KENKO Starry Night Pro Softon 82mm Soft Filter Light Pollution Constellation Enhancement Thin Frame Clear 549735

[Product Description]

Product Description

The classic filters for astrophotography, "Starry Night" and "Pro Softon," are combined into one filter that offers light pollution reduction and soft effects—this is the "Starry Pro Softon." "Starry Pro Softon" consolidates the effects of the frequently used "Starry Night" and "Pro Softon" filters for astrophotography into a single filter. By providing the effects of two filters in one, "Starry Pro Softon" minimizes vignetting when using wide-angle lenses and eliminates the hassle and risks such as flare associated with stacking filters. This is an Amazon-exclusive model with a special filter case different from the standard version.

■ Effects of Starry Pro Softon

【Effect 1】 Light Pollution Reduction to Suppress Color Cast from City Lights Depending on the shooting location, the night sky may appear yellow or orange due to streetlights such as sodium or mercury lamps. "Starry Pro Softon" selectively cuts specific wavelengths of light associated with these sources, allowing other visible light to pass through for natural color reproduction without post-processing. Additionally, by preemptively reducing light pollution, it simplifies editing and enhances workflow efficiency.

【Effect 2】 Soft Effect to Highlight Constellations While Keeping Landscape and Background Clear Creates a beautiful glow around bright stars, making constellations stand out. "Starry Pro Softon" has effects comparable to "Pro Soft Clear." It applies soft effects only to point light sources like stars, with minimal impact on the surrounding landscape, making it suitable for starry landscape photography or situations where you do not want soft effects on other elements.

【Additional Features】 ■ Multi-coating to reduce flare and ghosting caused by filter attachment ■ Inner anti-reflective coating with blackened edges ■ Thin frame design to minimize vignetting even with ultra-wide-angle lenses ■ Knurled surface for easy attachment and removal ■ Compatible with lens caps ■ Exposure compensation: 1/3 stop ■ Made in Japan

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【Light Pollution Reduction + Soft Effect in One Filter】 A filter that combines the effects of "Starry Night" and "Pro Softon," often used together in astrophotography. 【Effect 1】 Light Pollution Reduction to Prevent Color Cast from City Lights Reduces yellow or orange color cast caused by sodium and mercury lamps, enabling natural color reproduction. 【Effect 2】 Soft Effect to Enhance Constellations While Keeping Landscape Clear Creates a soft glow around bright stars to make constellations stand out, with effects similar to "Pro Soft Clear." Soft effects are applied only to point light sources like stars, with minimal impact on the surrounding scenery, ideal for star landscape photography. 【Efficient and Vignetting-Free for Wide-Angle Shooting】 Combines the effects of two filters into one, reducing vignetting and simplifying setup for wide-angle lenses. 【Exclusive Amazon Packaging】 Features a special filter case different from the standard version, available only through Amazon.

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1. Laws, Regulations, and Safety Standards This product complies with Japanese safety standards. Before use in your country, please check its compliance with local laws, regulations, and safety standards. Certain product categories (electronics, cosmetics, food, etc.) may require certification in the importing country.

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【Important Notes Regarding Transformers and Adapters】 Transformers adjust the voltage to match the requirements of the equipment. Conversion adapters only change the plug shape and do not adjust the voltage. Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may damage the product.

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