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Gold Diffusion/FX® 3

ENHANCING

Tiffen®, FL-B®, FL-D®, 812®, Color-Grad®, Soft/FX®, Pro-Mist®,

Diffusion/FX®, Glimmerglass®, Smoque®, Pro-Tective®, Hollywood/FX®, Warm Black
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& Zing® are registered trademarks of The Tiffen Company.

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(0205) BFILT
 Tiffen optical filters are more
important then ever before, It’s important to remember that filtering the light, before it
passes through the lens and strikes the image sensor or film,
when shooting with your has important advantages. It lets you match the brightness
digital camera. range of the scene to the characteristics of the capture
medium, and get professional quality results even under
tough lighting conditions. Tiffen Polarizing filters actually
• Save time and frustration in post-production. polarize the light, to eliminate reflections on glass and water
Eliminate uncertainty and see the effect you want surfaces while retaining sub-surface details. Neither of these
immediately, not hours or days later. effects are possible with after-the-fact plug-in filter systems,
• Lens Protection – Protect your lens from moisture, which can only provide filter effects, not true light filtration.
scratches and damage. Why Tiffen Filters Are Superior
• Correction – Bring the optical correction to a known Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore™ tech-
standard, leaving more latitude for digital effects used nology, a closely guarded proprietary process that entails
later. permanently laminating the filter material in between two
• Contrast Control – Our award-winning Ultra Contrast pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of
and Low Contrast filters allow your digital camera to a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in
capture more shadow detail or lower contrast evenly. precision metal rings. The ColorCore process allows us
to control the color and density of Tiffen filters, and the
• Polarizers – These filter are ideal for color and characteristics of special effects filters with much greater
contrast enhancements, removing reflections from accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually
water and glass (impossible to do electronically) exhibit color and density variations.
while adding richer, natural color saturation. When Tiffen filters are ground and polished, the
• Color Enhancing Filter – Makes vibrant fall colors ColorCore is unaffected, so color and density remain
uniform. Indeed, when you hold a group of Tiffen filters of
"pop" without adversely affecting other colors. the same type against a white sheet of paper, they all look
Difficult to easily do electronically. identical—because they are! Try this with our competitors’
• Color-Grad® Filters – Add color selectively to the filters and you’re likely to see slight variations.
image while keeping other portions unaffected. Maybe that’s why most top Hollywood motion picture
studios rely on Tiffen filters for their multimillion-dollar
productions, or why we can custom-make an exact replace-
ment for them if one breaks on the job. That’s consistency,
Why You Need Tiffen Optical Filters and excellence—two pretty good reasons why, when it
There is something to be said for creating images at the comes to filters, you should rely on Tiffen too.
moment of exposure—the way most of the world’s greatest
pictures have been made. Tiffen optical filters let you do just See the Difference Tiffen Filters Make
that, by being able to preview the effect you’ll get when it Tiffen filters make a big difference indoors, outdoors, in
matters most—when you’re behind the camera. close-up portraits or mile–wide landscapes, in bright sun or
There is nothing wrong with using electronic plug-in filter shade, and in many other photo situations–the right Tiffen
programs that let you add effects or manipulate the image filter delivers a great image instead of a snapshot. Whether
after it’s taken. But if you really want to own the final images you’re shooting photos or video, in black and white or
you compose, there’s no substitute for Tiffen optical filters. color, Tiffen filters offer a variety of subtle, special and
They’re simply unsurpassed when it comes to controlling spectacular effects to give you more enjoyment every time
color balance and special effects with precision, repeata- you use your camera or camcorder.
bility, and convenience.
The Tiffen Ten-Year Warranty PROTECTION/UV FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
UV Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tiffen precision-made filters are so superior, we back
Sky 1-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
them with a 10-year warranty against manufacturing
Haze-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
defects. Unlike ordinary batch-dyed glass filters in which
Haze 2A, UV 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
color can be uneven, our unique lamination process
Warm UV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
allows complete control over color and density for maxi-
mum consistency. Tiffen has been honored with two POLARIZING FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9
Technical Achievement Awards, from the Academy of Polarizer, Circular Polarizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, for its unique lamina- Warm Polarizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
tion process and innovative product design. Tiffen has Wide Angle Circular Polarizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
also been awarded an Emmy, from the Academy of COLOR CONVERSION FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–11
Television Arts and Sciences, for its Engineering 80A, 80B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Excellence. 85, 85B, 85C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Professional’s Choice LIGHT BALANCING FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–15

