Tiffen Digital Photo Video User's Manual
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1. TiFFEN COLOR CORRECTION www tiffen com FL B FL D ND 3 ND 6 ND 9 FL B FL D Provides correct color removing harsh green cast caused by fluorescent bulbs Use FLD with daylight film and FL B with tungsten film Without Filter O Pleasing skintones under fluorescent lighting without flash O True to life color rendition O Essential in any environment where ambient light source is fluorescent Neutral Density sE 615S2 9 E53 Neutral Density filters reduce the amount of light passing through the camera lens without changing the color of the scene Especially useful in bright light condi tions to help prevent overexposure Also allows proper exposure at a wider lens opening for reduced depth of field to highlight a key subject by making the foreground and or background out of focus O Eliminates overly bright washed out images O Balances exposure O Controls depth ofHield O Allows slower shutter speeds to produce blurred motion effects FL D and FL B 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers Neutral Density 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers Rob Goldman Jasper Johal lu O C UO 8129 ENHANCING m 812 Warming Filter T The 812 warming filter a Tiffen exclusive improves wc wb skintones and is ideal for portraits taken on a cloudy X day or2. www tiffen com 81A 81B 81C 82A 82B 81A 81B 81C amp SIEF The 81 series filters are useful with daylight corrected film in cool light conditions As letters advance density and warmth increases O Creates warmer tones and brighter colors on overcast days or when shooting with elec tronic flash O Great for improving flesh tones O 814A converts tungsten 3200 K film to 3400 K lighting 82A 59 82B The 82A and 82B reduce unnatural red tones in early morning or late afternoon light O Prevents reddish cast O Maintains natural flesh tones O Can create mood of coolness O 824A provides a cooler effect with tungsten film under 3200 K lamps Color Compensating Filters Magenta CCO5M CC10M CC20M CC30M CC40M CC50M Magenta filters balance the color of excess green cast and produce creative effects Great for morning tint These filters can be combined to achieve more density Filter Conversion Exposure increase 81A 3 400 to 3 200 K 1 3 stop 81B 3 500 to 3 200 K 1 3 stop 81C 3 600 to 3 850 K 1 3 stop 81EF 3 850 to 4 140 K 2 3 stop 82A 3 000 to 3 200 K 1 3 stop 82B 2 900 to 3 060 K 2 3 stop Light Balancing Filters Without Filter 81 Series 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers 82 Series 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers Roger J Waindle
3. And more Choose from a palette of up to 1 000 definitive digital filters and special effects O Line up the inside edge of your lens with the inside thread on zero 0 M E Z Filter Sizer These inside threads line up with your filter size Ask your photo dealer for assistance
4. amp Gold Diffusion FX Many techniques have been developed for diffusing or softening images whether to create a mood in a land scape or portrait or simply as an aid to make people look glamorous These filters produce silky smooth textures even in tight close ups without sacrificing image clarity Each creates a diffused image that doesn t look like it s been shot through a filter Black Diffusion FX O Doesspectacular job of suppressing facial Denies and wrinkles O Maintains clear focused image O Eyes stay clear and sharp O Virtually eliminates unwanted details without being dull or fuzzy O Bare minimum of highlight flare is produced O Effect of lighter grades is subtle with higher grades becoming gradually more noticeable Gold Diffusion FX O Takes Black Diffusion FX a step further O Adds soft golden tint to shadows O Infuses images with a special warmth Center Spot O Isolates the main subject held sharp in the clear center while diffusing a distracting background Ideal for portrait or product applications Warm Center Spot O Adds the warmth of the 812 filter O Neutral colors appear minimally affected Cool colors and skintones are slightly warmed and softened Hollywood FX Filters Hollywood Effects Aot jart ine Polig ipede Without Filter Jasper Johal Black Diffusion FX 3 Without Filter Jasper Johal Gold Diffusion FX 3 Without Filter Danie
5. Creates a diffused image that doesn t look like it s been shot through a filter GOLD DIFFUSION FX Combines effect of Black Diffusion FX with soft golden tint to shadows and infuses images with added warmth CENTER SPOT Clear central area for dramatic focus surrounded by ring of moderate diffusion to minimize distracting back ground detail WARM CENTER SPOT Combines Center Spot with 8129 warming filter Warms image for more vibrant results for color imaging DIGITAL DIFFUSION FX Creates a silky smooth look on textured surfaces and suppresses facial blemishes and wrinkles while maintaining a clear overall infocus image without evidence of filtration Creates a subtle version of film look in video HDTV FX Addresses both contrast and sharpness issues associ ated with HD Creates film look and provides subtle improvements in shadow detail NUDE FX A series of 6 skin tone enhancing filters that offer flex ibility and control in shooting skintones SOFT FX Ideal portrait filter Softens and minimizes facial imper fections while retaining overall image clarity 42 Filter Guide Accessories WARM SOFT FX Combines Soft FX and Tiffen exclusive 812 filter Smoothes facial details while adding warmth to skintones for color imaging ULTRA CONTRAST Recognized with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this filter redistributes ambient light to capture d
