The Schneider 4x5.65" Classic Soft 1 Filter produces a classic Old-Hollywood close-up look, with image quality for current Hollywood needs. Would you like to achieve the same tonality as an old image of Cary Grant or Marlene Dietrich?  

Hundreds of Micro-Lenslets arrayed within each Schneider Classic Soft filter provide a precisely controlled soft image that is overlaid on a sharp, in-focus image. This combination diffuses the image while maintaining overall sharp focus. Schneider calls this Schneider In-focus Diffusion. The number of Micro-Lenslets per square inch determines the image blending effectiveness of each Classic Soft filter.

Water White Glass

This filter blends small wrinkles and blemishes while maintaining overall sharp focus that conceals the fact that a softening filter was used

In the normal range of exposure, this filter imparts only a closely confined, very subtle glow to highlights; If large amounts of overexposure exist in a scene, like a "blown" window, Classic Soft filters add a stylish glow that keep the scene's contrast under control, while adding a romantic look.

Schneider has developed a subtle and effective softening filter that can be used freely without fear of compromising the high-quality of modern lenses.

As with all Schneider Optical Glass filters, Classic Soft filters are designed to be used in front of long lenses, singly or in combination with any other Schneider filters, to make filter combinations for an even greater range of creative control.

Designed and manufactured to the extremely high standards that Schneider is known for - same strength Classic Soft filters can be switched between A and B cameras, or lost filters can be replaced, with no discernable difference in scene effects.

Schneider Classic Soft filters are made possible by state-of-the-art optical technology and a proprietary Schneider manufacturing technique that produces a Micro-Lenslet array.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Sample picture is Z1(old model) Is this a new model Z1+? I couldnt find Z1+ in B&H.

A: The Z1 you are referring to but in the Plus is the Z1g+And it is, Arca-Swiss Monoball Classic Z1g+ Ball Head B&H # ARZ1GDPMB MFR # 801123.

Q: 2. the 2 pins sticking up from plate is not in play, my plate on camera slides above them???

A: I am using a Wimberley universal camera plate on a canon6D and I also have a Kirk L plate. These both slide into the top jaws of the quick release plate where they sit well clear of the two pins in the QRP. I assume that these two pins are intended to be in play with a narrower type of camera plate designed to slide into the lower jaws of the release plate. In effect, I have always disregarded the two pins as not being relevant to my camera plate. I have never had any problem in using the QRP as it is set up, but I always make sure that I have the camera firmly in my hands when I attach it to or remove it from my tripod. Incidentally, I note that the two pins in the QRP are not shown anywhere in the leaflet that Arca Swiss provided with the Z1 Monoball tripod head. Perhaps there is separate relevant information about them and how they are intended to operate, in the specifications for various Arca Swiss QRPs. I hope my comments will be of some help to your enquirer.

Q: 3. ARCA SWISS / QUICK RELEASE MODEL L- BRACKET FOR FUJIFILM X-T3 ?

A: Click the link below to view the many options; https://bhpho.to/2VFYQNK

Q: 4. Is this the new Z1+ model or the old Z1? The PN (801103) is identical.

A: There are many Z1 models. The one you listed is the current model for the Z1 SP.The Z1G+ is a newer model but is different.

Q: 5. Is this really in the works? They already make a 40mm 1.2 for the E mount.

A: Yes the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E has been designed, manufactured, and is available for purchase.

Q: 6. what is the size (length) of the manual QR clamp that comes with this ball head (Z1 Sp)?

A: It's approximately 50mm.

Q: 7. How do I know which version of this lens have I received? Is there any notification on the lens what is the coating?

A: It says SC on the lens next to Nokton Classic

Q: 8. Will this hold 38mm as well as 50mm plates? Looking for something to do that.

A: The Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1+ Single Pan Classic quick-release has two channels, which make it compatible with Classic ARCA-SWISS plates (the most widely used 38mm) as well as plates made to the new, narrower & lighter monoball®Fix standard (26mm). This would be the width needed for the plates but the length can be varied.

Q: 9. Can I install a Really Right Stuff clamp on this ballhead?

A: Yes, The Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1+ ballhead will allow a end-user to apply different mounting systems but beware a end-user is doing this at there own ricks.

Q: 10. I want to by a spare Front Cap which should I get ?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 Lens has a 43mm front filter thread, so you could use pretty much any 43mm lens cap. You could look at the Sensei 43mm Clip-On Lens Cap (B&H # SELCC43). If you prefer a center pinch cap, Zeiss has their 43mm Front Lens Cap (B&H # ZEFLC43).