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Tiffen W77IRND12 77mm IRND 1.2 Neutral Density Filter
Capture Pristine Images with Enhanced ClarityIntroducing the Tiffen W77IRND12 77mm Filter, a combination neutral density (ND) and infrared (IR) filter designed to reduce ISO and prevent IR contamination. This filter delivers vibrant colors, crisp images, and greater editing latitude for professio...
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Overview
Capture Pristine Images with Enhanced Clarity
Introducing the Tiffen W77IRND12 77mm Filter, a combination neutral density (ND) and infrared (IR) filter designed to reduce ISO and prevent IR contamination. This filter delivers vibrant colors, crisp images, and greater editing latitude for professional photographers and videographers.
- Type: Combination Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Infrared (IR)
- Size: 77mm
- Reduces ISO: to 1/16
Key Features
High quality filter to prevent the color shift caused by the sensitivity of today's digital sensors
Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore technology, a closely guarded proprietary process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a 10,000th of an inch, then mounting them in precision metal rings
The ColorCore process allows Tiffen to control the color and density of their filters and the characteristics of special effects filters with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations
Natural Density Filters enables slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
Natural Density Filters decreases depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
Specifications
Filter Type
IRND 1.2 Neutral Density Filter
Filter Size
77mm
Technology
ColorCore technology
Construction
Optical glass with laminated filter material
Function
Prevents color shift, enables slow shutter speeds, decreases depth of field
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Effectively prevents color shift caused by the high sensitivity of modern digital camera sensors.
- Manufactured using Tiffen's proprietary ColorCore technology for precise control over color and density.
- Allows for the use of slow shutter speeds, ideal for capturing motion in subjects like waterfalls and clouds.
- Decreases depth of field by enabling wider apertures, helping to isolate subjects from their backgrounds.
- Constructed with filter material laminated between two pieces of optical glass, ground to precise tolerances.
👎 Cons
- The filter is specifically designed to prevent color shift, which may not be a primary concern for all photographers.
- The proprietary ColorCore technology, while beneficial, might imply a higher cost compared to simpler filter manufacturing methods.
- Requires understanding of exposure compensation when using slow shutter speeds and wider apertures, which adds complexity.
- This 77mm filter size is specific and will only fit lenses with a matching filter thread, requiring adapters for other sizes.
- The benefit of decreasing depth of field and enabling wider apertures is specific to certain photographic styles and situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Tiffen W77IRND12 filter?
The Tiffen W77IRND12 filter is designed to prevent color shift that can occur with today's sensitive digital camera sensors.
How is this filter constructed?
It is manufactured using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, where filter material is permanently laminated between two pieces of optical glass ground to precise tolerances.
Can this filter help with capturing motion in photos?
Yes, Neutral Density Filters like this one enable the use of slow shutter speeds, which is ideal for capturing movement in subjects such as waterfalls or clouds.
Does this filter affect depth of field?
Yes, it decreases depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, helping to separate your subject from the background.
What size lens does this filter fit?
This is a 77mm filter, designed to fit lenses with a corresponding 77mm filter thread.
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