Create moderately-sized 6-point stars on point light sources in your photographs by picking up a 55mm SPARKLE 6X Filter from Hoya. Designed to be more conservative than standard star filters, the effect produced here more gently enhances the lights in your image, making it well-suited to astrophotography and night shooting. Even without any light sources in the frame, the SPARKLE filter can be used to create a soft effect on your image and subject making it truly versatile.

The filter is constructed with multi-coated glass within a slim, aluminum filter ring. The front element is rotatable so you can control the location of the streaks created by the filter. Additionally, the filter ring is knurled to make it easier to attach and remove.

Creates Moderate-Size 6-Point Stars    Stars are Created on Point Light Sources    Rotates to Control Star Points    Slim Aluminum Filter Ring    Multi-Coated Glass Contruction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this burner compatible with newer Mac computers with the M1 chip (not Intel) and Big Sur OS?

A: Yes, the Pioneer BDR-XD07UHD 6x Portable USB 3.0 Blu-ray Burner BH #PIBDRXD07UHD is compatible with M1 Macs, however, 4K UHD Blu-Ray playback is only supported on Windows 10. Keep in mind that none of the included software is for Mac and only works in Windows.

Q: 2. Can I play UHD 4K discs in my Mac with this?

A: This device does support 4K UHD. The Mac will need to have a graphics card with supports that resolution, and the monitor you are using will need to be able to display it as well.

Q: 3. Are these considered spots, or floods? or do they configure as both?

A: The beam angle is 46 degrees. It is in between a spot and a flood. You can get softboxes to soften and increase the spread of the light.

Q: 4. The case stores the 2 light stands as well, right?

A: Yes the case can hold two light stands in addition to the two Astra 6X panels.

Q: 5. Mention is made of an optional power adapter. From looking at the photo of the back it appears to be DC in 5V. I don't find it

A: The OWC Slim USB 3.0 is bus-powered, but the optional AC adapter BH #OWACAMOTG can also be used.

Q: 6. Is the software included only for Windows or is there also a version for Mac included as well? I'm using this device with iMac 27" 5K.

A: This hardware is only rated for use in Windows machines.

Q: 7. Can this unit play and record if mounted vertically?

A: This device is for horizontal use only.

Q: 8. Is it compatible with Windows 11?

A: The Pioneer BDR-XS07S 6x Portable USB 3.1 Gen 1 Blu-ray Burner with M-DISC Support is compatible with Windows 11.

Q: 9. Can this be used to rip blu-rays and 4K discs for personal digital media server like Kodi or Plex?

A: Yes, the Pioneer BDR-XD07UHD 6x Portable USB 3.0 Blu-ray Burner can rip Blu-rays and 4K discs for personal digital media servers like Kodi or Plex. However additional software may be required if the content is copy write protected.

Q: 10. Is this burner compatible with Catalina and/or Big Sur?

A: Yes, the Pioneer BDR-XD07UHD 6x Portable USB 3.0 Blu-ray Burner BH #PIBDRXD07UHD is compatible with macOS Catalina and Big Sur.