American Cinematographer - December 1997 - 73

With so much riding on every scene,
the filters you use must create the
results you need, without causing

image defects. With Schneider B+W
motion picture filters, you will achieve
unprecedented image quality without
having to employ extensive laboratory
timing correction.

"creative surprises." The result is
less reliance on post-production

correction,
more raves

We measure each filter's flatness
and thickness with an interferometer,
and check its exact color performance
with a spectrophotometer, so we can

more

great takes, and

at dailies.

Absolute

edge-to-edge
sharpness

guarantee precise continuity from
your first to your fiftieth Schneider
filter, and beyond. In fact, numerous

inspections throughout the manufac¬
turing process ensure that every
Schneider filter meets our
most critical demands...
identical results.

-

-

and your

always with

diamond cut
from only the finest crystal-clear,
water-white optical glass.

Every Schneider filter is diamond
from the finest crystal-clear, waterwhite optical glass, which allows
maximum light transmis¬
sion. Then they are
ground and polished to
the same high-quality
standards that have
made Schneider lenses
the finest in the world.

combinations,UV absorbing, enhanc¬
Spectrophotometer examination of every filter
guarantees that Schneider B+W filters deliver
the same matched performance every time.
Superior manufacturing ensures plane-parallelism
(the precise flatness and exact parallel
relationship between
front and back surfaces).

ing, softening, full and split diopters,
and the incredible TRUE-POL, which
is twelve-times more effective than
any

other polarizing filter.

Increased Creative Control

By helping you produce the effect
you want in-camera, Schneider filters
put more creative control where it
belongs - in your hands.
The crystal clarity and precise

So, whether you're

stacking filters or shoot¬
ing in low light, if you
want color saturation, spe¬
cial effects, or need to suppress

repeatability of Schneider filters help
you get the shot you want the first time
and every time, without frustrating

glare or reflections - even when
shooting with the longest lens Schneider filters deliver a higher
level of quality than you ever
thought possible.

A

images,

The

your latitude for photographic error,
the absolutely predictable performance

durability of Schneider B+W
shoot with total

filters allow you to
confidence.

consistently superior light-path provides
more corrected light through stacked
Schneider B+W filters to insure perfect

Guaranteed Consistency
While inconsistent filters wreak
havoc on image quality and waste

and

employ an exclusive
edge sealing technology which ensures
long life without delamination, reduces
edge reflection, and makes edges
virtually chip proof.

Schneider makes a filter to provide
the artistic effect you need. Available
in square, rectangular and round sizes,
in a full line of clear, color correction,
color effects, neutral density, warming,

Schneider B+W filters are

cut

Schneider B+W filters

'KREUZNACH

outstanding, superior technolo¬

Optics, Inc.

285 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
TEL: 516 761-5000 * FAX: 516 761-5090

email:

info@schneideroptics.com

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with the longest lenses.

of Schneider B+W filters delivers
winning results. Since your reputation
depends upon perfection, why not
give yourself the clear edge.
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Schneider

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