NiSi Filter White Mist 1/4 72mm
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Description
Article no.: 28824
NiSi Filter White Mist 1/4 72mm – soft glow diffusion for portraits and landscapes
The NiSi Filter White Mist 1/4 72mm creates a soft, ethereal glow by diffusing and softening strong light that enters the lens. Photographers and videographers use it to produce a diffused glowing effect while maintaining clarity and image detail. This effect works especially well in portrait and landscape work.
How the White Mist 1/4 creates the glow
The filter works by scattering incoming light with small particles embedded in its glass or optical element. As a result, the light spreads more evenly across the frame and produces a soft glow instead of the sharper, high-contrast look you get without a filter. At the same time, the filter preserves overall clarity and fine detail in the image.
Primary uses and creative effects
- Portrait photography: The White Mist 1/4 softens facial features and can help mask minor skin blemishes, delivering a flattering, film-like appearance.
- Landscape photography: It adds a glowing, mist-like effect to strong light sources such as backlit scenes or sunrise/sunset highlights.
- Videography: Videographers can introduce a controlled diffusion to moving images to achieve a specific mood or cinematic look.
Build, coating and available sizes
The NISI WHITE MIST 1/4 filter is made with high-quality materials and includes a nano coating. This coating provides waterproof and anti-reflective properties, which help reduce unwanted reflections while making the filter easier to keep clean. The filter comes in a range of sizes to fit many lenses.
- Available sizes: 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm
- Strength: 1/4 (White Mist)
Practical notes
The filter is straightforward to use and integrates into workflows for both stills and motion. Because it offers a predictable softening effect, it can be a practical creative tool for photographers and videographers who want to add a unique, controlled diffusion to their images.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | NiSi Filter White Mist 1/4 72mm |
| Effect | Diffuses and softens strong light to create a diffused glowing effect while maintaining clarity and detail |
| How it works | Scatters light with small particles, spreading light more evenly and producing a soft glow |
| Coating | Nano coating — waterproof and anti-reflective |
| Available sizes | 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95mm |
| Main uses | Portraits, landscapes, videography — adds softening and glowing mist effects |
FAQ
Question: What visual effect does the NiSi White Mist 1/4 produce?
Answer: The filter diffuses and softens strong light to create a diffused, glowing effect while keeping clarity and detail in the image.
Question: How does this filter achieve the softening effect?
Answer: It uses small particles to scatter incoming light, spreading it more evenly across the frame so highlights appear softer rather than sharply defined.
Question: Which kinds of photography benefit most from this filter?
Answer: Portrait photography benefits by softening skin and masking minor blemishes, while landscape photography benefits by adding a glowing or mist-like effect to strong light sources; videographers can also use it to add a controlled diffusion to moving images.
Question: What sizes are available and will it fit my lenses?
Answer: The filter is available in sizes 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm, offering options to fit a wide range of lenses.
Question: Is the filter durable and easy to maintain?
Answer: The filter is made from high-quality materials and features a nano coating that provides waterproofing and anti-reflective properties, which also helps with cleaning and handling.