6. clarity O Available for Wide Angle lenses Protection UV Haze Control Without Filter SPECIAL UV FILTERS Haze 2A O Absorbs virtually all UV light O Reduces haze more than Haze 1 O Perfect for use in high altitudes and along bodies of water Ideal for aerial mountain marine scenes O Maintains color and image clarity UV 17 Warm UV O For the technically minded image maker who wants to absorb most but not all UV light O Absorbs slightly less UV light than Haze 2A O Combines benefits of UV 17 with Tiffen exclusive 812 Color Warming Filter for added warmth UV Reduction 0 10360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers 7 Kenneth Sklute Roger J Waindle Polarizer Circular Polarizer Warm Polarizer UltraPol Polarizers provide color and contrast enhance ment Reflected light often shows up as whitish glare that washes out color in an image A Polarizer corrects this problem producing deep dramatically blue skies It also removes glare from non metallic surfaces such as windows and water Color saturation in general especially outdoors can be improved signiticantly Polarizer Circular Polarizer Ultra Pol O Essential general use outdoor color filter O Produces deeper skies and minimizes reflections in black and white and color photography O Can be rotated to achieve desired effect O Ultra Pol
7. offers maximum polarization A Circular Polarizer has the same effect as a Polarizer and is used on cameras with beam split ting metering systems commonly found on auto focus SLR s for most 35mm auto focus cameras see your camera manual Use the Tiffen Polarizing filters with the enhanc ing filter for more dramatic effects Warm Polarizer EX Combines the benefits of the linear Polarizer with the warming effect of the 812 Color Warming filter making it ideal for portraits and scenics Area of sky most effectively polarized with a Circular Polarizer 4 Point your index finger at the sun With your thumb extended at a right angle 90 rotate it around the axis of the index finger It will point out the band of deepest blue from horizon to horizon Without Filter David Singer Without Filter Stan Goldberg Without Filter Jasper Johal Ultra Pol Without a Filter Y Daniel Aubry NYC Polarizer Warm Polarizer 9 TiFFEN COLOR CORRECTION www tiffen com 80A 80B 85 85B 85C Sunlight daylight incandescent fluorescent and other artificial light sources all have color charac teristics that vary significantly Filters give you better images by adjusting for these light variations Film and video are rated for a particular color temperature such as that of daylight or tungsten light Filters are used to correct differences in colo
8. outdoors in shade on a sunny day m O Ideal for portraits or scenics Eas O Absorbs blue cast often caused by electronic flash O Adds warmth to pale washed out flesh tones O Warmer results than Sky 1 A mw See the Hollywood FX section for 8129 Im filler effect combinations ENHANCING Filter Makes reds rust browns and oranges pop with minimal effect on other colors Perfect for fall foliage earthtone rock formations architecture woodwork faded rustic barns and any photos where red brown and orange subjects should be enriched or appear more intense O Exclusive Tiffen filler O Creates brighter more saturated reds rust browns and oranges O Use with Polarizer for dramatic outdoor effects 812 Warming 100 o O o 8129 Warming FS 70 o o ce RB oO o ransmittance 96 c eo F 20 A eo o 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers 16 Without Filter 17 812 Warming ENHANCING ENHANCING Bruce Furr Sandie Stern Louis Cantillo OO Fog 3 Double Fog 3 O Sepia 1 Sepia 2 Sepia 3 OOO00 Star 4 pt Star 6 pt Star 8 pt Smoque Fog The Tiffen Fog filter mimics the effect of natural fog creating a soft glow and flare and producing a warm romantic tone Lighter grades take the edge off excess contrast and sharpness Heav
9. situations where there is excessive blue in the image and when total control over lighting may not be possible O Great for portraits and scenics O Adds natural warmth to skintones exterior shade and highlight areas O Eliminates pale washed out skintones often caused by electronic flash O Can also help balance contrasting skintones within one scene O Neutral colors remain unaffected Black Pro Mist Offers all the benefits of the Pro Mist filter in a more subtle form Highlight flares are controlled Contrast is lowered but with less lightening of shadows for a more delicate effect O Creates a soft light pastel effect O Delicate effect with contained highlight flare O Low densities tone down excessive sharpness to create a Film Look Warm Black Pro Mist Offers the dramatic benefits of the Black Pro Mist plus the Tiffen exclusive 812 Filter O Conveys a warm romantic feeling O Useful in outdoor open shade O Eliminates blue cast for pleasing effect 22 Hollywood Effects T fie E acl for Moligo ayore Without Filter Jay B Siegel Pro Mist amp 3 Karen Hart Warm Pro Mist 2 Without Filter Franz Edson Inc Black Pro Mist 3 Without Filter Kiersten A Stein Warm Black Pro Mist 3 23 T g F C zi I e Lu Tw di www tiffen com O d m nn Gold a Center Spot Warm Center Spot Black
