A lens filter that accentuates the main subject with a swirling blur that envelops it.
It can produce rainbow-colored rings and ghosts depending on the way light is captured.
Enjoy creative photography and videography with fantastic images that differ greatly from the world seen by the naked eye.
Designed for creative photography and videography.
Swirling bokeh draws the eye to the main subject
The swirling blur that envelops the subject leads the eye and makes it stand out. The center of the image is sharp, and the subject in the center is blurred in a swirling pattern around it.
Comparing the photos taken with and without the filter, the peripheral rendering changes so dramatically that it is hard to believe that the photos were taken at the same location. The impression of the effect will vary depending on the subject and camera settings.
The way the swirls appear depends on the focal length of the lens, the aperture, and the shooting position. The shorter the focal length of the lens, the larger the area of spiral blur.
Blurring out unwanted objects
It is also useful when you want to blur artificial objects or other extraneous objects. Instead of blurring monotonously, you can creatively blur the image by taking advantage of the mysterious swirling effect unique to the RAINBOW HALO. If you do not want the swirl effect to be too strong, use a telephoto lens with a wide aperture.
Add colors with rainbow rings and ghosts
Kenko RAINBOW HALO can produce rainbow-colored rings or ghosts depending on the way the light is captured. To produce beautiful rainbow colors, shoot outdoors on a clear day and include a point light source in the center of the image, sunlight reflected off glass, metal, or water, or small whitish glowing objects such as sunlight filtering through trees. The smaller the light source, the thinner and more beautiful the rainbow-colored ring will be. If the light source has a large area, the ring of light will be thicker. In this case, you can make a thin ring by hiding the light source slightly with the subject.
When the filter is illuminated from an angle by strong light such as the sun, streetlights, or smartphone lights, iridescent ghosts (arcs or lines) appear in color. The combination of aperture and focal length also affects how long the lines would appear.
A photographer based in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Her film photographs, which capture the ever-changing light of the seasons, have garnered widespread acclaim. In addition to sharing her work on social media—primarily featuring photographs taken in her home prefecture of Kagawa—she is active in a wide range of fields, including CD jacket and book cover photography, as well as hosting photography exhibitions. In March 2019, she published her first photo book, Sayonara wa Aoiro (KADOKAWA).
A photographer based in Tokyo. She became interested in photography through her experience as a photo model and purchased her first camera in 2022. Since then, she has been active mainly on social media as a photographer. Guided by the theme of “Collecting cherished moments,” she enjoys capturing meaningful scenes through her photography.
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Attach the Rainbow Halo filter and slightly move the camera, and the image seen through the viewfinder or on the LCD screen changes dramatically. Unexpected rainbow flares and ghosting effects can appear in surprising ways, making photography even more fun and creative. The unpredictable results can also spark new ideas and expand your creative possibilities. Let your imagination run free and enjoy the unique effects of the RAINBOW HALO filter.
