GIVE YOUR PHOTOS A SOFTER MORE VINTAGE FILMIC LOOK RIGHT IN CAMERA WITH A BLACKDIFFUSION FILTERDigital cameras have a distinct look about the images they create. There are afew characteristics which define them. Generally, they are sharp, with a broadrange of coverage of the light values from bright to dark. These factors makefor great snapshots. Digital cameras are designed to photocopy what is in frontof them, but their automatic modes have no ability to reproduce mood andatmosphere. You can greatly enhance these characteristics within your images bydialling in settings manually and shooting through an effect filter like thisblack diffusion filter for a pro mist result.REMOVE HARSHNESSIf you are looking to give your images a unique look and style, a blackdiffusion filter may be a great option for you. It changes some of the keycharacteristics of a modern digital camera image. Firstly, it diffuses theimage. The coatings on the filter slightly softens the image. A soft image isnot the same as an out of focus image. Softening filters have been used incinema for decades. This removes some of the harshness of a modern camera. Itpreserves the sharp focus but reduces some fine details. This is particularlygood for capturing skin in a more forgiving way and make objects appear moreglamorous as imperfections are blended and minimised. This can make it great forfashion and beauty applications.BLOOM HIGHLIGHTSThe second effect the filter has is to bloom light sources. An additional effectof the filter's diffusion is to create a glow around light sources. If a lightor neon tube is in the shot it gets a dreamy glow effect or "bloom". This isvery impactful in street photography at night (think Blade Runner). Thecombination of these two characteristics are images which appear lower inoverall contrast. You can underexpose shots for richer blacks which helps tocreate mystery, while the bloomed highlights have such smooth graduation in toneso that the resultant contrast is more like a vintage filmic look.USESThe effects of this filter are well suited to stylised product photography,portraits, landscapes, narrative story telling work and urban streetphotography. As it impacts the look of light sources so strongly it is mosteffective in night shots, its characteristics can be more subdued in daylightshooting. Because of its stylised look it is less suited to news, documentary orreviews.YEARS OF POPULARITYThe effect created by a black diffusion filter has been so popular that digitalediting has tried recreating it in various forms. A popular image editingtechnique called the Orton Effect works to emulate the look created by a BlackPro Mist or this black diffusion filter. You will always get a better effect incamera than doing it after the fact in post processing.UNDERSTANDING FILTER STRENGTHS 1/8 vs 1/4 vs 1/2 vs 1These filters come in a variety of strengths. These are 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1. Thefilter with the least intense or pronounced effect is the 1/8 version. Eachprogressive density provides more of an effect and highlight reduction, allowingfor a progressively soft, pastel-like quality of light and bloomed highlights.The 1/8 is a popular choice as the effect is subtle and not overwhelming.This 1/4 is very commonly used as it has a more obvious effect without beingoverwhelming or distracting.The 1/2 option is a strong effect and is obvious. For this reason, the 1/2 and 1strength are used more sparingly as they create a very or even overly stylisedlook. It is a great and a dramatic effect, however it may not be suited to everysituation unless a dream like quality is desired.FEATURESThe K&F Concept 1/4 Black Diffusion Filter has a smart ultra slim frame designmachined from high quality aircraft aluminium. Made from aluminium, the frame isstrong and durable to stand up to continuous use, day in and day out. The frameis also very lightweight, which means comfortable all-day use. At only 3.3 mmonce attached, the filter frame is ultra-thin, avoiding vignetting and darkcorners by casting shade or being visible to the lens in the corners of yourframe. This ensures a filter effect which is consistent over the entire frame.The frame is double threaded to attach and combine with another filter. Thisallows extra versatility by combining the effects of more than one filter type,allowing you to adapt the mood and atmosphere to fit any occasion or conditionwithout the need to add those elements through editing.BUILDThe filter glass is crafted from high precision Japanese optical glass. The lensis treated with a double-sided polishing process which ensures high-definitionimage quality at up to 8k. The filter also undergoes a double-sided multilayercoating process where 28 layers are applied to the lens. The most prominent ofthese coatings, is the anti-reflection coating, which effectively reducesreflection internal reflection problems. The other benefit of these coatings isthat they increase the effective light transmittance through the filter. Themulti-layer coatings are waterproof, scratch resistant which protects the lensfrom a slip of the hand or unforgiving elements. A carrying case is included soyou can carry your filter with you to wherever your photography takes , scratchfree.WHAT SIZE DO I NEED?This K&F black diffusion filter is compatible with all lenses. Please verifyyour camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens thread sizewill be marked somewhere on the lens barrel or printed underneath your lens cap.This number is always preceded by the symbol for diameter.So, if you are trying to create a different look to your work. If you are aimingto create something more filmic, narrative or stylised in order to stand apart,try the K&F Concept Black Diffusion Filter.Specifications1/4 Black Diffusion Filter3mm aircraft aluminium frameDouble-threaded
