specifically for correcting the green cast from fluorescent daylight. For other lighting conditions, different filters would be more appropriate.
Is there a non-graduated version of the FLD filter?
Yes, the FLD (XP046) is mentioned as the non-graduated version that corrects lighting from fluorescent daylight bulbs.
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