81A, 81B, 81C, 81EF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Superior quality and design make Tiffen the over- 82A, 82B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
whelming choice of moviemakers, professional photogra- FL-B®, FL-D® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
phers and even NASA. Our filters are used in almost Neutral Density .3, .6, .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
every major movie and TV production around the world.
The craftsmanship these professionals demand is part SPECIALTY FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–20
of every Tiffen filter, whether for video, digital imaging, 812® Warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
scientific work, film or still photography. Shouldn’t ENHANCING® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Tiffen be your filter? Fog, Double Fog, Sepia, Smoque® . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Star Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Helpful Icons Close Up Lens Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hot Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Also available in thin filter rings designed Infrared 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
to help avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses.
HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–31
Shows the recommended increase of Pro-Mist® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
exposure compensation (f-stops) for certain Warm Pro-Mist® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
filters (for manual camera setting). Black Pro-Mist®, Warm Black Pro-Mist® . . . . . . . . . . .22
Black & Gold Diffusion/FX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Special effects filters originally designed for Center Spot & Warm Center Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
the TV and Movie industry, now available to Soft/FX®, Warm Soft/FX®, Glimmerglass® . . . . . . . . .26
all photographers and videographers Ultra Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
North, Hyper, Vector, Hollywood Stars . . . . . . . . . . .28
Some filters are available in various densities (grades). As the Color-Grad® Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
density increases, the filter effect becomes stronger. For those
FILTERS FOR BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY 32—43
filters that combine a warming effect technology with any of
Yellow 8, 12, 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
several other effects in one filter, the warming effect remains
Orange 16, 21; Blue 47, 47B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
the same.
Red 23A, 25, 29; Green 11, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Please check the filter sizer on page 43 to select the correct filter MULTIPLE FILTER KITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36—37
size for your camera. FILTER GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38—40
Cover Photos: LENS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
© Christie Spencer: Pro-Mist® 2 (top) OTHER TIFFEN PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42—43
© Daniel Aubry: Color-Grad® Sunset (2nd from top)
© Jasper Johal: Black Diffusion/FX® 3 (3rd from top) FILTER SIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
© Dotty Waxman: ENHANCING (4th from top)
© Kiersten A. Stein: Warm Black Pro-Mist® 3 (bottom) Due to variations in printing, results may not accurately reflect filter effects.

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 Protection/UV/Haze Control
ESSENTIALS

UV Protector Sky 1-A Haze Haze 2A Warm UV

Safeguard your lens and

absorb UV light Without Filter
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

© Kenneth Sklute
long distances, particularly over water. Ultra Violet
filters are available in a variety of UV absorption lev-
els. Protects your camera or camcorder lens against Sky 1-A
dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage.
These filters can be kept on your camera at all times.

UV Protector
❍ Most popular protection filter.
❍ Provides basic reduction of UV light.
❍ Available for Wide Angle lenses.
Sky 1-A
Sky 1-A Filter

© Roger J. Waindle
❍ Absorbs almost half of UV light.
❍ Popular general use filter.
❍ Pink-tinted for added warmth and
better colors. Haze-1
❍ Especially helpful when shooting in outdoor
open shade and on overcast days.
❍ Available for Wide Angle lenses.
SPECIAL UV FILTERS
Haze 2A
Haze-1 ❍ Absorbs virtually all UV light.
❍ Reduces excessive blue by absorbing ❍ Reduces haze more than Haze-1.
almost three quarters of UV light.
❍ Perfect for use in high altitudes and along bodies of
❍ Best general purpose UV control. water. Ideal for aerial shots, mountain scenes and
❍ Eliminates UV problems from most situations marine scenes.
where increased haze tends to wash out ❍ Maintains color and image clarity.
color and image clarity.
❍ Available for Wide Angle lenses. UV-17
UV Reduction ❍ For the technically-minded image maker who wants
100
90 to absorb most but not all UV light.
❍ Absorbs slightly less UV light than Haze 2A.
80
Transmittance (%T)

70
Haze-2A
60
Sky-1A UV-17
50

Warm UV-17
Haze-1
40
30
20
10 ❍ Combines benefits of UV 17 with Tiffen exclusive
0
-10 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
812® Color Warming Filter for added warmth.
Wavelength (Nanometers)

6 7
 Polarizing Filters
ESSENTIALS

Polarizer Circular Polarizer Warm Polarizer

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, Without Filter
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 significantly.

© David Singer
Polarizer
Circular Polarizer Circular Polarizer
❍ Essential general-use outdoor color filter.
❍ Produces deeper skies and minimizes
reflections in black and white and color
photography.
❍ Combine a Polarizer with a Red 25 for
incredibly dramatic black and white land-

© Roger J. Waindle
scapes.
❍ Can be rotated to achieve desired effect.
❍ Available for Wide Angle lenses.
Without Filter Polarizer Polarizer & ENHANCING
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 Without
Filter
see your camera manual).
Use the Tiffen Polarizer with the enhancing filter
for more dramatic effects.

