Tiffen 6.6x6.6" Low Light Ultra Contrast 2 Filters - Bright lights or sunlight create problems when the ratio between the highlight and shadow areas is beyond the latitude of the film.

If you expose for the highlights, the shadows appear without detail. If you expose for the shadows, the result is washed-out, overly bright highlights. Contrast reduction is achieved by lightening shadows without overexposing highlights or by darkening highlights without darkening shadows further.

Tiffen Low Light Contrast filters are more effective in dealing with contrast in lower light scenarios

Tiffen Ultra Contrast filters work by using the ambient light surrounding the image area as well as the light in the actual image area itself

They lower contrast uniformly, with little or no loss of sharpness, throughout the scene even when there are varying degrees of brightness within the image

Shadow areas are opened up, revealing more detail, but without any flare or halation from direct light sources or bright reflections

Even direct shooting into the sun produces no flare or halation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with slingstudio cameralink with no loss on video and audio when signal is sent to the slingstudio hub?

A: Yes, this camcorder is compatible with the SlingStudio and the SlingStudio Camera Link.

Q: 2. Does the live HDMI video feed also send audio in bypass mode or while recording? Some camcorders only treat the HDMI as a video monitor so there is no sound except on playback mode.

A: From what we understand looking at Panasonic's information, if you set the camcorder to Recording, live audio is indeed sent to the monitor. They warn of squealing audio feed back in that situation. So be aware of this when recording.

Q: 3. What is the maximum range of it's remote shooting feature via the Panasonic Image App?

A: Since it works over IP it depends on the range of your network. I have had no range problem inside a large auditorium with a direct connection.I have had a problem with the connection dropping, but I think it's my phone and not the camera.

Q: 4. Does the auto focus works touching the screen while recording?

A: Auto-focus does not require any manual adjustment. It is a hands-free feature.

Q: 5. ¿Can I do Facebook lives or recording using programs like Xsplit connecting this camcorder by USB port? ¿full HD?

A: You cannot connect this camcorder to a computer through USB for live streaming. However you can connect it to an HDMI Capture Device for streaming. The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 is even compatible with XSplit. https://bhpho.to/2bflouA

Q: 6. What is the quality of the audio?

A: This camcorder has very good audio quality. It also has a 3.5mm Mic Input which will allow you to use higher quality microphones such as the Rode VideoMic. https://bhpho.to/2ctAX7D

Q: 7. Does the camera need the SDHC U3 SD card or will a U1 work?

A: Edward M.,Before I pulled the trigger on my Panasonic HC-VX870, I did a little research on memory cards. The one I bought is the new PNY elite performance SDXC (Class 10) memory card which was recommended to handle the larger 4K files. I opted for the 256GB version which if examined closely, has a very small U1 symbol in the far right corrner indicating that it is cataforized as such. It transfers information at 90MB/s and works flawlessly. I feel that investing just a little more goes a long way toward success. The camera is an outstanding value for the buck and coupled with a strong SDXC card, they're both winners in my book.

Q: 8. Can I use a ScanDisk Extreme 128GB 90MB/s Class 3 card? It says it is for 4K UHD cameras.

A: Hello! The unit can be used with these cards: SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB), SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) and SDXC Memory Card (48 GB/64 GB). We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones specified. Further, SD cards with a capacity of less than 32 MB cannot be used for motion picture recording. -C

Q: 9. Can I use this camera as a webcam as well as regular camcorder? I need both and have been looking at Logitech Brio for webcam BUT if i can find a camera for both filming and webcam that would be ideal

A: This camcorder will not function as a USB webcam.

Q: 10. How does the HC-VX981 do with FCPX ?

A: The files created by the HC-VX981 should work very well with the latest version of FCP X.