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Tiffen 52Y12 52mm #12 Yellow Filter
Enhance Your Black and White PhotographyThe Tiffen 52mm #12 Yellow Filter is designed to increase contrast and tonal separation in black and white photography. By absorbing blue colors, this filter enhances details and minimizes haze, making it ideal for various photographic applications. Specifi...
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Overview
Enhance Your Black and White Photography
The Tiffen 52mm #12 Yellow Filter is designed to increase contrast and tonal separation in black and white photography. By absorbing blue colors, this filter enhances details and minimizes haze, making it ideal for various photographic applications.
Specifications:- Brand: Tiffen
- Model: 52Y12
- Diameter: 52mm
- Filter Color: Yellow (#12)
- Filter Effect: Increases contrast and tonal separation in black and white photography, minimizes haze
- Filter Factor: 2 (requires +1 stop exposure compensation)
- Material: Optical Glass
Key Features
Reduces excess blue of full moon in astrophotography
"Minus blue" cuts haze in aerial work
Primarily for black-and-white images
52 millimeters in diameter
Specifications
Filter Type
Yellow (#12)
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
Primary Application
Black-and-white images
Astrophotography Use
Reduces excess blue of full moon
Aerial Photography Use
Cuts haze ("Minus blue")
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of the Tiffen 52mm #12 Yellow Filter?
The Tiffen 52mm #12 Yellow Filter is primarily used for black-and-white photography to enhance contrast and reduce blue light, improving image clarity and detail.
Is this filter suitable for color photography?
No, this filter is primarily intended for use with black-and-white images and would significantly alter color balance in color photography.
What size lens does this filter fit?
This filter has a diameter of 52 millimeters, meaning it is compatible with camera lenses that have a 52mm filter thread.
How does this filter assist in astrophotography?
In astrophotography, the Tiffen 52mm #12 Yellow Filter reduces the excess blue light from the full moon, leading to clearer and more defined lunar images.
Can this filter help with hazy conditions during photography?
Yes, it acts as a "minus blue" filter, which is effective in cutting through atmospheric haze, particularly beneficial in aerial photographic applications.
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