Tiffen 77mm Pearlescent 1/2 Filter 77PEARL12

Softens Contrast, Reduces Sharpness, Softens Highlights, Pearlescent Effect on Highlights, Reduces Appearance of Blemishes, ColorCore Technology, 77mm Front Filter Threads, Plastic Case. The Tiffen 77mm Pearlescent 1/2 Filter can be applied to purposely soften contrast and reduce sharpness. This can be useful for high-resolution digital cinematography in order to create a more flattering result of a subject by reducing the appearance of blemishes and softening highlights. Additionally a pearlescent halo around highlights is created which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect. This filter has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1/8 1/4 1 and 2 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 grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10 000th of an inch and then mounting to precision metal rings.