B+W F-Pro 486 UV/IR cut MRC 105mm filter (1070173)

Overview

The B+W 105mm UV/IR Cut MRC 486M Filter is an ultraviolet and infrared control filter that is useful for digital cinematography as well as still photography. While recording video with a CCD or CMOS camera, multi-stop neutral-density filters are used to maintain proper exposure by compensating for increased light levels when widening the camera lens's iris to obtain a narrower depth of field. As the increased amount of light passes through multi-stop neutral-density filtration, visible light is progressively blocked, while infrared light is allowed to pass through. As the proportion of infrared light that reaches the sensor of a camera being used for digital cinematography becomes greater, the results can show unwanted color shifts, particularly in dark areas of the frame such as shadows where the appearance of black is dominant.

When the B+W 105mm UV/IR Cut MRC 486M Filter is applied, 88% of ultraviolet light waves are blocked at 380 nanometers along with 95% of infrared light waves at 700 nanometers, helping to ensure that light falling on a digital camera sensor is limited to the visible spectrum. When used along with multi-stop neutral-density filters while recording with a digital sensor, potential infrared color shifts are prevented or minimized, preserving color accuracy throughout the frame. This filter may also be used to help ensure that the appearance of unwanted blue casts is reduced while recording digital video or still photos under daylight that also features intense ultraviolet light.

Key Features

• UV and Infrared Control Filter
• For Digital Cinematography, Still Photos
• 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
• Blocks 88% of Ultraviolet Light at 380nm
• Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
• Blocks 95% of Infrared Light at 700nm
• Use with Multi-Stop ND Filters
• Prevents Infrared Light Pollution
• Maintains Appearance of Dark Areas
• Helps Preserve Color Accuracy

In the Box

• B+W 105mm UV/IR Cut MRC 486M Filter
• Filter Case