The Tiffen 55mm Warm Soft FX 5 Filtercan be applied to create a warm cast over an entire image while purposely reducing the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits, or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.

The warming effect of this filter can be obtained under daylight when this filter is used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected. This filter's overall coloration reflects a mired shift value of +45.

This filter has a grade of 5. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase. When higher grade numbers are applied, a halation effect around highlights can be created to further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity. It is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Soft-Focus Effect, Adds Warmth to Image    +45 Mired Shift Value    1.25x Filter Factor, +0.3 Stops    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    55mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Can add a warm cast over an entire image when used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected
• 1.25x filter factor reduces exposure by 0.3 stops
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• 55mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Whats the thickness of this filter?

A: 4mm

Q: 2. By how much does each filter decrease the minimum focus distance?

A: Your mileage may vary, as the amount of distance the minimum focus will decrease with the use of the Tiffen 55mm Close-Up Lenses will depend mostly on the lens that you plan to use.

Q: 3. Can I control camera setup such us ISO and other stuff with the ctrl.5 and the MDRX?

A: Teradek does plan integrations of camera control for ARRI cameras via Wi-Fi on the Teradek CTRL.5 3-Axis Wireless Lens Controller.

Q: 4. Is this a thin mount - wondering if I'll have an issue on my Canon 24-70 if it is too thick?

A: No, this is not a thin filter. You will experience vignetting on ultra-wide lenses, but a 24mm lens is not considered ultra-wide.

Q: 5. What range of sizes can this filter fit?

A: This is a 77mm filter. It will fit any lens with a 77mm filter thread on the front of the lens. Tiffen does make this and many other filters in other sizes as well. Just do a search at B&G for Tiffen Filter . You'll see many types of filters in many sizes. I srongly recommend Tiffen filters -- the price is reasonable, yet the quality is very high.

Q: 6. Is there a touchbased LIDAR capability to track subjects similar to DJI Pro grip?

A: While the Teradek RT - CTRL.5 does not currently have a Touch to Focus feature, Teradek is planning to include a similar feature on later firmware updates. Whether tracking is included is not known at this time.

Q: 7. Will this work with the Wooden Camera Zip Box Pro 4.5in Round Filter Stage?

A: Yes.

Q: 8. Can this be stacked with a VND filter?

A: The PolarPro QuartzLine FX Mist Filter (77mm, 1/4 Diffusion) has back threads but not front threads So to use it stacked it needs to be the front filter. So your variable nd needs to have 77mm front threads.

Q: 9. Why isn't it available in 46mm filter size? That's the size most of my Micro Four Thirds lenses are.

A: Charles... this filter is available, but B&H does not list it on their website as it is considered Special Order . Please call B&H directly and tell them you would like to request they special order item # 46WPOL from Tiffen. I currently show a few of these in stock and they can be dropped shipped directly from Tiffen to you when ordered through B&H.

Q: 10. Will these fit my Nikon D5100 18-55mm lens?

A: No they will not. The Nikon 18-55mm lenses use 52mm sized lens caps and filters. Below is a link to the same set in the 52mm size for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/1f3nfQu