The Tiffen 4 x 4" Black Diffusion/FX 3 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. The 3 density provides more softening than the 2, but less than the 4.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 4 x 4" / 101.6 x 101.6mm.

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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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I'm using a VND filter, does it matter if I put this filter in front of my lens or in front of the VND?

A: If your variable neutral density (VND) filter has 58mm filter threads on the front of the filter, then no, it should not matter if you place the Moment 58mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) in front of the VND filter or if you place the VND filter in front of the Moment 58mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density).

Q: 2. How many in the pack? All the same? do they fit on the light without using a filter holder? Thanks

A: In this kit, you would receive two diffusers and it would require a diffusion frame for use. The Dracast Filter Frame for LED500 Light B&H # DRFH500 would be the one you need. Please see the image below for reference.

Q: 3. Are these ridged or not?

A: These are not rigid.

Q: 4. Doest it provide WR protection to a Fujifilm x100VI, when used with the adapter?

A: The Moment 49mm CineBloom Diffusion Filter (10% Density) is not a weather resistant filter so it will not provide WR protection for the Fuji X100vi camera.

Q: 5. Is this only for LED 500's with barn doors? I just received mine and they are nowhere close to fitting perfectly inside the light.

A: These filters need this Barndoor / Filter holder. Dracast Barndoors for LED500 BH #DRBD500 • MFR #DR-BARN500

Q: 6. Do you use diffusion filters such as this one in conjunction with a UV filter, or without it?

A: I usually use the diffusion filter alone, without a UV filter. That is because if you stack filters there is a greater chance of getting reflections and ghosting.

Q: 7. Can I put an ND filter on top of this?

A: The Moment 82mm CineBloom diffusion filter has front-filter threads that can accommodate another filter in front of it.

Q: 8. Will the image quality be okay if I use two 5% cinebloom filters together? And will it work well?

A: Depending on the lens you may introduce vignetting. As you stack filters, the vignetting becomes more apparent.

Q: 9. Are they sticky?

A: This Colourlite Diffusion Filter Pack has a non-adhesive surface,

Q: 10. I just purchased the LED500 and it has a clear piece of plastic that can slide in and out and sits infront of the LED's. Can the additional filters that can be purchased be swapped out with this clear plastic or do I need the diffusion frame? I can see an answer from 2015 saying I require the frame but wondering if the units I bought in 2019 have a different design which means I don't need too?

A: The newer Silver series 500 LED and the older LED500 have different shapes and filters. This one requires a filter frame.