Warm Polarizer
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:
© Daniel Aubry, NYC

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.
Polarizer Warm Polarizer

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 Color Conversion Filters
COLOR CORRECTION

80A 80B 85 85B 85C

Sunlight, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, and

other artificial light sources all have color character-
istics that vary significantly. Filters give you better
images by adjusting for these light variations. Without Filter

Film and video are rated for a particular color

temperature such as that of daylight or tungsten

© Ira Tiffen
light. Filters are used to correct differences in color
temperature between the recording medium and
the light source. 80A

80 Series
100

80 Series 90
80

Transmittance (%T)
Get the right colors with daylight film when shooting 70
60
indoors, with tungsten lighting, and without a flash. 50
40
80B

30

80A 20
10
80A

Balances daylight film for use with most standard tung- 0

360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
sten lighting, studio lighting and copy stand lighting. Wavelength (Nanometers)

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 Without Filter
Produces slightly cooler results than the 85B.

85B

© Harry Hofmann
Converts tungsten film to daylight.

85C 85B
Useful as creative warming effect with daylight film in
85 Series
daylight. Designed to produce cooler results with tung- 100
90
sten film in daylight than the 85 or 85B. 80
Transmittance (%T)

70
60
Filter Conversion Exposure increase 50
85C
85
80A 3,200 to 5,500 K 2 stops 40
80B 3,400 to 5,500 K 2 stops 30
85B
20
85 5,500 to 3,400 K 2/3 stop 10

85B 5,500 to 3,200 K 2/3 stop 0

360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
85C 5,500 to 3,800 K 2/3 stop Wavelength (Nanometers)

10 11
 Light Balancing Filters
COLOR CORRECTION

81A 81B 81C 81EF

82A 82B

81A, 81B, 81C

& 81EF
The 81 series filters are useful with daylight corrected
film in cool light conditions. As letters advance, density
and warmth increases.
❍ Creates warmer tones and brighter colors on
overcast days or when shooting with elec- Without Filter
tronic flash.

© Roger J. Waindle
❍ Great for improving flesh tones.
❍ 81A converts tungsten 3200 K film
to 3400 K lighting.
81C
82A , 82B
The 82A and 82B reduce unnatural red tones in early
morning or late afternoon light.
❍ Prevents reddish cast. 100
81 Series
❍ Maintains natural flesh tones. 90
80
Transmittance (%T)

❍ Can create mood of coolness. 70

60
81A
81B

❍ 82A provides a cooler effect with tungsten 50

40
81C

film under 3200 K lamps. 30

81EF

20
10

Color Compensating Filters 0

360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
Wavelength (Nanometers)
Magenta CC05M, CC10M, CC20M
CC30M, CC40M, CC50M
Magenta filters balance the color of excess green cast
and produce creative effects. Great for morning tint.
82 Series
These filters can be combined to achieve more density. 100
90
80
Transmittance (%T)

82A
70
60
Filter Conversion Exposure increase 82B
50
81A 3,400 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop 40
30
81B 3,500 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop 20
81C 3,600 to 3,850 K 1/3 stop 10
81EF 3,850 to 4,140 K 2/3 stop 0
360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
82A 3,000 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop Wavelength (Nanometers)
82B 2,900 to 3,060 K 2/3 stop

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 Light Balancing Filters
COLOR CORRECTION

FL-B FL-D

ND .3 ND .6 ND .9
Without Filter

FL-B , FL-D ® ®

Provides correct color, removing harsh green cast

caused by fluorescent bulbs. Use FL-D with daylight film
and FL-B with tungsten film.
❍ Pleasing skintones under fluorescent lighting
without flash. FL-D ®

© Rob Goldman
❍ True-to-life color rendition.
❍ Essential in any environment where ambient
light source is fluorescent. FL-D®

Neutral Density
.3 , .6 , .9
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 con-
ditions to help prevent overexposure. Also allows prop-
er exposure at a wider lens opening for reduced Without Filter
depth-of-field to highlight a key subject by making the
foreground and/or background out of focus.
❍ Eliminates overly bright, washed-out images.
❍ Balances exposure.

© Jasper Johal
❍ Controls depth-of-field.
❍ Allows slower shutter speeds to produce
blurred motion effects. ND.6

FL-D® and FL-B® Neutral Density

100 100
90 90
80 80
Transmittance (%T)

Transmittance (%T)

70 70
60 60
FL-D ND.9
50 50
40 40
30 30 ND.6
FL-B
20 20 ND.3
10 10
0 0
360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
Wavelength (Nanometers) Wavelength (Nanometers)

14 15
 Warming/ENHANCING®
SPECIAL EFFECTS

812® ENHANCING

812® Warming Filter

The 812® warming filter, a Tiffen exclusive, improves
skintones and is ideal for portraits taken on a cloudy Without Filter
day or outdoors, in shade on a sunny day.
❍ Ideal for portraits or scenics.
❍ Absorbs blue cast often caused by
electronic flash.

