Hoya 52mm YA3 Pro Orange Filter Multi-Coated B&W Filter - Made In Japan A-52YA3

Hoya 52mm YA3 Pro Orange Filter Multi-Coated BW Filter - Made In Japan MPN: A-52YA3

TheHoya 52mm YA3 Pro Orange Filter can be used to increase image contrast when photographing using a film camera system with black-and-white film installed.
This filter's effect corresponds to that of a Wratten 21 filter. Wavelengths of visible light that are apparent as green, blue, and violet colors to the human eye are suppressed, while visible light associated with yellow, orange, and red colors are able to more easily pass though the Hoya 52mm YA3 Pro Orange Filter and into the lens it is mounted in front of. When photographing with this filter along with black-and-white film, green, blue, and violet-colored subjects within a scene are reproduced in dark shades of grey than if a filter was not used. Simultaneously, yellow, orange, and red subjects are rendered in light shades of grey.
When applied to black-and-white photography, the increased contrast provided by the Hoya 52mm YA3 Pro Orange Filter can result in dark skies with very defined clouds. Shades of green among foliage can be much more differentiated relative to skin tones, while the appearance of freckles and skin blemishes is reduced. Additionally, this filter can also minimize the presence of haze caused by the bluish cast of daylight.
To prevent internal ghosting and reflections, each glass surface includes three layers of anti-reflection coating. These coatings also offer greater protection to the filter substrate and help it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters. This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity and features an aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight. With Orange Filter Without Filter

Increases image contrast when photographing using a film camera system with black-and-white film installed
Produces dark shades of grey from green, blue, and violet-colored subjects and light shades of grey from yellow, orange, or red subjects than without a filter
When applied to black-and-white photography, can result in dark skies with very defined clouds, green foliage that is much more differentiated relative to skin tones, while the appearance of freckles and skin blemishes is reduced; and minimizes the presence of haze caused by the bluish cast of daylight
0.4 density and 2.5x filter factor create up to a one and one-third stop reduction of light
Multi-coated to prevent internal ghosting and reflections
Constructed from optical glass for clarity
Aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight
Plastic case included for storage and transport




Type
Black-and-white contrast


Size
52 mm


Density
0.4


Filter Factor
2.5 (1.3 stop)


Multi-Coated
Yes


Grade
Equivalent to Wratten 21


Effect
Increases contrast when shooting with black-and-white film


Construction
Optical glass


Front Filter Thread Size
52 mm


Front Lens Cap Size
52 mm