Tiffen
Tiffen 55Y12 55mm Yellow Filter B&W Photography
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with Precision The Tiffen 55mm #12 Yellow Filter is engineered to elevate your black and white photography by enhancing contrast and tonal separation. This filter excels at absorbing blue colors, darkening blue tones and minimizing haze in aerial and astr...
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Overview
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with Precision
The Tiffen 55mm #12 Yellow Filter is engineered to elevate your black and white photography by enhancing contrast and tonal separation. This filter excels at absorbing blue colors, darkening blue tones and minimizing haze in aerial and astrophotography. Also effective at removing excessive blue tints in astrophotography.
Specifications:
- Filter Type: #12 Yellow
- Filter Diameter: 55mm
- Effect: Increases contrast and tonal separation; Absorbs blue colors
- Construction: ColorCore Technology (laminated filter material between two pieces of optical glass)
- Filter Factor: 2 (requires +1 stop exposure compensation)
- Recommended Use: Black and white photography, Kodak Aero Ektachrome Infrared film
- Material: Optical Glass
- Product Dimensions: 3.46 x 2.99 x 0.63 inches
- Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
- Country of Origin: USA
- UPC: 049383031478
Key Features
Reduces excess blue of full moon in astrophotography
"Minus blue" cuts haze in aerial work
Primarily for black-and-white images
55mm diameter
Specifications
Filter Type
Yellow
Filter Diameter
55mm
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 55mm Yellow Filter?
The Tiffen 55mm Yellow Filter is primarily designed for black-and-white photography to enhance contrast and tonal separation, and it can reduce excess blue light in specific scenarios.
Can this filter be used for color photography?
No, this filter is primarily intended for use with black-and-white images, as yellow filters significantly alter color balance in color photography.
What size lens does this Tiffen filter fit?
This specific filter has a 55mm diameter, meaning it is designed to fit camera lenses that also have a 55mm filter thread.
How does this filter benefit astrophotography?
In astrophotography, the Tiffen 55mm Yellow Filter helps to reduce the excess blue component of a full moon, which can improve image clarity and contrast.
Is this filter effective in reducing haze?
Yes, this filter functions as a "minus blue" filter, which is effective in cutting through haze, particularly in aerial photographic work.
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