Tiffen adds two new diffusion effect filters to their line of optical filters. Paired with digital cameras, Black Fog® and Night Fog® Filters can provide a soft highlight glow reminiscent of the classic double fog cinematic look. Both filters are available starting at $350 for the 4×4 size, and up to $735 for the largest 6.6×6.6 filter size. So let’s have a look at what the new filters can do for you and your matte box!
Tiffen Fog Filter series create a unique look
While both Black Fog and Night Fog series offer the benefits of Tiffen’s natural-looking diffusion, these two new atmosphere-enhancers each bring a unique benefit to the cinematographer’s pallet.
Tiffen Black Fog® Filters
The new Black Fog Filters also provide an overall atmospheric softening that creates a smooth wide flare from the highlights yet keeps the blacks black without overly muting colors or losing detail in shadows. This more subtle effect can be used to add an overall look to a project. The new Tiffen filters come in 5 different densities: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 so that you can choose very precisely how strong the filter effect should be.
Tiffen Night Fog® filters
New Night Fog Filters yield a natural fog effect with overall atmospheric softening and wide flare, coupled with unique contrast reduction technology that reduces highlights without darkening shadows. In light grades, it provides a beautiful new look. In strong grades, it flattens the contrast and desaturates color so it is useful for day-for-night. The Night Fog Filter is also available in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2 density.
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Pricing and availability
Tiffen Filters are made in the USA using the Colorcore Technology® process that laminates the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinds and polishes them to a precise tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch flatness.
Each filter type comes in standard sizes: 4×4, 4×5.65, 6.6×6.6 – 138mm / 5,43 inch with a choice of 5 different densities: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, or 2
- Night Fog Filters and Black Fog Filters 4×4 for $350.—
- Night Fog Filters and Black Fog Filters 4×5.65 for $565.—
- Night Fog Filters and Black Fog Filters 6.6×6.6 for $735.—
All filters come with a 10-year warranty. For further information please visit the Tiffen website.
So what do you think about Tiffen’s new Night Fog and Black Fog Filters? Do you like to use filters to create a unique look? Have you ever used a Tiffen filter before? Please share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
