The Tiffen Black Pearlescent Diffusion Filter 5x6 1/16 Densityfrom Tiffen Black Pearlescent Diffusion Filter 5x6 1/16 Densityis a 1/16-step diffusion filter that can be applied to soften contrast and reduce image sharpness, resulting in a more flattering subject rendering by reducing the appearance of blemishes and softening highlights. This is particularly suitable for digital cinematography, as high-resolution cameras may be unforgiving. Additionally, it creates a slightly reduced pearlescent halo around highlights, which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect; note that this effect is less pronounced than the halo effect of a white pearlescent filter.

Black pearlescent filters are available in diffusion grades of 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 steps, where each filter's effect becomes approximately twice as pronounced with each grade increase.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.

1/16 Grade Diffusion Filter    Softens Contrast    Reduces Sharpness    Softens Highlights    Reduced Pearlescent Effect on Highlights    Reduces Appearance of Blemishes    ColorCore Technology    Includes Padded Storage Pouch

• Softens contrast and reduces sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and softens highlights
• Creates slightly reduced pearlescent halo around highlights, as compared to a white pearlescent diffusion filter
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the image quality be okay if I use two 5% cinebloom filters together? And will it work well?

A: Depending on the lens you may introduce vignetting. As you stack filters, the vignetting becomes more apparent.

Q: 2. Can this filter be used in videography to produce a cinema like image?

A: Yes, the Moment 67mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) can produce a cinema look. It is like a diffusion filter and will help soften the shot and or video.

Q: 3. Hello! Do they offer the 49mm in the 5% density?

A: Regarding the Moment 49mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density), Moment does not have an option for 5% diffusion density at the 49mm filter size.

Q: 4. is this pretty much a Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter?

A: The effect of the Moment 49mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) is very close to a Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter.

Q: 5. What is the thickness of this filter, excluding the threading?

A: The thickness of this Moment 82mm CineBloom Diffuser Filter is approximately 6mm.

Q: 6. If I'm using a VND filter, does it matter if I put this filter in front of my lens or in front of the VND?

A: If your variable neutral density (VND) filter has 58mm filter threads on the front of the filter, then no, it should not matter if you place the Moment 58mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) in front of the VND filter or if you place the VND filter in front of the Moment 58mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density).

Q: 7. What's the difference between this filter and a Black Pro Mist Filter? Is it fair to compare them?

A: The effect is very similar with the Moment Cinebloom filters. The CineBloom diffusion filter takes the edge off your digital sensor. It not only catches and blooms light, but softens hard edges and has a smoothing effect on skin tones, making wrinkles less noticeable.

Q: 8. Do you use diffusion filters such as this one in conjunction with a UV filter, or without it?

A: I usually use the diffusion filter alone, without a UV filter. That is because if you stack filters there is a greater chance of getting reflections and ghosting.

Q: 9. Do I need to take special care when cleaning the CineBloom Diffusion Filter?

A: To clean the Moment 82mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) I would recommend a high quality micro fiber cloth and lens cleaner like this one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1097470-REG

Q: 10. Can it be stacked in front or behind a uv filter?

A: Yes. The Moment 49mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) has 49mm front and rear threads for filter stacking.