PolarPro Portra True Color PL + White Mist 1/4 95mm C

PolarPro Portra True Color PL + White Mist 1/4 95mm C – Built-in Chroma Polarizer with Discreet White Mist Diffusion

PolarPro Portra True Color PL + White Mist 1/4 is an innovative filter that combines film-inspired color, diffusion, and polarization in one single filter. This filter is specifically designed for photographers and filmmakers seeking an authentic, cinematic look right in the camera. Drawing its expression from Portra 400 film, it reflects warm highlights and natural skin tones, reducing the need for extensive post-processing.

What this filter does

This filter offers several benefits that make it invaluable for both photo and video projects. Firstly, the built-in chroma polarizer reduces reflections and glare, deepening colors and enhancing separation and clarity in scenes with reflective surfaces. Secondly, the integrated 1/4 white mist diffusion smooths out transitions in highlights and adds a gentle halation, all while preserving the integrity of the image without introducing noticeable softness. Thirdly, the Portra-inspired color profile provides warm highlights, balanced contrast, and natural skin tones. Together, these effects create a cohesive, cinematic aesthetic right at exposure.

Main features

• Built-in Chroma Polarizer – Adjustable polarizer that effectively reduces reflections and glare, enhancing color depth, separation, and clarity.
• Discreet White Mist Diffusion – Integrated 1/4 white mist diffusion that neatly smooths out highlight transitions and provides a gentle halation without softening the image.
• Portra-inspired color profile – Delivers warm highlights, balanced contrast, and natural skin tones inspired by the look of Portra 400 film.
• Hybrid performance – Optimized for both photo and video, providing consistent results in mixed workflows.
• Ready at exposure – Delivers a cohesive, film-inspired look right in the camera, reducing the need for presets, LUTs, or heavy grading.
• Three optical effects in one filter – Combines color depth, diffusion, and polarization in a simple and user-friendly filter.
• Premium construction – Made from chroma-polarizing glass with Portra-inspired tone control, mounted in a robust frame of 6061 aluminum alloy, making it field-tested and built for travel.
• Available sizes – Available in sizes 49mm, 67mm, 77mm, 82mm, 86mm, 95mm, and Helix Maglock.

Why use it on set or on location

This filter is ideal when you want to capture a cinematic color and feel directly in the camera. It helps control glare from water, glass, and other reflective surfaces, while the diffusion creates appealing halation in highlights without introducing noticeable softness. Since the filter is optimized for both still images and moving pictures, it is perfect for hybrid photographers who switch between photo and video during a single workday.

Construction, compatibility, and workflow benefits

PolarPro has carefully designed the filter with both functionality and durability in mind. It offers a versatile solution for creative professionals, making it an indispensable part of your gear. With its premium construction and unique combination of effects, this filter is an investment for anyone looking to enhance the quality of their images.

Frequently asked questions

What does the PolarPro Portra True Color PL + White Mist 1/4 filter do?
The filter provides a cinematic look with built-in polarization and diffusion, reducing reflections and glare, while enhancing colors and clarity.

What type of diffusion does the filter offer?
The filter features integrated 1/4 white mist diffusion that smooths out highlights and provides a gentle halation without softening the image.

What color profile is the filter inspired by?
The filter has a Portra-inspired color profile that delivers warm highlights, balanced contrast, and natural skin tones.

What materials is the filter made of?
The filter is made of Chroma-polarizing glass and mounted in a sturdy frame of 6061 aluminum alloy.