Tiffen Digital Photo Video - Manual (Page 7)

Light Balancing Filters
Color
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81A, 81B, 81C
& 81EF
The 81 series filters are useful with daylight corrected
film in cool light conditions. As letters advance, density
and warmth increases.
❍ Creates warmer tones and brighter colors
on overcast days or when shooting with elec-
tronic flash.
❍
Great for improving flesh tones.
❍ 81A converts tungsten 3200 K film
to 3400 K lighting.
82A , 82B
The 82A and 82B reduce unnatural red tones in early
morning or late afternoon light.
❍ Prevents reddish cast.
❍ Maintains natural flesh tones.
❍ Can create mood of coolness.
❍ 82A provides a cooler effect with tungsten
film under 3200 K lamps.
Color Compensating Filters
Magenta CC05M, CC10M, CC20M
CC30M, CC40M, CC50M
Magenta filters balance the color of excess green cast
and produce creative effects. Great for morning tint.
These filters can be combined to achieve more density.
Without Filter
81C
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Filter Conversion Exposure increase
81A 3,400 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop
81B 3,500 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop
81C 3,600 to 3,850 K 1/3 stop
81EF 3,850 to 4,140 K 2/3 stop
82A 3,000 to 3,200 K 1/3 stop
82B 2,900 to 3,060 K 2/3 stop
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Wavelength (Nanometers)
Transmittance (%T)
81 Series
81A
81B
81C
81EF
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Wavelength (Nanometers)
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82 Series
82B
82A
81C 81EF
82A 82B
81B 81A
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