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Tiffen 127mm #9 (3) Yellow Filter

BH #TI9127 • MFR #1279Y3
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Tiffen 127mm #9 (3) Yellow Filter
Key Features
  • #9 Filter for General B&W Contrast
  • ColorCore Technology
The Tiffen 127mm #9 (3) Yellow Filter is a basic contrast filter, primarily for use with black and white film. This medium yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. It is a common contrast filter for black and white photography, producing an accurate tonal range and compensating for the blue sensitivity of panchromatic film.
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Tiffen 1279Y3 Overview

The Tiffen 127mm #9 (3) Yellow Filter is a basic contrast filter, primarily for use with black and white film. This medium yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. It is a common contrast filter for black and white photography, producing an accurate tonal range and compensating for the blue sensitivity of panchromatic film.

There is a 2x filter factor with this filter, requiring an increase of 1 stop for normal exposure. Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Yellow contrast filter for black and white film subtly darkens skies, cuts through haze, and gives greater contrast overall.
Produces accurate tones in order to compensate for panchromatic film's blue sensitivity.
Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Tiffen 1279Y3 Specs

Filter Type
Black & White Contrast #9 Dark Yellow
Size
127 mm / 5" Rear Filter Thread 
Coating
No
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum

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