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Formatt Hitech 52mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV IR Cut Filter

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Formatt Hitech 52mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV IR Cut Filter
Key Features
  • Blocks UV and IR; Passes Visible Light
  • Reduces Haze and Enhances Contrast
  • Accurate Colors with Digital Sensors
  • 15-Layer Firecrest Multi-Coating
Designed to block both ultraviolet and infrared spectra, while allowing visible light to cleanly pass, the Formatt-Hitech 52mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV IR Cut Filter is a specialty filter that helps to achieve accurate and precise colors with digital sensors. This unique filter also features a 15-layer Firecrest coating, which further serves to minimize surface reflections and maintain light transmission for consistent color accuracy and image acuity.
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Formatt Hitech Firecrest UV IR Filter Overview

Designed to block both ultraviolet and infrared spectra, while allowing visible light to cleanly pass, the Formatt-Hitech 52mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV IR Cut Filter is a specialty filter that helps to achieve accurate and precise colors with digital sensors. This unique filter also features a 15-layer Firecrest coating, which further serves to minimize surface reflections and maintain light transmission for consistent color accuracy and image acuity.

Due to sensors' increased sensitivity to infrared light, false colors can occur when photographing in difficult lighting conditions. This filter helps to only pass visible wavelengths in order to avoid unwanted color shifts for greater color accuracy and image clarity. This filter is constructed from optical glass for maintained image quality and is set in an aluminum filter ring. The SuperSlim ring measures 5.5mm-thick and its slim design helps to minimize the likelihood of vignetting. This filter features front threads to permit stacking of additional filters or the attachment of a lens cap.

UV IR cut filter blocks wavelengths at both sides of the visible spectrum in order to achieve a more pure transmittance and greater color accuracy.
The 15-layer Firecrest coating has been applied directly to the filter glass by way of a vacuum-formed, hard-coated, electrolytic process. The multi-coating is water- and scratch-resistance for greater overall durability.
Firecrest coating attenuates UV and IR contamination, as well as surface reflections, for consistent light transmission and acuity.
Optical glass is used in order to maintain clear image quality with high contrast and color fidelity.
The aluminum alloy SuperSlim filter ring measures 5.5mm-thick and features front threads for stacking additional filters.
UPC: 886235193522

Formatt Hitech Firecrest UV IR Filter Specs

Filter Type
UV-IR Cut
Size
52 mm Rear Filter Thread
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
52 mm
Coating
Multi-Coated
Filter Thickness
0.1" / 2 mm
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.08 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.35 x 3.2 x 1.05"

Formatt Hitech Firecrest UV IR Filter Reviews

Great Value

By Alan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-08-22

I recently purchased a 7 Artisans 28mm lens for my Leica m8. A uv/ir filter is a must. Costs much less than the Leica filter and it works perfectly.

Does not cut IR enough

By Raymond
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-07

Ineffective at reducing IR contamination. Compared to the Hoya UV IR filter, the Hoya was much more effective. Would not recommend. This is my second disapointment with Formatt. Bought a Supermist Black Filter from them in the past. I requested 1/8 strength. The filter came with 1/2 strength on the ring. Strangely, the filter was almost like a clear piece of glass. Had no diffusion effect whatsovever. I now have my doubt about buying anything from Formatt.

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I see that this filter has front threads. Will they securely hold my Canon lens cap?
Asked by: Bo
Yes, the filter's front threads will hold your lens cap securely.
Answered by: Andrea O.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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