Hitech Filters

The best glass money can buy can’t undo the damage caused by a bad filter. That’s why the Hitech filter system is now part of the Visual Departures group of innovative products. Made of pure optical resin, Hitech filters are manufactured to more exacting standards than any other photographic filter. Compare filter types, and you’ll find that Hitech’s filters are a great match for your fine lenses. And they’re part of a complete system, including a full range of color correction, black-and-white, neutral density, graduated, and special effects filters, not to mention the best-made filter holder we’ve ever seen.

Hitech graduated resin filters are 4 x 5" (100 x 125mm) x 1.5mm thick. The 5" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder.

Hitech Filters to fit the Cokin P series holder measure 85 x 107mm.   - 4 inches =101.6mm, 5 inches=127mm

Hitech filters are made from an optical resin, like the Singh-Ray filters, and are about $35-40 each. A great price for a quality filter. The also come in soft and hard edges though their hard edge is equivalent to the Tiffen or Singh-Ray soft edge.
 

Hitech Filters
	Protection Filters - Ultraviolet Filters Your camera won't allow you to develop clear, crisp photos if your camera lens is damaged or dirty. You can protect your thousand dollar lens with a $20 filter if you use a UV or haze filter. These thin glass filters are designed to screw onto the end of your camera lens and you can just leave them on to protect your lens. UV filters can help protect your lenses from dust, moisture and scratches. If your lens is damaged it could cost you quite a bit to repair or replace it. The filters can also give you added benefits of correction for Ultraviolet light which can show on your film as a bluish cast and can sometimes distort distant details. UV filters let you correct for the UV effect to varying degrees. They are also useful if you are shooting mountain and marine scenes, as the haze could affect the color and clarity of the photos. UV filters can be bought for about $20. Haze Filters Haze Filters do just what they sound like, they filter out haze which is created by minute particles of vapor and dust. Haze settles in the atmosphere and can affect distant photographic scenes. Haze forms when sunlight is scattered by minute particles of matter that exist in the air. Atmospheric conditions have an effect on the amount of haze in the air. Mist, fog, smog, smoke and clouds are all different than haze. Green and red light are scattered by haze, but not as much as ultraviolet radiation, violet and blue light. If you use filters to absorb scattered sunlight you can penetrate the haze. Any filter that can absorb scattered sunlight can be considered a haze filter.
	Hitech UV Absorbing 1a Resin Filter.
	Hitech UV Absorbing 1b Resin Filter.
	Hitech Skylight (1A), UV Haze.
	Hitech Warm, UV Haze 1.
	Hitech Warm, UV Haze 2A.
	Polarizing Filters These filters are used to reduce or eliminate reflections. They are ideal for photographing through glass or water as the glare from water tends to be white. Polarizing filters can also reduce the effects of haze and darken the blue sky image in black and white and color photography. There are various polarizing filters available to increase color saturation in a photo without altering the hues of image colors, but there are only two principal styles. One style fits over your camera lens, while the other is made to be used over the source of light. They don't affect color, that's why polarizing filters and screens are used in both black and white and color photography. There are two pieces to a polarizer. The front part rotates so you can change the angle of polarization. If you look at the blue sky through a polarizer and rotate it, the sky appears to get darker and then lighter. These filters range in price from about $15 to $800. They come in various sizes.
	Hitech Kaeseman Circular Polarizer Glass Filter.
	Hitech Linear Polarizer.
	Neutral Density Filters These filters are designed to reduce the amount of light coming through your camera lens without changing the color. Neutral density filters can reduce the assorted colors of light in the spectrum. White and colored light is transmitted through these filters and only the intensity of the light is affected. These filters are used with black and white and color film. If you have set your camera to its fastest shutter speed along with the smallest f/stop, but still can't take the photo without overexposing the film, you can use one of these filters to reduce the exposure further. The filters help to eliminate bright, washed out sections of a photo. Neutral density filters usually range in price from about $10 to $350. They are available in various sizes.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 0.1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 0.2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter.
	Graduated Color Neutral Density Filters - Often, you want to balance light intensity between two areas within a scene This is important outdoors to allow more sky detail while properly exposing the foreground. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky, exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and underexposed. Graduated Color Neutral Density filters are part clear, part neutral density with a smoothly graded transition between. An ND.6-to-Clear is often best for balancing sky to foreground. The neutral gray appearance drops exposure. There are two types of Graduated Color filters: soft-edge and hard-edge. Typically the soft-edge filter is used with wide to medium-angle lenses because these lenses have a greater depth of field. The hard-edge filter is preferred for use with telephoto lenses or when a bold transition is preferred.
	Hitech Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter - Hitech graduated neutral density filters are available with soft or hard transitions from dark to clear. The soft edge is recommended for wide angle lenses and the hard edge is recommended for normal and longer lenses. Hitech graduated resin filters are 4 x 5" (100 x 125mm) x 1.5mm thick. The 5" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder. Neutral Density factors: ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop) ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops) ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops) ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops).
	Hitech Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hitech graduated neutral density filters are available with soft or hard transitions from dark to clear. The soft edge is recommended for wide angle lenses and the hard edge is recommended for normal and longer lenses. Hitech graduated resin filters are 4 x 5" (100 x 125mm) x 1.5mm thick. The 5" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder. Neutral Density factors: ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop) ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops) ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops) ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops).
	Hitech Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter - Hitech graduated neutral density filters are available with soft or hard transitions from dark to clear. The soft edge is recommended for wide angle lenses and the hard edge is recommended for normal and longer lenses. Hitech graduated resin filters are 4 x 5" (100 x 125mm) x 1.5mm thick. The 5" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder. Neutral Density factors: ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop) ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops) ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops) ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops).
