H&Y Revoring Black Mist filters

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Filter manufacturer H&Y has announced its new range of Revoring Black Mist filters. These new diffusion filters are based on the H&Y Revoring system introduced last year – a spring-loaded design that results in a circular filter that can fit almost all lens diameters.

The new Black Mist filters come in two size ranges – 46-62mm and 67-82mm, meaning that you can fit them on any lens with a filter thread in the specified range, without needing to fiddle around with step-up filters.

Black Mist filters are among the best diffusion filters and are designed to create a cinematic look in-camera – to an extent for stills, but especially for video. They suppress and diffuse highlights to create a hazy look, as well as making a halo effect over light spots, giving them a subtle glow. Diffusion filters also are more flattering to skin, smoothing out blemishes.

H&Y describes the overall look of the diffusion filters as a “dreamy hint” that gives an image an overall “pastel effect”. The manufacturer also promises that contrast in dark areas of the image will be retained. The Black Mist filters come in three strengths – 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 . They can be attached magnetically to the existing filters in the Revoring range – the Revoring Circular Polarizer and Variable ND. The filters are constructed from aluminium for durability, with an anodized finish to ward off corrosion.

The threaded ends of the Revoring filters are designed to overlap, thereby preventing light leaks when they’re used in conjunction with one other.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

These Black Mist filters provide a stylized cinematic effect that works well shooting subjects in outdoor scenes, and the Revoring fitment makes trying them out a breeze.