{"product_id":"tiffen-44sc1-4x4-soft-contrast-1-filter","title":"Tiffen 44SC1 4x4 Soft Contrast 1 Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTiffen 44SC1 4x4 Soft Contrast 1 Filter | A gentler, less contrast-heavy image\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoften a scene’s contrast while keeping its overall character intact: the Tiffen 44SC1 4x4 Soft Contrast 1 Filter is made for that subtle adjustment. Its 4x4 format and Soft Contrast 1 designation make it a considered option when strong tonal differences feel too pronounced, but a heavy-handed effect isn’t what you want. It suits filmmakers and photographers working with a 4x4 filter setup who want more control over the way contrast reads in a shot. Think of a portrait in hard light, or a scene with bright and dark areas that feel too far apart; this filter is intended to gently soften that impression. Grade 1 is the restrained end of the effect, so it’s a sensible place to start when you want a visible change without making softness the main feature of the image. It’s a specific tool for shaping contrast, rather than a general-purpose UV filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong contrast can make a face or a bright patch of light feel harsher than you intended; this filter is for easing that impression without leaning on a more pronounced effect. The 1 grade is the gentler option, which makes it a good starting point for portraits or scenes with hard light when you want the contrast softened, not erased. Its 4x4 format suits a matching square-filter setup, so you can work it into a rig built around that size. I’d consider it when the lighting is doing too much of the visual talking. It’s a focused contrast tool, though, not a fix for every lighting problem: it won’t change the direction or quality of the light itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct name: Tiffen 44SC1 4x4 Soft Contrast 1 Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 4x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: Soft Contrast 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tiffen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564029190484,"sku":"44SC1","price":266.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/44SC1_01.jpg?v=1791805490","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/pl\/products\/tiffen-44sc1-4x4-soft-contrast-1-filter","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}