The Tiffen 105mm Coarse Thread Low Contrast 4 Filtercan be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter has a grade of 4. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.

Useful for Reducing Contrast    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Halation Effect for Highlights    ColorCore Technology    105mm Front Filter Threads    Coarse Front and Rear Threads    Padded Pouch

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Redistributes illumination from highlights to shadows within a scene
• Helps balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while creating halation effect around highlights
• 105mm front filter threads for coarse rear threads allow for use with other filters
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. do I need to buy enlarger lens for this? I want to make prints up to 16x20"

A: Correct that enlarger does not include, lens, lensboard and negative carrier. If you are printing from 35mm film this is a kit with a lens, board and carrier, Beseler Full Format 50mm Beslar Lens Kit for 23C Series Enlargers BH #BELK50FF23 • MFR #9177 https://bhpho.to/2UNwOQu

Q: 2. Why doesn't the VC head contain a 00 setting for Ilford Paper?

A: Beseler decided that -0 is the lowest contrast they could achieve with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger.

Q: 3. I want and enlarger and condenser to make B&W contact prints (most likely 8x10, but possibly 11x14 some day). Would this be good for this?

A: Yes. This will work just fine.

Q: 4. does the enlarger come with a does the enlarger come with a modular head system with the lamp house?

A: The 23Clll-XL features interchangeable lightsources. The Condenser lamphouse supplied with this model is interchangeable with the Dichro Colorhead (No.8132-02) and with the Variable Contrast Lightsource (No.8134-02)

Q: 5. To the best of your knowledge, will this device work with a step-down converter in a country where the electricity is 230V?

A: Beseler has informed us that they do not recommend the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger for overseas use based on design.

Q: 6. What do I need to print 6x6?

A: You would need a 105 or 100mm lens... https://bhpho.to/3aXZhvb And a medium format carrier such as Beseler 6x6cm Glassless Negative Carrier for 23C Series Enlargers BH #BENC6623 • MFR #8060 and a Beseler 39mm Threaded Lock Ring B&H # BEJN MFR # 8095 and finally a lensboard such as the Beseler 39mm Lensboard with 5/8" Extension (For 105-135mm Lenses) B&H # BELBE3923 MFR # 8029

Q: 7. What accessories would we need to enlarge 6x6 film to 50x50" paper hanging on the wall?... lenses, filters, film holders, etc. But also to 20x16" on the table.

A: The Beseler 67XL-VC-W would already have built in variable contrast filters to use with variable contrast papers. A suitable negative carrier would be the Beseler 6x6cm Glasssless Negative Carrier, BH # BENC6667. As for the lens, you would also need a lens board and a retaining ring. A lens such as the Rodenstock 75mm f/4.5 Rogonar-S Enlarging Lens, BH # RO7545RS combined with the Beseler Lensboard for Printmaker 35/67 Enlargers, BH # BELB39PM67 and the Beseler 39mm Threaded Lock Ring, BH # BEJN would be great to use. You would need to mount the enlarger to wall if printing to 50 x 50" paper. https://bhpho.to/3OKHWXo https://bhpho.to/3a1WlQk https://bhpho.to/3QWaQpt https://bhpho.to/3y0SvyN

Q: 8. What is the largest print that this can create?

A: Maximum Print Size on Baseboard Approx. 17.5 x 22" / 44.5 x 55.9 cm

Q: 9. What is the highest watt bulb that can safely be used in the Beseler 23C III-XL Variable Contrast Enlarger?..... I have a brand new one and focusing is very difficult with the 85 watt bulb that came with it. It seems very dark. Thanks!

A: The maximum wattage bulb compatible for use with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger is 85 watts. Beseler only recommends 75W or 85W bulbs for use with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast Enlarger.

Q: 10. Hello, can this enlarger take a two lens turret for two lenses?

A: Unfortunately, the Beseler 23CIII-XL cannot take a two lens turret. According to Beseler, they dont have an option on the market at this time for a two lens turret, though both their 8227 and 8545 can be used with either a single lens or three lens turret.