10. 47B O Dark blue filter that lightens blue objects for detail 34 Black amp White Imaging Filters for black and white photography perform a variety of filtration effects including contrast control enhanced skin tones tonal corrections and more dramatic landscapes Without Filter Yellow 8 Although originally intend ed for use with black and white film these filters can also be used as a creative W J tool in color imaging Yellow 15 Yellow and Orange Yellow 8 Yellow 12 Deep Yellow 15 Transmittance T 0 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers Red Blue and Green Green 11 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers 35 Roger J Waindle TiFFEN FILTERS FOR BLACK amp WHITE IMAGING www tiffen com Green 11 Green 58 Green 11 Ideal for more pleasing skintones outdoors Especially suited for portraits photographed against the sky Universal asset for all scenics Greens are lightened to reveal more detail O Darkens sky in contrast to clouds O In foliage Plaine are lightened and red blossoms darkened Green 58 Dark green filter that produces very light foliage Red 23A Red 25 Red 29 Red 23A Light red filter producing contrast effects that darken sky and water as in more dramatic architectural photogra phy Not recommended for flesh
11. SPECIALTY FILTERS Some digital still cameras can have increased Close Up 4 sensitivity to infrared light that may cause color rendition problems The Tiffen standard Hot Mirror is designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most infrared light TiFFEN SPECIAL EFFECTS ES Es amp i x 7 D o cc Infrared Filters Close Up 7 Various filters are used to reduce unwanted visible light Total visible light absorption transmitting only infrared can be useful Prior testing is recommended 87 For black and white infrared film only no visible trans mission Infrared 87 dO O o Infrared 87 oo o o ce A oO o ransmittance 96 T N o E oo Michael Greer 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 LA ui DUET E x NA Wavelength Nanometers 87 Infrared 20 O O Pro Mist 3 Warm Black Warm Black Pro Mist 2 Pro Mist 3 Pro Mist 3 Pro Mist This popular motion picture effect creates a special atmosphere by softening excess sharpness and con trast It generates a pearlescent halo around highlights Lighter grades are useful in toning down the excessive sharpness and contrast of contemporary film and lens combinations O Great for portraits and scenics O Maintains focus Warm Pro Mist Combines the benefits of the widely acclaimed Pro Mist with the Tiffen exclusive 812 filter Useful in outdoor open shade
12. TERS V Protector A Due to variations in printing results may not accurately reflect filter effects 5 TiFFEN ESSENTIALS www tiffen com OOOOO UV Protector Sky 1 A Haze Digital Ultra Clear Warm UV Safeguard your lens and absorb UV light Film and video are more sensitive to UV light than our eyes are This often shows up as a bluish cast in images especially shots from high altitudes and long distances particularly over water Ultra Violet filters are available in a variety of UV absorption levels Protects your camera or camcorder lens against dust moisture fingerprints scratches and damage These filters can be kept on your camera at all times UV Protector O Most popular protection filter O Provides basic reduction of UV light O Available for Wide Angle lenses Digital Ultra Clear O Made from the highest quality optical glass O Offers ultimate protection O May be kept on lens at all times O For Digital Video and Photo Sky 1 A Filter O Absorbs almost half of UV light O Popular general use filter O Pinktinted for added warmth and better colors O Especially helpful when shooting in outdoor open shade and on overcast days O Available for Wide Angle lenses Haze 1 O Reduces excessive blue by absorbing almost three quarters of UV light O Best general purpose UV control O Eliminates UV problems from most situations where increased haze tends to wash out color and image
13. Tiffen is a leading manufacturer and distributor of photo accessories and related products For more information on any of our product lines visit our website at www ftilfen com or for technical assistance call us at 1 800 645 2522 TiFFEN Helping Create the World s Greatest Images The Tiffen Company 90 Oser Avenue Hauppauge NY 11788 Phone 631 273 2500 Fax 631 273 2557 www tiffen com e mail techsupport tiffen com Tiffen 8129 Color Grad Diffusion FX Domke FL B9 FI D9 Glimmerglass HDTV FX Hollywood FX Merlin Nude FX Pro Mist Pro Tective Saunders Smoque Soft FX Steadicam Stroboframe amp Zing are registered trademarks of The Tiffen Company 2007 The Tiffen Company PRINTED IN U S A 0907 BFILT TiF FEN Filters amp Lens Accessories DIGITAL PHOTO VIDEO Pro Mist 2 a Circular a Polarizer E L 4 Gold Diffusion FX 3 ENHANCING E Tiffen optical filters are more important then ever before when shooting with your digital camera Save time and frustration in post produc tion eliminate uncertainty and see the etfect you want immediately not hours or days later Lens Protection Protect your lens from mois ture scratches and damage Correction Bring the optical correction to a known standard leaving more latitude for digital effects used later Contrast Control Our award winning Ult
