
Hoya YDSTERN455 55mm Pro-1 Digital Star Filter
Create Stunning Star Effects with the Hoya Pro-1 Digital Star FilterThe Hoya 55mm Pro-1 Digital Star-4 Filter enhances your photography by creating captivating star patterns from point light sources. Designed with multiple coatings to minimize reflection and maximize light transmission, this filt...
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Overview
Create Stunning Star Effects with the Hoya Pro-1 Digital Star Filter
The Hoya 55mm Pro-1 Digital Star-4 Filter enhances your photography by creating captivating star patterns from point light sources. Designed with multiple coatings to minimize reflection and maximize light transmission, this filter ensures sharp contrast and well-balanced color. Ideal for both amateur and professional photographers, it's a must-have accessory for adding a touch of magic to your images.
- Filter Type: Star-4 (Creates 4-point stars)
- Filter Size: 55mm
- Coating: Multi-coated for reduced reflection
- Frame: Black Almite Frame (BAF) for enhanced contrast
- Glass: Black Rimmed Glass (BRG) to reduce light reflection
- Frame Profile: Low Profile Frame (LPF) to avoid vignetting
- Frame Edge: Knurled Edge Frame (KEF) for easy attachment and removal
Key Features
Creates a 4-point star from point light sources and reflections
Digital Multi-Coating greatly reduces the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections
Black rimmed glass reduces the chance of light reflecting from the edge of the filter glass
Low Profile Frame helps avoid vignetting on super wide angle lenses whilst still allowing a lens cap to be attached
Knurled Edge Frame for non-slip, easy attachment and removal
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Creates a distinct 4-point star effect from point light sources and reflections in images.
- Features Digital Multi-Coating, effectively reducing lens flare and ghosting.
- Equipped with black rimmed glass, minimizing internal reflections from the filter's edge.
- Designed with a low-profile frame to help prevent vignetting on super wide-angle lenses.
- Allows a lens cap to be attached even with the filter in place, offering convenience.
- Includes a knurled edge frame for secure, non-slip attachment and easy removal from the lens.
👎 Cons
- The 4-point star effect may not be desired for all types of photography, limiting its versatile application.
- Specific to a 55mm filter thread, requiring adapters for use with other lens sizes.
- The "star" effect might be too pronounced or artificial for users seeking a more natural light rendition.
- Digital Multi-Coating, while reducing flare, does not completely eliminate all optical imperfections.