Haida Step-Up Ring Set 49 mm to 82 mm

The person is in sharp focus, and everything around them fades into a soft haze. People usually create this transition during post-processing, using masks and a lot of patience, and you can usually tell when it’s been done. This filter does it right as you take the photo: one half of the image remains clear, while the other is covered in a soft veil of mist. The transition passes through the same lens as the subject and therefore looks like natural light rather than an artificial effect. One half of the image is clear, the other is shrouded in a soft haze A soft transition instead of a hard edge between the two halves The effect is created during exposure; no masking required 82mm filter thread; can also be used on smaller lenses with a step-up ring Carrying case and cleaning cloth included Haze on one side, clarity on the other The effect remains localized A standard soft-focus filter is applied to the entire image and reduces contrast everywhere, even where you need sharpness. Here, one half remains untouched. The face retains its definition, while the background or foreground on the other side fades into a haze. So you get the soft look without sacrificing the center of the image. You align the dividing line You determine where the separation occurs in the image by adjusting the filter’s position. Horizontally, the haze covers the upper or lower half of the image; vertically, it covers the left or right half; any diagonal position falls in between. This alignment is the real work involved with the filter: it determines what remains clear and what becomes blurred. One filter, all lenses The filter has an 82mm thread, the largest standard diameter. You can attach lenses with smaller threads using a step-up ring, allowing the same filter to work with all your gear. It’s important to use a threaded ring; magnetic adapter rings cannot hold a screw-in filter. Here’s what it looks like in everyday use Portrait with a distracting background Behind the person is a fence, a parked car—something that’s distracting. Rotate the filter so that the haze half covers the distraction, and it loses contrast and sharp edges without softening the face. This is the exact situation the filter is designed for. Video with a view out the window Indoor shot, with the sun blazing outside. Place the haze filter over the window area, and the highlights there will blend softly instead of blowing out harshly. With video, this helps twice as much because you can’t recreate the effect frame by frame later. What You Should Know Before Ordering No Front Thread There is no thread on the front of the filter. This means: Your lens cap won’t fit on it anymore, you can’t screw a second filter in front of it, and a threaded lens hood won’t work either. To transport it, remove the filter and place it in the included pouch. If you want to leave the filter on the lens permanently, you won’t be happy with it. It’s not a true split diopter The name is misleading. A classic split diopter is a half close-up lens that shifts the focus to a short distance on one half of the image, so that both the foreground and background are in focus at the same time. This filter does not do that. It blurs one half of the image but does not change the plane of focus. If you need two sharp planes in a single image, this is the wrong product. The transition depends on the aperture At a wide aperture, the blur transitions smoothly into the sharp area, and you can barely see the separation. The more you stop down, the more distinct the boundary becomes in the image; at f/11 and above, it becomes visible. So plan to shoot with a wide-open to medium aperture, and when taking photos, look at the image itself rather than just through the viewfinder. The effect cannot be removed in post-processing, and taking an additional shot without the filter costs nothing. Technical Details at a Glance Mount: 82mm filter thread Front thread: none Effect: one half of the image blurred, the other half sharp Orientation: Selectable via the filter’s position Available only in 82mm; smaller lenses require a step-up ring What’s Included 1 x Split Diffuser Filter 82mm 1 x Carrying Pouch 1 x Cleaning Cloth Note regarding the images: The product images are intended to illustrate the effect. The frame, print, and packaging may differ from the actual item delivered.

