Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter (72mm, 10%)

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I programmed into my Fujifilm X-T5 eight different Film Simulation Recipes, and shot with all of them. How was I able to program eight? Well, obviously, there’s C1-C7. On the X-T5 (as well as my X-E4 and a few other newer models), you can program an additional Recipe into the IQ menu. As you scroll through C1-C7, when you’re in-between C7 and C1, the camera will display the shooting mode (either P, A, S, or M, depending on the configuration of your dials), and it will select the settings programmed into the IQ menu, giving you a bonus eighth custom preset. It’s summer and it’s hot. I live in Arizona, so when I say it’s hot, I mean that it feels like someone opened an oven door! Nobody wants to be outside during the day right now, so (like vampires) everyone comes out at night. Not that it’s all that much cooler at dusk—it’s still triple digits—but at least it’s more bearable. While it’s easy to look at the negative side of things, the positive aspect to the excessive heat is that opportunities for night photography are plentiful. People say that Glimmer Glass gives the most sharpness, I can’t really tell myself. The two Tiffen filters seem equally sharp, Cinebloom maybe a bit less sharp (maybe).

The 10%is our more popular filter density because of its perfect middle ground. While more of a noticeability than the 5%, our 10% CineBloom filters offer an angelic glaze in all the right places. These numerical percentages next to the filter’s name are confusing to some, so let’s discuss what these mean and how to choose which one is right for you.The X100V doesn’t initially appear to be able to accept filters. There are no screw-in threads visible. But there’s a “secret” ring around the lens that unscrews to reveal threads, but these threads cannot accept filters. You need to buy an adapter to screw into those threads that has its own threads that filters can screw into. Make sense? This diffusion effect also pays dividends in portraiture, as it can subtly soften subjects’ skin, smoothing out wrinkles and blemishes that you may otherwise have to smooth out in post-production. As you can see in the image below, pores get smoothed out and small imperfections become less noticeable and should be easier to remove in post-production with the softer, more even skin tone to sample from when using cloning tools or Magic Wand-like tools. As was already said, Cinebloom gives its users access to the newest movies just a few days after they come out in theaters. Also, you don’t have to pay to see any of these new movies. Genres I hope to announce the five Cinebloom diffusion filter winners on Monday (September 6th), so stay tuned! I’ve been asked a few times recently what adapter and filters I use on my Fujifilm X100V. I will state right off the bat that my choices aren’t necessarily the “best” ones, it’s just what I’ve done. There are likely better options, and perhaps different choices that would be better for you, so keep that in mind. With that said, let me get right into the adapter and filters that I use on my Fujifilm X100V.

With the ‘what’ and ‘how’ out of the way, let’s dig into the ‘why?’ That is, why would you want to use a filter just to soften the image of the (likely expensive) lens you’re putting it on (or behind)? As with most decisions in the world of photography, it comes down to creative choices and personal preference.

I’m sure the Sandmarc case isn’t the only one that allows you to use filters, but it is the one we got, and so far it seems to be a quality product. It works well and is reasonably inexpensive, so it’s easy to recommend. It did take a fall; while the case kept the phone safe and undamaged (which is great!), it did leave a noticeable mark on the case itself. Another note: Sandmarc has their own line of filters— including a diffusion filter—but we used the 20% CineBloom because I already own it for my Fujifilm X100V. I personally really like CineBlooms, but the brand of diffusion filter doesn’t really matter all that much, I don’t think.

SFlix is where you can get exclusive premium features at the cost of nothing. We provide HD quality, superb streaming capabilities, safe and private source links, and the ad-free feature completely for free!So, if you’re shooting a subject with a big diffused light source (like a window), the light is going to be diffused outward, creating a sort of glowing fog-like effect across your image. Tiffen Glimmer Glass 1 is the least extreme filter, it gives a small amount of bloom and pulls down highlight contrast slightly, but shadows seems to be the same. Good for all around subjects like portraits where you don’t want a too extreme look, but still want to soften those strong highlights. A few days ago I took my Fujifilm X-T5 to downtown Tempe for some after-dark photography. Attached to the camera was a Meike 35mm f/1.7 lens, and I had a 5% CineBloom diffusion filter screwed onto it. I like the Meike lens for its vintage-like character. I chose the 5% CineBloom because its effect is subtle. While the 10% or 20% might have been more appropriate for a couple of the Film Simulation Recipes, overall I appreciate what the 5% CineBloom does to the photographs, which is not much yet oftentimes just enough.