{"product_id":"tiffen-44uc1-4x4-ultra-contrast-1-filter","title":"Tiffen 44UC1 4x4 Ultra Contrast 1 Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTiffen 44UC1 4x4 Ultra Contrast 1 Filter | Soften contrast in a 4x4 format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a filter, you’re relying on the scene’s lighting and your exposure choices to manage the contrast between bright areas and shadows. The Tiffen 44UC1 is a 4x4 Ultra Contrast 1 filter for photographers and filmmakers who want to shape that contrast with a filter rather than changing the lighting alone. Its role is to soften the difference between light and dark parts of an image, making it relevant when a scene’s contrast feels too strong for the look you want. The 4x4 designation makes format an important part of the decision: this is for a workflow that calls for a 4x4 filter, not a general-purpose filter to buy by name alone. It’s especially worth considering for controlled image-making, where you can judge the result in the context of the scene. If you’re after a UV filter for lens protection or UV reduction, this Ultra Contrast model isn’t described as one by its product name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a scene with hard light and dense shadows, I’d consider the 44UC1 when I want to take the edge off the contrast without changing the lighting setup. The 4x4 format matters in practice: choose it for a workflow built around that filter format, rather than assuming it will suit every holder or camera arrangement. “Ultra Contrast 1” is the specific filter designation, so I’d match that to the look you’re aiming for instead of treating the number as an exposure setting. It suits image-makers who want to control contrast at the filter stage. One limitation: it’s a specialised effect, not a replacement for a UV filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tiffen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 44UC1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter format: 4x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: Ultra Contrast 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tiffen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564043280724,"sku":"44UC1","price":285.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/44UC1_01.jpg?v=1791805513","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/pl\/products\/tiffen-44uc1-4x4-ultra-contrast-1-filter","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}