Hoya 1B

[Wolfgang]

I recently saw this Hoya "1B" filter. Not too sure what it is for and the lense looks a little tinged with pink.

I'm just curious what it's for...

Kindly enlighten?

Cheers!

 

[Tweek]

I believe it is a skylight filter?

 

[Zerstorer]

Are you referring to the Hoya Skylight 1B?

 

[Zerstorer]

The Skylight 1B absorbs both UV and part of the blue/green spectrum such that it makes colours slightly warmer.

Some 602 users have reported that it helps in elminating any chance of greencast in your outdoor shots. I personally have one on mine and I've not seen any instance of greenish cast occuring.

 

[Wolfgang]

It says "Excel 1B"

Any idea?

 

[Tweek]

Originally posted by Wolfgang
It says "Excel 1B"

Any idea?

it should be another version of the skylight 1B....
I have one myself, tho I'm not quite sure what it is.

 

[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by Tweek


it should be another version of the skylight 1B....
I have one myself, tho I'm not quite sure what it is.

Is it also tinged pink in colour?

 

[Tweek]

Originally posted by Wolfgang


Is it also tinged pink in colour?

yes, slightly reddish. :kiss:

 

[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by Zerstorer
The Skylight 1B absorbs both UV and part of the blue/green spectrum such that it makes colours slightly warmer.

Some 602 users have reported that it helps in elminating any chance of greencast in your outdoor shots. I personally have one on mine and I've not seen any instance of greenish cast occuring.

Hi Zerstorer.

Thanks for explaining. However, i'm curious to find out if this Skylight 1B is the same as the "Excel 1B"?

Cheers!

 

[Zerstorer]

Originally posted by Wolfgang


Hi Zerstorer.

Thanks for explaining. However, i'm curious to find out if this Skylight 1B is the same as the "Excel 1B"?

Cheers!

Nope. Mine is a Hoya SHMC Skylight 1B.

Also curious about the Excel 1B that both of you seem to have...:dunno:

It's not even listed on Hoya's webpage:
http://www.thkphoto.com/

 

[MaGixShOe]

woffie! if we met again i bring the hoya booklet let u see

 

[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by MaGixShOe
woffie! if we met again i bring the hoya booklet let u see

Is it listed inside the booklet?