Glass Filters: 85 Series (Amber) Filter

Category: Colour Temperature Conversion

This amber filter (orange tone) is used for exposing tungsten materials in daylight.

85 is used for exposing type A tungsten materials in daylight.  Conversion 5500-3400, exposure +2/3.

85b is used for exposing type B tungsten materials in daylight. Conversion 5500-5200, exposure +2/3.

85c is a paler amber filter sometimes preferred for exposing Type L tungsten materials in daylight.  Conversion 5500-3800k, exposure +1/3.

This filter will give a significant adjustment in colour temperature.