The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft Contrast 3 Glass Filter reduces contrast in the opposite manner from the Low Contrast filter series. This filter absorbs light diminishing the highlighted areas while retaining the darker look of the shadow areas. In other words, the hot spots or bright areas of the image are reduced while the shadow areas remain dark.

Results in a reduction in contrast

This filter, like the Low Contrast filter, will cause a slight amount of flaring or halation

The Soft Contrast filter has a neutral grey appearance, which drops the exposure

Although it may seem to require it, Tiffen does not recommend any exposure compensation since this will negate the effect of the filter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this work on a Fuji X-E2?

A: threads are same as standard cable release for shutter

Q: 2. Does this also fit on the SL2/SL2-S? I'm assuming the SL2/SL2-S, Q2 and M10 all share the same size rear LCD screen, is that correct? Thank you!

A: The Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protection for Leica SL2, BH # LEPHBGSP3 fits the SL2 and SL2-S, but is slightly different compared to the protector for the M10 and Q2.

Q: 3. Can this dome be used alone with effect, i.e., will it soften the light of the bare flash (spread the light and soften shadows) without an additional modifier? Thanks!

A: It'll soften the shadow transitions a bit specially if shooting in smaller spaces with white walls because instead of the light spreading out in 170 degrees it'll spread out 270 degrees (pulled that angle from my sleeve), light will bounce around. I usually use it inside my bigger soft-boxes (i.e. 1'x6') or umbrella (65 ) for a more even light when I need that by spreading more light onto the walls of the soft box or umbrella. It will not necessarily substitute a soft-box. Hope that helps.

Q: 4. Is this screen compatible with the new Leica Q3?

A: Yes, Leica lists the Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protection for Leica M10, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, SL, Q2 as an accessory for the Q3.

Q: 5. Can this be used for Leica SL2-S?

A: The Leica Premium Hybrid Glass Display Protection for Leica SL2, BH # LEPHBGSP3 would be the correct option for the SL2-S. https://bhpho.to/3gkEMdw

Q: 6. AC power only?

A: Yes.

Q: 7. Will this fit Nikon FE or FE2?

A: No, only the F.

Q: 8. What AC adapter do I need to look for, since B and H does not carry it?

A: We do carry it. https://bhpho.to/3cmFqEp

Q: 9. How do you attach the glass dome to the B1 head? Do you need to remove the frosted glass plate that comes with the strobe before attaching the dome?

A: Yes. Also keep in mind that swapping back and forth, can weaken the clips. So my advice is to swap it out and then get the transport caps made for the longer heads. Profoto makes a metal one but the plastic is just fine.

Q: 10. Will this fit B1X?

A: This dome will fit the B1x.