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Tiffen #29 Dark Red Filter (55mm)

BH #TI2955 • MFR #55R29
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Tiffen #29 Dark Red Filter (55mm)
Key Features
  • Strong Contrast and Separation of Tones
  • Stronger than a #25 Red Filter
  • Extreme Contrast with a Polarizer
  • Makes Skies Dramatic and Darker
The 55mm #29 Dark Red Filter from Tiffen is a filter designed to build contrast in black and white photography and separation between tones. In landscape photography, clear skies are darkened and when combined with a polarizer, a very extreme contrast is added to the image. Many forensic photographers use the #29 Red filter as it absorbs blues colors and enhances red. Therefore, the filter aids in finding evidence. Infrared images are also enhanced giving a stronger effect and look by making foliage look white. The red filter is ideal for copying blue prints, since it enhances the lines and is easier to view the image. It has a filter factor of 16.5, so you must increase your exposure by 4 1/3 of a stop to compensate.
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Tiffen 55R29 Overview

The 55mm #29 Dark Red Filter from Tiffen is a filter designed to build contrast in black and white photography and separation between tones. In landscape photography, clear skies are darkened and when combined with a polarizer, a very extreme contrast is added to the image. Many forensic photographers use the #29 Red filter as it absorbs blues colors and enhances red. Therefore, the filter aids in finding evidence. Infrared images are also enhanced giving a stronger effect and look by making foliage look white. The red filter is ideal for copying blue prints, since it enhances the lines and is easier to view the image. It has a filter factor of 16.5, so you must increase your exposure by 4 1/3 of a stop to compensate.

Tiffen filters are not dyed, but are manufactured by using ColorCore technology. This process laminates the filter material between two pieces of optical glass and grinds down and polishes the glass. The glass is then mounted to the metal ring, which after that can be screwed onto the lens for the desired effect.

Strong contrast and separation of tones
Makes skies dramatic and darker
Stronger than a #25 red filter
ColorCore technology
UPC: 049383030938

Tiffen 55R29 Specs

Filter Type
Black & White Contrast #29 Dark Red
Exposure Reduction
3-Stop
Size
55 mm Rear Filter Thread 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
55 mm
Coating
Single-Coated
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.5 x 2.9 x 0.6"

Tiffen 55R29 Reviews

Great All-Rounder

By Ari
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-27

I use this in place of the IR72 quite often and it delivers. It gives less contrast with some of those IR films and still renders beautiful clouds and foliage.

Excellent with all types of film

By Ari
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-07

From Ilford FP4 to Rollei Infrared and 80S, this filter adds contrast and separates tones beautifully. Aim your lens at some clouds and prepare to be amazed. Good quality glass, good quality mount and threads.

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