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Tiffen 72IRND30 XLE Series 72mm IRND Filter

Name: Tiffen 72IRND30 XLE Series 72mm IRND Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 72IRND30

Precision Light Control with Infrared Attenuation The Tiffen XLE Series advantiX IRND Filter allows for precise control over exposure while maintaining color accuracy. This filter darkens the entire scene and attenuates both visible and infrared light. Ideal for digital sensors which are prone to...

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Overview

Precision Light Control with Infrared Attenuation

The Tiffen XLE Series advantiX IRND Filter allows for precise control over exposure while maintaining color accuracy. This filter darkens the entire scene and attenuates both visible and infrared light. Ideal for digital sensors which are prone to color shifts, this filter enables longer exposures and wider apertures without compromising color fidelity.

Specifications

* Brand: Tiffen * Model: 72IRND30 * Filter Size: 72mm * Density: ND 3.0 (10-Stop) * Technology: ColorCore * Features: Infrared Attenuation

Key Features

ND 3.0 filter darkens the image allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.|Providing a 10 stop exposure reduction this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.|Attenuates infrared light as well as visible wavelengths to maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts due to increased exposure lengths.

Specifications

Filter Type

IRND (Infrared Neutral Density)

Filter Density

ND 3.0

Exposure Reduction

10 stop

Diameter

72mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Tiffen 72IRND30 XLE Series 72mm IRND Filter?

The main purpose of this filter is to darken the image, allowing for longer shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions.

How many stops of light reduction does this ND 3.0 filter provide?

This ND 3.0 filter provides a significant 10-stop exposure reduction.

Does this filter affect color balance?

No, it attenuates infrared light as well as visible wavelengths to help maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts.

What creative effects can I achieve with a 10-stop ND filter?

A 10-stop ND filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily by enabling very long exposures.

What diameter lenses is this Tiffen IRND filter designed for?

This filter has a 72mm diameter, making it suitable for lenses with a 72mm filter thread.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Provides a 10-stop exposure reduction, enabling photographers to use longer shutter speeds or wider apertures.
Helps in controlling depth of field and conveying movement more easily in photographic compositions.
Attenuates infrared light as well as visible wavelengths, which helps maintain color neutrality and suppresses color casts.
The ND 3.0 density allows for creative long exposure photography even in bright conditions.
Designed with a 72mm diameter, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of lenses that accept this filter size.

👎 Cons

As an ND 3.0 filter, it reduces light by 10 stops, which may be too dark for situations not requiring extreme light reduction.
Its primary function is to darken the image, making it unsuitable for low-light photography without a tripod.
This specific filter only affects light intensity and infrared, it does not include polarization or color correction properties.
Requires manual adjustment of camera settings due to the significant light reduction, which may take time.
If not precisely aligned, dark filters can sometimes introduce subtle vignetting at wider focal lengths, especially on full-frame sensors.

Tiffen 72IRND30 XLE Series 72mm IRND Filter

Overview

Precision Light Control with Infrared Attenuation

Specifications

Key Features

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

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