14. ar Circular Polarizer arm UV A Pocket Filter Pouch Special Effects DV kit Color Grad ND 6 Pro Mist 1 4 ENHANCING filter Gold Diffusion FX 1 2 A Pocket Filter Pouch DV Select kit 3 Neutral Density 6 Black Pro Mist 1 4 Circular Polarizer A Pocket Filter Pouch A Pocket Filter Pouch A Pocket Filter Pouch Classic Kit Wedding amp Perfect for Portraits Portrait Kit amp Scenics Create that Special Moment Warm Soft FX 3 Warm Soft FX 3 Vector Star Black Pro Mist 3 Black Pro Mist 3 Warm Pro Mist 3 Ultra Contrast 3 A Pocket Filter Pouch A Pocket Filter Pouch DV Scenic DV ENHANCING Film Look Kit 3 DV 3 Color Grad Sunrise Digital Diffusion FX 1 ENHANCING filier Soft FX 1 Color Grad ND 6 Black Pro Mist 1 2 A Pocket Filter Pouch A Pocket Filter Pouch These kits contain the Ultra Pol Circular Polarizer in sizes 4x4 4x5 650 and 6 6x6 6 This kit contains Color Grad Sunset in sizes 4x4 4x5 650 and 6 6x6 6 39 TiFFEN FILTERS Filter Guide PROTECTION AND UV ABSORBING FILTERS DIGITAL ULTRA CLEAR Protection filter for digital and traditional lenses made of ultra quality optical glass UV PROTECTOR Helps protect lens from dust moisture scratches and breakage Provides basic reduction of UV light SKY 1 A Popular general use protection filter Absorbs almost half of UV light Slightly warm4inted for better colors Useful when shooting outdoors in sha
15. cene to the characteristics of the capture medium and get professional quality results even under tough lighting conditions Tiffen Polarizing filters actually polarize the light to eliminate reflections on glass and water surfaces while retaining sub surface details Neither of these effects are possible with atter the fact plug in filter systems which can only provide filter effects not true light filtration Why Tiffen Filters Are Superior Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore tech nology a closely guarded proprietary process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to toler ances of a tenthousandth of an inch then mounting them in precision metal rings The ColorCore process allows us to control the color and density of Tiffen 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 When Tiffen filters are ground and polished the ColorCore is unaffected so color and density remain uniform Indeed when you hold a group of Tiffen filters of the same type against a white sheet of paper they all look identical because they are Try this with our competitors filters and you re likely to see slight variations Maybe that s why most top Hollywood motion picture studios rely on Tiffen filters for their multimillion dollar produ
16. ctions or why we can custom make an exact replace ment for them if one breaks on the job That s consistency and excellence two pretty good reasons why when it comes to filters you should rely on Tiffen too See the Difference Tiffen Filters Make Tiffen filters make a big difference indoors outdoors in close up portraits or mile wide landscapes in bright sun or shade and in many other photo situations the right Tiffen filter delivers a great image instead of a snapshot Whether you re shooting photos or video in black and white or color Titfen filters offer a variety of subtle special and spectacular effects to give you more enjoyment every time you use your camera or camcorder The Tiffen Ten Year Warranty Tiffen precision made filters are so superior we back them with a 10 year warranty against manufacturing detects Unlike ordinary batch dyed glass filters in which color can be uneven our unique lamination process allows complete control over color and density for maximum consistency Tiffen has been honored with two Technical Achievement Awards and a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its lamination process and innova tive product design Tiffen has also been awarded an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its Engineering Excellence The Professional s Choice Superior quality and design make Tiffen the over whelming choice of moviemaker
17. de and on overcast days HAZE 1 Reduces excessive blue haze caused by absorbing almost 3 4 of UV light HAZE 2A Absorbs all UV light reduces haze maintains color and image clarity Best for high altitude and marine scenes UV 17 Greater haze correction reduces most but not all UV light WARM UV Combines the warmth of the Tiffen exclusive 812 Filter with the UV 17 POLARIZING FILTERS LINEAR POLARIZER Essential for outdoor imaging deepens intensity of blue skies reduces or eliminates glare CIRCULAR POLARIZER Same effects as Polarizer For use on auto focus cameras digital cameras and DV camcorders as recommended by the manufacturer WARM LINEAR POLARIZER For color imaging a combination of Tiffen exclusive 8129 filter and linear Polarizing filter warms skin tones and scenics ULTRA POL POLARIZER Provides maximum polarization COLOR CONVERSION 80 Series Use with daylight film to shoot indoors with tungsten lighting without a flash and achieve correct color in your image 85 Series For shooting tungsten corrected film outdoors Produces natural colors in your images Other filters in various densities may be available call customer service at 1 800 645 2522 631 273 2500 for information Filter Guide COLOR COMPENSATING FILTERS Magenta CCO5M 10M 20M 30M 40M amp 50M Balances excessive green cast and produces creative effects Great for early morning tint Can be combined to achi
