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Schneider M77 Radiant Black 1 screw-in filter, black glass in metal ring

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SCHNEIDER M77 Radiant Black 1 Filter camera filter

SKU CH-PBV3-HANG6

Diffusion filter that softens skin tones, controls contrast and preserves deep blacks for a cinematic look in M77 thread size

  • Enhances skin tones for natural-looking portraits
  • Controls contrast to balance highlights and shadows
  • Preserves deep blacks while preventing haze
  • Screw-in M77 thread fits compatible lenses directly
  • Endorsed by DP Matthias Bolliger for cinematic look

Professional Cine Diffusion Filter

The Schneider M77 Radiant Black 1 Filter is a screw-in diffusion filter designed for professional photography and cinematography. It uses a 77 mm thread to mount directly onto compatible cinema or stills lenses. The filter is built to enhance portrait work ranging from close-ups to wide-angle compositions.

Build Integration and Creative Control

The M77 thread allows direct attachment without a matte box, freeing up rig space and reducing weight for handheld or gimbal work. It preserves rich blacks and prevents unwanted haze, maintaining contrast control while softening skin tones. The Radiant Black series is endorsed by Director of Photography Matthias Bolliger for creating an analog film look.

Sustained Shooting Behaviour

Under continuous use the filter maintains consistent diffusion strength without introducing flare or lifting shadows. The coating resists haze buildup during long takes, keeping highlight roll-off predictable across a full shooting day. Strength 1 provides a moderate effect that remains stable across changing lighting conditions.

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Price $143.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How strong is the diffusion effect of the Radiant Black 1 filter?

The Radiant Black 1 filter provides a strength of 1, delivering a noticeable diffusion effect that softens skin tones and reduces contrast while preserving rich blacks.

Does the M77 screw-in filter generate heat or noise during extended video recording?

The filter is a passive optical glass element with no moving parts or electronics, so it produces no heat or noise during continuous use.

What lens thread size is required to mount this M77 filter?

The filter requires a lens with a 77 mm front thread, indicated by the M77 designation, to screw on directly without an adapter.

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