Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65")
The Redrock microFilter Set is useful when you shoot outdoors. For the nature shooter, these filters are a necessity and should be a part of your gear bag.
Circular Polarizing Filter
Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast.
The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.
Neutral Density Filter
Neutral Density 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.
Graduated Neutral Density Filter
This filter enables the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. Neutral density filters are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 stops to suit individual situations.
Often it is necessary or desirable to balance the light intensity in one part of a scene with another. This is especially true in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright contrasty landscapes. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky while exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and under-exposed. This filter enables cloud detail to be kept correctly exposed in the picture.
Determining which graduated neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters. Choose the filter strength which adjusts the lighting to stay within the exposure latitude (greatest difference between bright/dark values) which still shows details in both of the digital or film medium in use.
Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6 - the filter's clear portion allows 4x more light to pass vs. darkest portion) effectively compensates average bright sky-to-foreground situations, and the soft transition is applicable more often to a scene than the hard transition
Combined with the rotating and positioning filter trays in the microMatteBox, the graduation can be rotated and moved to match the horizon line.
Circular Polarizers
- This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays to remove haze from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance
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)
| Type | microFilter Set |
| Size | 4 x 5.65" (100 x 140mm, 4mm thick) |
| Grade | ND Filters: 0.6 (2-stops) |
| Filter Factor | ND Filters: Reduces ISO 1/4 |
| Multi-Coated | Yes |
| Rotating | Combined with the rotating and positioning filter trays in the Redrock microMatteBox, the graduation can be rotated and moved to match the horizon line |
| Effect |
Neutral Density: Too use fast film in bright light; balance light intensity from one part of a scene to another Polarizer: Removes reflections and increases color saturation without affecting the overall color balance |
| Application | Outdoor, landscape, nature photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Schott Crown Optical glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | Not Applicable |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
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Pros
- Easy to use (7)
- Clear optics (3)
- Compact (3)
- Improves picture quality (3)
- Professional quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
- Loose Mount
Best Uses
- UV Protection
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
We purchased the complete RedRock Micro bundle which includes the cinema bundle but no filters for the matte box. So we purchased the filter set and yes they are of nice quality as is all of the other RedRock Micro items we purchased but I am not sure they are worth nearly $500....seriously.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- microLensGears Kit - 4 Gears (Black)
- Similar:
- RedRock Micro Complete Bundle
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great price
- High Quality
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
I have the Redrock Micro Matte Box and finally I have these beautiful filters. They are a great compliment when shooting outdoors. The Neutral Density filter truely helped to change my Depth of Field when shooting outdoors as well.
Greate Filter Set at a reasonable price. Each Filter has its own case also. But I purchased as Arri Filter Pouch that worked great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
- Stellar
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
This is a stellar microFilter set. It fit right in my RedRock Micro matte box and is flawless! don't think about it, just buy it already! You clients will thank you!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
I gave this five stars because it does what I expect it to do.
I use this for video with a redrock mat box in exterior shoots to reduce depth of field.
It is higher quality than just a circular ND filter, more expensive and cumbersome, but allows lens changes without screwing on and off the filters. They can be rotated in the mat box as well. Larger than 4 x 4.
Little tough to keep them finger print free.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
I'm using these with my OConnor O-Box.
Pros: Cost. Quality.
Cons: None yet.
The filters come wrapped in paper inside of a nice padded velcro pouch. I'm not too sure if they need to be stored in the paper/whether or not they will get scratched over time in the pouch alone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
Less expensive and do the same job
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
This is an excellent deal on the three filter set. Hard to beat the price and quality for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
Wow what a bargain. Come in nice pouches each and are glass what more can you ask for with the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Redrock Micro microFilter Set (4 x 5.65"):
Use with 5D MKII for video, and the quality is everything you'll ever need.
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Filter pouch
- Price: $138.01
- GBP 87.90
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- Original: $4.99
- Save: $0.50
- Price: $4.49
- GBP 2.86
What's in the Box
- 4 x 5.65" Neutral Density 0.6 Filter
- 4 x 5.65" Graduated Neutral Density 0.6 Filter
- 4 x 5.65" Circular Polarizing Filter
- 1-Year Warranty
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