The Schneider 77mm True-Streak Star Filter Red White Blueis designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter's surface is a combination of fine line types that help to create a starburst effect with six primary diffraction spikes that extend from the light source. Each diffraction spike consists of multiple, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend from each point light source. Those streaks are similar to the lines created in a scene or image that has been recorded with an anamorphic lens and then displayed using a complementary reverse projection lens. Together, they are frequently utilized for the purpose of drawing attention to a specific part of the frame, or to create a visually dramatic effect. Instead of only the blue highlights generated when using traditional anamorphic optics that are not designed to suppress streaking, the streaks within each diffraction spike when using the Schneider 77mm Red, White, and Blue True-Streak, 6-Point Star Filter, are rendered white, or with a red or blue hue, for a total two diffraction spikes of each color.

This filter is most effective for pictures where the light source used to generate the starburst effect is a highlight with a significant degree of contrast from the rest of the image. It is constructed from water white glass for clarity as well as color fidelity, and features an anodized, aluminum-alloy ring for durability while remaining lightweight. The filter ring can be rotated in order to adjust the direction of the diffraction spikes and overall orientation of the starburst effect.

Starburst Effect from Point Light Source    Six Primary Diffraction Spikes    Spikes Extend from Light Source    Multiple, Elongated Streaks per Spike    Spikes are Red, White, or Blue    Water White Glass Construction    Anodized, Aluminum Filter Ring    77mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

Creates a starburst effect from point light sources within an image

Starburst effect features six primary diffraction spikes which extend from the light source

Diffraction spikes consist of multiple, elongated streaks that are symmetric and extend from each point light source

Streaks within diffraction spikes are similar to the lines created in a scene or image that has been recorded with an anamorphic lens and then displayed using a complementary reverse projection lens

Creates red, white, or blue streaks for a total of two diffraction spikes of each color

Anodized, aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight

Filter ring can be rotated for direction control of the diffraction spikes and overall orientation of the starburst effect

77mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters

Plastic filter case for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used with Bright Tangerine ONE Tray?

A: Yes, the Schneider 138mm Circular True-Polarizing Water White Glass Filter (B&H# SCCP138) will fit in the Bright Tangerine ONE Tray for Misfit Kick or ARRI LMB Matte Box (B&H# BRONETRAYMK).

Q: 2. Will this fit with the Bright Tangerine ONE tray?

A: The Schneider 138mm Unmounted True-Pol Linear Polarizer Filter will fit in the Bright Tangerine ONE Tray for Misfit Kick or ARRI LMB Matte Box.

Q: 3. This is most likely a novice question, but how to this rectangle filter rotate? Does it need to be fitted inside a filter holder that rotates?

A: Yes you are correct. Square or rectangular filters are attached to lenses via filter holders, most of which rotate the filter independently of the lens.

Q: 4. Is this filter actually 100 X 100 (listed in specs), or is it the standard 101.6 x 101.6?

A: The filter is 101.6 x 101.6

Q: 5. Does rotating the filter change it’s effect?

A: Yes, you insert the filter in a holder and rotate the holder to achieve the desired effect, ie; removing reflections from glass or water as well as saturating colors, etc...

Q: 6. Hello! If I use this filter in a RED Matteboxhttp://www.red.com/store/products/red-matte-box-with-full-cage-side-flagswill this filter work fine and do the job? I ask this because I thin it is not possible to rotate the filter tray in this matte-box.Thank you

A: The RED Mattebox in question will support linear 45.6 filter trays and allow you to use the Schneider Circular True-Polarizing Filter (4 x 5.65 ).

Q: 7. Can I use it with a digital cinema camera? I use blackmagic ursa mini 4k (and don't usually use the autofocus) or should i get the circular one?

A: I use it on my Red Dragon when I use my bright tangerine clip on matte box. It works fine. But, I also have a circular polarizer for my bigger matte box.

Q: 8. Can you confirm the threading on this filter?Is it 138mm diameter with 1mm pitch?How deep is the overall thread?What is the overall thickness of the filter? (or more importantly the thickness excluding the rear thread)Unfortunately the manufacturer lists very minimal information on their website and I can't find any detailed pictures to deduce the important dimensions from.

A: It is a 138 mm diameter but there are no threads on this filter. I use it in the rear dounut of a matte box.

Q: 9. Will this work with the ARRI K2.66128.0 F4 Filter Frame (for ARRI MMB 2)?

A: No, the Schneider 138mm Circular True-Polarizing Water White Glass Filter (B&H# SCCP138) is a 138mm (5.43") diameter filter whereas the ARRI Filter Frame Combo 4 x 4"/4.5" Round (B&H# ARK2.66128.0) (which you are referring to by its manufacturer model number of K2.66128.0) only accepts certain filters up to 4.5" in size.

Q: 10. Will this filter work with new clash Matt box?

A: Yes, it will fit with the Bright Tangerine Clash 138 Matte Box.