18. e in Apt 6pt and 8pt in 2mm grid pattern CLOSE UP SET 1 2 4 Single element diopter lenses enable lens focusing on subjects much closer than standard lens Can be used individually or in combina tion for added versatility HOT MIRROR Designed to remedy color rendition problems in some digital still cameras INFRARED 87 For black and white infra red film only No visible transmission TiFFEN FILTERS Filter Guide HOLLYWOOD FX FILTERS PRO MIST Most popular motion picture effect Creates special atmosphere by softening excess sharpness and con trast creates pearlescent glow around highlights Great for portraits and landscapes WARM PRO MIST Combination of Pro Mist and Tiffen exclusive 812 filter Warms for color imaging and softens Gives skin a healthy natural glow BLACK PRO MIST Similar characteristics to Pro Mist providing a more subtle effect Less lightening of shadows and reduction of contrast WARM BLACK PRO MIST Combines Black Pro Mist with 8129 filter to include a warming effect for color imaging GLIMMERGLASS amp BRONZE GLIMMERGLASS A new series of diffusion filters that soften fine details in a unique manner while adding a mild glow to highlights Filter has distinct silver sparkle Bronze adds warmth BLACK DIFFUSION FX Gives a silky smooth look to textured surfaces sup presses facial blemishes and wrinkles while maintaining clear focused image
19. etails that would be lost in shadows Lowers con trast evenly throughout image with no flare or halation LOW CONTRAST Spreads light from highlights to darker areas leaves bright areas bright lowers contrast mutes colors Makes videos look more like film SOFT CONTRAST Reduces contrast while allowing black areas to stay black produces softer less intense colors NORTH HYPER VECTOR amp HOLLYWOOD STARS Unique combinations of asymmetrical designs with lines of different lengths to create more natural dramatic star excitement COLOR GRAD FILTERS Half color half clear with a smooth transition in between Add color selectively while leaving rest of scene unaffected COLOR GRAD NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTER 3 6 9 Part clear part neutral density with a smoothly graded transition between Balances sky to foreground e Microfiber Optical Cleaning Cloth Specially designed to clean amp polish optical lenses camcorders CDs computer monitors telescopes binoculars eyeglasses and more without smearing or scratching Oversized 7 x 7 cloth Pro Tective Filter Pouches Durable padded water resistant pocket organizers help protect filters from damage e Step Up Step Down Rings Allows use of different screw in or series filter sizes with one particular lens Provides easy access to a wider selection of filter sizes and gives the photographer freedom to use a standard size filter on many lens sizes Series 9 Adapter R
20. eve more density LIGHT BALANCING 81 Series Useful with daylight corrected film in cool light condi tions 82 Series Reduces unnatural red tones in early morning or late afternoon FL B FL D Provides pleasing skintones and corrects color under fluorescent lighting Use FLD with daylightcorrected media FLB with tungsten corrected media NEUTRAL DENSITY 3 6 9 Provides balanced exposures and depth oFfield control Eliminates overly bright washed out images Great for video Produces blurred motion effects at slower shutter speeds SPECIAL EFFECTS 812 WARMING FILTER Exclusive Tiffen filter improves color of all skintones absorbs blue cast offen caused by electronic flash or outdoor shade Adds warmth to pale washed out flesh tones Ideal for portraits ENHANCING Creates brighter more saturated reds browns and oranges with minimal effect to other colors Ideal for fall foliage and enhancing red orange and rust brown subjects FOG Adds drama to your scene by producing misty atmosphere Lights flare softens contrast and sharpness DOUBLE FOG Creates the natural look of fog especially on overcast days SEPIA Creates a warm brown tone for color imaging for that nostalgic feeling Grade 3 adds a light fog effect SMOQUE Creates the look of smoke without the cost and hassle of smoke generators STAR EFFECTS Achieve dazzling star effects from any direct or reflected point light source Availabl
21. ful silky smooth skin without wrinkles and blemishes Ideal approach for both digital video and still imaging Hollywood FX Filters Without Filter Without Filter z P fi P Acht Without Filter NudelFX 1 Without Filter Nude FX 5 OF ol Soft FX 3 Warm Soft FX 3 Glimmerglass 3 Bronze Glimmerglass 3 Soft FX9 The Soft FX series has a pattern of tiny lenslets designed specifically to put fine image elements like wrinkles and skin blemishes out of focus while leaving larger detoils such as the eyes sharp Lighter densities are very subtle producing virtually no flare from highlights or reduction in contrast The higher densities work harder to mini mize facial imperfections and provide a more pleasing portrait O Ideal portrait filter O Softens unwanted details O Keeps eyes sharp and sparkling Warm Soft FX Combines the innovative diffusion technology of the Soft FX filters with the exclusive 8129 warming filter balancing contrasting skintones to make people look their best O Ideal for all people photography O Two popular portrait effects combined O Gives skin a warm healthy glow Glimmerglass amp Bronze Glimmerglass This series of diffusion filters is both effective to look at as well as to look through People always want to look their best Here s another way Tiffen makes that happen O Softens details in a unique manner while adding a mild glow to highlights O Gla
