Professional Contrast Control for High-Dynamic Scenes
The Tiffen 52mm Ultra Contrast 5 Filter is engineered for cinematographers and photographers who need to master challenging lighting conditions. As the strongest grade in the series, the Ultra Contrast 5 utilizes ambient light from the surrounding environment and the scene itself to lift shadows. This creates a more manageable dynamic range without the loss of sharpness or the introduction of unwanted flare.
Uniform Contrast Reduction: Unlike filters that only target shadows, this filter balances the entire frame evenly for a natural look.
Preserved Image Clarity: Maintain the fine details and resolution of your high-end optics while softening the overall contrast.
Zero Halation: Achieve a flatter image profile without the glow or blooming effect common in other contrast-reducing filters.
Tiffen ColorCore Manufacturing
Each filter is produced using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, a process where the filter substrate is permanently laminated between two pieces of optical glass. These are ground flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch and mounted in precision aluminum rings. This ensures the 52mm Ultra Contrast 5 delivers consistent results and professional-grade durability for years to come.
The Tiffen 52mm Ultra Contrast 2 Filter lowers contrast uniformly to reveal shadow detail using ambient light without flare or loss of image sharpness.
The Tiffen 52mm Ultra Contrast 1 Filter opens shadows and lowers contrast uniformly using ambient light, ensuring maximum detail without flare or halation.