The Tiffen 86mm Ultra Contrast 4 Filter for Enhanced Photographycan be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By distributing ambient illumination to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while flare and halation around highlights is purposely limited.

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 Uniform Contrast Reduction    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Limits Flare and Halation in Highlights    ColorCore Technology    86mm Front Filter Threads    Padded Pouch

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Distributes ambient illumination to shadows within a scene
• Helps to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while limiting flare and halation around highlights
• 86mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Just to make sure: Is it correct that the device comes without a negative carrier and without a lensboard?

A: The Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger does not include a negative carrier and lensboard. Here is everything included: Includes: Chassis Baseboard Variable Contrast Lamphouse Lamp (ESJ) 6x9 Mixing Chamber Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Q: 2. Does the variable contrast function mean that I can adjust contrast directly on the enlarger and do not need to use separate filters to adjust contrast?

A: The image is not correct in the page but yes that enlarger has built in filters that with variable contrast paper you can control the contrast.But the model you selected is 220v so that is for use outside the USA.If you are in the USA you need this model, Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger, B&H # BE23C3XLVC MFR # 8019-02.

Q: 3. is there a stage missing to enlarge 6x9 with the dichro vc head on xl? there is a massive space inbetween the head and the lens board when it is raised to the proper position

A: It is our understanding that with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger there is no stage missing when working in the 6 x 9 format.

Q: 4. What size negative carrier will i need if i shoot with a Mamiya 645 pro?

A: The Beseler 6x4.5cm Glassless Negative Carrier for 23C Series Enlargers B&H # BENC64523 is needed.

Q: 5. is this black and white or color?

A: The Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger would be for Black & White prints.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. 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.

Q: 9. What is the largest negative I can use with this enlarger?

A: The Beseler 23CIII-XL can handle film up to 6x9cm.

Q: 10. What is the vertical height of the enlarger from baseboard to top of girder assembly?

A: The vertical height of the enlarger from baseboard to top of girder assembly is 45 (this includes the height of the baseboard). When the head is fully raised, the vertical height from baseboard to top of head is 58 .Walt Bistline, Photography Instructor, Earlham College