© Bruce Furr
❍ Adds warmth to pale washed-out
flesh tones.
❍ Warmer results than Sky 1-A. 812 ® Warming
See the Hollywood/FX® section for 812®
filter effect combinations.

ENHANCING® Filter Without 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

© Sandie Stern
where red, brown and orange subjects should be
enriched or appear more intense.
❍ Exclusive Tiffen filter.
ENHANCING®
❍ Creates brighter, more saturated reds,
rust browns and oranges.
❍ Use with Polarizer for dramatic
outdoor effects.

812® Warming
100 Without Filter
90
80
812® Warming
Transmittance (%T)

70
60
50
40
30
© Louis Cantillo

20
10
0
360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
Wavelength (Nanometers)

ENHANCING®

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 Specialty Filters
SPECIAL EFFECTS

Fog 3 Double Fog 3

Sepia 1 Sepia 2 Sepia 3 Without Filter

Fog 3
Star 4 pt Star 6 pt Star 8 pt

Fog
The Tiffen Fog filter mimics the effect of natural fog,

© John Spoltore
creating a soft glow and flare and producing a warm
romantic tone. Lighter grades take the edge off excess
contrast and sharpness. Heavier grades create unnatural
Double Fog 3
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
Without Filter
substantially reduced.

© John Spoltore
Sepia 1
Sepia 2
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 Without

Filter
Generate photographic excitement with these dazzling
star effects created from original point light sources or

© Ira Tiffen
bright reflections. Star effect will become more pro-
nounced with a brighter, larger source. Filter may be
6 point/2mm
rotated for creative control.
4 point/2mm
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 smoke-filled environment.
❍ Creates the look of smoke without the cost
© Ira Tiffen

and hassle of smoke generators Without Filter

Smoque® 4
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 Special Filters & Lenses
SPECIAL EFFECTS

+1 CU +2 CU +4 CU

87 No Filter
Hot Mirror

Close Up Lens Set

The easy-to-use solution for getting extra close.
Each lens maintains resolution and picture clarity while Close Up +1
maximizing image size. Use lenses individually or in
combination for maximum effect.

Close Up +2

SPECIALTY FILTERS
Hot Mirror
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

© Roger J. Waindle
designed to remedy this problem by reflecting most
infrared light.

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
100
90
80
Transmittance (%T)

70
Infrared 87
60
50
© Michael Greer

40
30
20
10
0
600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000
Wavelength (Nanometers)
87 Infrared

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 Hollywood/FX® Filters
HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS

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- Without
Filter
trast. It generates a pearlescent halo around highlights.
Lighter grades are useful in toning down the excessive

© Jay B. Siegel
sharpness and contrast of contemporary film and lens

© Jay B. Siegel
combinations.
❍ Great for portraits and scenics.
Pro-Mist® 3
❍ Maintains focus. Pro-Mist® 3
❍ Often used to mute colors for exquisite pastel
tones.

Warm Pro-Mist®
Combines the benefits of the widely acclaimed Pro-Mist®
with the Tiffen exclusive 812® filter. Useful in outdoor
open shade situations where there is excessive blue in the

© Karen Hart
Without Filter
image and when total control over lighting may not be
possible.
Warm Pro-Mist® 2
❍ Great for portraits and scenics.
❍ Adds natural warmth to skintones,
exterior shade and highlight areas.
❍ Eliminates pale, washed out skintones often
caused by electronic flash.
❍ Can also help balance contrasting skintones
within one scene.
❍ Neutral colors remain unaffected.

© Franz Edson, Inc.

Without Filter

Black Pro-Mist ®

Offers all the benefits of the Pro-Mist filter in a more sub-

tle form. Highlight flares are controlled. Contrast is low- Black Pro-Mist® 3
ered, but with less lightening of shadows for a more
delicate effect.
❍ Creates a soft light “pastel” effect.
❍ Delicate effect with contained highlight flare.

Warm Black Pro-Mist® Without

Filter
Offers the dramatic benefits of the Black Pro-Mist plus the
Tiffen exclusive 812® Filter.
© Kiersten A. Stein

❍ Conveys a warm, romantic feeling.

