The Tiffen Series 9 HDTV/FX 3 Filter is a gentle softening and diffusion filter specifically designed for use with high definition imaging. This filter helps to lessen the hyper sharpness that is commonly associated with HD photography and produce an image quality that is more akin to film photography. By reducing contrast and sharpness slightly, skin details appear smoother and there is an increase in shadow detail. The effects of this filter are most significant when used for video applications as opposed to still photography. The 3 density provides a moderate amount of softening.

This filter is constructed from Water White glass and is 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. This filter is compatible with Series 9 filter holders.

Softening Filter for HD Use    Creates the Appearance of Film    Smoothes Skin Details and Blemishes    Increased Shadow Detail    ColorCore Water White Glass

Specifically designed for use with HD cameras for creating a more film-like look.

Lessens hyper sharpness and contrast while smoothing skin details and providing greater shadow detail.

Effect is most noticeable when used with video applications as opposed to still photography.

Water White optical glass for excellent clarity.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this Series ll lens come with an AE chip?

A: No it does not but because the cameras that you would mount this on would be mirrorless, you would be able to see your exposure in real time on the screen which would help to eliminate room for error.

Q: 2. What is the diameter of the top plate of the center column where you mount a ball head? Also, does the top plate have locking screws for securing the ball head?

A: The diameter is approximately 2 inch. It is not designed with set screws for the head.

Q: 3. Is it necessary to purchase any additional parts to mount a ballhead with the center column removed?

A: You can remove the center column on the Gitzo Mountaineer series without removing the mounting platform using it's "Ground Level" center column release feature. If you do it this way, you can keep the head on the tripod without dismounting it to remove most of the center column for ground-level photography.

Q: 4. Has anyone compared the Mountaineer 3 series to the Systematic 3 series? Is the Mountaineer more stable, less? Assuming column at bottom...

A: We suggest that rather than which tripod is better than another, consider what is the principal use you need the tripod for. Gitzo has three groups of tripods. Systematic is the flag bearer, the best and most stable they make. Traveler is made for just that, traveling. It for the hiker, the airplane rider who needs excellence in a small, light package. Mountaineer is for those who need a compromise between the two. Very stable yet as light as possible. It is their most popular group. All are stable with the bigger, heavier ones more so. All are light and compact considering what they do with the smallest, lightest one more so. And every one famous Gitzo quality.Which group fits your needs?

Q: 5. need to support 500mm canon lens ?

A: Hi B&H friend,before I ordered this item I shopping around for long time,I am student at Tri-community center school,I asked instructor which bland of tripod is good,he said 1st,is stable,even you kick it it won't fall,2nd,light but strong enough to support lens.This tripod Gitzo GT 2542 Mountainner series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripos meet all I need.easy to operate,light and strong,only 3.7 pounds,can support 39 pounds.my lens is 70-200 mm,around 4 pounds,your 500mm lens which I don't know how many pounds?but I believe it can support very well.I bought 2weeks ago,I paid $799,now is less expensive,I like to give 5 stars.

Q: 6. Will the card work with the Canon R5 ?

A: No, the R5 takes SD cards and Cfexpress cards.

Q: 7. I have a generic brand battery grip on both of my canon cameras 7D and 5D Mark III and it seems that sometimes with this generic brand of grip that the top dial does not work on the main camera and I have to move the dial on the battery grip to get this going again and sometimes I need to power off and on the camera. Has anyone seen any issues using this Vello battery grip on a Sony a7III?

A: There shouldn't be any issues with the grip, contact Vello Group LLCTel: (212) 594-2353 Website http://www.vellogear.com/ Email cs@gradusgroup.com

Q: 8. How tall is the GT3532 with the center column not extended?How easily is the column removed to use the tripod without it?What is the maximum height with the column removed?Does this tripod have non-rotating legs?

A: The tripod extended without the column extended is 52.4 inches. And it is about the same with the column taken off.Taking the column out on this model is very easy. This is a new design; a single simple unlocking ring under the column's upper disc frees the column while keeping the upper disc solidly in place on the tripod.

Q: 9. Will the Gitzo bird/wildlife fluid head be compatible with this tripod? Light load.

A: It will definitely be compatible with this tripod.

Q: 10. Is 32GB the maximum size that can be read or will it read larger sizes?

A: Hi, the card reader can read any size CFast card.