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Tiffen 138mm Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX 5 Filter

BH #TIBGDDFX5138 • MFR #W138BGDDFX5
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Tiffen 138mm Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX 5 Filter
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Key Features
  • Softens Skin Details
  • Smoothes Textured Backgrounds
  • Invisible Appearance
  • Helps Maintain Sharp Focus
The Tiffen 138mm Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX 5 Filter is a softening and diffusion filter specifically meant to appear invisible, as if no filtration is being applied. Compared to other diffusion filters, this filter offers virtually no flare or loss of contrast for more subtle applications. It helps to lessen facial blemishes, wrinkles, and gently smooth textured backgrounds while maintaining sharp focus. In addition to the softening qualities of this filter, an increased glow and a smooth transition between highlights and shadows are also provided. The 5 density provides more softening than the 4.
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Tiffen Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX Overview

The Tiffen 138mm Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX 5 Filter is a softening and diffusion filter specifically meant to appear invisible, as if no filtration is being applied. Compared to other diffusion filters, this filter offers virtually no flare or loss of contrast for more subtle applications. It helps to lessen facial blemishes, wrinkles, and gently smooth textured backgrounds while maintaining sharp focus. In addition to the softening qualities of this filter, an increased glow and a smooth transition between highlights and shadows are also provided. The 5 density provides more softening than the 4.

This filter is constructed from Water White glass and 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.

Softening and diffusion filter for softening skin details and smoothing over textured backgrounds.
Gives the impression no filtration is being used and helps to maintain clear focus.
Provides a mild glow to highlights and smoothes the transition between bright and dark tones.
Water White optical glass for excellent clarity.

Tiffen Black Glimmer Digital Diffusion/FX Specs

Filter Type
Black Glimmerglass (Grade 5)
Size
138 mm Rear Filter Thread 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Coating
No
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum

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