	Hitech Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - Hitech graduated neutral density filters are available with soft or hard transitions from dark to clear. The soft edge is recommended for wide angle lenses and the hard edge is recommended for normal and longer lenses. Hitech graduated resin filters are 4 x 5" (100 x 125mm) x 1.5mm thick. The 5" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder. Neutral Density factors: ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop) ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops) ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops) ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops).
	Combination Graduated Filters Often it is necessary or desirable to balance the light intensity in one part of a scene with another. This is especially true in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright contrasty landscapes. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky while exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and under-exposed. Grad ND filters are part clear, part neutral density (available in grades of .3 (1 stop) to .9 (3 stops)). They allow the transition to be blended into the scene, often imperceptibly.
	Hitech Combination Graduated 81B / Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated 81EF / Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated 81EF / Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated 81EF / Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Autumn #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Autumn #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Autumn #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Sunset #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Sunset #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Sunset #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Twilight #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Twilight #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Combination Graduated Twilight #3 / Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Resin Filter.
	Graduated 2 Color Filters
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Autumn Filter Hitech 2-Color Graduated Autumn filter for Cokin P is one of the most widely used category of filter. It enhances reality, adding a touch of subtlety or drama to the image. Hitech 2-Color Graduate filters are similar to straight color grads except that these filters incorporate two hues to enhance pictures taken at sunset or in early evening. As opposed to traditional graduated filters which are half-clear, the 2-color style gives you the advantage of being able to add color to your image straight through - only in two different shades. This gives your photo a consistent tone throughout. This filter fits the Cokin P series holder Some of the most popular applications include • Adding color excitement to a drab sky • Changing the specific color in a scene to create a desired special effect • Enhancing the existing color or creating subtle color drama • Creating more balanced exposure in uneven lighting conditions.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Autumn #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Autumn #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Autumn #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Sunset #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Sunset #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Sunset #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Twilight #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Twilight #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech 2-Color Graduated Twilight #3 Resin Filter.
	Graduated 1 color Filters
	Hitech Graduated Apricot #1 (85B) Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Apricot #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Apricot #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Cerise #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Cerise #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Cerise #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Chocolate #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Chocolate #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Chocolate #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Cool Blue #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Cool Blue #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Coral #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Coral #2 (85) Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Coral #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Orange #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Orange #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Orange #3 (21) Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Red #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Red #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Red #3 (25)Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Sepia #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Sepia #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Sepia #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Sky Blue #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Straw #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Straw #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Straw #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tobacco #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tobacco #2 (81EF) Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tobacco #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tuscany Pink #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tuscany Pink #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Tuscany Pink #3 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Yellow #1 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Yellow #2 Resin Filter.
	Hitech Graduated Yellow #3 (8) Resin Filter.
	Color Conversion Filters These filters are used to balance the color temperatures when you are using certain films under different light sources. An example of this would be using daylight film under tungsten lighting or vice versa. Color conversion filters are designed to convert the temperature of the film to light or of the light to film. This will allow all the colors to fall in proper perspective and look natural. These filters are generally available in two series:
	Cooling Filters
	Hitech 80A Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 80B Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 80C Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 80D Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 82 Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 82A Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 82B Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 82C Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Warming Filters
	Hitech 81 Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 81A Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 81B Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 81C Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 81D Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 81EF Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 85 Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 85B Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Hitech 85C Color Conversion Resin Filter.
