B+W 62mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter

  • Price: $44.00
  • B&H # BWSLMC62
  • Mfr# 66-073393

Product Highlights

  • Minimizes Bluish Cast
  • Protects Lens Element
  • Rugged Black Brass Filter Ring
  • Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC)
  • High Quality Schott Glass
  • 10-Year Warranty

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Due to its light pink color, the B&W 62mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter reduces the blue cast of daylight and produces a pleasing, warmer picture tone. Also known as a Skylight (1A) filter, it is a wise initial investment. It can help protect your lens from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs.

The reputation of B+W's Schott glass is world renowned. The high production standards combined with a sturdy brass filter ring make B+W filters hard to beat. These filters have a "heft" to them that is impressive. They may feel heavier but the benefit is in the construction and results. Not only is the glass exceptional but so is the seal between the ring and glass. Schott Glass used in the manufacture of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production. It comes with a solid 10-year warranty.

The Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) is harder than traditional B+W glass. This helps prevent scratches as well as being water and dirt repellent.

The filter ring is made from brass yielding a stronger product. Brass filter rings are also less prone to jamming. In addition, the seal between the glass and filter ring is exceptionally strong giving the filter added strength and durability.

In production, the filter glass is dropped into the empty filter ring from the rear and held in place with a threaded retaining ring; this is a definite advantage over a competitor who uses a spring clip to hold the glass in place. A threaded retaining ring will hold the glass firmly and securely in place to avoid the possibility of rattling and provide perfect parallelity and flatness to your front lens element for ideal optics. The part about additional filters not binding is due to the fact that brass is a very stable alloy and does not contract or expand.

Multi-coated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting

If desired it can be left on at all times for protection
Skylight filters provide additional benefits of correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details
Also used to reduce the bluish cast common with some electronic flash units
Type Skylight 1A (KR 1.5)
Size 62mm
Grade 1A
Filter Factor 1.1 (approx)
Multi-Coated Yes
Rotating No
Effect Produces more pleasing skin tones in daylight; warmer than a UV filter
Application Nature, travel and outdoor photography
Color Temperature Not Specified by Manufacturer
Construction Schott Glass
Front Filter Thread Size 62mm
Front Lens Cap Size 62mm

Filter pouch

Pearstone -  Four Filter Pouch (37mm to 67mm)
    • Original: $9.95
    • Save: $0.99
  • Price: $8.96
 

Care & Cleaning

Pearstone -  Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 18% Gray (7 x 7.9")
    • Original: $4.99
    • Save: $0.50
  • Price: $4.49
 

Caps & Wrenches

General Brand -  62mm Filter Stack Cap
  • Price: $12.95
 

What's in the Box

B+W 62mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter
  • Plastic Storage Case
  • Ten-Year Warranty
 
 
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