The Schneider 6.6x6.6" 3mm Pink 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 6.6 x 6.6" 3mm Pink 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 pink 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 red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or violet banding instead of pink 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 3mm apart from each other. True-Streak Filters with spaces of 4mm, 2mm, 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    Pink 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 pink-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. Do these have to be used with signatures or can we use third party lenses like cooke optics?

A: The ARRI Impression V Filter Kit is designed specifically to work with Arri ARRI Signature prime or zoom lenses.

Q: 2. How soft is the interior lining? Any concerns about scratching the filters?

A: The interior of this pouch is a soft nylon fabric. I have used this pouch on two, multi-day, trips and have had no scratching problems.

Q: 3. Would a round 67mm fit, albeit tightly, or is 62mm truly the max size? I'm hoping to keep the case size small.

A: I pulled a 67 from another case and it fits just fine and is not tight at all.

Q: 4. would it be possible to fit a graduated filter in this pouch?

A: As long as it's less than 86mm it will fit.

Q: 5. Hi - are these made of plastic or glass ? Thanks.

A: The Kodak 4 x 4" 85C Wratten 2 Optical Filter is made from a gelatin material.

Q: 6. Will it fit a Z series filter holder?

A: The Ruggard 5-Pocket Filter Pouch is designed to hold filters up to 4 x 6" with 5 pockets for each filter, which would make for a tight fit for the Cokin Z-Pro Series Filter Holder (B&H # COFHZP). The filter holder can be attached behind the case with the Velcro strap. Alternatively, the Ruggard Protective EVA 10-Pocket Filter Case (Up to 4 x 6"), B&H # RUFCV3108B should allow for the filter holder and filters to fit. Then there is the Haida Case for M10-II Filter Holder (B&H # HAHD4708) that should work for the filter holder alone.

Q: 7. How wide is the webbing that makes up the belt loop on the back? Would it slide through a MOLLE loop?

A: The belt loop is too wide for a Molle loop.

Q: 8. is it fit for 95mm filter size ?

A: No. It Holds 4 Filters up to 82mm.

Q: 9. Will this fit 4x4" filters?

A: The Nomatic McKinnon Filter Case is for round filters up to 82mm. For 4x4 square filters this Formatt Hitech filter case would be recommended: https://bhpho.to/39MfgOw

Q: 10. Does this bag come with a shoulder strap?

A: The Ruggard Five Pocket Filter Pouch (up to 4 x 6") does not include a shoulder strap. It does have a touch-tab belt loop.