The Grid Star 2mm/4pt star effect filter for Tiffen Filter Wheel 3 creates multiple points of light, or "stars", that extend outwards from a central light source. These filters are mounted on a rotating mount for precise placement of the star effect.

Wedding photographers will particularly appreciate the value of this filter. For special effect shots, why not offer your client a table photograph of the menu or invitation next to a twinkling candle filled with stars?

Night shooting? Give that street lamp a different, more dramatic look by using the star filter. Any point light source will produce the effect


Note: With an 8-point filter, the numerous star lines can tend to dominate the rest of the image, so use it with caution. Generally, medium or larger apertures are sufficient to achieve a good star effect. Always test before critical situations.


- The effect is produced by a series of fine lines etched on the flat optical surface of a clear filter
- The size and brightness of the star lines produced depend firstly on the size, shape and brightness of the light source: You have additional control through the choice of a particular spacing between the lines on the filter
- These spacings are measured in millimetres and range from 1mm to 4mm: A 1mm spacing has twice as many lines as a 2mm spacing and will produce a brighter star for a given source
- Lines in one direction produce a two-point star, just a streak across the centre of the light
- Tiffen offers symmetrical 4, 6 and 8-point star effects as well as additional asymmetrical star patterns through their exclusive Hollywood/FX series (North, Hyper, Vector and Hollywood star effects)


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