❍ Useful in outdoor open shade.
❍ Eliminates blue cast for pleasing effect. Warm Black Pro-Mist® 3
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 Hollywood/FX® Filters
HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS

Black Gold Center Spot

Diffusion/FX® 3 Diffusion/FX® 3

Black & Gold Diffusion/FX®

Many techniques have been developed for diffusing Without Filter
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. They

© Jasper Johal
offer the most advanced diffuser ever developed by
Tiffen. Each creates a diffused image that doesn't look
like it's been shot through a filter.
Black Diffusion/FX® 3

Black Diffusion/FX®
❍ Does spectacular job of suppressing facial
blemishes and wrinkles
❍ Maintains clear focused image
❍ Eyes stay clear and sharp
❍ Virtually eliminates unwanted details Without
Filter
without being dull or "fuzzy".
❍ Bare minimum of highlight flare is
produced
❍ Effect of lighter grades is subtle, with higher
grades becoming gradually more noticeable

© Jasper Johal
Gold Diffusion/FX®
Gold Diffusion/FX® 3
❍ Takes Black Diffusion/FX a step further
❍ Adds soft, golden tint to shadows
❍ Infuses images with a special warmth
❍ Balances any mix of skintones

Center Spot
❍ Isolates the main subject, held sharp in the
clear center, while diffusing a distracting
background. Ideal for portrait or product
applications.

Warm Center Spot Without Filter

© Daniel Aubury, NYC

❍ Adds the warmth of the 812 filter ®

❍ Neutral colors appear minimally affected,

cool colors and skintones are slightly
warmed and softened
Warm Center Spot
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HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS

Soft/FX 2 Warm Soft/FX 2

Soft/FX®
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 details
Without Filter
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 minimize
facial imperfections and provide a more pleasing portrait.
❍ Ideal portrait filter.
❍ Softens unwanted details.

© Monte Zucker
❍ Keeps eyes sharp and sparkling.

Warm Soft/FX ®2

Warm Soft/FX®
Combines the innovative diffusion technology
of the Soft/FX filters with the exclusive 812® warming
filter, balancing contrasting skintones to make people
look their best.
❍ Ideal for all “people” photography.
❍ Two best portrait effects combined.
❍ Gives skin a warm healthy glow.

Without Filter

Glimmerglass ®

© Jasper Johal
This latest series of diffusion filters from Tiffen are
both effective to look at as well as to look through.
People always want to look their best. Here's another
Warm Soft/FX 3
way Tiffen makes that happen.
❍ Softens details in a unique manner,
while adding a mild glow to highlights.
❍ Glass has a distinct silver "sparkle"
❍ Reduced contrast produces look of
enhanced beauty
❍ Effect of lighter grades more subtle with
higher grades becoming gradually more Without Filter
noticeable.
© Ira Tiffen

Glimmerglass® 4
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HOLLYWOOD/FX®

Ultra Contrast 3

North Star Vector Star Hollywood Star Hyper Star

© Franz Edson, Inc

Controlling Contrast Without Filter
Controlling contrast is difficult in bright sunlit
exteriors. Exposing for either highlights or Ultra Contrast 3
shadows will leave the other severely under-or
over-exposed.

Without Filter
Ultra Contrast Filter
Tiffen was recognized with a Technical Achievement
Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts &
Sciences for the innovative design of this popular
North Star
Motion Picture and TV filter.
❍ Works with surrounding ambient light.
❍ Captures details lost in shadows.
❍ Lowers contrast evenly throughout image.
❍ No flare or halation.
❍ Lets you “see” more.
Hyper Star

Hollywood/FX® Star Filters

North, Hyper, Vector & 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- Vector Star

metrical designs and shapes. Great for water scenes,

candle flames, street lights, and more!
❍ Exciting array of patterns.
❍ Limitless creative options.
❍ Rotating mount allows exact positioning
of light rays. Hollywood Star
❍ Can be used in combination for remarkably
creative effects.
© Jay B. Siegel

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HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS

Color-Grad® Color-Grad® Color-Grad®

Color-Grad® Filters
Blue Sunrise ND.6
Blue

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

© John Gittens
unaffected.
Half color, half clear with a graduated density transition
for smooth blending into the scene, Tiffen Color-Grad fil- Color-Grad® Blue
ters are available in a rainbow array of colors and
Without Filter
Neutral Densities .3, .6, and .9. Use in combination,
with one affecting the upper half of the image, the other Sunrise
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.

© Daniel Aubry, NYC

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
neutral density, with a smoothly graded transition Without Filter
Color-Grad® Sunrise
between. A Color-Grad ND.6-to-clear is often best for
balancing sky to foreground. Neutral gray appearance ND.6
drops exposure.

