The Tiffen 3 Low Contrast Filter 6.6" x 6.6"works to lessen contrast across the image by creating a small amount of controlled flare near highlight areas. This enables greater detail to be attained in shadow regions, while unaffecting the values of highlights, in order to produce lower apparent contrast. This filter is ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows. The 3 density provides less contrast adjustment than the 4 density, but more than the 2 density filter.

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 10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 6.6 x 6.6" / 167.6 x 167.6mm.

Low Contrast for Greater Shadow Detail    Does Not Affect Highlight Values    Ideal for Midday and Bright Conditions    ColorCore Technology

Ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows.

Lower contrast results in greater shadow detail when properly exposed.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. do you guys ship to Europe? I sent an email 3 days ago but didnt get any feedback yet?

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Q: 2. Is there any loss of light when using this filter?

A: No

Q: 3. how does the glimmerglass compare to the cinebloom?

A: Glimmerglass and CineBloom are essentially the same filters types, but from different manufacturers. I have seen mention that Glimmerglass is more subtle of an effect compared to CineBloom, while having less halation and less contrast loss.

Q: 4. I'd like to order a Tiffen GlimmerGlass 49 filter for a Leica Q3 I have on order. What threads option and grade do I need?

A: The Leica Q3 accepts 49mm filters. Regarding the GlimmerGlass grade that you need it depends on how much of an effect you want in the image. How soft you want the skin to be, how much you want the highlights to bloom. For a very small amount just to cut out some of the sharpness of the digital sensor I would recommend the 1/4 grade.

Q: 5. Hola, puedo aadir este filtro al ND variable de tiffen 77mm? tiene rosca para usar los dos juntos?

A: Si, este filtro tiene rosca para usar otros filtros y puede aadir al ND variable.

Q: 6. What's the difference between this and a Black Promist Filter?

A: A Black Pro-Mist filter and the Tiffen 82mm Glimmerglass 1 Filter soften wrinkles, blemishes, and other details, but the Glimmerglass filter creates glowing highlights, while the Black Pro-Mist filter reduces highlights.

Q: 7. Hola, puedo aadir este filtro al ND variable de tiffen 77mm? tiene rosca para usar los dos juntos?

A: You can add the 77mm Pearlescent filter first, then stack the 77VND filter on top. You may experience vignetting depending upon your focal length and if you are shooting a full frame or cropped sensor camera.

Q: 8. Can I mount on this filter Variable Nd on top?

A: Yes you can mount a Variable ND filter on top of this, you may get vignetting depending on the lens, but it will mount.

Q: 9. I want this filter for my fujifilm 35mm f2, but it seems rare to find and it doesn't seem like a lot of people have it. Is there a reason for it? I can still get it for my 16-80 but prefer 35mm for street.

A: Unfortunately, we are not privy to any information on the popularity or rarity of Tiffen's Glimmerglass #1 43mm filter. However, we have experience with their Glimmerglass filters and believe it will be a great addition to your system of lenses and filters!

Q: 10. is there 86mm grade 1 for a zeiss otus available?

A: No, unfortunately there are no 86mm Grade 1 Glimmerglass filters. I even checked their website and it's something they don't have on there either.