The Formatt 127mm HD/DV Soft Effect Clear 3 Filter is designed with the HD (High Definition) shooter in mind. Today's HD lenses are ultrasharp and often generate an image that is not as flattering to a subject as one might desire. This incredible technological breakthrough gives HD shooters the touch of softness they want but with no resulting loss of contrast or detail.

Using a sophisticated series of tiny "lenslets", the filter allows a certain amount of light to pass through unaffected. The rest is bounced around inside creating spherical aberration, avoiding the risk of secondary focus at short focal lengths, as may happen with other so called "soft" filters. These lenslets eliminate the moire patterns often generated by the highly sensitive surfaces in today's HD lenses and digital sensors.

Formatt, a company with three generations of professional filter-making experience produces every filter to the highest technical standards. The finest materials, together with state of-the-art production technology have resulted in a standard of optical excellence unmatched anywhere else.

Density: 3    Made to Highest Technical Standards    High Quality Schott Glass

Formatt filters are made from Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass - a high-quality glass that assures you of color consistency from filter to filter

The filter uses a series of small Plano-convex lenses mounted within a specially developed matrix which in turn is sandwiched between highly polished sheets of Schott B270 Super White optical lens glass

Each filter is manufactured from Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass

It has absolute consistency in color and density to Kodak Wratten standards

Its precision grinding and polishing result in unbeatable optical flatness that allows use on even ultra-long focal length lenses

Filter edges are protected with a unique frame for maximum protection and easy handling

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can i use this device for capture video from camera to Adobe Premiere?

A: The short answer is yes. If your camera has SDI out, no problem. If your camera uses HDMI out, you will need to get a HDMI to SDI converter. I've been doing it often using a HDMI converter. If you have an analog out only you will also be able to use this. The analog inputs are BNC and you can get inexpensive RCA to BNC adapters. The input to your computer to record using Premiere or the BMD software is via Thunderbolt 3.

Q: 2. Anyone using this to stream to Zoom?

A: The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini can be used to stream to Zoom.

Q: 3. Does the AF has settings for one spot and for multiple spots to average distance?

A: No, this camera auto focus system is basic and focuses on the object in the center of the screen. You can select the speed at which the AF works plus you can override the AF with the focus ring.

Q: 4. Will this little box support stereoscopic 3D in full mode (2xSDI output) with AVID Media Composer Software?

A: It does not. Instead you would need to look at the UltraStudio 4K Extreme, which does support Dual Channel 3D Over SDI.https://bhpho.to/2lLKhDv

Q: 5. Is this only compatible with thunderbolt 3? does it also work with thunderbolt 2 or usb 3?

A: The Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini Thunderbolt 3 only. In order to do what it does, only TB 3 is fast enough.

Q: 6. Can it playback in slow motion?

A: No, there is no direct slow motion playback on the Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle HD.

Q: 7. re converting analog video (e.g., from a Betacam deck) to digital: A Blackmagic representative stated, "Keep in mind you will need to use a time base corrector on the output of your tape machines. The Ultrastudio will not capture in time base corrected video." I have time based correctors on my Beta decks, but not all. Does that mean this unit will not work with, say, a VHS or HDV deck that lacks a time based corrector output?

A: Correct, the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini can only work with decks that have time based corrector outputs.

Q: 8. How do I use it as a webcam and live video online?

A: The XF100 has an HDMI output which you can connect to a capture device for live streaming. The Magewell HDMI USB 3.0 Dongle is a good choice for both Mac and PC if you have USB 3.0 and it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. While the Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder works with computers that have a Thunderbolt Connection.

Q: 9. What are the differences between the UltraStudio HD Mini from the HyperDeck Studio HD Mini?

A: The Ultrastudio is a capture and playback device that you can connect to your computer for streaming or other capture needs. The Hyperdeck Studio is a standalone recorder, you can not stream with the Hyperdeck. It is used mostly with production switchers. You would connect the Hyperdeck to the program output on the switcher and it will record to a SD card, SSD, or USB drive, depending on what Hyperdeck model.

Q: 10. Does this include the handgrip accessory with the xlr and 3.5mm inputs?

A: Yes, the top handle grip is included with this camera. If you do not want the XLR inputs then I would opt for the consumer equivalent to this camera, which is B&H # CAHFG30.