Optical Works in Bad Kreuznach expanded the B+W line of products with optical filters for science and technology. It also generated significant progress in multi-layer coating systems (MC). As a result, B+W became the first manufacturer of filters in the world to offer the innovative water- and dirt repelling MRC multi-layer coating process, which, in addition to its reflection-preventing qualities is also regarded as being especially scratch-resistant. Filters solve a great variety of tasks in photography. They match the illumination to the type of color film; they enhance contrast and colors; they attenuate the amount of incoming light; they can make the structures invisible to our eyes visible to the film; and they offer numerous optical effects for creative composition or for abstractions. Filters make it possible to achieve photographs that simply could not be made without them, and many of them could not be accomplished with subsequent digital image manipulation! The same applies to direct digital photography. B+W therefore provides digital imaging filters in diameters and designs suitable for lenses on most current digital cameras and camcorders. In order to deliver optimal image quality and to safeguard the high demands of lens/camera manufacturers, B+W glass filters are manufactured virtually exclusively from glass supplied by the German Schott Group. In Bad Kreuznach, the most modern fabrication machines produce highly precise filters in an impressive variety of types and diameters. Quality controls are integrated at all key stages of the production process, and a final inspection of every individual filter ensures the renowned high B+W quality standard. At B+W, our commitment to our guarantee and service are taken seriously. Continuous improvements and new developments enable users to achieve their best possible images. By comparison, a cheap filter can reduce the imaging performance of a high-quality lens quite dramatically! Therefore, consider the quality of a filter as seriously as you would consider the choice of your lenses – look for the B+W brand, because the quality of the image depends upon what is in front of the lens!
Ultraviolet light, which manifests itself in photographs as reduced clarity and the appearance of haze, is blocked by the UV 010. Ultraviolet light is invisible to the eye and is strong in mountainous and coastal areas with very clear air. This makes the colorless UV 010 an indispensable camera filter because it requires no exposure compensation. It is recommended as an ideal filter to be kept permanently on the lens to protect the front element. Filter factor is 1.0. B+W KR 1.5 [1A] Filters Due to its light pink color, the KR 1.5 reduces the blue cast of daylight and results in a pleasing, warmer picture tone. At the same time, it blocks ultraviolet light and reduces haze in the scene. It is also known as a skylight filter and, like the UV 010, it may be kept permanently on the lens for protection. Filter factor is approx. 1.1. Linear polarizers are used with most manual focus SLR and rangefinder cameras to increase color saturation and reduce reflections. The neutral gray color and plane parallel polarizer material guarantee optimal image results. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is positioned in relation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8. This filter is specially designed to be used with auto-exposure and auto-focus SLR and video cameras. It does not influence the metering systems of these cameras. Filter factor is 2.3 to 2.8. This unique filter combines the advantages
of a polarizer and a skylight filter. It brings together the advantages of both filters in
color photography while producing impressive photographs with not only vibrant colors but
also a very pleasing warm tonal quality. Available in linear or circular. Filter factor is
2.3 to 2.8. B+W 092 Filters This dark red filer is for black and white infrared films and filters at light below approximately 650nm. It allows pictures of a pure red image while making good use of the relatively low sensitivity of infrared films. Filter factor is approx. 20-40. This black infrared filter will filter out the entire visible spectrum. It is used with black and white infrared films with a sensitivity up to 1000nm. Filter factor is determined by the film sensitivity. B+W 099 Filters This orange colored filter blocks the blue and blue-green portion of the visible spectrum up to approximately 520nm. It reduces the excessive sensitivity of color infrared films for this spectral range, helps avoid blue tint and differentiates colors more evenly. Filter factor depends on film sensitivity.
We source our Filters from Schneider
Optics USA. B+W filters purchased from us are backed by us and Schneider U.S.A. We
never sell gray market filters.
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