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Tiffen Camera Filters - User Manual

Tiffen Camera Filters
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CAMERA FILTERS
By Ira Tiffen
© Ira Tiffen
THE TIFFEN COMPANY
HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK
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Summary

Introduction to Camera Filters

Understanding Filter Factors and Exposure

Explains compensation for light absorption by filters and calculating exposure.

Camera Filters for Both Color and Black-and-White

Neutral Density (ND) Filters

Explains ND filters for reducing light intensity evenly without color shift, aiding sharpness and depth-of-field.

Color-Grad Graduated ND Filters

Covers graduated ND filters for balancing light between scene parts like sky and foreground.

Polarizing Filters

Details polarizing filters for contrast, saturation control, and reflection management.

Special Effect Filters

Diffusion Filters Explained

Explains diffusion filters for softening details, reducing wrinkles, and creating dream-like effects.

Fog, Double Fog, and Pro-Mist Filters

Details Fog, Double Fog, and Pro-Mist filters for mimicking atmospheric effects and softening highlights.

Contrast Control Filters

Explains filters like Low Contrast and Soft Contrast for managing contrast in various lighting conditions.

Filters for Black and White Imaging

Tone Control Filters for B&W

Discusses filters for adjusting tonal rendition, contrast, and color interpretation in B&W photography.

Filters for Color Imaging

Color Conversion Filters

Explains filters used to correct significant color temperature differences between film and light sources.

Light Balancing Filters

Details filters for making minor color temperature corrections for more accurate color rendition.

Decamired Filters Explained

Explains Decamired filters for handling unusual color temperature variations using a reciprocal scale.

Tiffen Camera Filters Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeUV, ND, Polarizer
Filter FactorDepends on filter type
MaterialOptical glass
CoatingMulti-coated
WaterproofNo
Scratch-ResistantYes
ColorDepends on filter type
UsagePhotography, Videography

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