The 4 x 4" Ultra Contrast 1/8 Filter from Tiffen helps to open your shadows by using the ambient light surrounding the image area as well as the light in the actual image itself. It lowers contrast uniformly throughout, with little or no loss of sharpness within the scene, even where there are varying degrees of brightness.

Shadow areas will reveal more detail but without any flare or halation from direct light sources or bright reflections. The Ultra Contrast works similar to a Tiffen Low Contrast filter with the difference being that it reduces contrast throughout the entire image whereas a Low Contrast filter will only open the shadows.

The 1/8 Ultra Contrast filter is the lowest grade this filter is available in. Shadow detail begins to be slightly more visible. Surrounding light is used to achieve this not just the light from the image area itself. No highlight flare or halation is produced.

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.

Uses Ambient Light to Open Shadows    Lightens Shadows to Capture More Detail    Lowers Contrast Evenly Throughout    Generates No Flare or Halation    ColorCore Glass    Made in the USA    10-Year Warranty

Bright lights or sunlight create problems when the ratio between the highlight and shadow areas is beyond the latitude of the film; if you expose for the highlights, the shadows appear without detail; if you expose for the shadows, the result is washed-out, overly bright highlights

Contrast reduction is achieved by lightening shadows without overexposing or darkening or by darkening highlights without darkening shadows further

Even direct shooting into the sun produces no flare or halation

Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process

Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is there a stage missing to enlarge 6x9 with the dichro vc head on xl? there is a massive space inbetween the head and the lens board when it is raised to the proper position

A: It is our understanding that with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger there is no stage missing when working in the 6 x 9 format.

Q: 2. Why doesn't the VC head contain a 00 setting for Ilford Paper?

A: Beseler decided that -0 is the lowest contrast they could achieve with the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger.

Q: 3. How tall is the enlarger at a normal setting for 8x10 printing? I have a low ceiling so I want to make sure it will fit.

A: The maximum height of the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger is 54".

Q: 4. Which lens do I need to use with this enlarger if I want to print from 6x9 negatives?

A: A 100mm or 105mm is good, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/3aXZhvb

Q: 5. To the best of your knowledge, will this device work with a step-down converter in a country where the electricity is 230V?

A: Beseler has informed us that they do not recommend the Beseler 23CIII-XL Variable Contrast (Black & White) Enlarger for overseas use based on design.

Q: 6. Hello, can this enlarger take a two lens turret for two lenses?

A: Unfortunately, the Beseler 23CIII-XL cannot take a two lens turret. According to Beseler, they dont have an option on the market at this time for a two lens turret, though both their 8227 and 8545 can be used with either a single lens or three lens turret.

Q: 7. What mounting accessories are needed and which are already included? What are recommended accessories to mount this above the lens? I assume there needs to be some kind of arm.

A: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1421966-REG/smallrig_1885_nato_clamp.html Take a look at this. The SmallRig NATO Clamp. This can be mounted on most cages provided you with a way to attach The Teradek TOF.1 above the lens.

Q: 8. What is the vertical height of the enlarger from baseboard to top of girder assembly?

A: The vertical height of the enlarger from baseboard to top of girder assembly is 45 (this includes the height of the baseboard). When the head is fully raised, the vertical height from baseboard to top of head is 58 .Walt Bistline, Photography Instructor, Earlham College

Q: 9. does the enlarger come with a does the enlarger come with a modular head system with the lamp house?

A: The 23Clll-XL features interchangeable lightsources. The Condenser lamphouse supplied with this model is interchangeable with the Dichro Colorhead (No.8132-02) and with the Variable Contrast Lightsource (No.8134-02)

Q: 10. Will it be supported by the Teradek MDR.ACI?

A: The manufacturer explicitly defines compatibility with the following devices only: Teradek RT MDR.X receiver, Teradek RT CTRL.1 controller, Teradek RT CTRL.3 controller.