ND .3 ND .9
© Charles Campbell

Without Filter

Color-Grad® ND.6
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 Black & White Imaging

Filters for Black and White Filters for black and white
FILTERS FOR BLACK & WHITE IMAGING
photography perform a variety
Imaging of filtration effects including
contrast control, enhanced skin-
tones, tonal corrections and
more dramatic landscapes.
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. Without Filter

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-
Yellow 8
tography with more dramatic effects than Yellow 8.
❍ Deep yellow filter. Although originally intend-

© Roger J. Waindle
❍ Renders sky dramatically darker. ed for use with black and
white film, these filters can
also be used as a creative
tool in color imaging. Yellow 15

Orange 16 Orange 21

Orange 16 Yellow and Orange

Deeper than Yellow 15 for more dramatic effects.
100

90

80
Yellow 8
70
Transmittance (%T)

Orange 21
Yellow 12
60
Deep Yellow 15
50
Orange 16
Absorbs blue and blue greens. Renders blue tones dark- 40

30
Orange 21

er as in marine scenes. 20

10

0
360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
Wavelength (Nanometers)

Blue 47 Blue 47B Red, Blue and Green

100
90

Blue 47 80
Red 23A
Transmittance (%T)

70 Green 11
❍ Dark blue filter that accentuates haze and fog. 60 Red
25
Blue 47
50
Red 29
❍ Used for dye transfer and contrast effects. 40
30 Green 58
20

Blue 47B 10
0

❍ Dark blue filter that lightens blue objects for 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700
Wavelength (Nanometers)
detail
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 Black & White Imaging
FILTERS FOR BLACK & WHITE IMAGING

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.
❍ Darkens sky in contrast to clouds. Without Filter

❍ In foliage, greens are lightened and red

blossoms darkened.

Green 58
Dark green filter that produces very light foliage.

Red 23A Red 25 Red 29

Green 11
Red 23A
Light red filter producing contrast effects that darken sky
Without Filter/color film
and water, as in more dramatic architectural photogra-
phy. Not recommended for flesh tones.

Red 25
Create dramatic sky effects, emphasizing cloud contrast
for landscapes. Simulate a moonlit scene at midday with
slight underexposure. Use with infrared film to yield
extreme contrast with skies, turn foliage white and cut
through fog and haze.
Without
❍ Medium red filter Filter
❍ Darkens blue sky creating dramatic contrast
between sky and clouds.
❍ Creates greater contrast between foliage
and flowers.

Red 29
❍ Excellent copying filter for blueprints.
© Ira Tiffen

❍ Used in scientific photography.

❍ Use with Polarizer for dramatic b&w effects Red 25

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 Multiple Filter Kits
MULTIPLE FILTER KITS
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 possibilities
for almost every application and budget.

Digital/Photo Digital/Video
Essentials Essentials
Twin Pack Twin Pack
#1 Selling Filter Kit Recommended by most
UV Protector Camcorder Manufacturers
Circular Polarizer UV Protector
(Storage case included)
Neutral Density .6
(Storage case included)

Photo Essentials Deluxe

Intro Kit ENHANCING® Kit
Picture Perfect Photos! Make colors POP!
UV Protector UV Protector
812® Color Warming Filter 812® Color Warming Filter
Circular Polarizer Circular Polarizer
4-Pocket Filter Pouch ENHANCING® Filter
4-Pocket Filter Pouch
Create a new look with the “secret tools” of the movie
Digital/Video Wide Angle Kit industry! Tiffen brings you three DV kits that take the guess-
Basic Kit For Wide Angle Lenses work out of which filter to use in a variety of shooting situa-
Light Balancing UV Protector tions. These kits are designed primarily for professional
Circular Polarizer shooters using prosumer DV cameras to produce results that
UV Protector ENHANCING® Filter
Neutral Density .6
4-Pocket Filter Pouch are more pleasing, less harsh and less brassy.
FL-D® Filter
4-Pocket Filter Pouch

Special Kits Video Essentials

Black & White Although originally
DV Kit
Imaging Kit intended for use with
black and white film,
Designed Clear
For Contrast Control these filters can also be for Circular Polarizer
Green 13 • Yellow 6 • Red 25 used as a creative tool
in color imaging.
Digital Video Warm UV 17
4-Pocket Filter Pouch 4-Pocket Filter Pouch
®
Hollywood/FX
“Film Look” Special Effects
Classic Kit Wedding & DV Kit DV Kit
Perfect for Portraits Portrait Kit Black Diffusion FX® 1/2 Color Grad® ND 0.6
& Scenics Create that Special Moment Black Pro-Mist® 1/2 Pro-Mist® 1/4
Warm Soft/FX® 3 Warm Soft/FX® 3 Warm Blk Diffusion FX® 1/4 ENHANCING®
Vector Star Black Pro-Mist® 3 Soft/FX® 1 Gold Diffusion FX® 1/2
Black Pro-Mist® 3 Warm Pro-Mist® 3 4-Pocket Filter Pouch 4-Pocket Filter Pouch
Ultra Contrast 3 4-Pocket Filter Pouch
4-Pocket Filter Pouch

