Yellow #8 is commonly used for a noticeable increase in contrast with black and white films.

Especially useful for added contrast between blue sky with clouds and foreground

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this suitable for solar photography including eclipse photos? The description says so, but there is a contradictory warning

A: This Tiffen Solar ND Filter is suitable for photographing Solar eclipse, the warning is towards the using the filter as glass to look through with your eyes- that's what the warning is about. You shall never use the photo filters for gazing at the Sun or Solar eclips nor looking through the view finder. Most photographers use time-lapse function for shooting Eclipse. For previewing the Sun you can use Solar Binoculars https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/solar-viewing-binoculars/ci/31714 , for more information please, refer to our Solar Eclipse guide https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/8-lessons-learned-when-i-photographed-a-total-solar-eclipse

Q: 2. Does this filter also act as a UV/IR cut filter? Would it be beneficial to get a separate UV/IR cut filter as well?

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (67mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) does not cut UV or IR light.

Q: 3. 77 mm nd 5.4 18 stop

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (77mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is a 18 stop ND filter.

Q: 4. Will This Formatt Hitech 6 x 6 clear filter fit a Lee SW150 filter holder?

A: Yes, this Formatt Hitech 6 x 6 Clear Filter is the correct dimensions to fit the LEE Filters SW150 Filter Holder at 6 x 6 (150 x 150 mm).

Q: 5. 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: 6. does it work to photograph the sun and solar eclipses?

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (58mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is for Solar Photography, Not Safe for Direct Viewing of the Sun. It is not ISO 12312-2 compliant and therefore not safe for direct viewing of the Sun. Always use approved ISO 12312-2 certified safety glasses when viewing the Sun directly.

Q: 7. Will this filter fit a canon zoom EFS 55-250mm (58mm)?

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (55mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is too small for the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens. Instead, get the Tiffen Solar ND Filter (67mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition), BH #TI67ND54, and the Sensei 58-67mm Aluminum Step-Up Ring, BH #SESUR5867.

Q: 8. Hi! How can I tell if this will fit onto a Sony 4.5-6.3/55-210 Optical Steadyshot lens? Thank you so much in advance.

A: The Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens (Black) has a front thread of 49mm. The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (77mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) will be too large for this lens. Tiffen makes the Tiffen Solar ND Filter (49mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition). Please review this link to find the correct filter size: https://bhpho.to/3vpdzBY.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Is the Tiffen solar ND, 18-stop filter (P/N TI77ND54) a true neutral density filter, or does it give an orange tint?

A: The Tiffen Solar ND Filter (77mm, 18-Stop, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) is a true neutral filter and doesn't give an orange tint.