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Tiffen 127mm Low Contrast 1/2 Filter

BH #TILCH127 • MFR #127LC12
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Tiffen 127mm Low Contrast 1/2 Filter
Key Features
  • Useful for Reducing Contrast
  • Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows
  • Increases Illumination in Shadows
  • Increases Detail in Shadows
The Tiffen 127mm Low Contrast 1/2 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.
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Tiffen 127LC12 Overview

The Tiffen 127mm Low Contrast 1/2 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.

  • Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
  • Redistributes illumination from highlights to shadows within a scene
  • Helps balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
  • Increases shadow detail while creating halation effect around highlights
  • 127mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
  • Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Tiffen 127LC12 Specs

Filter Type
Contrast Control (Grade 1/2)
Exposure Reduction
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Size
127 mm / 5" Rear Filter Thread 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
127 mm / 5"
Coating
No
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum

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