The Tiffen Series 9 Gold Diffusion/FX 1 Filter diffuses strong
light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the
resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of
clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the
lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft
glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting
without a filter. In addition to the diffusion provided, a gold tint is
also added to the image giving more warmth and helping to balance skin
tones. The 1 density provides more softening than the 1/2 but less 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 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter
measures 82.5mm.
- Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.
- Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.
- Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.
- Gold tint provides additional warmth and helps to balance skin tones.
These filters produce silky-smooth textures, even in tight close-ups without sacrificing image clarity. They offer the most advanced diffuser ever developed by Tiffen. Each creates a diffused image that doesn't look like it's been shot through a filter.
- Does spectacular job of suppressing facial blemishes and wrinkles
- Maintains clear focused image
- Eyes stay clear and sharp
- Virtually eliminates unwanted details without being dull or "fuzzy"
- Bare minimum of highlight flare is produced
- Effect of lighter grades is subtle, with higher grades becoming gradually more noticeable
- Takes Black Diffusion/FX a step further
- Adds soft, golden tint to shadows
- Infuses images with a special warmth
- Balances any mix of skin tones
Series 9 filters by Tiffen are a
unique filter system once popular with older lens and camera design. Requiring
a Series 9 adapter ring, this system allows you to use one standard size filter
(Series 9) on many lens sizes. Series 9 filters, although screw-on style,
require a bit more work to set up. The glass filter drops into the adapter ring
and is held securely in place with the included retaining ring (adapter ring
sold separately). Series 9 filters have no threads. Although these filters are
no longer as popular as they used to be, they allow the use of filters for harder
to fit lenses, a common problem with older camera lenses. 82.5mm in size