22. ier grades create unnatu ral effects as in a fantasy sequence or a dreamlike aura of mystery Double Fog The Double Fog produces a more natural heavy fog effect where objects remain sharper and contrast is substantially reduced Sepia 1 Sepia 2 3 Sepia filters create a warm brown glow offering turn of the century nostalgia Sepia 3 adds a light fog effect to soften mood Star Effects Generate photographic excitement with these dazzling star effects created from original point light sources or bright reflections Star effect will become more pro nounced with a brighter larger source Filter may be rotated for creative control Smoque Mechanical smoke generators are often used to enhance realism where smoke is normally encountered This can be difficult costly and less desirable to work in a smokefilled environment O Creates the look of smoke without the cost and hassle of smoke generators 18 Without Filter Double Fog 3 John Spoltore John Spoltore Without Filter Ira Tiffen 6 point 2mm Without Filter Smoque 3 www tiffen ccom Special Filters amp Lenses 0 O 1 CU 2 CU 4 CU O y Hot Mirror 87 No Filter Close Up Lens Set The easy to use solution for getting extra close Each lens maintains resolution and picture clarity while maximizing image size Use lenses individually or in combination for maximum effect Close Up 1 Close Up 2
23. ings Series 9 adapter rings allow use of one standard series size Filter on many lens sizes They provide easy filter access for harder to fit lenses a common problem with older camera lenses Series size filter which has no threads drops into series size adapter ring and is held securely in place with the included retaining ring Series 9 Screw In 72M 9 77M 9 82M 9 TiFFEN PRODUCTS www tiffen com STZ ANDICAM Flyer Steadicam continues to be the industry leader with the affordable Flyer and F 24 Lightweight e 4 15 pound camera capacity e No ools dual articulated arm with 30 boom Low mass gimbal e 16 9 4 3 color 7 LCD monitor F24 high detinition film version brings Flyer series to the next level The Flyer is ideal for documentaries weddings local cable origination industrial training events amp more ST NDICAM MERLIN Light agile seamless shooting for today s videographer Wr Li THE MAGIC For cameras from LECT STARTS HERE Ultra Light Ultra Compact Ultra Affordable Steadicam Umm EE 4S Ee rE HE State of the art lightweight stabilizer system designed especially for today s lightweight cameras e 2 10 lb camera capacity Lightweight Iso elastic arm with 28 boom range True three axis gimbal e 3 5 LCD color monitor upgradeable to 5 8 16 9 Ultra low profile lightweight vest Power and video through sled The Steadicam PILOT
24. is the perfect comple ment to the new technology lightweight video cameras weighing 10 pounds or less Pilot is a new generation stabilizer offering some of the same features and benefits as units used for major motion picture production Pilot provides low cost with no compromise in quality STZADDICAM MERLIN Arm amp Vest with Metal Gimbal The lightweight affordable Merlin just got better a new breakthrough in camcorder stabilization Makes extended shooting nearly effortless Vest e Lightest thinnest vest ever made e Fits entire gamut of human sizes and shapes Arm e Ultralight no tools adjustment provides same legen ui performance and flexibility as its big brothers e Full Iso elastic 28 lifting range e For cameras between 2 5 and 7 5 lbs TiFFEN PRODUCTS www tiffen com Davisa ZA Sanford nford Award Winning Video Tripods for Field Studio Educational or Industrial Applications AL Pro Lightweight Tripods Perfect for Digital Video amp Still Cameras SAUNDERS Precision Rotary Trimmers backed with a 5 Year Warranty Selected for use by the White House News Photographers Association Complete line of Flash Brackets for the professional photographer Eliminates red eye Softens harsh shadows zing Protective Neoporene Camera Cases and Accessories A6 Products Filter Sizer digital filter suite The only software that simulates Tiffen optical filters
25. l Aubury NYC Warm Center Spot v lon E A S i zi gt e lu TN dis bn www tiffen com OOOO Digital DiffusionlFX 3 HDTV FX 3 NudelFX 1 Nude FX 2 OOO Nude FX 3 Nude FX 4 Nude FX 5 Nude FX 6 Digital Diffusion FX Their unique optical construction our most techni cally advanced diffusion filter ever delivers extraor dinary clarity of image without evidence of filtra tion O Smoothes and softens facial imperfections with almost no highlight flare O Maintains a clear overall in focus image HDTV FX With the increase in HD production for both TV and Motion Pictures HDTV FX filters address both contrast and sharpness issues associated with HD O Creates a Film Look by reducing contrast O Smoothes out unwanted detail O Makes people look their best especially when shot on HD O No evidence of filtration O Combines Tiffen s award winning Ultra Contrast Filter with the new Digital Diffusion FX filter Although results may be very subtle with still photography the effects of the HDTV FX are seen more substantially with digital and video applications Nude FX The Nude FX filters are a series of different skin fone enhancing filters that offer ultimate flexibility and control in shooting skintones Custom comple ment a person s complexion or make up or create a new look Perfect for headshots and close ups Combine with one of Tiffen s Diffusion filters for beauti
