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Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter
Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filters have several uses and offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. They enable the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. ND filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the film.
Determining which neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters. Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6) effectively compensates average situations.
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situation
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
Neutral Density Factors
- ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO 1/2)
- ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
- ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
- ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops, reduces ISO 1/16)
- ND1.5 (exposure adjustment = 5 stops, reduces ISO 1/32)
- ND 1.8 (exposure adjustment = approx. 6 stops, transmits 1% of light)
- ND 3.0 (exposure adjustment = 10 stops, transmits 0.1% of light)
- ND 4.0 (exposure adjustment = 13-2/3 stops, transmits 0.01% of light)
- ND 6.0 = (exposure adjustment = approx. 20 stops)
ColorCore Technology
- Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore technology, a closely guarded proprietary process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision metal rings
- The ColorCore process allows Tiffen to control the color and density of their filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations
Superior Quality
- Top Hollywood motion picture studios rely on Tiffen filters for their multimillion-dollar productions Superior quality and design make Tiffen the overwhelming choice of moviemakers, professional photographers and even NASA
- Tiffen has also been awarded an Emmy, from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, for its engineering excellence
| Type | Neutral Density |
| Size | 4 x 4" (100 x 100mm, 4mm thick) |
| Grade | 1.2 |
| Filter Factor |
4 stops Exposure increase = 4 stops |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect |
Reduce the amount of light reaching the film To use high speed film in bright light |
| Application | Nature, Travel, Outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | ColorCore Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | Not Applicable |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
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- Easy to use (3)
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Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
I bought this filter without realizing that it doesn't fit the Lee filter holder. Thickness of the glass is too big for filter holders.
I can't comment on the quality as i didn't even it otherwise.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
I use the 1.2 ND Tiffen filter (4"x4")in my Chrozeille matt box to create greater shallow depth of field and to help with the contrast ratios.
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Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
Great Filter, only issue is its rather thick being glass and it doesn't fit a Lee holder.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
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Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
high quality glass
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Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
You pretty much NEED this when shooting in daylight.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
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Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 4 x 4" Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Filter:
I use a Canon EOS Rebel T2i, primarily for HD video. This ND filter, at a 4-stop loss, allows me shallower depth of field when needed in brighter light.
This is especially necessary for shooting video. Under artificial light (anything that isn't sunlight), the frame rate must stay at 1/60 or there will be artifacts as the frame rate fights with the pulsation of the electrical system and the light. Adding ND allows a constant 1/60 frame rate, while adjusting aperture as needed. (Note to those in PAL countries, frame rate should be at 1/50 to match the 50Hz electrical system.)
This filter is clean and clear. It takes exposure down by 4 stops and does not degrade the image.
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