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Tiffen 62mm Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter

Tiffen 62mm Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter - Main image
$42.87 $66.99 In stock

Category: Lens Filters

Black Pro-Mist®
  • Offers all the benefits of the Pro-Mist filter in a more subtle form.
  • Highlight flares are controlled.
  • Contrast is lowered, but with less lightening of shadows for a more delicate effect
  • Creates a soft light "pastel" effect
  • Delicate effect with contained highlight flare
  • Also available in DV Select Kit 3 and DV ”Film Look” Kit

It is easy to see why the Black Pro-Mists have been such a success for over the past 30 or so years. Its unique layering of contrast combined with a gauzy paint like halation, function as a twist on the stand of the pro halation spill effect. Even at its lowest density, it delivers an effective and increase in the halation which adds a pleasing depth of warmth, but is not transported to the skin tone values. These characteristics will become more apparent when you use densities of 1 quarter and above.



In the heavier densities the spill is quite aggressive from the practical light, with the warm tone becoming more apparent. Yet the subtle but effective look still continues to make the pro mist filter a staple filter for many cinematographers in the digital world.

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Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian G. ★★★★★

It’s subtle enough that skin tones stay natural while highlights take on that soft, glowy flare control I was after. Contrast drops just slightly, but shadows keep their depth, which is exactly the delicate effect I wanted.

Isabella X. ★★★★★

The 1/4 strength is just right—it softened my studio highlights without washing out the shadows, so skin tones stayed rich. Took a few frames to get used to the gentler effect, but once I dialed it in, the flare control sold me.

Evelyn Q. ★★★★☆

I was worried the 1/4 strength would be too subtle, but it takes the edge off harsh highlights without washing out the shadows. Works nicely for softening skin tones while keeping detail crisp.