Orange 040 Camera Filter B+W Basic MRC 49mm (MPN 1102656)

The B+W Basic 040 Orange MRC 49mm is a screw-in camera filter that modifies color balance and contrast for both black-and-white and color photography. Designed with a multi-resistant coating, this 49 mm filter fits lenses with a matching thread size and is intended to enhance tonal separation, darken blue skies, and emphasize foliage and warm tones. The filter offers a straightforward way to achieve creative effects in landscape, portrait, and documentary photography without digital post-processing.

Advantages

This orange filter provides controlled color filtration that improves contrast between skies and clouds and increases midtone separation in monochrome shooting. Its multi-resistant coating reduces reflections and makes the glass easier to clean while preserving optical clarity. The screw-in metal frame ensures a secure attachment to compatible lenses and maintains a low profile to reduce vignetting on wide-angle optics.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to darken blue skies and boost cloud definition
• Black-and-white photography to increase contrast and separate tonal ranges
• Portraits where a subtle warming effect is desirable
• Outdoor and travel photography for enhanced foliage and warm color rendering

When it may not be suitable

This filter may not be appropriate when accurate color reproduction is required, such as product photography or color-critical studio work, because it alters color balance. It can also be unnecessary when using digital color correction tools or when shooting in situations that demand maximum light transmission in low-light conditions.

Key specifications

• Filter type: orange color filter for photographic use
• Mount: screw-in, 49 mm thread diameter
• Optical treatment: multi-resistant coating (MRC) to reduce reflections and improve surface durability
• Material: optical glass element in a metal mounting ring
• Intended use: contrast and color modification for film and digital cameras

How to use

Screw the filter onto the front thread of a lens with a 49 mm diameter. For landscape and black-and-white work, compose and meter as usual; the filter will darken blue tones and increase contrast, so adjust exposure if necessary, typically by a small fraction of a stop depending on lighting. In color shooting, use it to warm scenes or emphasize foliage; review images and, if needed, adjust white balance to compensate for the filter’s effect. Clean the coated surface with a microfiber cloth and appropriate lens cleaner to preserve the multi-resistant coating.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm your lens’s front thread diameter is 49 mm to ensure compatibility
• Decide whether you need a permanent color effect in-camera or prefer to apply changes in post-processing
• Consider whether a dedicated warming or ND/UV filter might better suit other shooting requirements

Usage recommendations

Use the orange filter for outdoor scenes with prominent skies or foliage to achieve stronger tonal separation in monochrome work and subtle warming in color images. Store the filter in a protective case when not in use and avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning to maintain the coating.