The Tiffen Filter Wheel 1 Ultra Contrast 5 Filter works by using the ambient light surrounding the image area as well as the light in the actual image area itself. It lowers 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. Works similar to a Tiffen Low Contrast filter but reduces contrast throughout the entire image whereas a Low Contrast filter will only open the shadows.

Tiffen - making hard-to-shoot images possible!

Lowers Contrast    Image Remains Sharp    No Flare    Opens Shadows

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

Even direct shooting into the sun produces no flare or halation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many sdxc slots and where is it located, I fear only one slot for this price. Also 4.2.2. color?

A: Hello! The camcorder has a single card slot. When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. You can use these cards with the unit: SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB), SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) and SDXC Memory Card (48 GB/64 GB). Hope this helps! -C

Q: 2. Other than the viewfinder what major difference are there between this and the WXF991K ? I did the compare on the site but not all info is there or correct.

A: These two camcorders share the same specs but the Panasonic WXF991K has a twin camera on the LCD.

Q: 3. Can you switch between the two angles within the camera or is it only picture in picture?

A: Hello! No, it is not possible to switch betwen the two angles within the camera. -C

Q: 4. Does this camcorder have a viewfinder?

A: No, if you need that then you'll need to step up to the Panasonic HC-WXF991K

Q: 5. Is a manual available on the web for this camera?

A: As of this post the manual has not been uploaded yet but will be available shortly.

Q: 6. What is the maximum size memory card this camera can handle? Can you recommend the specific appropriate max size card please?

A: The Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is tested to work with memory cards up to 64GB.

Q: 7. How can the visible date stamp be removed from the HDMI output stream?

A: This camera does not support a clean HDMI output.

Q: 8. Using appropriate HDMI cables, can I record into a DVD recorder for 2 hours without needing an SD card?

A: Most DVD recorders will not accept a live stream via the HDMI output of this camera.

Q: 9. Does this have a clean HDMI output?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 10. Except for 4k, how is this different than the HC-V770K?

A: There is no in camera Twin-Cam functionality. The HC-V770 is able to record slow-motion in Full HD at up to 120 fps, it can also perform in-camera interpolation to bring the final frame rate up to 240 fps.