Hold a CD at an angle to the light and see what happens: A white dot turns into a colored band. That’s exactly what this filter does with the light sources in your photo. Where a white spotlight would normally be, a strip runs across the shot, breaking the light down into its constituent colors. The effect is created during shooting, using the light that was actually there. Breaks down bright light sources into a colored stripe Prism effect that changes depending on the brightness of the light source Rotatable mount; direction of the stripe can be freely adjusted 82mm thread on front and back; cap and filter still fit Can also be used on lenses with smaller threads using a step-up ring Comes in a protective carrying case A prism in front of the lens The colors come from the light itself The filter refracts the passing light and fans it out along the strip. White and cool light sources show this most clearly because they contain all colors. With a warm incandescent bulb, the fan is narrower and more golden. The effect therefore reacts to the light in the scene, rather than always looking the same. The rotating mount determines the direction The glass sits in its own mount, which can be rotated further after being screwed in place. This allows you to determine whether the strip runs horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the image. Without this mount, the direction is determined by the thread stop, which is located in a different place on every lens. 82mm in, 82mm out There’s another 82mm thread on the front. Lens caps and other filters fit just as before, and you can insert the filter into an existing stack. You can connect lenses with smaller threads using a step-up ring. The ring requires a thread; magnetic adapter rings cannot accommodate a screw-in filter. Here’s what it looks like in everyday use Neon and Storefronts at Night Cold neon signs, LED letters, spotlights in the rain: many harsh light sources against a dark background—and that’s exactly what the filter uses to create its color bands. With a white light source, you’ll see the full spectrum; this is the filter’s most striking application. Backlit portrait With a light source right next to the head, the colored streak runs across the image instead of across the face as soon as you rotate the filter frame appropriately. You control the intensity of the effect by adjusting the light source’s position within the frame: slightly off-center is usually enough; placing it right in the center quickly makes it too strong. What You Should Know Before You Order This is the most striking of the three streak effects A colored streak immediately catches the viewer’s eye, and in the twentieth shot of a series, it can quickly start to look like a gimmick. It’s effective for individual shots and music videos, but not for an entire wedding photo essay. Use it selectively rather than throughout the entire shoot, so the effect remains impactful. The colors remain in the image What the filter splits apart, you won’t be able to put back together during editing. This is true for video anyway; for photos, it’s worth taking an additional shot without the filter. A colored stripe across the face can’t be corrected later. Nothing happens without a hard light source The effect requires bright, point-like highlights in the image. Under overcast skies or with uniform studio lighting, you’ll hardly see anything except a slight reduction in contrast. And like the other two versions, this filter is a Chinese-made, unbranded product: there are no data sheets regarding coating, glass type, or plane-parallelism, and we cannot guarantee that a subsequent batch will be exactly the same. If you need documented specifications, choose a brand-name filter—for example, the Black Mist Filter for soft focus, or the Soft-Star Filter. Technical Details at a Glance Mount: 82mm filter thread Front thread: 82mm, for lens caps or additional filters Effect: Light streaks from point light sources, anamorphic look Streak color: multicolored, split into spectral colors Mount: rotatable, streak direction freely adjustable Available only in 82mm; smaller lenses require a step-up ring Package Contents 1 x Streak Filter Rainbow 82mm 1 x Protective and carrying case

There’s that one moment just before sunset when everything turns warm and the light streams across the frame in long streaks. This is exactly the look that cinematographers recreate with anamorphic lenses: a warm streak of light that runs across the frame as soon as a bright light source enters the shot. This filter achieves the same effect with a piece of glass placed in front of your regular lens, and because the effect is created during filming, it doesn’t look like a special effects filter. Creates an orange streak of light across the frame Warm tone regardless of the light source’s color Rotatable mount; direction of the streak can be freely adjusted 82mm thread on front and back; cap and filter still fit Can also be used on lenses with smaller threads using a step-up ring Comes in a protective carrying case Warm flare from any light source The filter provides the color The streak is orange, regardless of the color of the light in the image. A cool LED spotlight thus gains a warm streak that it would never produce on its own. That’s the reason to use this filter: It introduces a creative color into the image, rather than simply extending the existing one, and thus counteracts the cool, technical look of modern LED lighting. The rotating mount determines the direction The glass sits in its own mount, which can be rotated further after being screwed in place. So you decide whether the stripe runs horizontally across the image, vertically, or diagonally. With a fixed mount, the thread stop determines this, and it varies for each lens. 82mm in, 82mm out The filter has an 82mm thread on the front. This means your lens cap will still fit, and you can add it to an existing filter stack without having to buy anything extra. For lenses with smaller threads, you can attach the filter using a step-up ring. It must be a threaded ring; magnetic adapter rings cannot hold a screw-in filter. Here’s what it looks like in everyday use Golden Hour by the Water The sun is low and reflecting off the water; the image is full of tiny, harsh points of light. The filter transforms these into orange streaks that