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Tiffen 4.5" Round Warm Ultra Circular Polarizer Filter

BH #TIWUP4.5Q • MFR #412WUPOL
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Tiffen 4.5" Round Warm Ultra Circular Polarizer Filter
Key Features
  • Helps to Eliminate Reflections and Glare
  • Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes
  • Greater Color and Tonal Saturation
  • Integrated Warming 812 Filter Effect
Blending two distinct filter effects into one, the 4.5" Round Warm Ultra Circular Polarizer Filter from Tiffen helps to reduce reflections and glare as well as provide an overall warming tone. The Ultra circular polarizer effect provides deep, saturated, and rich colors and efficiently cuts haze and reflections from non-metallic surfaces. Complementing these effects, the incorporation of a Warming 812 filter into the design adds a natural glow to skin tones and other subjects, making it ideally suited for use in outdoor open shade conditions where there is an excessive blue color cast.
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Tiffen Ultra Pol Overview

Blending two distinct filter effects into one, the 4.5" Round Warm Ultra Circular Polarizer Filter from Tiffen helps to reduce reflections and glare as well as provide an overall warming tone. The Ultra circular polarizer effect provides deep, saturated, and rich colors and efficiently cuts haze and reflections from non-metallic surfaces. Complementing these effects, the incorporation of a Warming 812 filter into the design adds a natural glow to skin tones and other subjects, making it ideally suited for use in outdoor open shade conditions where there is an excessive blue color cast.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings. It measures 4.5" in diameter and is suitable for use in select matte boxes and sunshades.

Ultra circular polarizer significantly reduces reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.
Lessens haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.
A circular polarizer differs from a linear polarizer in that it supports full use of a camera's autofocus and auto exposure functions.
Strongest effect when used at a 90° from the sun.
Warming 812 filter effect provides an overall warm tone to the image and is ideal for working in conditions with an overwhelming blue color cast.

Tiffen Ultra Pol Specs

Filter Type
Circular Polarizer with Warming
Filter Factor
4x (2-Stop)
Circular Size
4.5" Mounted
Ring Material
Aluminum

Tiffen Ultra Pol Reviews

Quality Material

By Gurvinder
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-13

Built to last longer.

AMAZING

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-11-28

Great for bright days and adding color and detail to Trees and Clouds

GREAT PRODUCT - GREAT PRICE

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-11-03

Balanced my colors and made the clouds pop! A lot less post work now!

not much variation

By AirFox
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2014-06-11

didnt pull out the blues in the sky that much i have to say. havent tried shooting through reflections such as windows and bodies of water...

Love

By Kit Staysweet
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-12-10

Buy

Weather you like the balcony or...

By MM
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-12-05

Weather, that's right... the Weather is your best friend with this filter. Clear blue skies, no problem for this filter. Set it and forget it, and get nice, rich, deep blue skies out of your shots.

Great for Bright Tangerine Clash 138 Mattebox

By Spencer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-05

Am using it in my Clash 138 mattebox and does what its meant to do. Be sure to test which side is supposed to face the lens.

Incredible glass. Love it :)

By Alejandrodiosc
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-10-30

Incredible glass. Love it :)

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What is the difference between Ultra Pol Circular ...

What is the difference between Ultra Pol Circular vs Ultra pol LINEAR? Which one will work best in my matte Shape-2 4x4 case and with my Sony A7SII?
Asked by: Jose Maria
If you are also using a variable ND on your camera and want to use a polariser as well, you definitely need a circular one as a linear polariser will cause a colour shift as you rotate it.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2020-11-22

What is the difference between Ultra Pol Circular ...

What is the difference between Ultra Pol Circular vs Ultra pol LINEAR? Which one will work best in my matte Shape-2 4x4 case and with my Sony A7SII?
Asked by: Jose Maria
Circular Polarizers are designed for use with auto or manual focus lenses, while linear polarizers are best used with manual focus lenses.
Answered by: Tiffen Technical Support
Date published: 2020-01-03

question

What is the differences between this model and http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398871-REG/Schneider_68013038_138_mm_True_Linear_Polarizing.htmlIt seems like its just different descriptions but the same product. The only noticeable difference is a 10 year warranty on the more expensive model. What exactly does this cover? Does it cover it breaking?
Asked by: Anonymous
Basically, there are two types of Polarizing filters; Linear and Circular. Linear are used for manual focusing as they can confuse AF sensors. Circular filters are designed for AF lenses and cameras but can be used on manual focus cameras as well. For more details on the two, please see: http://bhpho.to/MF21zoThe Schneider 138mm True-Linear Polarizing Glass filter is optimized for motion picture and television cameras. Having an extinction ratio of ER 374, the Schneider True-Pol is 12-times more effective than other polarizing filters. The 138mm Circular Ultra Polarizing Filter from Tiffen is a similar filter yielding a more intense look to your images and is designed for AF cameras. Because of manufacturing differences, circular polarizing filters cost more than comparable linear filters. Both filters come with ten year warranties that cover manufacturing or workmanship defects.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Will this work with the Wooden Camera Zip Box Pro ...

Will this work with the Wooden Camera Zip Box Pro 4.5in Round Filter Stage?
Asked by: Stepan
Hi, this filter is compatible. with the Wooden Camera Zip Box Pro 4.5in Round Filter Stage.
Answered by: Boyd
Date published: 2020-04-02

question

What is the size of this filter?
Asked by: Bin L.
Series 9 filters by Tiffen are a unique filter system once popular with older lens and camera design. Requiring a Series 9 adapter ring, this system allows you to use one standard size filter (Series 9) on many lens sizes. Series 9 filters, although screw-on style, require a bit more work to set up. The glass filter drops into the adapter ring and is held securely in place with the included retaining ring (adapter ring sold separately). Series 9 filters have no threads. Although these filters are no longer as popular as they used to be, they allow the use of filters for harder to fit lenses, a common problem with older camera lenses.
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

The description on this CPL makes a point of specifying that its non-coated . Is that supposed to be a good thing? Aren't multi-coated filters better at controlling reflections than non-coated filters? Since this filter is clearly aimed at professionals and considering its price, shouldn't it be coated?
Asked by: Claude
Claude, the advantage is you are not paying for multi-coating which is not necessary.
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Will I need to buy any kind of rotating adapter to drop this in? I have a matte box (on order) that states: 2 universal 360 degree rotating filter stages + 2 filter trays that support both 4x4 and 4x5.65 filter sizes
Asked by: Rob L.
Which matte box did you purchase? Does it accept 138mm filters?
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Thickness of the filter
Asked by: Alvin
4mm
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2018-10-24
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