Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 2 Filter

Professional Contrast Control for Cinematic Results

The Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 2 Filter is an essential tool for cinematographers and photographers looking to manage high-dynamic-range scenes. By utilizing ambient light from both within and outside the image area, this filter effectively opens up shadow areas to reveal intricate details that would otherwise be lost. Unlike standard diffusion filters, it lowers contrast uniformly across the entire frame without sacrificing image sharpness.

Advanced Shadow Detail Without Flare

While many contrast-reducing filters can cause unwanted halation or flare around bright light sources, the Ultra Contrast 2 maintains clean highlights. It works by redistributing light into the shadows, ensuring a natural look even in challenging lighting conditions with varying degrees of brightness. This makes it superior to traditional low-contrast filters, which often only affect the darkest areas of the image.

Precision ColorCore Manufacturing

Each filter is crafted using Tiffen's proprietary ColorCore technology. This process involves laminating the filter material between two pieces of high-quality optical glass, ground to a tolerance of one ten-thousandth of an inch. The glass is then mounted in a precision-machined aluminum ring, ensuring durability and consistent performance for professional use.