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 Filter Guide Filter Guide
PROTECTION AND UV ABSORBING FILTERS NEUTRAL DENSITY .3, .6, .9
FILTERS
UV PROTECTOR Provides balanced exposures and depth-of-field control. Elimi-
Helps protect lens from dust, moisture, scratches and nates overly bright, washed-out images. Great for video.
breakage. Provides basic reduction of UV light. Produces blurred motion effects at slower shutter speeds.
SKY 1-A
Popular general use protection filter. Absorbs almost SPECIAL EFFECTS
half of UV light. Slightly warm-tinted for better colors. 812® WARMING FILTER
Useful when shooting outdoors in shade and on over- Exclusive Tiffen filter, improves color of all skintones; absorbs blue
cast days. cast often caused by electronic flash or outdoor shade. Adds
HAZE-1
warmth to pale, washed-out flesh tones. Ideal for portraits.
Reduces excessive blue haze caused by absorbing ENHANCING®
almost 3/4 of UV light. Creates brighter, more saturated reds, browns and oranges with
HAZE 2A minimal effect to other colors. Ideal for fall foliage and enhancing
Absorbs all UV light; reduces haze; maintains color and red, orange and rust brown subjects.
image clarity. Best for high altitude and marine scenes. FOG
UV 17 Adds drama to your scene by producing misty atmosphere.
Greater haze correction, reduces most but not all Lights flare, softens contrast and sharpness.
UV light. DOUBLE FOG
WARM UV Creates the natural look of fog, especially on overcast days.
Combines the warmth of the Tiffen exclusive 812® Filter
with the UV 17. SEPIA
Creates a warm brown tone (for color imaging) for that nostalgic
POLARIZING FILTERS feeling. Grade 3 adds a light fog effect.
LINEAR POLARIZER SMOQUE®
Essential for outdoor imaging; deepens intensity of Creates the look of smoke without the cost and hassle of smoke
blue skies; reduces or eliminates glare. generators.
CIRCULAR POLARIZER STAR EFFECTS
Same effects as Polarizer. For use on auto-focus Achieve dazzling star effects from any direct or reflected point
cameras, digital cameras and DV camcorders as light source. Available in 4pt, 6pt and 8pt in 2mm grid pattern.
recommended by the manufacturer.
CLOSE-UP SET (+1, +2, +4)
WARM LINEAR POLARIZER
Single element diopter lenses enable lens focusing on subjects
For color imaging, a combination of Tiffen exclusive much closer than standard lens. Can be used individually or in
812® filter and linear Polarizing filter; warms skin- combination for added versatility.
tones and scenics.
HOT MIRROR
COLOR CONVERSION Designed to remedy color rendition problems in some digital still
80 Series: Use with daylight film to shoot indoors, cameras.
with tungsten lighting, without a flash, and achieve INFRARED 87
correct color in your image. For black and white infra-red film only. No visible transmission.
85 Series: For shooting tungsten corrected film
outdoors. Produces natural colors in your images. HOLLYWOOD/FX® FILTERS
COLOR COMPENSATING FILTERS PRO-MIST®
Magenta CC05M, 10M, 20M, 30M, 40M & 50M: Most popular motion picture effect. Creates special “atmos-
Balances excessive green cast and produces creative phere” by softening excess sharpness and contrast; creates
effects. Great for early morning tint. Can be combined pearlescent glow around highlights. Great for portraits and land-
to achieve more density. scapes.
WARM PRO-MIST®
LIGHT BALANCING Combination of Pro-Mist and Tiffen exclusive 812® filter. Warms
81 Series: Useful with daylight corrected film in cool (for color imaging) and softens. Gives skin a healthy, natural
light conditions. glow.
82 Series: Reduces unnatural red tones in early morn-
BLACK PRO-MIST®
ing or late afternoon.
Similar characteristics to Pro-Mist, providing a more subtle effect.
FL-B®, FL-D® Less lightening of shadows and reduction of contrast.
Provides pleasing skintones and corrects color under
fluorescent lighting. Use FL-D with daylight-corrected WARM BLACK PRO-MIST®
media; FL-B with tungsten-corrected media. Combines Black Pro-Mist with 812® filter to include a warming
effect (for color imaging)

