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Schneider 4.5" Mounted Drop-In Hollywood Black Magic 1/2 Filter

BH #SCHWBMH4.5 • MFR #68-091245
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Schneider 4.5" Mounted Drop-In Hollywood Black Magic 1/2 Filter
Key Features
  • Mounted Drop-In Filter
  • Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles
  • Maintains Overall Sharpness
  • Softens Highlights and Mid-Tones
The Schneider 4.5" Mounted Drop-In Hollywood Black Magic 1/2 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles. This can be useful for creating a more flattering image of a subject while highlight as well as mid-tone contrast is softened and glare is reduced. Additionally, a glowing effect around highlights is created, which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect while overall sharpness is maintained.
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Schneider Hollywood Black Magic Overview

The Schneider 4.5" Mounted Drop-In Hollywood Black Magic 1/2 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles. This can be useful for creating a more flattering image of a subject while highlight as well as mid-tone contrast is softened and glare is reduced. Additionally, a glowing effect around highlights is created, which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect while overall sharpness is maintained.

This filter has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1, and 2 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

  • Mounted without front or rear threads for use in third-party or custom filter holders
  • Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
  • Softens highlight and mid-tone contrast and reduces glare
  • Creates glowing effect around highlights
  • Maintains overall sharpness as well as density in dark areas such as shadows
  • Constructed from Water White Glass for optical clarity
  • Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Schneider Hollywood Black Magic Specs

Filter Type
Diffusion/Soft Focus (Grade 1/2)
Size
4.5" Unthreaded Mount 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum

Schneider Hollywood Black Magic Reviews

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question

The image you show for 4X5.65 looks like 4X4 since it is a square. Is 4X5.65 coming for sure if I order?
Asked by: Anonymous
I agree that the image looks square, but I can assure you the filter we will send you is 4x5.65 I cross referenced the Mfr# with Schneider to make sure.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2020-12-31

Is Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 ...

Is Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter can fit Canon EF 50mm 1.2?
Asked by: McArthur
The Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter will not fit directly fit on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens (which has a 72mm filter thread) without a 72-77mm step-up ring.
Answered by: Marisa
Date published: 2021-11-30

How would this compare with the Tiffen ...

How would this compare with the Tiffen Glimmerglass?
Asked by: William
I tested the glimmerglass 1, glimmerglass 3 and the Schneider 1/8th. The Schneider has a similar subtle effect but backlight glow in more obvious in the lightest Scheider 1/8th than the GG1 even. Not sure which numbers match but the GG1 had a slightly more obvious softness than the Schneider 1/8, which has a barely evident softness but does make backlights glow. Glimmerglass1 seems like just the good amount of softness but if you were to go with Schneider, start with the 1/4th
Answered by: Lucas
Date published: 2024-05-02

Anyone have issues with reflections? I just ...

Anyone have issues with reflections? I just purchased and when filming light I'm getting reflections on the glass. Any tips on not getting that?
Asked by: Kevin
Tilt the filter.
Answered by: Samori
Date published: 2023-02-27

Is there a front thread - can this be stacked ...

Is there a front thread - can this be stacked with another filter? If so, what’s the thread size?
Asked by: Aleksey
This does not have a front thread for stacking.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-01-20

Does it have a front accessory place? Can I put ...

Does it have a front accessory place? Can I put another screw on filter on top of it?
Asked by: Mohamed
Yes, Schneider 82mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter has 82mm front accessory threads. You can attach another filter on top or the lens cap.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2021-10-12

Are the copywrite character overlapping with the ...

Are the copywrite character overlapping with the letter ‘c’
Asked by: 78299360
No it does not look like the lettering overlaps with the copywrite character at all.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-02-28

Is there much difference between this filter and ...

Is there much difference between this filter and the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter? The Tiffen is $70 cheaper.
Asked by: Chris
The Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic filter would have much higher quality glass and construction compared to a lower cost filter. The higher quality glass is why it has a clean glow as mentioned by another user.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-02-27
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