Vintage photo filter Filtroptic 49mm 85 orange old for film camera

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Description

This old photographic filter is an accessory for film photography, presented here in a protective case with a serrated edge. The visible side shows a strong orange tinted glass, inserted into a black circular threaded mount, typical of screw-in filters for camera lenses. The inscription "49mm 85 JAPAN" is clearly legible on the ring, indicating a diameter of 49 mm, an 85 (orange) tint, and Japanese manufacturing, a guarantee of quality for vintage photo accessories.

The filter has a perfectly flat surface, with a uniform tint across the entire central part, with no bubbles or visible defects in the photo. The black ring, finely knurled around the edge, facilitates handling and screwing onto the lens. The whole is presented in a rigid protective case, with a translucent surface and a raised cut-out, typical of accessories from the 60s to 80s.

This type of 85 orange filter was mainly used in film photography to correct color temperature when using tungsten film in daylight, or to achieve creative effects and strong contrasts in black and white. Its warm tint gives an orange cast to images, highly appreciated for certain artistic renderings.

The standard screw-in mount (49mm) makes it compatible with many old lenses with the same thread. The overall design, the color of the glass, and the presentation in a rigid case are characteristic of vintage photographic accessories, and the inscription "JAPAN" testifies to careful production, often sought after for the manufacturing quality of that era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The filter visible in the photo shows no scratches, chips, or major signs of wear on the upper side. The mount and case show a light patina consistent with old use.

Did you know? "85" filters were commonly used by professional photographers in the 70s-80s to adapt tungsten film to daylight. The "49mm" refers to the diameter of the mount, standardized to fit many Japanese lenses of the time.

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