The Formatt 82mm Soft Gold 3 Enhancing Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass Filter is another incredible innovation from Formatt. This filter has been specifically designed for today's High Definition cameras which tend to be ultrasharp and somewhat unforgiving when it comes to skin tones.

The beauty of this filter is that it will still allow you to obtain lovely, softened images but without a noticeable loss of contrast. It will also correct for the bluish tint associated with some HD photography. As applied to portraiture, it will correct for unsightly skin blemishes and provide smoother, more flattering images of your subject.

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.

Soft Gold filters use the latest developments in materials technology to soften outlines and enhance flesh tones, removing blueness and facial blemishes without distortion.

Tiny particles within the skin tone enhancing matrix bounce incoming light onto the reverse face of the glass filter; total internal reflection projects the light into the camera lens, refracted by the glass, softening the image but without losing contrast. The use of refraction eliminates the color split associated with diffusion.

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 this be used on PC's with thunderbolt 3? Does the port have to be directly connected to thunderbolt 3 or can it pass through a doc? All PC/windows 10.

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

Q: 2. My primary need is to digitize SD and HDV tapes. My tape decks all output via component and composite. Is there any reason I should buy the Ultrastudio 4K version rather than this HD Mini?

A: You would want the Ultrastudio 4K version if you want to capture in 4K. If you want to capture just SD/HD the Ultrastudio HD will do the job.

Q: 3. Can I use SD Cards with the XF 100?

A: We're afraid not. The XF100 records to Compact Flash cards only. The SD card slot is for picture profiles, not recording.

Q: 4. Does the record feature also turn on the camera's recording function so you can record to an external drive or internal camera?

A: The Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle HD has no external controls.

Q: 5. 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: 6. Can you use the teleprompter feature and record simultaneously?

A: No, the Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Shuttle HD can only be operated in one mode at a time.

Q: 7. What zoom controllers, if any, will work with the Xf100?

A: LANC controllers can be used. Example of one is the Libec ZC-LP seen here. https://bhpho.to/2L0rceS Further examples can be seen within the zoom & focus section under the accessories tab within the camera's product web page.

Q: 8. Can this be shot in Pal mode?

A: Yes, there is a PAL version of this camera.

Q: 9. Can I use a wireless remote control to turn this camera on/off if it’s mounted high and unreachable?

A: No, the Canon XF100 Digital Camcorder has no wireless remote for camera controls from afar.

Q: 10. For how long does it battery keeps with charges during shooting ?

A: With the included BP-925 battery you should expect to get around 100 minutes of recording time with typical use. It is always a good idea to purchase an additional battery when buying a new camcorder. The BP-955 Battery (B&H #CABP955) will give you around 3.5 hours of recording time while the BP-975 (B&H #CABP975) will give you around 5 hours.