The Tiffen 49mm Ultra Contrast 1/4 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By distributing ambient illumination to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while flare and halation around highlights is purposely limited.

This filter has a grade of 1/4. Grades of 1/8, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is 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.

Useful for Uniform Contrast Reduction    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Limits Flare and Halation in Highlights    ColorCore Technology    49mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Distributes ambient illumination to shadows within a scene
• Helps to uniformly balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while limiting flare and halation around highlights
• 49mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can this camera be used with an ATOMOS? Atomos listed it as compatible with embedded stereo audio through HDMI

A: Hi, yes this camera is compatible with Atomos recorders using the HDMI output of the camera.

Q: 2. Record

A: Sony FDR-AX53 Supports RECORDING FORMAT (VIDEO) XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver. 2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 VIDEO RESOLUTION XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160/30p, 24p, XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080/60p, 30p, 24p, AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/60p (PS), 24p (FX, FH), 60i (FX, FH), 1440 x 1080/60i (HQ, LP), MP4: 1280 x 720 30p

Q: 3. can it record 4k in 60fps just like many new mobile phone cameras and other standalone cameras nowadays can do that ??...

A: No it does not.

Q: 4. I bought the Vivitar ND Filter - https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/944341-REG/vivitar_viv_vndx_55_55mm_vari_ndx_filter.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/944341-REG/vivitar_viv_vndx_55_55mm_vari_ndx_filter.html/a - for this camera and notice a distinctive pink cast to my video footage. I am shooting in bright mid-day sun with all camera setting on Auto I've gone over all camera settings to see if I've missed something but nothing jumps out at me.I can remove the pink tint in post but I'd rather not. Anyone have any ideas?Thanks in advance!

A: You might've thought of this but doing a manual white balance with your filters attached should get you back to normal color.

Q: 5. Does anyone know of a lens hood that can be used without Vignetting?? I know it is just an option. But would like to see if I could find one that would work. Any ideas would be appreciated..

A: Hello Connie, we do not have a lens hood for this camera model.

Q: 6. Can I use this as a Webcam while charging side by side? What is included in the box? moreover what is the battery life ?

A: The Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder includes a Micro-USB cable, a Micro-HDMI cable, a power cord, an AC adapter, and a Sony NP-FV70 V-Series Rechargeable Battery Pack (1960mAh, 6.8-8.4V). The Sony NP-FV70 V-Series Rechargeable Battery Pack (1960mAh, 6.8-8.4V) offers a recording time of around 150 minutes. The Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder can act as a webcam when capturing the HDMI output with an HDMI to USB capture device like the Atomos Nexus HDMI to USB Converter. Power is continuously provided with the included AC adapter. See the link below: https://bhpho.to/40YmIeZ

Q: 7. Do i need to buy a battery charger or can i charge battery via camera plugged In?

A: You do not need a separate battery charger. The AC adapter included with the Sony FDR-AX53 (BH #SOFDRAX53) will charge the battery when attached to the camera.

Q: 8. Does it have audio when recording in 1080 at 120fps ? thx

A: No, the Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder does not capture audio when shooting at 120P.

Q: 9. Does this piece have any recording features like wipe, dissolve, etc?

A: The Sony FDR AX53 will not include in camera transitions.

Q: 10. Does the optical steady shot provide leveling too? It seems to constantly get off balance. (It works for general steadiness.)

A: No, optical stabilization in the Sony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder (or any camera with optical stabilization) will not level the shot, it is only intended as a tool to help with camera shakes.