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Creative fi lter technology –
the fascination of precise design
Close-up and macro lenses provide
a simple way of exploring new motif
worlds. With infrared fi lters you make the
invisible visible and create artistic, fabu-
lous images. For high color contrasts that
still look authentic a polarizing fi lter is still
the best option, despite the possibilities
offered by photo-editing programs. Fur-
thermore, polarizing fi lters can eliminate
many refl ections. The B+W Soft Pro fi lters
produce a professional soft focus effect.
And for action photography – whether it
is sailing or mountain biking – B+W pro-
tection fi lters shield the front elements
of expensive lenses from scratches and
moisture. Experience the fascination of
precise creativity with your digital camera
thanks to high-quality B+W fi lters.
By the way: This brochure is only part of
our overall program. You will fi nd more
fi lters and tips at:
www.schneiderkreuznach.com/ fotofi lter
Precision-engineered mounts
Matte black surface to prevent refl ections
The stable brass mounts are made on
high-precision CNC machines. Knurling
on the front edge ensures non-slip hand-
ling when attaching and removing. Strict
quality controls guarantee exact adher-
ence to the target values.
Behind the globally recognized B+W fi lter
quality is a continuous process of optimi-
zation and quality control which already
begins with the raw glass blocks. For the
production of the high-precision B+W
fi lters Schott colored glass is used almost
exclusively because Schott guarantees
the very highest glass quality.
In Bad Kreuznach, computer-controlled
grinding and polishing machines produce
the highest fi lter quality from this raw
material in an impressive range of designs
and diameters. Special production pro-
cesses remain the domain of the optimiz-
ing
handcraft of experienced specialists.
Strict quality checks in all key production
steps ensure seamless production stan-
dards. B+W quality does not come about
by coincidence, but is clearly defi ned: to
manufacture exactly plane-parallel fi lter
discs without arching or wedge errors
(deviating thickness) which could lead
to partial image blurring. The fi lter glass
must be completely smooth, because
roughness results in scattered light and
an unwanted soft focus effect. B+W fi lter
glass meets the highest requirements of
camera and lens manufacturers and guar-
antees optimum imaging quality.
The continuous new development and
further evolution of the B+W fi lter models
and the fi nal inspection of each individual
fi lter mean that users can always achieve
the best possible photographic results.
It is therefore important to give the same
consideration to quality when buying a
fi lter as when selecting your lenses. 60
years of know-how guarantee top fi lter
quality to meet global market standards.
B+W quality: A brand that
keeps its promise
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