Pairing infrared attenuation with solid neutral density, the 138mm round Tiffen Water White Glass IRND Filter 138mm 8-Stopfrom Tiffen Water White Glass IRND Filter 138mm 8-Stopis a versatile solution to reduce exposure values and achieve neutral color. The neutral density portion of the filter offers an 8-stop exposure reduction for working with longer shutter speeds or wider aperture settings. The infrared portion attenuates infrared wavelengths above 700nm to benefit working with CCD and CMOS sensors under difficult lighting conditions where infrared pollution can affect color balance. This infrared design also works proportionately to the density value, allowing you to achieve comparably neutral results from density to density in varying lighting conditions. The filter is constructed from Water White optical glass and utilizes Tiffen ColorCore technology for maintained clarity and quality. It measures 138mm in diameter and is suitable for use in select matte boxes and sunshades.

2.4 Optical Density    Water White ColorCore Glass Construction    Attenuates IR Wavelengths above 700nm    Darkens Entire Image    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Allows Wider Aperture

Alleviating the need to use multiple filters at once, this filter combines two distinct effects to reduce the number of filter surfaces in use.

IRND 2.4 filter offers an 8-stop exposure reduction to permit working with longer shutter speeds or wider aperture settings than normally required.

Infrared attenuating design eliminates infrared bleed above 700nm, is proportionate to the neutral density value, and helps to ensure clean, accurate colors and true blacks.

Constructed from ColorCore technology Water White optical glass for maintained image quality.

Measures 138mm in diameter and is suited for use with select matte boxes and sunshades.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size should I get for Canon 70-200?

A: If you go to Daystar website or call them on the phone, I think that is where I read that if you have the 77MM pro lens, meaning it is 77MM in diameter then get the 65 - 89 Solar filter. I have the 70-200 F2.8 non IS lens. I did not put it on yet.

Q: 2. Can I use this to take photos of the sun for practice of the upcoming solar eclipse?

A: Yes. The DayStar Filters 70mm White-Light Universal Lens Solar Filter can be used for solar photography with or without an eclipse.

Q: 3. What are the measurements of the screen protector?

A: The Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protection for Leica CL, C-Lux, D-Lux 7, V-Lux 5 corresponds to the 3" (76.2mm) LCD screen on the compatible cameras.

Q: 4. What is the difference between this product and a Neutral Density 5.4 Solar Eclipse Filter besides the price?

A: The difference is safety and your vision! The solar filter is ISO 12312-2 Compliant. The neutral density filter is NOT. Read the ISO Warning on the product. ISO 12312-2 Compliant Warning: Viewing the Sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage, blindness, and equipment damage. Always use an approved ISO 12312-2 certified solar filter when observing the Sun through optics or cameras. Never use photographic neutral density filters for direct solar viewing, viewing the sun through an optic, or when using cameras with an optical viewfinder. Ensure the solar filter is ISO 12312-2 Compliant. And buy from a reputable source like B&H. Many of the answers to this question are inaccurate and dangerous. I have flagged those answers to B&H so hopefully those answers have already been removed. When you are looking at the sun either directly or through optics, get your answers from experts in the field.

Q: 5. Is this also for the D-Lux 8?

A: Yes, the Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protection for Leica CL, C-Lux, D-Lux 7, V-Lux 5 is also compatible with the D-Lux 8.

Q: 6. cant it be used in Schmidt cassegrain telescopes? I am using c5 spottingscope . please clarify.

A: This Solar Filter is designed to work exclusively with the Celestron 127mm and 130mm reflector telescopes.

Q: 7. If using 67 mm lens which one is better to use 65-89, or 50-69?

A: My selection would be for the smaller, DayStar Filters 50mm White-Light Universal Lens Solar Filter (Single, 50-69mm OD) BH #DAULF50 • MFR #ULF50

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the SZ150R?

A: Unfortunately, the two are not compatible.

Q: 9. Does this come with a filter pouch?

A: Yes, an individual filter pouch is included in the box with Lindsey Optics 138mm Brilliant Rota-Pol Circular Polarizer for 4 x 5.65" Cine Matte Boxes.

Q: 10. Does this fit STARSENSE EXPLORER DX 130AZ? Thanks in advance.

A: Yes. The Celestron EclipSmart White-Light Solar Filter for 127/130mm Reflector OTAs will fit the Celestron DX130AZ telescope.