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Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft Contrast 3 Glass Filter

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Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft Contrast 3 Glass Filter
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Tiffen 45650SC3 Overview

The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft Contrast 3 Glass Filter reduces contrast in the opposite manner from the Low Contrast filter series. This filter absorbs light diminishing the highlighted areas while retaining the darker look of the shadow areas. In other words, the hot spots or bright areas of the image are reduced while the shadow areas remain dark.

Note:
Soft Contrast filters are available in grades 1-5 with #5 having the greatest effect
Results in a reduction in contrast
This filter, like the Low Contrast filter, will cause a slight amount of flaring or halation
The Soft Contrast filter has a neutral grey appearance, which drops the exposure
Although it may seem to require it, Tiffen does not recommend any exposure compensation since this will negate the effect of the filter
UPC: 049383020595

Tiffen 45650SC3 Specs

Filter Type
Contrast Control (Grade 3)
Size
4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5 mm
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Coating
No
Filter Thickness
0.2" / 4 mm
Filter Material
Glass
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.46 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.2 x 5.9 x 1.1"

Tiffen 45650SC3 Reviews

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How is this different at all from a neutral ...

How is this different at all from a neutral density filter?
Asked by: Brandon
Hi Daniel, thanks for answering. However I think your description is what the low contrast filter does. The description for this product says that it absorbs light, making highlights darker and keeping shadows dark as well. To me, that sounds like what a neutral density filter does only without the intent to make a longer exposure. I marked the answer as incorrect for that reason so I wanted to leave a comment explaining why. Let me rephrase my question: beyond being tinted a little dark to reduce light transmission, does this have any sort of scattering/diffusion effect?
Answered by: Brandon
Date published: 2022-10-20
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