This 49mm Special 50th Aniversary Edition 18-stop Tiffen Solar ND Filter 49mm 18-Stop Anniversary Editionfrom Tiffen is a solid ND filter with a 262,144x filter factor that provides an 18-stop exposure reduction. Its 5.4 density darkens the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed while reducing the risk of overexposure. This means you can capture more detailed solar images than might be possible under normal conditions. This filter limits IR and UV light, ensuring color-neutral images, and reduces glare with its multi-layer coating.

In honor of B&H's 50th anniversary, Tiffen presents this limited edition run, specially designed to celebrate five decades of creative partnership. This exclusive Special 50th Anniversary Edition embodies the commitment to excellence that B&H stands for. Get your hands on a piece of history with this distinctive edition.

This filter is designed specifically for photography applications. This filter is not suitable for direct solar viewing with the naked eye, including with optical viewfinders.

5.4 Optical Density    Designed for Solar Photography    Capture More Detailed Solar Images    Official B&H 50th Anniversary Edition    Darkens Entire Image    Allows Wider Aperture    Includes Plastic Case

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Suggestions on where to stash travel tripod folded length of 16"? Would the nylon straps with buckles on bag be sufficient? TY

A: Yes, one can use the nylong straps with bucks on the front of the CineBags CB25 Revolution Backpack (20th Anniversary Edition, Midnight Black) to carry a folded 16" tripod. One of the tall side pockets on the side of the bag can also be considered to insert two of the three tripod legs.

Q: 2. Is the 70th anniversary edition functionally different than the standard (less expensive) model?

A: The Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe 70th Anniversary Edition Light Meter comes in burgundy color with rose gold accents, a special display box, "70th Anniversary" on the meter's front panel, a special leather case and strap. Functionality is exactly the same.

Q: 3. Would this be a good light meter to use for studio still life/portrait work? I use film cameras for this work.

A: As long as you are measuring available light, (not flash) this is a great meter.

Q: 4. will this bag fit a ursa mini 12k?

A: Yes, the CineBags CB25 can hold the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K.

Q: 5. Has anyone had any issues with this bag being a carry-on item when traveling?

A: Carry on size is 22" x 14" x 9" for most Airlines and the CineBags CB25 Revolution Backpack CB25 specifications say - 25 x 13 x 11" It would be up to the Airline and how full the bag is. Cinebags says " it is large enough to carry an entire camera package but small enough to fit in most airlines overhead bins". CB25 Bag size" Height: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Width: 13 inches (33.02 cm) Depth: 11 inches (27.94 cm)

Q: 6. How is the display for reading for someone for someone who needs strong reading glasses?

A: I used these a lot back in my younger days when I didn't need glasses. My opinion is that reading glasses of any strength will be fine. They are a good design with a long history. http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Norwood_Director http://www.cameramanuals.org/flashes_meters/norwood_director.pdf

Q: 7. The L-208 comes with a flash shoe mount. Does this come with one and/or have an easy method of mounting it to a flash shoe?

A: The 398 was never designed to be used mounted on a camera. It has a metal body and a large magnet in it that is actually not a great thing to have around any digital recording devices. If small and simple is what you are looking for, the 208 is a very nice meter. The 398 is a very traditional meter that is modeled after one of the very first light meters and first incident measuring meter.

Q: 8. does this meter work to measure light from flashes?

A: No, the Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter is not designed for flash metering.

Q: 9. Will this bag fit an assembled Sony FS7?

A: Yes, The Cinebags CB25 would fit the FS7. Other bag options you could consider that work the FS7 are B&H # PORIGFS7BKX and B&H # OR25

Q: 10. Can this carry a tripod?

A: Yes, the CineBags CB25 Revolution Backpack (20th Anniversary Edition, Midnight Black) can be used to transport a tripod, though the size and weight of the tripod will affect how well it is able to carry them. Smaller tripods would work best where as larger tripods may not work at all.