The Formatt 4 x 4" Supermist Black 1/8 filter is an excellent filter for portraits as it diffuses minor 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 does not lighten shadow areas as much. nnAnyone who photographs 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 resulted in a level of optical excellence unmatched elsewhere.nnNote! Supermist Black filters are available in intensities ranging from 1/8 to 5, with level 5 having the greatest effectnnn- Each filter is manufactured from Crown Schott-Desag B270 optical glassn- Absolute consistency of colour and density according to Kodak Wratten standardsn- Precision grinding and polishing offer unbeatable optical flatness allowing use even on very long focal length lensesn- The filter edges are protected by a unique frame for maximum protection and easy handlingnnnSuper Mist Rangenn- Super Mist Black - softens fine details and reduces contrast but is more subtle than a standard Supermist with less lightening of shadow areasn- Super Mist Clear - the ultimate softening tool for creating atmosphere outdoors or indoors, in wide scenes or portraits; Supermist is excellent for reducing excessive sharpness and decreasing contrast by moderately lightening shadow areas without harming the overall imagen- Warm Super Mist Black - Combines the effects of a Super Mist Black with a warmer tonen- Warm Super Mist Clear - The Warm Super Mist combines the classic Super Mist with a unique skin tone enhancer, adding natural warmth; This is useful in open shade outdoor situations where there is an excess of blue in the image and where full control of lighting may not be possible