Tiffen 52mm 80A Filter

by Tiffen

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZCAF
• Item model number: 5280A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #46 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters > Color Correction & Compensation Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 29, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Balances daylight film with most standard tungsten lighting, studio lighting, and copy stand lighting.

Product Description

80A filters increase color temperature of the light from 3200K to 5500K and correct the use of daylight film with standard household incandescent lamps. They have a filter factor of 2.4 and require 1 1/3 f-stops of additional light. All light sources, natural or artifical, have characteristics that affect color rendition on film. Most films are engineerd for either daylight or tungsten photofloods which are rated respectively at 5500K degrees (daylight) and 3400K degrees (photofloods) on the Kelvin(K) color temperature scale. Color correcting filters are designed to 'warm', 'cool' and/or correct for the many variations of lighting you might encounter. All filters have a 'filter factor' which is a measurement of the light it absorbes. Cameras with internal metering (through the lens) will automaticly adjust the exposure. With external or hand held meters you must allow for this factor. Note: Modern strobes (flash) are approximately 5500K and will 'overpower' household lighting. With daylight film, no filtration is necessary unless special effects are desired. 80 series filters come in several strengths are available in most sizes. Other 80 series filters are: 80B for use with tungsten photofloods. 80C for use with clear flash bulbs. Other useful color correcting filters are: 85 series for tungsten film in daylight; The opposite of 80 series. 81 series for warming effect. 82 series fo

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good filter!, April 2, 2010

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B. Snyder (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tiffen 52mm 80A Filter (Electronics)

This filter is a good buy. Its well made and performs its task. The only thing I didn't like was the case it came in. Not very protective. There is a 2mm thick piece of foam on one side, and then a thick product book on the other that keeps it from moving. Take out the product book and it can slide around alot. Still a good buy though. Especially for the price.