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Unlike photographic film, the imaging devices in hi-definition cameras are inherently sensitive to infra-red light.
Because
of this, IR pollution has become a significant issue, particularly for
those hi-definition cameras that do not incorporate an internal IRThe
Hot Mirror (HM) filter can be used individually, stacked with our new IR
ND Filters (IRND), or as a Hot Mirror IRND all in one combination
filter (HMIRND). Tiffen IRND filters provide a true neutral density
beyond the visible range into the near infra-red. IRND filters
incorporate Tiffen’s unique ColorCore™ technology that sandwiches the
coating within the filter and allows for easy cleaning without fear of
damaging the filter as with surface coated filters. These innovative new
filters are made from the finest optically pure glass and are ground
and polished to the highest possible standards of flatness and perfect
parallelism.
IR ND filters and IR 85ND filters eliminate Infrared
bleed above 700nm. This is particularly important as it now allows for
the use of the heavier grades of Neutral Density filters needed for
these hi definition cameras while, at the same time, maintaining
complete color balance.
Tiffen’s new Hot Mirror filters (HM) are
available as a stand alone filter or in combination, as HMIRND.3,
HMIRND.6, HMIRND.9, HMIRND1.2, HMIRND1.5, HMIRND1.8, and new HMIRND2.1.
Available in popular motion picture sizes.
Tiffen filters are used in almost every
major movie and TV production around the world. Tiffen has been honored
with two Technical Achievement Awards from the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences: one for innovative product design, and the
other for its unique lamination process which gives complete control
over filter color and density. In 2000, the Academy presented Nat Tiffen
with a Scientific and Engineering Award for consistency in filter
quality. Tiffen also received a 1998 Emmy Award for Engineering
Excellence, as well as numerous awards for innovation filter technology.
blocker. To combat this issue, Tiffen has developed a special Hot
Mirror filter that completely blocks IR thru the entire spectrum. These
Hot Mirror filters are the perfect solution for IR pollution with no
appreciable reduction in visible light transmission.
The Tiffen Hot Mirror IRND 0.3 Filter is a combination of both a hot mirror infrared control filter and a 0.3 neutral density filter. A hot mirror IRND is ideal for HD cameras, which have greater low-light sensitivity and, subsequently, an increased susceptibility to IR contamination. When using a standard neutral density filter to counter the increased light sensitivity afforded by the HD sensor, the effects of infrared pollution become more apparent. This filter combines an ND filter with a comparable IR control filter to eliminate the spill of infrared light reaching the sensor while still maintaining the extra exposure benefits of a neutral density filter. The hot mirror filtration incorporates a dielectric mirror in order to combat the effects of both near and far infrared regions of the spectrum.
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 and grinding flat to
a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.
IR pollution is a significant issue in many of today’s hi-definition cameras which are inherently sensitive to infra-red light, particularly those that do not incorporate an internal IR blocker (single CMOS cameras). The TIFFEN Hot Mirror Infra-Red Neutral Density (HMIRND) Combination filter is the COMPLETE solution to the IR pollution problem addressing this issue in both the Near IR and IR regions of the spectrum. Each HMIRND filter blocks unwanted IR light and has matched IR and ND components to assure accurate color reproduction in the near infra-red region. In addition, The Tiffen Hot Mirror (HM) filter is offered as a stand alone filter for those looking to block just the IR portion of the spectrum, with no appreciable loss of light transmission.
TIFFEN Hot Mirror and Hot Mirror
IRND combination filters incorporate Tiffen’s uniqueColorCore™ technology that
sandwiches the coating within the filter and allows for easy cleaning without
fear of damaging the filter as with surface coated filters. These innovative
new filters are made from the finest optically pure glass and are ground and
polished to the highest possible standards of flatness and perfect parallelism.
Tiffen’s Hot Mirror (HM) and Hot Mirror Infra-Red Neutral Density (HMIRND) Filters are available in popular motion picture sizes and 77mm wide angle. HMIRND Filters are available in 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, and 2.1 Densities.
NOTE: TIFFEN Hot Mirror (HM) Filters can be stacked with TIFFEN Infra-Red Neutral Density (IRND) Filters – Introduced in 2007 - to achieve the same results as the all in one combination TIFFEN Hot Mirror Infra-Red Neutral Density (HMIRND) Filters.
Because of this, IR pollution has become a significant issue, particularly for those hi-definition cameras that do not incorporate an internal IR blocker. To combat this issue, Tiffen has developed a special Hot Mirror filter that completely blocks IR thru the entire spectrum. These Hot Mirror filters are the perfect solution for IR pollution with no appreciable reduction in visible light transmission.
The Hot Mirror (HM) filter can be used individually, stacked with our new IR ND Filters (IRND), or as a Hot Mirror IRND all in one combination filter (HMIRND). Tiffen IRND filters provide a true neutral density beyond the visible range into the near infra-red. IRND filters incorporate Tiffen’s unique ColorCore™ technology that sandwiches the coating within the filter and allows for easy cleaning without fear of damaging the filter as with surface coated filters. These innovative new filters are made from the finest optically pure glass and are ground and polished to the highest possible standards of flatness and perfect parallelism.
Tiffen Hot Mirror Infrared Neutral Density Filters 0.3-2.1 reduce the amount of light passing through the camera lens without changing the color of the scene, while also reducing the amount of infrared light entering the camera. Especially useful in bright light conditions to help prevent over exposure. Allows proper exposure at wider lens openings, for reduced depth-of-field, and to highlight a key subject by making foreground and/or background out of focus. Permits slower shutter speeds for blurred motion effects in still photography.
The introduction of the hot mirror enables powerful filtration that is unparalleled to conventional IRND filters.
An ND 0.3 (also known as ND3) allows you to open the camera aperture one full stop OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by 50% (24fps to 12fps). For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by 50% (1/250th to 1/125th)
An ND 0.6 (aka ND6) allows you to open the camera aperture two full stops OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by cutting it in half twice (24fps to 12 fps to 6fps). For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by half twice (1/250th to 1/125th to 1/64th)
An ND 0.9(aka ND9) allows you to open the camera aperture three full stops OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by cutting it in half three times:(24fps to 12 fps to 6fps to 3fps). For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by half three times: (1/250th to 1/125th to 1/64th to 1/30th)
An ND 1.2(aka ND12) allows you to open the camera aperture four full stops OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by cutting it in half four times:(24fps to 12 fps to 6fps to 3fps to 1.5fps). For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by half four times: (1/250th to 1/125th to 1/64th to 1/30th to 1/15th)
An ND 1.5(aka ND15) allows you to open the camera aperture five full stops OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by cutting it in half five times. For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by half five times.
An ND 1.8(aka ND18) allows you to open the camera aperture six full stops OR, on motion picture cameras you can reduce the frame rate by cutting it in half six times. For still photography you can reduce the shutter speed by half six times.
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