The Schneider 4x5.65" 2mm Red True-Streak Filteris designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter's glass is a combination of fine line types whose action is limited to point light sources. Upon those light sources, those lines create the effect of a scene or image that has been recorded with an anamorphic lens and then displayed using a complementary reverse projection lens. This can result in prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from each point light source for the purpose of drawing attention to a specific part of the frame, or to create a visually dramatic effect.

If an image or footage is captured with an anamorphic lens for the primary purpose of obtaining a greater aspect ratio than what is possible when only using spherical lenses on a 35mm format, the direct result will appear compressed and distorted. Projecting this compressed and distorted footage or imagery through a reverse anamorphic projection lens allows elements within the scene to be viewed in their correct proportions. A complementary effect of this process after it is completed is the creation of elongated, blue-colored, horizontally symmetrical highlights from point light sources that can extend through the frame.

Many cinematographers and photographers find this effect desirable and the Schneider 4 x 5.65" 2mm Red True-Streak Filter is intended to allow such highlights to be easily reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design. This filter renders the streaks it helps to create with a red hue, instead of the blue highlights generated when using traditional anamorphic optics that are not designed to suppress streaking. True-Streak Filters that are formulated to create orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, or violet banding instead of red are also available, as well as Clear True-Streak Filters that can allow existing colors or lack of colors displayed by point light sources to be maintained.

The line types within this filter's glass are placed 2mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 3mm, or 1mm between their lines are also available where this filter type's effect becomes progressively stronger as the spacing between those lines is decreased.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the streak effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from water white glass for clarity as well as color fidelity.

Streak Effect from Point Light Source    Anamorphic, Symmetric, Elongated Streaks    Horizontal Streaks from Light Source    Red Color for Streaks    Water White Glass Construction    Padded Pouch

• Creates prominent, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend horizontally from point light sources within a scene
• Draws attention to a specific part of the frame, or can create a visually dramatic effect
• Allows the effect of anamorphic optics upon highlights to be reproduced when using optics that do not have an anamorphic design
• Creates red-colored streaks
• Constructed from water white glass for optical clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you use it with the Auray broadcast arm?

A: No. The Auray RF-C20 Studio Isolation Filter weighs 8.2 pounds, which is much more weight than the Auray broadcast arms can support. The Auray BA-XE4 Broadcast Arm with Integrated XLR Cable (B&H # AUBAXE4) and the BAE-2X Two-Section Broadcast Arm with External Springs & Integrated XLR Cable (B&H # AUBAE2X) can each support up to 3.5 pounds, while the Auray BAI-2N Two-Section Broadcast Arm with Internal Springs (B&H # AUBAI2N) and the BAI-2X Two-Section Broadcast Arm with Internal Springs and Integrated XLR Cable (B&H # AUBAI2X) can each support up to 5 pounds.

Q: 2. If you use this inside a closet would it be enough for a good quality VO recording?

A: If you are inside a closet with towels and blankets on the shelves, and an assortment of clothes hanging up, you will probably not need a reflection filter like this. That recording environment will already stop most of the echo and reflection this is designed to stop. The main job of a reflection filter like the Auray RF-C20 is to absorb and diffuse some of the sound energy from the voice, and also to prevent echoes of that sound from entering the rear of the microphone.

Q: 3. Does this work with this microphone? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/844096-REG/Audio_Technica_AT2005USB_AT2005USB_Cardioid_Dynamic_USB_XLR.html/mode/edu. and are any other components necessary

A: Hi, yes this does work with the Audio Technica microphone. Please note, the shockmount in the picture is not included though. You may consider the Audio-Technica AT8410A Shock Mount (Spring Loaded) BH #AUAT8410A - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68138-REG/Audio_Technica_AT8410A_AT8410A_Shock_Mount.html. Thank you for shopping at B&H!

Q: 4. What is the length?

A: It is approximately 32-36"

Q: 5. Is the base supposed to be wonky? All 4 feet do not rest on a level surface. Is this on purpose or did I get a lemon?

A: Of course this item should offer stable support. Please contaqct our customer service: B&H Customer Service Team: Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765 Email: cs@bhphotovideo.com

Q: 6. the motion detection has now stopped working, it did work fine, but now it kills the battery, (fully charged) and there is no video? there is no wifi on my model so that is not the problem. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you for your help.

A: Be sure your batteries are in good condition and fully charged. You might try to charge them with another charger or try another set. I have not had this problem with mine. Old batteries can show fully charged when they lack capacity, they don't have enough left to operate the equipment. Try a fresh set of batteries.

Q: 7. Does the camera come with, or is a lens cap available for this model?

A: The Minolta MND50 Digital Camera does not come with a lens cap. Any cap that is 52mm will fit, try B&H # SELC5.

Q: 8. does this have a wide lens option?

A: Minolta MND50 Digital Camera equivalent focal length is 35mm and that is not very wide. It would have to be 28mm or less to be considered wide.

Q: 9. which extension pole do i get for the sjcam 4000 wifi?? and do all extension poles come with a bluetooth or connection so you can push a button on the stick to take the photo?

A: You need only mono tripod because the camera with many accessory this for action recoding

Q: 10. Hi! Could you please tell me what the diameter of the front and rear elements of this lens are? Close approximations are fine! Thank you!

A: This is not a published specificatiopn. Please contact the manufacturer directly please: Schneider: Tel: 800-228-1254 Email jsioringas@centuryoptics.com