Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter
The 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter from Tiffen helps to open your shadows by using the ambient light surrounding the image area as well as the light in the actual image itself. It lowers contrast uniformly throughout, with little or no loss of sharpness within the scene, even where there are varying degrees of brightness.
Shadow areas will reveal more detail but without any flare or halation from direct light sources or bright reflections. The Ultra Contrast works similar to a Tiffen Low Contrast filter with the difference being that it reduces contrast throughout the entire image whereas a Low Contrast filter will only open the shadows.
The 3 Ultra Contrast filter is a grade stronger then a #2. By now, shadow detail is readily apparent. Contrast continues to be evenly lowered throughout the image. As with the other grades of this filter, no highlight flare is produced.
Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a 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 aluminum rings.
- Bright lights or sunlight create problems when the ratio between the highlight and shadow areas is beyond the latitude of the film; if you expose for the highlights, the shadows appear without detail; if you expose for the shadows, the result is washed-out, overly bright highlights
- Contrast reduction is achieved by lightening shadows without overexposing or darkening or by darkening highlights without darkening shadows further
- Even direct shooting into the sun produces no flare or halation
- Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process
- Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty
| Type | Ultra Contrast |
| Size |
77mm 5mm Thick |
| Grade | 3 |
| Filter Factor | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Lowers contrast uniformly throughout the scene |
| Application |
When the ratio of highlight to shadow is beyond the latitude of the film When contrast control is required without effecting sharpness or generating flare or halation |
| Color Temperature | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Construction | ColorCore Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 77mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 77mm |
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Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Clear optics (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (3)
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Loose Mount
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter:
I love this filter. Originally wanted a 1, as I thought a 3 might have too strong of an effect but this was just right. Allows me to disable highlight tone priority and reduce contrast optically. All footage remains sharp and there's very little if any bloom in the highlights. Threads on mine have a slight imperfection that sometimes makes it tough to screw onto the lens. Not a big deal.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter:
One of the best way to solve problem with too many contrast (low DR) in my Canon videoDSLR cameras (5DmarkII/7D/550D). Really more gain (analog - not digital!) in low light zones of footage. Ideal for "flatter" output and postprod color grading.
Thanks, Tiffen!
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter:
Helps with scenery shots and the birds in the trees that I watch.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Controlling contrast
Comments about Tiffen 77mm Ultra Contrast 3 Filter:
Sometimes I find it to be difficult to make nicely exposed shots under California sun. This filter helps to keep contrast under control.
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- Black Storage Pouch
- 10-Year Warranty
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