complement the scene’s mood. This is the situation where it looks least like a filter and most like the light itself. Concert and Stage Spotlights, fog, harsh backlighting: many point light sources against a dark background—ideal conditions. The warm streak lays over the cold stage lights and softens their technical appearance. Use the rotating mount to ensure the streaks don’t run across the face of the person at the microphone. What You Should Know Before Ordering The Orange Color Remains in the Image The strip becomes tinted as the light passes through the filter and cannot be neutralized afterward. In a cool-toned scene—such as the blue hour or neon lighting in blue and violet—the warm strip appears out of place. If you’re unsure about a subject, shoot the same shot without the filter as well—and definitely do this for video. Nothing happens without a hard light source The effect requires bright, point-like lights in the frame. Under overcast skies, in the shade, or under even studio lighting, you’ll see almost nothing except slightly reduced contrast. If you’re looking for a soft focus effect across the entire area, use a Black Mist filter; if you want halos around the lights, use a Soft Star filter. A filter with no manufacturer’s name The filter is a Chinese-made, unbranded product. There are no data sheets available regarding coating, glass type, or plane-parallelism, and we cannot guarantee that a subsequent batch will have exactly the same tint. For an effect filter that alters the image creatively anyway, this hardly matters in practice. Those who need documented specifications and consistent batches are better off with a brand-name filter. Technical Details at a Glance Mount: 82mm filter thread Front thread: 82mm, for lens caps or additional filters Effect: Light streaks from point light sources, anamorphic look Streak color: orange Mount: rotatable, streak direction freely adjustable Available only in 82mm; smaller lenses require a step-up ring Package Contents 1 x Streak Filter Orange 82mm 1 x Protective and carrying case

You’ve seen this look in movies: a streetlight, a car headlight, and a thin streak of light cutting across the frame. It’s created by anamorphic lenses used in film production, which cost a fortune. This filter produces the same streak using a piece of glass in front of your regular lens. Importantly, the effect is created during shooting, not in post-production, which is why it looks so realistic. Creates a streak across the frame from any hard light source Color-neutral streak, no blue cast over the subject Rotatable mount; direction of the streak can be freely selected Front thread included; lens cap and additional filters fit on it 82mm thread; can also be used on smaller lenses with a step-up ring Comes in a protective carrying case Anamorphic look without an anamorphic lens The rotating mount is the key feature The glass is mounted in a mount that can be rotated independently of the thread. So you screw the filter on tightly and then adjust whether the streak runs horizontally across the image, vertically, or diagonally. Without a rotatable mount, the thread’s stop determines the direction, leaving you with no choice. Color-neutral instead of blue Classic streak filters produce a blue streak because anamorphic lenses do that. This one is color-neutral. The streak takes on the color of the light source: a warm streetlight produces a warm streak, a white LED spotlight a white one. You can always colorize this in post-processing, but the reverse isn’t possible. Available only in 82mm, but fits any lens The filter is available exclusively with an 82mm thread, the largest standard diameter. If your lens has a smaller thread, simply attach a step-up ring in front of it, and the same filter will fit all your lenses. Make sure it’s a threaded ring; magnetic adapter rings cannot hold a screw-in filter. There’s a thread on the front of the filter for a lens cap or another filter. Here’s what it looks like in everyday use City at night Wet asphalt, neon signs, backlighting from headlights. This is exactly where the filter shines: The more point-like and brighter the light source in the image, the clearer the streak. Without the filter, it’s a street shot; with the filter, it’s an image that looks like it was shot on film. Backlit portrait The sun is low behind the person, casting a rim light on the hair, along with a horizontal streak across the head area. If you rotate the filter mount 90 degrees, the streak becomes vertical and no longer distracts from the face. You only have this control as long as you can rotate the filter; it’s not possible in post-processing. What You Should Know Before Ordering The Filter Requires Hard Light Sources Without a point light source in the image, not much happens. Under overcast skies, in diffuse shade, or with even studio lighting, you’ll hardly see any effect—perhaps just a slight reduction in contrast. The filter is a tool for night shots, backlighting, and harsh lights—not for every shot. If you’re looking for a soft, diffuse blur across the entire image, you’re better off with a Black Mist Filter; if you want sunbursts, a Soft Star Filter is the better choice. The effect is in the image and stays there Once the filter has applied its effect, you can’t undo it during post-processing. While this is standard practice for video, with photos you should consider whether you’d like to capture the same scene without a filter as well. A streak in the wrong place on a face can’t be fixed later. A filter without a brand name This filter is a Chinese-made, unbranded product. There are no data sheets available regarding coating, glass type, or plane-parallelism, and we cannot guarantee that a later batch will look exactly the same. For an effect filter that alters the image anyway, this isn’t a problem in practice. If you rely on documented specifications and consistent production runs, choose a brand-name filter. Technical Details at a Glance Mount: 82mm filter thread Front thread: available, for lens caps or additional filters Effect: light streaks from point light sources, anamorphic look Streak color: neutral, no color cast Mount: rotatable, streak direction freely adjustable Available only in 82mm; smaller lenses require a step-up ring Package Contents 1 x Streak Filter Clear 82mm 1 x Protective and carrying case