The Tiffen 4.5" Round Gold Diffusion Filterdiffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. In addition to the diffusion provided, a gold tint is also added to the image giving more warmth and helping to balance skin tones. This filter has a 5 density, providing the greatest amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Gold Tint for Additional Warmth    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Gold tint provides additional warmth and helps to balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are they sticky?

A: This Colourlite Diffusion Filter Pack has a non-adhesive surface,

Q: 2. Would this work well for a conventional ParCan 64 light without melting or burning?

A: Never, ever let Rosco (or similar) material touch a halogen lamp—the material will melt, stick to the lamp, possibly stick to the fixture, and cause the lamp to fail. On the other hand, a tota-frame will hold tough spun 10 inches from a 1 KW Lowell fixture with no problem—or clipped to barn-doors. I suggest you try the different products out in pre-production.

Q: 3. How many in the pack? All the same? do they fit on the light without using a filter holder? Thanks

A: In this kit, you would receive two diffusers and it would require a diffusion frame for use. The Dracast Filter Frame for LED500 Light B&H # DRFH500 would be the one you need. Please see the image below for reference.

Q: 4. Can these be cut with a standard paper cutter?

A: It may be difficult with some of the more flexible/flimsy sheets, you are much better of with scissors or xacto knife.

Q: 5. Is it possible to use these filters with a scanner (epson expression 12000 xl) without fear of scratching the glass?

A: The filters will not harm the glass.

Q: 6. How would they be in outdoor setting? Do they change colour if exposed to sunlight long term?

A: Yes, the filters in the Pro Gel Diffusion Filter Pack - 12x12" will yellow with age.

Q: 7. What's the differences between Black Glimmerglass and Black Promist?

A: The glimmer glass filter is designed to take the crisp edges off the images that modern lenses and digital cameras produce. The filter subtly softens the image and lowers detail resolution for those who want to simulate the look of film footage while shooting on digital gear. This black Glimmerglass model reduces contrast and overall sharpness and can smooth out unwanted blemishes, wrinkles, or other fine details in a subject's face while keeping the general image in focus. The black pro mist filter helps to reduce the value of the highlights while slightly lowering the overall contrast. This filter is especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes. While designed for use with movies, this filter can also be used for fashion and beauty applications. Unlike a traditional diffusion or soft focus filter, Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image. The 1/8 density provides less contrast and highlight reduction than the 1/4, while still allowing for a soft, pastel-like quality of light.

Q: 8. Is this only for LED 500's with barn doors? I just received mine and they are nowhere close to fitting perfectly inside the light.

A: These filters need this Barndoor / Filter holder. Dracast Barndoors for LED500 BH #DRBD500 • MFR #DR-BARN500

Q: 9. Which strength do you recommend in between 1/4 and 1/2 for subtle effect to use on 50mm and 85mm lenses in everyday photography?

A: For a subtle look, I would recommend a 1/8 or a 1/4.

Q: 10. Does this pack include the half density soft frost or 3004?

A: Unfortunately, Rosco 3004 is not included in this kit.