Code: 4961607000946

Brand: Kenko (ケンコー)

Model: 000946

Product Color: Black

Size Information: 72mm

Product Size: Height 1, Width 9, Depth 10

Product Weight: 23

About this product
A starry sky night scene filter that effectively cuts light pollution from sodium lamps and mercury lamps and other sources of light.
It selectively cuts only specific wavelength ranges of light, allowing you to capture the true colors of the night sky.
No restrictions on the lens to be used. Thin frame design compatible with wide-angle lenses.
Also recommended for use in combination with soft filters and others.
Filter Diameter: 72mm
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Material: Aluminum, Optical Glass
Photo Filter Thread Size: 72 millimeters
Coating Description: No coating
Photo Filter Effect Type: Light Pollution Cut
Water Resistance Level: Not waterproof
Photo Filter Coefficient: 1.25X
Product Dimensions: 7.5 cm length x 7.5 cm width
Photo Filter Size: 72 millimeters
Quantity: 1
About this product
A starry sky night scene filter that effectively cuts light pollution from sodium lamps and mercury lamps and other sources of light.
It selectively cuts only specific wavelength ranges of light, allowing you to capture the true colors of the night sky.
No restrictions on the lens to be used. Thin frame design compatible with wide-angle lenses.
Also recommended for use in combination with soft filters and others.
Filter Diameter: 72mm
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Shipping Size: Height 11, Width 9, Depth 1.2

Shipping Weight: 40

Product Introduction

Artificial lights such as sodium lamps and mercury lamps in urban areas affect the sky, making the night sky in cities appear overall reddish. This phenomenon is called "light pollution." By appropriately cutting these lights during photography, you can capture the night sky in its original colors. Such a filter that reduces these effects is called a "light pollution cut filter." We created the starry sky night scene filter "Starry Night" to help everyone who photographs starry skies and night scenes capture more beautiful images.
"Starry Night" has the property of only cutting specific wavelength ranges of light, suppressing color cast caused by sodium and mercury lamps. This allows even with auto white balance to shoot landscapes with their true colors. Unlike traditional light pollution cut filters like "ASTRO LPR," it has no restriction on the focal length of the lens used, so it can be used seamlessly with ultra-wide-angle lenses. The frame is designed to be less prone to vignetting with a thin construction. It also features knurled processing, making it less slippery and easier to attach and detach outdoors. Made with confidence and trust in Japan.

Product Features
Light pollution cut filter that suppresses color cast caused by city lights
Especially in urban night skies, the influence of city lights such as sodium and mercury lamps causes the sky to appear yellow or orange, resulting in color cast. Using "Starry Night" reduces this color cast and enables natural color reproduction. Even when finishing images with photo editing software, pre-cutting light pollution with "Starry Night" reduces processing steps and makes RAW development easier. This filter is truly designed for starry sky and night scene photography.

Ideal for starry sky and night scene photography
Unlike traditional light pollution cut filters, "Starry Night" has no restriction on the focal length of the lens used, and it does not cause color shifting even with wide-angle lenses. Its thin frame design minimizes vignetting, making it especially suitable for starry sky photography. It also performs well in night scene shooting and time-lapse photography, where post-processing can be difficult.

Also recommended for use with soft filters
By stacking "Starry Night" with soft filters that blur stars and make constellations stand out, you can create more impressive works. The "Pro Softon" series is especially suitable. Please note that stacking filters may cause dark vignetting around the edges of the image.
Try posting your starry sky photos on SNS with the hashtag "#StarryNightFilter".

Awards

Digital Camera Grand Prix 2020 SUMMER, Peripheral Equipment Division, 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 description: Development and sales of photographic supplies, optical products, surveillance equipment, interchangeable lenses, CCTV lenses, X-ray imaging devices, and related explanations by manufacturers.
Light pollution cut filter that suppresses color cast caused by city lights

Light pollution is a major issue when photographing the night sky. The influence of city lights such as sodium and mercury lamps causes the night sky to appear yellow or orange, resulting in color cast. Using the "Starry Night" filter reduces this color cast and enables natural color reproduction. Even when finishing images with photo editing software, pre-cutting light pollution with this filter reduces processing steps and makes RAW development easier.

"Starry Night" is optimal for starry sky photography because it has no restriction on the focal length of the lens used and works effectively with wide-angle lenses. It also performs well in night scene photography and time-lapse shooting where post-processing is difficult.

Effects of "Starry Night"

Improvement of starry sky color cast

The color cast caused by city lights affecting the starry sky was improved with "Starry Night," making stars stand out more.

Effective against clouds and buildings

Reflections of city lights on clouds and buildings caused a yellowish tint, but this was improved with "Starry Night."

Also recommended for use with "Pro Softon"

Stacking "Pro Softon," a soft filter that blurs stars and makes constellations stand out, can produce more impressive images.

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Starry Night

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Features: A night scene filter for starry sky and night photography. Cuts wavelengths of sodium lamps (589nm) and mercury lamps (435nm, 546nm, 577nm). Soft filter that beautifully blurs stars. Compatible with wide-angle lenses. High-grade specifications with digital multi-coating and black-painted outer edge. The soft filter that beautifully blurs stars. (Compared to "A," the blurring effect is stronger.) A sheet-type soft filter to be attached to the rear of the lens. Effects: Weak, Medium, Strong - a set of three. An angular filter with soft effects only on half of the image. Keeps landscapes sharp while blurring only stars. For long exposure star photography, consider using an equatorial mount to counteract Earth's rotation and track stars.