{"product_id":"tiffen-44lc12-4x4-low-contrast-1-2-filter","title":"Tiffen 44LC12 4x4 Low Contrast 1\/2 Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTiffen 44LC12 4x4 Low Contrast 1\/2 Filter | Tame harsh contrast in-camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright windows, sunlit backgrounds and shadowed faces can make a scene feel harsher than you want. The Tiffen 44LC12 is a low-contrast filter for softening that difference as you capture the image, rather than relying entirely on adjustments later. It suits filmmakers and photographers who want a gentler tonal balance in a high-contrast scene while keeping the lighting itself in place. The name identifies it as a 4x4 filter with a 1\/2 low-contrast rating, giving you a defined strength to work with when shaping the look. It’s most useful when the dark parts of a frame feel too heavy beside bright areas, and you want to take the edge off that contrast at the point of capture. Plan for a filter holder that accepts the 4x4 format, and use it as a deliberate creative filter rather than as general-purpose lens protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis filter is a direct way to soften a contrasty scene before it reaches post-production. The 1\/2 rating gives you a specific level of effect to work with; I’d consider it when a face in shade sits against a much brighter window or outdoor background, and you want the difference to feel less severe. The 4x4 format matters in practice: your filter holder needs to accept that size, so it’s worth matching the format to your setup. It suits image-makers who want to shape contrast at capture, especially on carefully lit scenes. One thing to keep in mind: this changes the image, so it isn’t a neutral filter to leave in place for every shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 4x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: Low Contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: 1\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tiffen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564041937236,"sku":"44LC12","price":266.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/44LC12_01.jpg?v=1791805510","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/tiffen-44lc12-4x4-low-contrast-1-2-filter","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}