{"product_id":"maxspect-truereef-filter-lens-sunset-boulevard","title":"Maxspect Truereef Filter Lens (Sunset Boulevard)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eHow do normal acrylic filter lenses work\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAcrylic filter lenses that we use for taking aquarium photos are primarily in yellow or orange colors.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThey work by filtering out the blue spectrum of color, like the 400-420nm near-UV, the deep blue, royal blue, and even some cyan.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe higher the Light Transmission Factor (LTF), the more blue spectrum light can get through the lens.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThe yellow lens allows some of the violets and blue gets through while the orange lens basically filters out all the violet, blue and cyan (aka High-Energy Visible light or HEV light).\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen using these filter lenses to take photos, while the photos no longer washed out in blue, the filter lenses also eliminated all the fluorescent \"pop\" in your corals.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tBasically it doesn't matter what kind of acrylic filter lenses or any of the filter app used, they basically work in the same principle - by eliminating some or all the HEV blue light.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFilter Lens with Monomer Coating\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tOver the years, we at Maxspect have been searching for the holy grail of filter lenses, one that will filter out the HEV blue light but not the fluorescent \"pop\" color created by near-UV light.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAnd we have finally found it - filter lenses with a blue monomer coating.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tMonomer coated filter lenses are much paler in the yellow tone compared to regular acrylic filter lenses.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis is because the blue filter monomer coating reflects away a percentage of HEV blue light.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTrueReef filter lens has a blue filter monomer which reflects away a percentage of HEV Blue Light.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tA significant amount of near-UV light (420nm and below) i.e. the \"pop\" color, are preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tThis allows you to take vibrant and colorful coral photos without losing the fluorescent \"pop\" that makes coral so special.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tFilter lenses seamlessly attach to iPhone 12 and later models, covering over 90% of current devices, ensuring frame-free shots.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCrafted with an aluminum alloy body and high-quality glass lenses, these filters offer a premium aesthetic, especially when paired with Apple phones.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tClipping may scratch phone surfaces, particularly those with tempered glass or protective cases, which can prevent secure attachment.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tWhen focusing closely, some circular filters may cause the lens frame to become visible, potentially impacting the shooting effect.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional tips and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tUse a higher aperture and faster shutter speed or adjust the EV to slightly negative, they do the same thing (allowing less light entering the camera)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tDon't use ISO higher than 800 (too much noise).\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tLower your deep blue (480nm), royal blue (440nm) channels and\/or cool white channels.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIncrease your warm white channels.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAim your phone perpendicular to the glass panel.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tTurn off ambience background light.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t*phone not included\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\t*phone not included\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n","brand":"MaxSpect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41721824346158,"sku":"MAX-813370","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4276\/8686\/files\/24170.jpg?v=1765980867","url":"https:\/\/mattscorals.com\/products\/maxspect-truereef-filter-lens-sunset-boulevard","provider":"Matt's Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}