26. l density with a smoothly graded transition between A Color Grad ND 6 to clear is often best for balancing sky to foreground Neutral gray appearance drops exposure ND 3 ND 9 32 Color Grad Filters ywood Effects Holl T fre i 2 Blue four fv fy Epa aaf shga P b d 9 o Color Grad Blue Without Filter Sunrise S z Q Em Kr S Q f Without Filter Color Grad Sunrise ND 6 Without Filter Charles Campbell h Color Grad ND 6 33 S E E iL QZ br E 2 W Tw www tiffen com Filters for Black and White Imaging Yellow 8 Yellow 12 Yellow 15 Yellow 8 This medium yellow filter offers the most correct tonal range contrast to produce natural clouds against blue skies Yellow 12 Minus blue cuts haze in aerial work reduces excess blue of full moon in astrophotography Recommended as a basic filter for use with Kodak Aero Ektachrome Infrared film Yellow 15 Enhances landscapes marine scenes and aerial pho tography with more dramatic effects than Yellow 8 O Deep yellow filter O Renders sky dramatically darker Orange 16 Orange 21 Orange 16 Deeper than Yellow 15 for more dramatic effects Orange 21 Absorbs blue and blue greens Renders blue tones darker as in marine scenes Blue 47 Blue 47B Blue 47 O Dark blue filter that accentuates haze and fog O Used for dye transfer and contrast effects Blue
27. otos Make colors POP UV Protector Digital Ultra Clear 812 Color Warming Filter 812 Color Warming Filter Circular Polarizer Circular Polarizer 4 Pocket Filter Pouch ENHANCINC Filter A Pocket Filter Pouch Wide Angle Filter Kit For Wide Angle Lenses UV Protector UV Protector Neutral Density 6 Circular Polarizer FL D Filter ENHANCING Filter A Pocket Filter Pouch A Pocket Filter Pouch Black amp White Imaging Kit For Contrast Control Digital Video TiFFEN MULTIPLE FILTER KITS Digital Video Basic Kit Light Balancing Digital Pro SLR Kit Scenics amp Portraits Multiple Filter Kits ODO Create a new look with the secret tools of the movie industry Tiffen brings you DV kits that take the guesswork out of which filter to use in a variety of shooting situations These kits are designed primarily for professional shooters using prosumer DV cameras to produce results that are more pleasing less harsh and less brassy Green 13 Yellow 6 Red 25 Digital Ultra Clear Color Grad ND 6 Pro Mist 2 Scene Makers kit Turns Day Into Night Day for Night Filter 812 Color Warming Filter Circular Polarizer A Pocket Filter Pouch Film Look DV kit Black Diffusion FX 1 2 Black Pro Mist 1 2 Warm Blk Diffusion FX 1 4 Soft FX 1 4 Pocket Filter Pouch DV Essentials kit 3 Clear Circular Polarizer 8129 filter A Pocket Filter Pouch Video Essentials DV Kit Cle
28. r temperature between the recording medium and the light source 80 Series Get the right colors with daylight film when shooting indoors with tungsten lighting and without a flash 80A Balances daylight film for use with most standard tung sten lighting studio lighting and copy stand lighting 80B Balances daylight film for use with photo flood lamps 85 Series Using tungsten film in daylight will produce a bluish cast The 85 Series will produce natural colors when shooting with tungsten film outdoors For best results use the filter that most accurately matches your film type 85 z Produces slightly cooler results than the 85B 85B Converts tungsten film to daylight 85C Useful as creative warming effect with daylight film in daylight Designed to produce cooler results with tung sten film in daylight than the 85 or 85B Filter Conversion Exposure increase 80A 3 200 to 5 500 K 80B 3 400 to 5 500 K 85 5 500 to 3 400 K 85B 5 500 to 3 200 K 85C 5 500 to 3 800 K 2 stops 2 stops 2 3 stop 2 3 stop 1 3 stop 10 Color Conversion Filters Without Filter 80 Series 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers Without Filter 85 Series 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 Wavelength Nanometers 11 Ira Tiffen Harry Hofmann TiFFEN COLOR CORRECTION
29. ra Contrast and Low Contrast filters allow your digital camera to capture more shadow detail or lower contrast evenly Polarizers These filter are ideal for color and contrast enhancements removing reflections from water and glass impossible to do electronically while adding richer natural color saturation Color Enhancing Filter Makes vibrant fall colors pop without adversely affecting other colors Difficult to easily do electronically Color Grad Filters Add color selectively to the image while keeping other portions unaffected Why You Need Tiffen Optical Filters There is something to be said for creating images at the moment of exposure the way most of the world s greatest pictures have been made Titfen optical filters let you do just that by being able to preview the effect you ll get when it matters most when you re behind the camera There is nothing wrong with using electronic plug in filter programs that let you add effects or manipulate the image after it s taken But if you really want to own the final images you compose there s no substitute for Tiffen optical filters They re simply unsurpassed when it comes to controlling color balance and special effects with precision repeat ability and convenience It s important to remember that filtering the light before it passes through the lens and strikes the image sensor or film has important advantages It lets you match the bright ness range of the s
