Hoya SQ100 Black Mist 1/4

Description

Review: Hoya Sq100 Black Mist 1/4 Filter

The Hoya Sq100 Black Mist 1/4 filter is a remarkable tool that gives your photography a unique effect by beautifully dispersing light and consequently minimizing the overall contrast. This duo-effect gives your photographs and videos a vintage touch, mimicking the timeless appeal of classic cinema. The great news for passionate photographers is that this filter comes in two densities – 1/4 and 1/8 – allowing you the creative freedom to select the strength that suits each photographic context best.

What makes the Sq100 Black Mist standout is its ability to create a softened lighting effect by effectively spreading the light around various light sources, whilst simultaneously lowering the overall contrast ratio. This results in a decrease in image sharpness, transforming your shots into classic, timeless works of art, complete with a hint of vintage charm. This property is reminiscent of the cinematographic aesthetic popular in movie theatres. The filter is also an excellent choice for landscape photography, where it disperses sunlight, making it an ideal tool for shooting in sunset environments or capturing solar rays peeping through tree canopies.

In addition to its great performance in landscapes, the light scattering effect of the Sq100 Black Mist makes it a stellar choice for portrait shoots. It has the wonderful capacity to mellow down the skin texture and reduce the overall contrast, thereby making your models look fashionable and stylish.

The Hoya Sq100 Black Mist 1/4 filter offers you the freedom to choose between 1/4 and 1/8 densities for optimal impact. While 1/4 has a stronger softening outcome, it’s great for scenarios close to strong light sources or against strong backlight. 1/8, on the other hand, is usually the go-to choice to avoid overdoing the effect. However, in low-light situations or shooting a nightscape with distant light sources, or when backlighting is limited, the 1/8 can turn out to be too subtle, hence making the 1/4 density a preferred choice for a more noticeable effect.

Key Features of the Hoya Sq100 Black Mist 1/4 Filter

• Effect Filter: Softening
• Excellent for landscape and portrait photography
• Also great for video production
• Dimensions: 100 x 100 mm
• Density: 1/4

What’s in the Box?

You will receive a Hoya Sq100 Black Mist 1/4 filter, ready to boost your creative photography techniques!