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 Filter Guide Accessories & Tiffen Products
GLIMMERGLASS®
A new series of diffusion filters that soften fine details in Microfiber Optical Cleaning Cloth
FILTERS
a unique manner, while adding a mild glow to highlights. Specially designed to clean & polish optical lenses, camcorders,
Filter has distinct silver ”sparkle”. CD’s, computer monitors, telescopes, binoculars, eyeglasses and
BLACK DIFFUSION/FX®
more without smearing or scratching. Rubberized grips allow non-
Gives a silky-smooth look to textured surfaces, suppress- slip handling. Oversized 7” x 7” cloth.
es facial blemishes and wrinkles, while maintaining
clear, focused image. Creates a diffused image that Pro-Tective® Filter Pouches
doesn't look like it's been shot through a filter. Durable padded, water-resistant 6 pocket organizer helps protect
GOLD DIFFUSION/FX ® filters from damage. Carries filters up to 82mm. Also available in
Combines effect of Black Diffusion/FX with soft, golden 2 or 4 pocket pouches
tint to shadows and infuses images with added warmth.
Balances mix of skintones. Step-Up/Step-Down Rings
CENTER SPOT
Allows use of different screw-in or series filter sizes with one par-
Clear central area for dramatic focus, surrounded by ticular lens. Provides easy access to a wider selection of filter sizes
ring of moderate diffusion to minimize distracting back- and gives the photographer freedom to use a standard size filter
ground detail. on many lens sizes.
WARM CENTER SPOT
Combines Center Spot with 812® warming filter. Warms Series 9 Adapter Rings
image for more vibrant results (for color imaging). Series 9 adapter rings allow use of one standard series size filter
on many lens sizes. They provide easy filter access for harder to
SOFT/FX® fit lenses, a common problem with older camera lenses. Series-
Ideal portrait filter. Softens and minimizes facial imper-
fections while retaining overall image clarity. size filter, which has no threads, drops into series size adapter ring
and is held securely in place with the included retaining ring.
WARM SOFT/FX® Series 9 Screw-In 72M-9, 77M-9, 82M-9
Combines Soft/FX and Tiffen exclusive 812® filter.
Smoothes facial details while adding warmth to skin-
tones (for color imaging).
ULTRA CONTRAST
Recognized with a Technical Achievement Award from Street Smart
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this fil- Buy it once.
ter redistributes ambient light to capture details that Use it for a lifetime!
would be lost in shadows. Lowers contrast evenly
throughout image with no flare or halation. Tough, Practical, Durable, Comfortable...
That's what sets Domke apart from the rest!
LOW CONTRAST
Spreads light from highlights to darker areas; leaves Selected for use by the White House News Photographers Association
bright areas bright; lowers contrast, mutes colors. Makes
videos look more like film!
SOFT CONTRAST Complete line of Flash Brackets
Reduces contrast while allowing black areas to stay
black; produces softer, less intense colors. for the professional photographer
• Eliminates "red-eye"
NORTH, HYPER, VECTOR & HOLLYWOOD
STARS • Softens harsh shadows
Unique combinations of asymmetrical designs with lines
of different lengths to create more natural, dramatic star
excitement. Folding Flip
Compact Folding Bracket –
COLOR-GRAD® FILTERS a must for photographers on the go!
Half color, half clear, with a smooth transition in
between. Add color selectively while leaving rest of Extra wide base with multiple camera slots
scene unaffected. to accept any digital or 35mm camera.
COLOR-GRAD® NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTER • Strong, lightweight aluminum construction
.3,.6,.9 • Convenient portable design
Part clear, part neutral density, with a smoothly graded • Fits nicely in camera bag or photo vest pocket
transition between. Balances sky to foreground.
• Five-year warranty
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 Other Products By Tiffen Other Products By Tiffen
PRODUCTS
Flyer
The Steadicam Award-Winning Flyer is a
® • All metal construction, 15" reversible center post
complete system — just add battery, charger • "Easy grip" foam cushioned insulated
and camera. 1" diameter legs
• Lightweight • Bubble level on tripod and panhead
• Removable head with 3/8"-16 mounting
• 4–15 pound camera stud platform
capacity
• Rubber/retractable spiked feet Titanium
• No-tools, anodized scratch resistant finish
dual articulated arm
with 30" boom • 3-section leg design
• Maximum tripod load: 9 lbs.
• 3-axis gimbal
• Folded Length: 25"
• 16:9/4:3 color • Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz.
7" LCD monitor
• Maximum Height: 69-1/4"
F24 high definition film • Minimum Height: 22-3/4"
version now available
The Flyer is ideal for
documentaries, weddings,
local cable origination,
industrial training, events
Laurie Hayball & more. 00
Steadicam owner/operator

Line up the inside edge

JR of your lens with the inside
thread on zero ‘0’.
Perfect for the home/casual
“family video” shooter or the 49mm
wedding and event videographer! 30.5mm

Ideal for virtually all

8mm, mini DV and 37mm
39mm
digital camcorders 40.5mm
43mm
weighing 2-4 pounds 46mm
(Sony PD-150 may be 48mm
49mm
Steadicam JR
used on JR with with color monitor
52mm

optional weight kit) 55mm

58mm
• Integral 2.9" hi-resolu- 62mm
tion color monitor
67mm
• Adjustable Stage “E-Z” 72mm
• Patented quick-release Filter Sizer
Gimbal & handle 77mm

These inside threads line up with your

• Includes instructional filter size. Ask your photo dealer
82mm

video, manual and 86mm

mounting hardware for assistance.
STEADICAM® JR “Lite” Steadicam JR 95mm
(Same features as JR, without color monitor
but without color monitor)

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