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Tiffen 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Filter

SKU:
516259
Recommended Price 435.07 359.56 -11% Special Price 388.99 321.48
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Highlights

  • Contrast Control: Reduces overall scene contrast for a more balanced, cinematic look in video and photography.
  • Shadow Detail: Redistributes illumination to darker areas to reveal hidden textures and details in shadows.
  • Highlight Halation: Creates a soft, glowing effect around bright light sources to enhance atmospheric depth.
  • Tonal Balancing: Evens out the range between extreme highlights and deep shadows for easier post-production.
  • ColorCore Technology: Precision-engineered glass laminated and ground to a 1/10,000th of an inch tolerance.
  • Cinema Compatibility: Standard 4x5.65 inch dimensions for use with professional matte boxes and filter trays.
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Tiffen 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Filter product description

Professional Contrast Management for Cinema and Stills

The Tiffen 4x5.65" Low Contrast 1 Filter is a precision optical tool designed to intentionally reduce contrast during image capture. By redistributing light from bright highlights into darker shadow regions, this filter helps cinematographers and photographers achieve a more balanced tonal range. This effect is particularly useful in high-contrast lighting environments where preserving detail in both extremes is critical.

Enhanced Shadow Detail and Atmospheric Halation

Beyond simple contrast reduction, the Low Contrast 1 filter increases visible detail within shadow areas. It also produces a characteristic halation effect around highlights, adding a soft glow that can enhance the mood of a scene or create a specific vintage aesthetic. This makes it an essential choice for creators looking to soften the digital edge of modern sensors.

Precision ColorCore Manufacturing

Tiffen filters are manufactured using proprietary ColorCore technology. This specialized process involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of high-quality optical glass. The assembly is then ground flat to an incredibly tight tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, ensuring consistent performance and exceptional image sharpness across the entire frame.

Specifications

Weight (gr.)
200
Manufacturer
Tiffen
Filter type
Contrast
Filter size
4" × 5.65"
Filter Strength
1
EAN
049383020267
Manufacturer Item code
45650LC1

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