Code:4961607001868

Brand: Kenko (Kenko)

Standard: 001868

Product color: Clear

Size information: 49mm

Product weight: 13

About this product
The 'Pro Softon', which is very useful for nightscape and starry sky photography, is now available as a soft filter that expresses light sources softly while keeping people and buildings clear, with half the effect of the original.
A weak soft effect that clarifies buildings and landscapes while making the starry sky and constellations stand out.
Prevent unnecessary stray reflections with digital multi-coating with a surface reflectance of 0.5% or less and black coating on the outer edge of the glass.
Thin frame design that is less likely to cause vignetting even with wide-angle lenses.
Can be used in combination with the separately sold 'Starry Night' filter and 'R-Twinkle Star (W)' filter.
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Material: Aluminum, Optical glass
Photo filter thread size: 49 millimeters
Coating explanation: Multi-coating
Photo filter effect type: Soft focus
Water resistance level: Not waterproof
Photo filter size: 49 millimeters
Quantity: 1
About this product
The 'Pro Softon' is a soft filter that is very effective for nightscape and starry sky photography, with half the effect of the original, allowing bright stars and constellations to be beautifully diffused while keeping the depiction of buildings, mountains, rocks, and other subjects clear.
A weak soft effect that clarifies buildings and landscapes while making the starry sky and constellations stand out.
Prevent unnecessary stray reflections with digital multi-coating with a surface reflectance of 0.5% or less and black coating on the outer edge of the glass.
Thin frame design that is less likely to cause vignetting even with wide-angle lenses.
Can be used in combination with the separately sold 'Starry Night' filter and 'R-Twinkle Star (W)' filter.
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Shipping size: Height 9, Width 7.2, Depth 1.5

Shipping weight: 40

Product introduction

The 'PRO1D Pro Softon A (W)' filter exhibits a beautiful softening of light diffusion and is also used in astrophotography such as starry sky photography.
It features a gentle, soft depiction, but when photographing with buildings or other structures in the composition, sometimes everything appears soft.

The 'PRO1D Pro Softon Clear (W)' reduces the soft effect to half of that of 'PRO1D Pro Softon A (W)', allowing bright stars and constellations to be beautifully diffused while keeping the depiction of buildings, mountains, rocks, and other subjects clear.
This effect filter is especially useful for 'starry sky photography' that captures stars and landscapes together.
With a thin frame design that is less prone to vignetting, it can be used with wide-angle lenses, and by combining with the light pollution cut filter 'Starry Night' and the cross filter 'R-Twinkle Star (W)', more diverse photographic expressions are possible.
In portrait photography, it can also be used to clearly depict sharpness while softly rendering highlights.

Product features
Weak soft effect filter that emphasizes constellations
Even stars that appear clearly visible to the naked eye in photos tend to appear too sharp, making it difficult to distinguish their original brightness and color. The 'Pro Softon' filter can beautifully diffuse bright stars while making constellations stand out.
It can also faithfully reproduce and emphasize the subtly different colors of individual stars.

Light is diffused while landscapes are depicted clearly.
In 'Pro Softon (A)', depending on the situation, the soft effect on landscapes may become too strong, which can be somewhat bothersome.
The 'Pro Softon Clear (W)', which suppresses the soft effect to about half of the conventional level, is ideal for 'starry sky and landscape' photography when you do not want the soft effect on mountains or buildings.

Can be used in combination with the light pollution cut filter 'Starry Night' and the cross filter 'R-Twinkle Star (W)'.
The 'Pro Softon Clear' is also effective when used together with the essential 'light pollution cut filter' for starry sky photography.
Furthermore, by combining with the 'Cross Filter' that makes bright stars sparkle, the diffusion effect of the 'Pro Softon' and the star rays create a more fantastic starry sky.

Awards

Digital Camera Grand Prix 2021, Peripheral Equipment Division, Lens-Related Accessories, Gold Award

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Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo. It manufactures and sells photographic and video equipment, optical products.

Business content: Development and sales of photographic supplies, optical products, surveillance equipment, exchange lenses, CCTV lenses, X-ray imaging devices; manufacturer explanations.
Ideal for starry sky and portrait photography. A weak soft effect filter that is 'usable'.

The 'Pro Softon Clear (W)' increases versatility by reducing the soft effect to half of the conventional level, diffusing stars gently while keeping buildings and other structures clear, making it perfect for starry sky photography.

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The 'Pro Softon Clear (W)' belongs to the group of Kenko soft filters with the weakest soft effect. For a stronger effect, choose the traditional 'Pro Softon (A)'. Increasing the focal length of the lens used can also enhance the soft effect.

The strength of the effect varies depending on the lens and subject conditions, so the above comparison table is only a guideline.

Stars are softly captured, landscapes are clear.

While the conventional 'Pro Softon (A)' is effective for compositions focusing solely on stars or applying overall soft effects, when including landscapes or buildings, the soft effect also affects the scenery. The 'Pro Softon Clear (W)' addresses this by ensuring stars are softly rendered while minimizing the softening of landscapes.

Additionally, the 'Pro Softon Clear (W)' is effective in portrait photography, softly rendering highlights without compromising the overall atmosphere. A versatile effect filter has been created for various scenes.


Soft filter 'PRO1D Pro Softon Clear (W)'

Light pollution cut filter 'Starry Night'

Cross filter 'R-Twinkle Star (W)'

PRO1D Pro Softon A (W)N

Light pollution cut + soft effect 'Starry Night Pro Softon'

Sheet-type soft filter 'Real Pro Softon'


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Filter effect: ideal for starry sky and constellation photography, a weak soft effect filter. A light pollution cut filter that only cuts streetlights and other 'light pollution' to express the original color of the night sky. A cross effect filter that expresses point light sources such as illumination and stars in a lattice pattern. A soft filter that provides beautiful soft diffusion of light. An essential filter for starry sky photography, combining the effects of 'Starry Night (light pollution cut)' and 'Pro Softon (constellation emphasis)' in one filter. A sheet-type soft filter that attaches to the rear of the lens, with effects: weak, medium, and strong, in a set of three.
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Coating: Digital Multi-Coat II
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