30. s professional photog raphers and even NASA Our filters are used in almost every major movie and TV production around the world The crattsmanship these professionals demand is part of every Tiffen filter whether for video digital imaging scientific work film or still photography Shouldn t Titfen be your filter Helpful Icons Also available in thin filter rings designed to help avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses Shows the recommended increase of exposure compensation stops for certain filters for manual camera setting Special effects filters originally designed for the TV and Movie industry now available to all photographers and videographers ba cz Hollywood Effects Some filters are available in various densities grades As the density increases the filter effect becomes stronger For those filters that combine a warming effect technology with any of several other effects in one filter the warming effect remains the same Please check the filler sizer on page 47 to select the correct filter size for your camera Cover Photos Christie Spencer Pro Mist 2 top Stan Goldberg Circular Polarizer 2nd from top Jasper Johal Gold Diffusion FX 3 3rd from top Stan Goldberg ENHANCING 4th from top Q Kiersten A Stein Warm Black Pro Mist amp 3 bottom BLACK amp WHITE and More ESSENTIALS S gt SPECIAL EFFECTS HOLLYWOOD FX 9 Table of Contents ECTION UV FIL
31. ss creative options O Rotating mount allows exact positioning of light rays O Can be used in combination for remarkably creative effects 30 Hollywood Effects tir Aunt ine Pitta aT danger tes iS c a KS uy N S E i du PRA rh eee Ultra Contrast 3 North Star Hyper Star Vector Star 3 Hollywood Star Jay B Siegel 3l Ooo Color Grad Color Grad Color Grad Blue Sunrise ND 6 e Color Grad Filters Transform an average sunrise or sunset into something spectacular or convert a dull washed out sky to a breathtaking blue No other filter has done as much to improve landscape photography as the graduated filter Add color selectively while leaving the rest of the scene unaffected Half color half clear with a graduated density transition for smooth blending into the scene Tiffen Color Grad filters are available in an array of colors and Neutral Densities 3 6 and 9 Use in combination with one affecting the upper half of the image the other affecting the lower half Color Grad Neutral Density Filters Often you want to balance light intensity between two areas within a scene This is important outdoors to allow more sky detail while properly exposing the foreground Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed out over exposed sky Exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark underexposed Color Grad Neutral Density filters are part clear part neutra
32. ss has a distinct silver sparkle O Reduced contrast produces look of enhanced beauty O Effect of lighter grades more subtle with higher grades becoming gradually more noticeable O BronzeGlimmerglass adds extra warmth to image 28 Without Filter Monte Zucker EB LN Warm SoftlFX 2 Without Filter Jasper Johal Without Filter Ira Tiffen Without Filter Bronze Glimmerglass 3 Ultra Contrast 3 OOOO North Star Vector Star Hollywood Star Hyper Star Controlling Contrast Controlling contrast is difficult in bright sunlit exteriors Exposing for either highlights or shadows will leave the other severely under or over exposed Ultra Contrast Filter Tiffen was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts amp Sciences for the innovative design of this popular Motion Picture and TV filter O Works with surrounding ambient light O Captures details lost in shadows O Lowers contrast evenly throughout image O No flare or halation O Lets you see more Hollywood FX Star Filters North Hyper Vector amp Hollywood Stars Exciting and dazzling star effects generated from origi nal point or reflected light sources with the added glitter and sparkle of these exclusive natural looking asym metrical designs and shapes Great for water scenes candle flames street lights and more O Exciting array of patterns O Limitle
33. tones Red 25 Create dramatic sky effects emphasizing cloud contrast for landscapes Simulate a moonlit scene at midday with slight underexposure Use with intrared film to yield extreme contrast with skies turn foliage white and cut through fog and haze O Medium red filter O Darkens blue sky creating dramatic contrast between sky and clouds O Creates greater contrast between foliage and flowers Red 29 O Excellent copying filter for blueprints O Used in scientific photography O Use with Polarizer for dramatic b amp w effects 36 Black amp White Imaging Without Filter Green 11 Without Filterlcolor film Combine a Polarizer with a Red 25 for incredibly dramatic black and white landscapes Without Filter Ira Tiffen www tiffen com Kits Twin Packs More economical than individual filter purchases these multiple filter kits take the guesswork out of choosing a variety of creative filter effects Pre pack aged assortments with combinations of Tiffen s most popular filters provide a range of artistic possibili ties for almost every application and budget Digital Photo Essentials Essentials Twin Pack Twin Pack 1 Selling Recommended by most Filter Kit Camcorder Manufacturers UV Protector UV Protector Circular Polarizer Neutral Density 6 Storage pouch included Storage pouch included Photo Essentials Digital Intro Kit ENHANCING Kit Picture Perfect Ph
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