The Tiffen Black Satin 5 6.6 x 6.6" filter can be used to intentionally reduce the appearance of imperfections and wrinkles whilst providing a desired warming effect with granularity across the entire image. This can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject whilst softening highlights, reducing contrast and giving textures a smoother appearance. Additionally, halation around highlights is created, which can further enhance the appearance of a subject or produce a desired effect whilst maintaining overall sharpness.nnThis filter has a grade of 5. Grades 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are also available, with the effect of this type of filter becoming approximately twice as strong with each increase in grade number.nnThis filter is constructed from water-white glass for increased clarity as well as colour fidelity. It is manufactured using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding it flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.nn- Softens contrast and highlightsn- Reduces the appearance of imperfections and wrinklesn- Provides a smoother appearance of textures whilst maintaining overall sharpnessn- Creates a halo effect around highlightsn- Intentional warming effect with granularity across the entire imagen- Constructed from water-white glass for optical clarityn- Padded pouch included for storage and transport