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Tiffen 4.5" Round North Star Effect Filter

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Tiffen 4.5" Round North Star Effect Filter
Key Features
  • Creates Points of Streaking Light
  • Drop-in Design
  • Works Best With Point Light Sources
  • Excellent for Weddings/Special Effects
The 4.5" Round North Star Filter from Tiffen creates multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source. This filter comes in a drop-in mount for critical placement of the star effect.

This filter is especially useful for wedding photographers. It helps create a romantic, special effect mood which clients desire. North Stars are best used with a point light source such as a candle, match, flashlight or streetlight.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

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Tiffen North Star Overview

The 4.5" Round North Star Filter from Tiffen creates multiple points of light, or "stars," streaking outward from a central light source. This filter comes in a drop-in mount for critical placement of the star effect.

This filter is especially useful for wedding photographers. It helps create a romantic, special effect mood which clients desire. North Stars are best used with a point light source such as a candle, match, flashlight or streetlight.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

The effect is produced by a series of thin lines etched into the flat optical surface of a clear filter
Exciting and dazzling star effects generated from original point or reflected light sources with the added glitter and sparkle of these exclusive, natural looking asymmetrical designs and shapes
Great for water scenes, candle flames, street lights, and more
Tiffen offers 4, 6, and 8 point symmetrical star effects as well as additional asymmetrical star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood FX Series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)
Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process
Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty
UPC: 049383080711

Tiffen North Star Specs

Filter Type
North Star
Size
4.5" Unthreaded Mount 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6 x 5.5 x 0.8"

Tiffen North Star Reviews

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How would this filter behave when shooting a sunrise?
Asked by: mike f.
While it will depend on the size of the sun in your image (and to some extent, your chosen aperture and focal length), it should behave similar to the sample image on our website. The main difference is, as the sun is both a large and bright light source, the points in the star would be much wider than when photographing a smaller light source or a small specular highlight. The size of the bands would typically depend on the size of the sun in the image. As focal length plays a part in the size of the sun (as well as the sun's position in the sky and/or as it approaches the horizon), wide angle lenses may typically have thinner points, while telephoto lenses would have wider points.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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