Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizer Filters - Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.

If you're out walking on a lovely day - in the mountains or at the beach - and you want to get a fabulous shot of a cloud-filled sky or make the water seem more saturated, then a polarizer is the way to go. This filter is the best way to make the clouds stand out, increase or decrease the saturation of the ocean or increase or decrease the reflection off the water. You can also use this filter when shooting into glass or windows since it will, again, either increase or decrease reflections.

If you're shooting black and white and want to simulate a threatening storm, try throwing on a #25 Red filter. The vista will take on the appearance of an imminent, ominous storm. 

Along with a UV or Skylight Filter, a polarizing filter should be a part of everyone's gear bag. It can turn a run-of-the-mill image into a stunning, creative photo by increasing color saturation.  

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This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance

Can dramatically enhance a blue sky and make the clouds more prominent

Used best at right angle to the sun

Effective with cameras that use beam splitters in the path of the TTL light meter and with AF cameras

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can this filter be used to record the upcoming solar eclipse on my hpx 370 camera?

A: Yes, this is the correct filter for recording a Solar eclipse on your Panasonic HPX 370 camera.

Q: 2. Is it safe to use this filter with a tracked 700mm lens on a Canon EOS R for the duration of the eclipse (~3 hr)?

A: Yes, the Tiffen Solar ND Filter is designed to be used for Solar Eclipses and other solar phenomenons.

Q: 3. How is it ok for shooting the sun but not for viewing with the naked eye? How do you compose & shoot without viewing the frame?

A: The camera is not as sensitive to infrared and uv from the sun like the naked eye is. You can compose and shoot using the LCD live view.

Q: 4. Most solar filters I've seen are rated at 16.5 stops. Why is this filter rated at 18 stops?

A: The solar filter minimum recommended is 16 stops, however it is not limited to be only at 16 or 16.5 stops.

Q: 5. Will this fit in my Canon 600mm prime as a drop in filter?

A: Yes, the Tiffen Solar ND Filter (52mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) will fit into the drop in filter of the Canon 600mm f4L.

Q: 6. Why the notice that this solar filter is not safe for solar viewing???

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (95mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is designed for photographic use and is not intended for use as a viewing filter. It will protect the camera sensor, not the human eye.

Q: 7. If I’m shooting an eclipse event but not the sun/moon itself—just people—is this filter still necessary to protect my gear?

A: If you are not taking photos of the sun then you don't need a solar filter.

Q: 8. Will these work with the DJI Zenmuse X5 15mm lens?

A: These filters will work on any lens with a 46mm filter thread

Q: 9. I know it will attach to the Zenmuse X5 DJI lens, but does anyone know how much the filter itself weighs? Not package weight, but actual weight of just the filter. Thank you.

A: I don't know the exact weight, but I can tell you that the .6 and .9 ND will accurately balance the 45mm olympus (with a step up ring) and the 12mm Omympus prime lenses on the X5. Hope that helps.

Q: 10. Would this be considered a 52mm drop in filter for Nikon lens?

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (52mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is too thick to work as a drop-in filter.