The Formatt 95mm Supermist Black 1/2 filter is an excellent portrait filter as it diffuses minute details in a photograph and reduces overall contrast. This filter creates a softer diffusion than a standard Supermist, one of the advantages being that it doesn't open up shadow areas as much. nnAnyone photographing portraits should have a diffusion filter in their bag, and the Supermist Black gives you the freedom to create the most flattering images. nnFormatt, a company with three generations of experience in manufacturing professional filters, produces each filter to the highest technical standards. The finest materials, combined with cutting-edge production technology, have achieved a level of optical excellence unmatched elsewhere.nnNote! Supermist Black filters are available in intensities ranging from 1/8 to 5, with 5 having the greatest effectnnn- Each filter is manufactured from Schott-Desag B270 Crown optical glassn- Absolute consistency in colour and density according to Kodak Wratten standardsn- Precision grinding and polishing achieve unbeatable optical flatness, allowing use even on very long focal length lensesn- Filter edges are protected by a unique frame for maximum protection and easy handlingnnnSupermist Rangenn- Supermist Black - softens fine details and reduces contrast but is more subtle than a standard Supermist with less lightening of shadow areasn- Supermist Clear - the ultimate softening tool for creating atmosphere outdoors or indoors, in wide scenes or portraits; the Supermist is excellent for reducing excessive sharpness and reducing contrast by moderately lightening shadow areas without harming the overall imagen- Warm Supermist Black - Combines the effects of a Supermist Black with a warmer tonen- Warm Supermist Clear - The Warm Supermist combines the classic Supermist with a unique skin tone enhancer, adding natural warmth; this is useful in open shade situations outdoors where there is excess blue in the image and where full lighting control may not be possible