Tiffen 52mm Hollywood Star Filter

The Tiffen 52mm Hollywood Star Filter is intended for use at a right angle to a point light source, such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. The filter features a surface with a variety of finely etched line patterns. These lines contribute to the creation of a starburst effect, producing 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes that radiate from the light source in a cross-like arrangement.

This filter performs optimally in photographs where the light source responsible for the starburst effect is a highlight that contrasts significantly with the surrounding elements of the image. It is made from optical glass to ensure clarity and color accuracy, and it includes an aluminum-alloy filter ring that can be rotated to modify the direction of the diffraction spikes and the overall orientation of the starburst effect.

• Creates a starburst effect from point light sources within an image
  
  
• Starburst effect features 14 asymmetric primary diffraction spikes which extend from the light source
  
  
• Diffraction spikes are arranged in a pattern which approximates a cross
  
  
• Aluminum-alloy filter ring for durability while remaining lightweight
  
  
• Filter ring can be rotated for direction control of the diffraction spikes and overall orientation of the starburst effect
  
  
• 52mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
  
  
• Plastic filter case for storage and transport