The B&W 49mm 023 Dark Yellow Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Glass Filter produces even greater blue suppression and leads to a further increase in the effects of darker yellow filters. When your black and white images are flat, throw on a contrast filter.
Contrast in black and white is generally controlled by yellow, orange and red filters with red producing the greatest contrast. Moderate changes can be accomplished with yellow which can, generally, bump up the contrast just enough to make the difference between a "muddy" print and an acceptable image.
Multicoated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting.
Interesting for snow scenes under a blue sky, because the darkened blue shadows in the snow make the shapes of the landscape look more dimensional
Freckles and skin blemishes are diminished strongly, but lips are rendered more pale (to compensate for a dark lipstick)
Especially useful for added contrast between blue sky with clouds and foreground
Type
Dark Yellow
Size
49mm
Grade
023 (9)
Filter Factor
3 (+2 stops)
Multi-Coated
Yes
Rotating
Not Applicable
Effect
Contrast control, enhanced skin tones, tonal corrections and more dramatic landscapes; Noticeable increase in contrast with black and white films
Application
Offers the most correct tonal range contrast to produce natural clouds against blue skies