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Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread 81A Light Balancing Filter

BH #TI81A86C • MFR #86C81A
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Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread 81A Light Balancing Filter
Key Features
  • Warming Light Balancing Filter
  • Less 200K to Convert 3400 to 3200K
  • ColorCore Technology
The Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread 81A Light Balancing Filter helps to decrease the color temperature by 200K in order to warm the image slightly in order to match the color quality of illumination. When using an 81A filter, you will be able to attain 3200K balance when the prevailing light source is 3400K. The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results.
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Tiffen 81A Overview

The Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread 81A Light Balancing Filter helps to decrease the color temperature by 200K in order to warm the image slightly in order to match the color quality of illumination. When using an 81A filter, you will be able to attain 3200K balance when the prevailing light source is 3400K. The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results.

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

Light balancing filter decreases color temperature and provides a warming effect.
Subtracts 200K in order to attain 3200K color balance from 3400K illumination.
Filter factor of 1.3 requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure.
UPC: 049383052763

Tiffen 81A Specs

Filter Type
81A
Color Temperature
Converts 3400 to 3200K
Size
86 mm Rear Filter Thread 
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.28 lb

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