Sparkling Cross Effects with the PRO1D Lotus Series
The PRO1D Lotus series combines Kenko's classic cross effect filters with modern optical filter technology. Designed to create sparkling light streaks from point light sources, these filters add a distinctive and eye-catching effect to illuminations, night scenes, fireworks, starry skies, reflections on water, and other bright highlights.
The series features a durable water- and oil-repellent coating that helps resist fingerprints and dirt, making cleaning and maintenance easier. Each filter uses a rotating frame that allows the angle of the cross effect to be adjusted for the desired visual result.
Create a Classic 4-Point Cross Effect
The Kenko PRO1D Lotus R-Cross creates a classic 4-point cross effect, transforming point light sources into striking star-shaped highlights. Fine grooves etched into the filter surface generate light streaks that add sparkle and visual impact to illuminations, night scenes, reflections on water, fireworks, and other bright light sources.
The balanced 4-point pattern produces a natural-looking effect that enhances the scene without overwhelming it, making the R-Cross an excellent choice for a wide range of creative applications.
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Adjustable Cross Angle
The "R-" in the product name indicates a rotating frame design that allows the angle of the cross effect to be adjusted freely.
By rotating the front ring while viewing through the viewfinder or LCD monitor, you can change the direction of the light streaks and fine-tune the relationship between the cross effect and the composition. This makes it easy to achieve the desired visual balance and adapt the effect to different subjects and shooting situations.
Whether photographing illuminations, reflections, fireworks, or other bright highlights, the rotating frame gives photographers greater creative control over the final image.
Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating
The filter surface features a highly durable water- and oil-repellent coating that helps resist fingerprints, water droplets, and other contaminants. This makes the filter easier to clean and more convenient to use in demanding shooting environments.
Whether photographing near water or in changing weather conditions, the coating helps keep the filter surface cleaner and simplifies everyday maintenance.
Designed for High Image Quality
The Kenko PRO1D Lotus series combines creative effects with optical performance. Digital Multi-Coating II helps reduce reflections, while blackened glass edges minimize internal reflections for improved image quality.
The slim frame design helps reduce the risk of vignetting, even when used with wide-angle lenses.
User-Friendly Design
Designed for everyday use, the filter features a knurled frame for easy attachment and removal. It also remains compatible with standard lens caps for added convenience during transport and storage.
Each filter is supplied in a UV-absorbing filter case and is manufactured in Japan.
Ideal for Creative Photography
Cross filters add a magical sparkle to bright highlights and point light sources, helping create more eye-catching and atmospheric images. They are ideal for a wide range of subjects, including illuminations, night scenes, fireworks, starry skies, reflections on water, sunlight filtering through trees, and accessories or jewelry that catch the light.
Whether used for creative night photography or to enhance sparkling highlights in everyday scenes, the Kenko PRO1D Lotus series offers a simple way to add extra visual impact to your images.
Shooting Notes
- The angle of the cross effect can be adjusted by rotating the front ring.
- Cross effects are most effective when photographing point light sources and may not appear as intended on linear light sources such as fluorescent lamps.
- The appearance of the effect varies depending on the brightness of the light source, lens focal length, and aperture setting.
- Under flat lighting conditions with little or no sparkle in the subject, the filter may produce only a subtle effect.
Depending on shooting conditions, mesh-like flare patterns may occur when strong light sources are present in the frame. - The filter pattern may appear in out-of-focus highlights (bokeh).
- When photographing illuminations or other bright night scenes, exposure compensation may be required to achieve the desired brightness.
- At wide-angle settings, the light streaks may appear slightly distorted or segmented near the edges of the frame.
- The classic 4-point pattern delivers a balanced and natural-looking sparkle effect suitable for a wide variety of photographic subjects.
