The 6.6 x 6.6", grade 1 diffusion Tiffen Antique Satin Filter 6.6x6.6 Grade 1 Diffusionfrom Tiffen Antique Satin Filter 6.6x6.6 Grade 1 Diffusionsmooths fine details such as pores on the skin while maintaining overall sharpness, without reducing contrast. It prevents highlights from blowing out and shadows from losing detail or becoming overly cool and muddy-looking, all while adding an overall warm glow. Ideal for dark complexions, this warm diffusion filter allows for a complete array of tones and full dynamic range.

The filter features water white glass and is made using the ColorCore process, which laminates the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass, and then grinds and polishes them to a precise tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch of flatness.

Warm Diffusion Water White Glass Filter    Smooths Fine Details Such as Skin Pores    Adds Overall Warm Glow    Made with ColorCore Laminating Process

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the difference between "translucent white" and "satin white"?

A: The Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (45") is about the same as a translucent white umbrella. It depends on the specific white umbrella.

Q: 2. How thick is the glass of a Tiffen 82 mm polarizing filter?

A: No way to tell with out disassembling the unit. Generally filters can range between 4mm and 7mm. I estimate this glass to be approximately 4mm thick.

Q: 3. Can this be used as a reflective umbrella? When using as a shoot-through, how much light is reflected back into the room?

A: This is a translucent umbrella, which will reduce the light by about 1 stop when the outer portion faces the subject.

Q: 4. Can this be used as a reflector?

A: Yes, the Collapsible Diffusion Disc (5 x 7') can be used for many things if it is a 5/1 unit. This reflector just so happens not be a 5/1 and is used for diffusion use only which will cut light down by 1.5 stops.

Q: 5. The 45 measurement shown is the arc size. Do you know what the diameter measures when fully opened ?

A: Mine is 43 from BH

Q: 6. What lightstand and umbrella mount would you suggest to go with it? Don't want cheap stuff, need some durability.

A: you can use any decent stand depending on your strobe weight but highly recommend Phottix Varos Pro M Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella HolderBH# PH87199 these are tanks!

Q: 7. What is the minimum folded length and width?

A: Minimum collapsed length is 15 3/4 inches with a diameter of 2 inches, it's a tiny bit larger and longer than your standard paper towel tube.

Q: 8. Can this be used along with 1000 watt porta (Halogen) Video light for diffusion key light?

A: No. The following item is only supported up to maximum wattage supported 300 Watts.

Q: 9. Will this work for a Nikkor ais 24mm f2.8 lens?

A: Yes, since it has a 52mm thread but for manual focus lenses, a linear polarizer is more appropriate, but you can still use a circular polarizer.

Q: 10. Can this be used with a Hudson Spider?

A: Yes, this Westcott umbrella can work with the Hudson Spider.