Authorized Dealer Most of today’s high-end cinema cameras do not come equipped with a built-in low-pass or IR cut filter since they try to mimic the human eye and receive as much data as possible from the image subject. The more sensitive cameras are to light, however, the more exposure needs to be maintained using a stronger ND filter which in turn creates infrared pollution. To alleviate this issue, many camera manufacturers recommend the use of an IRND filter, even though many of the IRND filters on the market today have adverse side effects that come along with them such as color shifting. In addition to this, after adding or replacing an IRND filter, the white balance needs to be adjusted to maintain true color fidelity, which can quickly become too much work. In the end, the benefit of cutting infrared pollution doesn’t seem like much of a benefit considering the need to continually white balance during a shoot and then correct color shifts in post.
Tokina Cinema Hydrophilic filters for broadcast and cinema use. Tokina Cinema Hydrophilic filters have a coating layer that does not allow water to bead up like traditional filter coatings. If water cannot bead it simply flows evenly off the filter surface making for clear viewing and recording even in a steady rain. Water-drops on glass are formed by surface tension and adhesion. Once the weight of the water is sufficient to overcome the strength of these two forces the water beings to flow. This can be seen every time water drops first “stick to” and then cascade down a window when it rains. The Tokina Cinema Hydrophilic coating does not allow surface adhesion so water drops cannot form. The coating Tokina Cinema Hydrophilic filters permanent and does not ever need to be reapplied, unlike over-the counter products that make a similar claim. The filter coating is “recharged” by UV light making it ideal for stationary weather cameras or other cameras that are being exposed to sunlight for several hours a day.* Tokina Cinema Hydrophilic filters come in standard broadcast sizes from 77MM to 127MM as well as square and rectangular.
Tokina partnered with NHK, a Japanese company that has been on the cutting edge of many developments in broadcasting, like their multi-viewpoint bullet time camera setup to produce the waterproof coating that works like similar coating on car windows and other glass, so as to not allow water to bead or gather forming droplets.
Though its intended use is by broadcasting professionals, this kind of lens would be so incredibly useful for not only that, but documentary filmmakers -- even narrative filmmakers shooting on location in a rainy area, like, I don't know, the Pacific Northwest -- a place where spotting tourists is as easy as spotting their umbrella.
Tokina Cinema does not require customers to register their filter purchase. Please retain your Kenko Tokina USA warranty card in a safe place and only send it in WITH the filter and a copy of sales receipt should it need repair.
Please package product securely and send to:
Kenko Tokina USA, Inc.7642 Woodwind DriveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
A copy of your Sales Receipt from an AUTHORIZED Kenko Tokina USA Dealer and the original un-expired Kenko Tokina USA, Inc. (or Kenko Corp.) warranty card you received when you purchased the product, and a short note explaining the problem you are experiencing with the product.
We will cover return shipping for warranty repairs only to an address within the United States, by UPS ground service. If repaired product has to be returned outside of the 50 United States, the customer is responsible for return shipping costs, including but not limited to customs duty and V.A.T. in the country of destination. Customers residing outside of the United States should contact us for shipping charges which are payable in advance in U.S. dollars.
Repaired products are insured for their replacement value at no additional charge.
Please follow the same procedure outlined above. You will receive an estimate in the mail or you may request an estimate by email. Return shipping charges are included in the repair estimate.
