The Tiffen Series 9 #9 (3) Yellow Filter is a basic contrast filter, primarily for use with black and white film. This medium yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. It is a common contrast filter for black and white photography, producing an accurate tonal range and compensating for the blue sensitivity of panchromatic film.

There is a 2x filter factor with this filter, requiring an increase of 1 stop for normal exposure. Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings. This filter is compatible with Series 9 filter holders.

#9 Filter for General B&W Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Yellow contrast filter for black and white film subtly darkens skies, cuts through haze, and gives greater contrast overall.

Produces accurate tones in order to compensate for panchromatic film's blue sensitivity.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many 24x36 poster will this cartridge make?

A: Epson publishes 16,000 pages at 5% coverage. They do not give page size.

Q: 2. What is the difference between this filter and the similar B+W Yellow "BASIC" filter? Is it the mount thickness or front filter threads?

A: Optically they are the same filters. The Basic has knurling on the ring which makes it easier to grip when attaching/detaching from the lens plus the filter ring is slim making it less likely to vignette the image.

Q: 3. Can not find anywhere stops reduction for this filter?...not on your pages, not on Schneider's...any idea?

A: The B+W #495/022 Yellow MRC Basic Filter has a 1 stop filter factor.

Q: 4. Will these hold the 85mm Format-Hitech filters? just curious since i have the Format hitech filters.

A: Yes this holder will work with the Formatt-Hitech 85mm filters which are the same size as the Cokin P filters.

Q: 5. would you recommend the Z series if i am shooting under 24mm?

A: You may use either the Cokin Z-PRO Filter Holder, or the Cokin BPW400 Wide Angle Filter Holder for P Series, B&H # COWAFHP, for use with lenses wider than 24mm.

Q: 6. how do I attach the holder to my camera?

A: you need an adapter ring that fits on your lens and you slide the holder onto that.

Q: 7. Will this cartridge work in an Epson SureColor P800 Series? replacing T8501?

A: No, unfortunately this is only compatible with the Sure Color T3000, T5000, and T7000 Series.

Q: 8. Does this work with the Lee 100 mm filters?

A: no, fits 85mm

Q: 9. Would it fit on Celestron E-Lux 2 inch eyepieces?

A: All filters in this set are made to fit larger 2" eyepieces. If your eyepiece has a thread for 2 inch filters, it will.

Q: 10. I have a 24mm lens that and uses a 52mm ring. Do I need an adapter ring to attach this cokin filter holder to my lens?

A: This Cokin P series filter holder does not come with an adapter ring. You would need to purchase a 52mm adapter ring (B&H# COARP52) to use this filter holder on a lens that has a 52mm filter thread.