The Tiffen Yellow 1 Filter 2 x 2" #6is a basic contrast filter, primarily for use with black and white film. This yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. It is a common contrast filter for black and white photography, producing an accurate tonal range and partially compensating for the blue sensitivity of panchromatic film.

There is a 1.2x filter factor with this filter, requiring an increase of about 0.3 stop for normal exposure. Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of ten-thousandth of an inch. It measures 2 x 2" / 50.8 x 50.8mm.

#6 Filter for General B&W Contrast    Slight Increase in Overall Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Yellow contrast filter for black and white film subtly darkens skies, cuts through haze, and gives slightly greater contrast overall.

Produces accurate tones and partially compensates for panchromatic film's blue sensitivity.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can i use this for infrared colour film?

A: Unless you are using Kodak Aero Ektachrome Infrared film, using this filter will have little impact on your images.

Q: 2. does this have a caring case?

A: No, it does not.

Q: 3. As a follow up to my 12/11 question, will this reduce Purple Fringing/Chromatic Abberations at Nighttime?

A: Yes, it will

Q: 4. Is this yellow filter just for use with B&W photos, I take aerial color photos, I need it to cut the haze but will it mess up the color?

A: All previous responses are correct. A yellow filter, when used with color film, will produce a yellow hue over your entire image. A haze filter or a polarizing filter is your best choice for your aerial photos.

Q: 5. Has anybody tested the claim of “5382 MB/s” and “2424 MB/s” max read/write? A passive adapter should be capable of 7500 MB/s.

A: The QNAP QDA-UMP4 M.2 2280 to 2.5" U.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD Adapter has been tested in QNAP's labs, where it achieved a maximum read speed of 5381.8 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 2423.8 MB/s. Performance can vary based on the environment it's used in.

Q: 6. Where can I find a transmission curve for the Tiffen Yellow #12 filter?

A: Please email techsupport@tiffen.com for assistance.

Q: 7. How many stops should I add when using this filter?

A: This Tiffen 43mm Deep Yellow #15 Filter would require the addition of 1.3 stops.

Q: 8. Battery operated or do you need to recharge the battery?

A: It has a rechargeable battery the flashlight is awesome

Q: 9. Would this work on a MacBook air after 2013

A: The StarTech M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure will not work with the SSD from a MacBook Air after 2013. The MacBook uses PCIe 3.1 x 4 interface. The enclosure only supports SATA interface.

Q: 10. Is this 4x4 #12 filter 2mm thick so it will fit in a Lee or similar type holder?

A: Tiffen 4x4 filters are made of glass instead of resin like Lee filters and are 4mm thick instead of 2mm thick. Tiffen makes a PRO100 filter holder for these filters:a href= https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1276984-REG/tiffen_pro100hdr77_pro100_holder_with_77.html target= _blank https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1276984-REG/tiffen_pro100hdr77_pro100_holder_with_77.html/a