Tiffen 4x4" Professional Low Contrast 3 Filter




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Item Number: 44LC3
Price: $350.00
Filter Format: Larger Format
Color: LC3




Product Highlights
  • Low Contrast for Greater Shadow Detail
  • Does Not Affect Highlight Values
  • Ideal for Midday and Bright Conditions
  • ColorCore Technology




The Tiffen Low Contrast 3 Filter works to lessen contrast across the image by creating a small amount of controlled flare near highlight areas. This enables greater detail to be attained in shadow regions, while unaffecting the values of highlights, in order to produce lower apparent contrast. This filter is ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows. The 3 density provides less contrast adjustment than the 4 density but more than 2.

Tiffen filters are 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 10,000th of an inch.

Ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows.
Lower contrast results in greater shadow detail when properly exposed.



Controlling contrast is difficult in bright sunlit exteriors. Exposing for either highlights or shadows will leave the other severely under-or over-exposed.
 
Low Contrast filters create a small amount of "localized" flare near highlight areas within the image.  This reduces contrast by lightening nearby shadow areas, leaving highlights almost unchanged.  
 
Soft Contrast filters include a light absorbing element in the filter which, without exposure compensation, will reduce contrast by also darkening highlights.  Use this latter filter when lighter shadows are not desired.  In both cases, the mild flare produced from bright highlights is sometimes used as a lighting effect.
 
Ultra Contrast Filter

Tiffen was recognized with a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for the innovative design of this popular Motion Picture and TV filter.
It uses the surrounding ambient light, not just light in the image area, to evenly lighten shadows throughout.  Use it where contrast control is needed without any other effect on sharpness or highlight flare being apparent.
  • Works with surrounding ambient light
  • Captures details lost in shadows
  • Lowers contrast evenly throughout image
  • No flare or halation
  • Lets you "see" more





TIP HOW TO PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR FILTERS 

Filters, like all crafted optics, are susceptible not only to breakage, but to premature aging caused by environmental factors. Most filters are made up of several layers of materials consisting of glass, dyes, optical cements, chemical compounds, particles etc. Even with protective measures employed, there are many factors that can still affect the longevity of the filter: moisture (prolonged exposure to humidity), excessive heat and excessive light are the most common environmental causes that can affect the filter’s chemistry over time.

To protect your filters and keep them in great working condition for a long time (along with the rest of your camera gear) we recommend making sure to keep the filters stored in a dark, cool, and dry place when not in use. The use of filter pouches or specialized cases will also keep your filters safe from breakage when not in use. If you are in a humid environment, the addition of fresh silica gel packs or a dehumidifier in the room they are stored is also highly recommended. Protecting your filters as you would your camera lenses will ensure many years of use of your filters.

 

 

What do you recommend cleaning filters with?

 

Hand blower first, if it's just light dust, that usually handles it.  If you need to clean further, a Kim Wipe sprayed with Tiffen/Pancro Lens Cleaner, work in a circular motion from the middle out. 



 

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