The Tiffen Series 9 Neutral Density Infrared (IR) 0.3 filter has several uses and offers the possibility of achieving results otherwise impossible. This filter provides clearer and purer neutral density than that provided by standard ND filters. The advantage is that it works better with today's high-definition cameras and lenses. Thanks to this improved clarity, higher grade ND filters can be used whilst allowing the photographer to adjust exposure without affecting colour balance.

ND filters appear grey and reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor of a digital camera or the film plane of a traditional camera. Neutral Density filters are used to create unusual special effects such as capturing the "blur" of water flowing from a waterfall or the swirling effect of urban traffic. As they allow the use of slower shutter speeds in bright light, it becomes possible to create these special effects that would not normally be possible to capture without the filter. And as they can also help control your depth of field, they allow you to photograph with larger apertures. Ultimately, their value lies in their help to prevent overly bright and washed-out images taken in bright light.

A Neutral Density 0.3 filter is traditionally considered the first step on the ND scale. It requires one stop exposure compensation. It will prevent you from overexposing in a bright scenario and allows you to photograph with a larger aperture which will have a direct effect on your depth of field. You will be able to isolate a subject by making the foreground/background blurred. Photographing at a slower shutter speed will also allow you to create blur in the image.

The crystal white glass, incorporating ColorCore technology, is characterised by high transmission quality. Typically, it transmits 98-99% of light. It also features anti-glare and anti-reflection qualities which make it useful in a wide range of applications, including the film industry, shop windows and art exhibitions. The glass is virtually flawless and is becoming increasingly prevalent in digital equipment.


Reduces infrared pollution above 700nm
This is particularly important as it now allows the use of heavier grades of neutral density filters required for high-definition cameras whilst maintaining complete colour balance


Neutral Density filters have four main uses


- Allow the use of slow shutter speeds, particularly with high ISOs, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds or cars
- Decrease depth of field by allowing the use of larger apertures, which helps separate subjects from their background
- Decrease the effective ISO of high-speed films (above ISO 400) and allow their use outdoors in bright situations
- Allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes that could cause overexposure


Superior quality


- The biggest Hollywood film studios trust Tiffen filters for their multi-million pound productions. Superior quality and design make Tiffen the go-to choice for filmmakers, professional photographers and even NASA
- Tiffen has also received an Emmy from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its engineering excellence


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