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Hoya 0695 58mm HMC Screw-in Red Filter B&W Photography

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Hoya 0695 58mm HMC Screw-in Red Filter B&W Photography

Name: Hoya 0695 58mm HMC Screw-in Red Filter B&W Photography
Brand: Hoya
SKU: 0695

Add Dramatic Contrast to Your Black and White Photography The Hoya 58mm HMC Red Filter is a classic tool for black and white photographers seeking dramatic effects. By brightening reds and oranges while darkening blues and blue-greens, this filter can create striking contrasts in landscapes, arch...

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Overview

Add Dramatic Contrast to Your Black and White Photography

The Hoya 58mm HMC Red Filter is a classic tool for black and white photographers seeking dramatic effects. By brightening reds and oranges while darkening blues and blue-greens, this filter can create striking contrasts in landscapes, architecture, and more. Its multi-coating minimizes flare and ensures optimal image quality.

Key Features:

Creates Dramatic Effects in Black and White Photography
Brightens Reds and Oranges
Darkens Blues and Blue-Greens
Multi-Coated for Maximum Flare Protection

Specifications:

Filter Size: 58mm
Filter Type: Color Correction (Red)
Coating: Hoya Multi-Coated
Thread Size: 58 mm

Key Features

Thread size (mm): 58

Effect / type: Colour correction

Multi-coating: Hoya multi-coated

Specifications

Thread Size

58mm

Effect/Type

Colour Correction (Red)

Multi-coating

Hoya multi-coated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thread size of this filter?

This Hoya 0695 filter has a thread size of 58mm, designed to fit lenses with a corresponding diameter.

What is the primary effect or type of this filter?

This filter is a color correction type, specifically a red filter, intended for black and white photography to alter tonal contrast.

Does this filter feature any special coatings?

Yes, this filter is multi-coated with Hoya's HMC technology, which helps reduce reflections and improve light transmission.

For what type of photography is this red filter primarily used?

This red filter is specifically designed for black and white photography, where it enhances contrast and darkens blue tones.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Features a 58mm thread size, ensuring compatibility with lenses that have a 58mm filter thread.
Utilizes Hoya's multi-coating technology, which helps to reduce reflections and improve light transmission.
Designed as a color correction filter, specifically a red filter, for distinct black and white photography effects.
The screw-in design provides a secure and stable attachment to the lens.
Helps in achieving creative contrast and tonal separation in monochrome images by darkening blue and green tones.

👎 Cons

The 58mm thread size strictly limits its use to lenses with matching filter threads.
As a red color correction filter, its primary use is for black and white photography, making it unsuitable for general color photography without specific creative intent.
The Hoya multi-coating is present, but specific details on its grade or number of layers are not provided.
Requires manual handling for attachment and removal, which can be less convenient than magnetic filter systems.
The effect is fixed as a red filter, offering less versatility than variable or adjustable filter types.