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Hoya Y5KE82B072 72mm Colour Filter HMC 82B
Control Light and Capture Stunning Images The Hoya 72mm Colour Filter HMC 82B is designed to enhance your photography by controlling light intensity and color balance. Ideal for conditions of extreme light, this filter allows for creative effects and prevents over-exposure. Specifications: ...
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Overview
Control Light and Capture Stunning Images
The Hoya 72mm Colour Filter HMC 82B is designed to enhance your photography by controlling light intensity and color balance. Ideal for conditions of extreme light, this filter allows for creative effects and prevents over-exposure.
Specifications:
- Brand: Hoya
- Model: Y5KE82B072
- Filter Size: 72mm
- Type: Colour Filter HMC 82B
Key Features
These are light balancing filters used to increase the color temperature slightly for a cooler (bluer) tone
Corrects the tendency toward reddish tones
These series filters are also used to prevent the reddish tones in early morning or late evening light for natural skin tones
Specifications
Filter Type
Colour Filter
Model
HMC 82B
Filter Diameter
72mm
Primary Function
Increase color temperature for cooler tone
Correction Focus
Reddish tones
Application Specific
Early morning/late evening light
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Specifically designed to increase color temperature, producing a cooler, bluer tone in photographs
- Effectively corrects the tendency towards reddish tones, which can be prevalent in various lighting conditions
- Useful for preventing reddish casts in early morning or late evening light, helping achieve natural skin tones
- The 72mm size ensures compatibility with a range of camera lenses that share this filter thread diameter
- Part of the HMC series, indicating a multi-coated filter that can help reduce reflections and glare
👎 Cons
- Primarily designed for color temperature adjustment, limiting its use for other photographic effects like polarization or neutral density
- The specific degree of color temperature increase (cooler tone) might require practice or calibration to achieve desired results consistently
- Requires a 72mm lens thread, meaning it won't be compatible with lenses of different diameters without an adapter ring
- As a specialized color filter, it may not be a necessary accessory for photographers who primarily shoot in black and white
- While it corrects reddish tones, it may not be suitable for situations where warm tones are intentionally desired
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "HMC" in the filter name stand for?
HMC stands for Hoya Multi-Coated, indicating that the filter has multiple layers of coating to reduce reflections and improve light transmission.
How does this filter achieve a cooler tone?
The Hoya HMC 82B filter works by slightly increasing the color temperature of the light entering the lens, which in turn gives the image a cooler, bluer appearance.
Can this filter be used with any camera lens?
This filter is designed for lenses with a 72mm filter thread. You will need to check your lens's specifications for compatibility.
Is this filter suitable for outdoor portrait photography?
Yes, it is particularly useful in outdoor portrait photography, especially during early morning or late evening, to prevent reddish tones and ensure natural skin tones.
Does this filter affect the exposure of my photo?
Color correction filters can sometimes have a slight impact on exposure, but the primary function of the 82B is color balance, and any exposure compensation would typically be minor and manageable.
What situations would benefit most from using the Hoya 82B filter?
This filter is most beneficial in situations where you want to counteract warm light sources, such as incandescent bulbs or the golden hour sun, to achieve a more neutral or cooler white balance.
Are there any other filters from Hoya that provide different color corrections?
Hoya offers a range of color filters, with different numbers (e.g., 80A, 81B) indicating various degrees and types of color correction, from cooling to warming effects.
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