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Tiffen 72mm Low Light Ultra Contrast 2 Filter

BH #TILLUC272 • MFR #72LLUC2
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Tiffen 72mm Low Light Ultra Contrast 2 Filter
Key Features
  • For Use Under Low Light
  • Increases Illumination in Shadows
  • Increases Detail in Shadows
  • Useful for Uniform Contrast Reduction
The Tiffen 72mm Low Light Ultra Contrast 2 Filter can be applied to purposely increase detail within shadow regions while photographing an image or while recording video under low-light conditions. By distributing ambient illumination to darker areas within a scene, this filter is also useful in helping to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Overall contrast is reduced while flare and halation around highlights is purposely limited.
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Tiffen 72LLUC2 Overview

The Tiffen 72mm Low Light Ultra Contrast 2 Filter can be applied to purposely increase detail within shadow regions while photographing an image or while recording video under low-light conditions. By distributing ambient illumination to darker areas within a scene, this filter is also useful in helping to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Overall contrast is reduced while flare and halation around highlights is purposely limited.

This filter has a grade of 2. Grades of 1, 3, and 4 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.

  • Increases shadow detail for photography or while recording video under low-light conditions
  • Distributes ambient illumination to shadows within a scene
  • Helps to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
  • Reduces overall contrast while limiting flare and halation around highlights
  • 72mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
  • Plastic case included for storage and transport
  • Not designed for use under brightly-lit conditions
UPC: 049383170191

Tiffen 72LLUC2 Specs

Filter Type
Contrast Control (Grade 2)
Size
72 mm Rear Filter Thread
Coating
No
Filter Thickness
0.1" / 2.5 mm
0.3" / 8 mm (Ring/Frame)
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.3 x 3.6 x 0.6"

Tiffen 72LLUC2 Reviews

Great filter, but u need to be careful

By caryl
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-04-22

I checked videos online about tests done with this filter to see which Ultra contrast filter level I was going to buy. I decided to go with UC 2, and now that I have it in my hand and could perform tests on my own, I must say it is pretty strong. the UC 1 is just enough. Another thing you must take into account is that the exposition can not be trusted from the camera. With this filter you have to use a light meter all the time. Because the camera reading is at least 1 1/2 stop under the real exposition. Other than that is a great tool when you are shooting video, and don't want those black without information, and you want to avoid overexposed highlights

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