The 4 x 5.65" Ultra Contrast 1/4 Filter from Tiffen helps to open your shadows by using the ambient light surrounding the image area as well as the light in the actual image itself. It lowers contrast uniformly throughout, with little or no loss of sharpness within the scene, even where there are varying degrees of brightness.

Shadow areas will reveal more detail but without any flare or halation from direct light sources or bright reflections. The Ultra Contrast works similar to a Tiffen Low Contrast filter with the difference being that it reduces contrast throughout the entire image whereas a Low Contrast filter will only open the shadows.

The 1/4 Ultra Contrast filter is the next step available with even more shadow detail revealed and contrast evenly lowered throughout the scene. Sharpness is not affected nor is any flare or halation produced.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

Uses Ambient Light to Open Shadows    Lightens Shadows to Capture More Detail    Lowers Contrast Evenly Throughout    Generates No Flare or Halation    ColorCore Glass    Made in the USA    10-Year Warranty

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 or darkening or by darkening highlights without darkening shadows further

Even direct shooting into the sun produces no flare or halation

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process

Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How good is the in-built microphone quality?

A: Hello! The microphone has very good quality, therefore using an external mic is not necessary. However, you do have the option. -M

Q: 2. So it can do 1080 at 120 fps, but can it do that with sound? Thanks

A: The Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder does not record sound when recording 1080p at 120 fps.

Q: 3. Are the recorded chucks of data 4Gig, if not what size are they?

A: Hello! Scenes exceeding 4 GB (approx.) or 30 minutes (approx.) will be automatically divided in the following cases (recording will continue): when [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4] or when recording a motion picture in 4K Photo Mode and when [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]. -C

Q: 4. 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: 5. Which camera bag is recommended for this camera? Preferably with rainproof cover and good design.

A: The Lowepro Apex 120 AW Shoulder Bag (Black) is a single-compartment bag with adjustable, padded dividers that accommodates a digital SLR with small zoon lens attached, plus accessories. The bag has a built-in micro-fiber cloth, that protects LCD screens and lenses. There is an All-Weather Cover that protects gear against bad weather, dust and sand. It has adjustable, padded dividers to provide excellent protection and a customized fit. The bag has a SlipLock attachment loop. The rugged exterior includes a molded rubber bumper and durable, water-resistant fabrics. Water-resistant shoulder bag that is designed to carry and protect a digital SLR camera with lens attached and accessories

Q: 6. Does it have LANC?

A: We're sorry to say it does not. This camcorder does not have a LANC or any other type of wired control connection on it. However it does have WiFi and you will be able to control the camera through an iOS or Android App.

Q: 7. puedo mandar video a full hd a traves de hdmi sin que se vea el display en pantalla?

A: (Via Google Translate: I can send video to full hd through hdmi without seeing the screen display? )Yes you can. This camcorder will deliver a clean HDMI output.

Q: 8. 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: 9. What are the limitations for 1080 at 120 fps? Can it do120fps for unlimited time? Thanks

A: The limitations of 1080p at 120 fps on the Panasonic HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder are that the number of pixels/frame rate are fixed to 1920k1080/50p, the sound will not be recorded, still pictures cannot be recorded, the size of the image displayed on the screen will change, and images and sound are not output from the camera to another device. The only limit to time would be the size of the SD card used and the available space.

Q: 10. Does this have a clean HDMI output?

A: Yes it does.