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Hoya 0629 46mm HMC 81B Filter - Blue Reduction

Name: Hoya 0629 46mm HMC 81B Filter - Blue Reduction
Brand: Hoya
SKU: 0629

Enhance Your Images with Balanced ColorThe Hoya 46mm HMC 81B Screw-in Filter reduces excess blue tones in your photos, providing warmer and more balanced colors in various lighting conditions. Filter Size: 46mm Type: HMC 81B Function: Reduces excess blue, warms skin tones

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Overview

Enhance Your Images with Balanced Color

The Hoya 46mm HMC 81B Screw-in Filter reduces excess blue tones in your photos, providing warmer and more balanced colors in various lighting conditions.

Filter Size: 46mm
Type: HMC 81B
Function: Reduces excess blue, warms skin tones

Key Features

Decreases colour temperature from 3500 - 3200 degrees Kelvin

Reduces excess blue from flash indoors or in daylight flash-fill.

Warms (balances) sea, sky and high altitude shots

Adds a healthy look to skintones shot in open shade or overcast

Hard Coated' HMC Multicoating process suppresses ghosting, flare and reflections, and increases light transmission

Specifications

Filter Type

81B

Filter Diameter

46mm

Coating

HMC (Hard Coated Multicoating)

Color Temperature Decrease

3500 - 3200 degrees Kelvin

Function

Blue Reduction, Warming

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Hoya 81B filter?

The primary purpose of this filter is to decrease color temperature from 3500 to 3200 degrees Kelvin, reducing excess blue tones in various lighting conditions.

Can this filter be used for general outdoor photography, or is it specific to certain situations?

While it can balance tones in sea, sky, and high-altitude shots, its main strength is reducing blue in flash and adding warmth to skin tones in open shade, making it more specialized.

How does the HMC Multicoating benefit my photographs?

The HMC Multicoating process suppresses ghosting, flare, and reflections, while also increasing light transmission to ensure clearer and sharper images.

Will this filter significantly alter the overall color of my images?

Yes, it is designed to warm tones and reduce blue, so it will introduce a noticeable color shift towards warmer hues, balancing out cool light sources.

Is the Hoya 81B filter compatible with all camera lenses?

This specific filter has a 46mm diameter, meaning it is compatible only with lenses that have a 46mm filter thread size.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

The 81B filter effectively decreases color temperature from 3500K to 3200K, ideal for color correction.
It significantly reduces excess blue hues when using flash indoors or for daylight flash-fill photography.
This filter warms and balances the tones in high altitude, sea, and sky shots for a more natural look.
It helps to add a healthy and natural appearance to skin tones captured in open shade or overcast conditions.
The HMC Multicoating process actively suppresses ghosting, flare, and reflections while increasing light transmission for clearer images.

👎 Cons

The filter's primary function is color temperature adjustment, limiting its use in scenarios where other effects are desired.
Decreasing color temperature may not be suitable for all shooting conditions, requiring careful consideration of its application.
Its specialized function means it might not be a versatile everyday filter for all photographers.
Users need to remove the camera's strap ring on the right side before installing the cage.
The effect of warming tones might not be desired for all artistic visions or subjects.