PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter 52mm
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Description
Article no.: 29930
PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter 52mm – Warm, Kodak Gold-inspired Highlights
The PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter delivers a retro-golden glow by reducing contrast in highlights and adding warmer tones inspired by Kodak Gold film. It alters highlight rendering to produce a softer, nostalgic look while keeping shadows neutral for balanced results.
What this filter does
The Gold Mist filter reduces highlight contrast and adds a warm glow to those bright areas. As a result, images appear softer with a filmic, nostalgic quality. Photographers and filmmakers use this effect to emulate vintage film grades and to introduce a subtle, warm atmosphere to their shots.
Design and presentation
The 135 Series packages modern glass technology in a throwback design. Each filter arrives in a retro film canister that features a front and rear threaded cover, emulating the look and feel of nostalgic film reels. Inside every 135 Series filter cap you will also find a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet, designed to help with on-the-go exposure adjustments.
Notable mention
The product description references Peter McKinnon’s ode to film filters, noting that this lineup produces cinematic-quality images with nostalgic looks inspired by retro film grades.
Key features
- Gold Mist creates a Kodak Gold film look by reducing contrast in highlights and adding a warm glow to highlights.
- Includes a retro film canister to hold and protect the filter.
- Modern Chroma Glass presented in a throwback design.
Materials and construction
- Glass: Chroma glass — Made in Germany.
- Coatings: Anti-Reflective, Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Scratch.
- Frame: Aluminum — Weather sealed with anodization.
- Canister: Aluminum — Weather sealed with anodization.
Filter specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 90% |
| Mist Strength | 1/4 |
| Image Quality | Softer with less contrast |
| Color Tone | Warmer highlights, neutral shadows |
What’s included
- 1x PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist (1/4) Filter — 52mm
- 1x Retro Film Canister (protective case)
Available sizes and compatibility
This description lists the Gold Mist filters as available in several popular sizes. In addition to the 52mm version shown here, Gold Mist filters are available in 49mm, 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm.
Use cases
Use this filter when you want a vintage, filmic appearance without digital grading. It suits portraits, cinematic sequences, and still images where softened highlights and a warm glow improve the mood. Additionally, the included canister and Sunny 16 cheat sheet support location shooting and quick exposure decisions.
FAQ
Question: Is this the 52mm version of the PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter?
Answer: Yes. This listing describes the PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter in the 52mm size and notes availability in other popular sizes as well.
Question: What effect will the Gold Mist filter have on my images?
Answer: The filter reduces contrast in highlights and adds a warm glow to those areas, producing a softer image with vintage, Kodak Gold-inspired highlights while keeping shadows neutral.
Question: What materials and coatings protect the filter glass and frame?
Answer: The filter uses Chroma glass made in Germany. It includes anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch coatings. The frame and canister are aluminum, weather sealed with anodization for protection.
Question: What comes with the filter, and does the canister offer any extra features?
Answer: The package includes one PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist (1/4) Filter and one retro film canister as a protective case. The canister features a front and rear threaded cover that emulates film reels, and the filter cap contains a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet for exposure guidance.
Question: Is this product associated with Peter McKinnon?
Answer: The product description references Peter McKinnon’s ode to film filters and indicates the lineup is inspired by nostalgic film grades; the description highlights that this lineup produces cinematic-quality images with nostalgic looks.
For quick reference, the PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter 52mm offers a Kodak Gold-inspired warm highlight treatment, Chroma glass made in Germany, protective coatings and anodized aluminum build, and a retro canister with practical exposure guidance.