	Soft Focus Filters - Diffusion filters are used to create soften images. A diffusion filter diffuses strong light without affecting the sharpness and contrast of the image. Thus, it is different from the effect of out of focus. Diffusion filters are mainly used in portrait work. In general, small skin defects can be eliminated almost completely, and facial contrast and wrinkles are soften. To create a better result, the aperture should be opened up so that the subject can stand out well against the background
	Hitech Fog #1 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Fog #2 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Black #1 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Black #2 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Black #3 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Black #4 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Clear #1 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Clear #2 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Clear #3 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Movie Mist Clear #4 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Softnet Black #1 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Softnet Black #2 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Softnet White #1 Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech Softnet White #2 Effect Resin Filter.
	Fluorescent Filters Fluorescent filters are used to correct the greenish tone that can show up when you are shooting daylight film under fluorescent lighting. There are various types of fluorescent filters. They can balance daylight film under warm white or white type fluorescent lights and correct the color balance when using tungsten film under fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent filters are basically general purpose filters that are designed for moderate correction. They may not always provide perfect color rendition by themselves. Because fluorescent lights shine at various temperatures they often need more filtration for proper results.
	Hitech FL-B Fluorescent Resin Filter for Tungsten Film .
	Hitech FL-D Fluorescent Resin Filter for Daylight Film.
	Color Compensating Filters Color compensating filters are sometimes referred to as CC filters. They are used to adjust the overall color balance received from color films, especially in slide film. Improper color cast can occur in your photos without one of the color compensating filters. The filters are generally used to color balance lights such as fluorescent, tungsten, and mercury-vapor and also to bounce light that is reflected from colored surfaces and objects.
	Hitech Blue - CC05B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC10B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC15B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC20B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC25B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC30B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC40B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Blue - CC50B - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC025C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC05C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC10C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC15C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC20C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC25C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC30C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC40C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Cyan - CC50C - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC025G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC05G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC10G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC15G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC20G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC25G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC30G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC40G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Green - CC50G - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC025M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC05M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC10M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC15M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC20M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC25M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC30M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC40M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Magenta - CC50M - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC025R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC05R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC10R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC15R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC20R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC25R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC40R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Red - CC50R - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC025Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC05Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC10Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC15Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC20Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC25Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC30Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC40Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Hitech Yellow - CC50Y - Color Compensating Resin Filter.
	Black & White Photography Filters Filters are often used in black and white photography as black and white are actually produced as tones of gray. Filters are used to make the gray tones look like the original scene. The sky and clouds often blend together in black and white photos as white, so filters are used to separate the two. A red filter can darken blue objects more than white objects. So if you use this filter the sky will look black in the photo and the clouds will still be white.
	Hitech Yellow #8 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Yellow Green #11 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Orange #21 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Red #25 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Light Blue #38 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Blue #47 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Hitech Green #58 Resin Filter for Black & White Film.
	Special Effects Filters There are many types of filters available that are designed to give your photographs special effects. These include filters for special color effects, star effects, spectral effects, soft effects, mist effects, multi image and multi exposure effects, graduated color, dual color and tricolor effects along with spot filters, center filters and other special effects filters. These filters are mainly made out of glass and enable you to experiment with your photos or give them specific effects. The filters are available in various colors, sizes, styles and densities. If you buy extra filters you definitely require a good camera bag with padding to hold and protect them. They generally range in price from about $20 to several hundred and many of these filters are sold individually or in sets.
	Hitech (4 Point) Star Effect Resin.
	Hitech (6 Point) Star Effect Resin Filter.
	Hitech (8 Point) Star Effect Resin Filter.