The Tiffen Series 9 Warm Black Diffusion/FX 1/2 Filter diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. In addition to the diffusion provided, a warming effect is also integrated into the filter helping to further balance skin tones. This filter has a 1/2 density, providing a very small amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Warming Effect Incorporated    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Additional warmth provided adds more of a glowing effect and helps to further balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is weight without the ball head?

A: The tripod weighs 3lbs without the head.

Q: 2. Will the plate for Sony work on A7rii battery grip (VGC2EM)?

A: No. It only fits directly to the camera.

Q: 3. Can it support weight of nikon d500 with nikkor 200-500mm lense?

A: Yes, a Nikon D500 equipped with a Nikon 200-500mm lens can be held by this Manfrotto BeFree GT Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod.

Q: 4. Which L-Bracket will work with this?

A: Click the link below to view; https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=a73%20l%20bracket&filters=fct_camera-compatibility_6438%3Asony-a7-iii&searchWithin=grip

Q: 5. Is the center post reversible?

A: Yes, it can be reversed.

Q: 6. is Height measured in inches?

A: Yes, the height is measured in inches. Folded Length: 16.9" Max Height: 63.8"

Q: 7. How much height does this add to compatible cameras?

A: The Vello BG-S6 battery grip adds 49mm / 1.9" of height to the base of the camera.

Q: 8. Can it hold a Really Right Stuff L Plate?

A: No, not if that is an Arca Swiss L bracket. This head is not Arca compatible. The plate it comes with can be used on Arca style heads in addition to the Manfrotto RC2/Q2 style, but this head is strictly RC2/Q2.

Q: 9. How is Max Height measured? With center column fully extended? Half extended? Thank you.

A: The Specifications tab on our website for the Gitzo GT0532 Mountaineer Series 0 Carbon Fiber Tripod states that the maximum working height without the center column raised is 42.5" (108 cm), and the maximum working height (with the center column fully raised) is 52" (132.1 cm).

Q: 10. I just got this tripod and I'm unhappy with tension control on the head: it has almost no tension of its own, so it's way too easy to turn accidentally. Does it act like that on all of these tripods or do I just have a defective one?

A: Please look to the end of the large knob. There you see recessed dial set within that locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements. On the opposite side of the ball head, a secondary locking knob controls the ability to rotate the head 360.