The Tiffen 5 x 6" 82B Light Balancing Filter helps to increase the color temperature by 300K in order to cool the image slightly in order to match the color quality of illumination. When using an 82B filter, you will be able to attain 3200K balance when the prevailing light source is 2900K. The cooling effect of this filter requires a 0.6-stop increase in exposure for normal results.

This filter 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. It measures 5 x 6" / 127 x 152.4mm.

Cooling Light Balancing Filter    Adds 300K to Convert 2900 to 3200K    ColorCore Technology

Light balancing filter increases color temperature and provides a cooling effect.

Adds 300K in order to attain 3200K color balance from 2900K illumination.

Filter factor of 1.5 requires a 0.6-stop increase in exposure.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the thread size on the front of the filter the same as the rear?

A: Yes it is

Q: 2. Can this filter be used in conjunction with a variable ND filter?

A: Yes, you would have to mount the 82mm Black Satin filter to your camera lens first, then mount the Tiffen 82VND:a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/821128-REG/Tiffen_82VND_82mm_Variable_Neutral_Density.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/821128-REG/Tiffen_82VND_82mm_Variable_Neutral_Density.html/a

Q: 3. Will 680nm to 800nm work well on a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera? I used a 750nm IR cut and it still produced a very red image. Possibly thinking the BMPCC is more sensitive to light on the lower end (680nm) so was thinking about checking this filter out. Any info?

A: It would seem no one else has tried this idea. It sounds as though it might work. Try it and let us know what happens.

Q: 4. Is there a touchbased LIDAR capability to track subjects similar to DJI Pro grip?

A: While the Teradek RT - CTRL.5 does not currently have a Touch to Focus feature, Teradek is planning to include a similar feature on later firmware updates. Whether tracking is included is not known at this time.

Q: 5. I have 4x4 plain ND filters by adding this IR glass on matte box will my plain ND filters work like IRND filters, or I need to buy all IRND filters to block Infrared?

A: Yes, that combo will give you an IRND effect.

Q: 6. Does this come with a case?

A: Yes. Tiffen 4 x 5.65 filters come in a soft protective pouch for protection and travel-friendliness.

Q: 7. May I know how long the filter will arrive?

A: The filter takes 2-4 weeks to arrive.

Q: 8. Does it have male/female threads? Whats the size of the threads? Whats the size of the outer barrel? can i clamp a 114mm clamp on matte box on it?

A: According to Tiffen, they state that the 4.5” filters are not threaded and has no internal/external threads, as they are a drop-in style filter made for adapters. As such, the listed 4.5" size reflects the total size of the filter (the outer diameter) which would fit into a 4.5” holder.

Q: 9. would this filter fit my canon 75-300 mm lens?

A: For the Canon 75-300mm lens, you want a filter with 58mm threads. Have a look at the Hoya 58mm alpha MC UV Filter: http://bhpho.to/1lDeD4b

Q: 10. Is there a Canon EF-RF adapter drop-in filter version?

A: There is no version of the Tiffen 82mm Smoque 1 Filter for the Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R.