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Schnider Optics 68-013138 133MM ND Circular True-Pol Lens Filter

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The Schneider 138mm True-Polarizing Glass filter is by far the most effective polarizer for motion picture and television cameras. Having an extinction ratio of ER 374, the Schneider True-Pol is 12- times more effective than other polarizing filters, and is unmatched in its ability. The polarizing film in a Schneider True-Pol filter is laminated between two pieces of Schneider's crystal-clear, water-white optical glass. The filter is protected against edge-chipping and delamination by Schneider's unique Edge Seal, which also effectively reduces edge-reflections and flare. The absolute clarity of the glass combined with advanced polarizing material make True-Pol filters particularly effective on demanding scenes, as when shooting through windshields in rigged-cars. On such shots, Directors of Photography have found that Schneider True-Pol filters capture more color saturation, wider tonal range and much more contrast inside the car. Like all filters in the Schneider line, True-Pol filters are precision polished to the highest possible standards, meeting the most demanding specifications for optical flatness. Read more

Features

  • Reduce glare and unwanted reflections
  • Saturate colors
  • Deepen blue skies
  • Improve contrast
  • Penetrate haze
  • True-Pol Polarizing filters enable you to achieve a level of optical performance previously unavailable to cinematographers

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The Schneider 138mm True-Polarizing Glass filter is by far the most effective polarizer for motion picture and television cameras. Having an extinction ratio of ER 374, the Schneider True-Pol is 12- times more effective than other polarizing filters, and is unmatched in its ability. The polarizing film in a Schneider True-Pol filter is laminated between two pieces of Schneider's crystal-clear, water-white optical glass. The filter is protected against edge-chipping and delamination by Schneider's unique Edge Seal, which also effectively reduces edge-reflections and flare. The absolute clarity of the glass combined with advanced polarizing material make True-Pol filters particularly effective on demanding scenes, as when shooting through windshields in rigged-cars. On such shots, Directors of Photography have found that Schneider True-Pol filters capture more color saturation, wider tonal range and much more contrast inside the car. Like all filters in the Schneider line, True-Pol filters are precision polished to the highest possible standards, meeting the most demanding specifications for optical flatness. Read more

Features

  • Reduce glare and unwanted reflections
  • Saturate colors
  • Deepen blue skies
  • Improve contrast
  • Penetrate haze
  • True-Pol Polarizing filters enable you to achieve a level of optical performance previously unavailable to cinematographers

About the Schnider Optics 68-013138 133MM ND Circular True-Pol Lens Filter

The part number 68-013138 actually belongs to the Schneider Optics 138mm Circular True-Pol Filter. Just to clear up a quick technical detail: while this filter does naturally cut about 1.2 to 1.6 stops of light, it isn't an ND (Neutral Density) filter—it is a dedicated circular polarizer. Additionally, the industry-standard size for this specific cine filter is 138mm, rather than 133mm.

This piece of glass is a legendary staple on professional film sets, typically dropped into the rotating 138mm rear stage of a matte box (like an ARRI LMB series). Because it is a circular polarizer rather than a linear one, it contains an additional quarter-wave retarder layer. This ensures the polarized light does not interfere with modern in-camera auto-focus systems or the optical beam-splitters found in high-end cinema viewfinders. The "True-Pol" film is laminated between two pieces of Schneider's high-grade Water White glass, completely eliminating the green tint often found in cheaper window-glass filters.

Key Features

  • Reduce glare and unwanted reflections
  • Saturate colors
  • Deepen blue skies
  • Improve contrast
  • Penetrate haze
  • True-Pol Polarizing filters enable you to achieve a level of optical performance previously unavailable to cinematographers

Schnider Optics 68-013138 133MM ND Circular True-Pol Lens Filter Specs

SKU
68-013138
Filter Size
138mm (Round)
Filter Type
Circular Polarizer (CPL)
Glass Material
Water White Precision Optical Glass
Exposure Reduction
Approx. 1.2 to 1.6 Stops (38% Light Transmission)
Thickness
4 mm
Coating
Multi-Coated

Key Features

  • Reduce glare and unwanted reflections
  • Saturate colors
  • Deepen blue skies
  • Improve contrast
  • Penetrate haze
  • True-Pol Polarizing filters enable you to achieve a level of optical performance previously unavailable to cinematographers

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