B+W Filter Orange 550 MRC Basic 67mm — b&w international screw-on orange filter

The B+W Filter Orange 550 MRC Basic 67mm is a screw-on orange photographic filter designed to alter color balance and enhance tonal separation. It mounts on standard 67 mm lens threads and introduces a warm orange cast that can emphasize midtones and highlights while subtly modifying contrast. The filter features a multicoating (MRC) that reduces reflections and flare, helping to preserve image clarity and color fidelity when shooting in varied lighting conditions.

Advantages

This orange filter provides controlled color correction and creative warming without requiring in-camera white balance adjustments. The screw-on design ensures a secure fit on lenses with 67 mm front threads, while the multicoating minimizes internal reflections and ghosting. The optical-grade glass maintains image sharpness and is suitable for use with a wide range of focal lengths. Its compact, lightweight construction makes it convenient to carry in the camera bag for landscape, portrait and creative photography.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to warm skies and foregrounds
• Portraits to introduce subtle warmth to skin tones
• Black-and-white conversions to alter tonal contrast and midtones
• Creative and fine-art photography requiring color casting or mood control

Key specifications

• Filter type: Orange color correction screw-on filter
• Filter diameter: 67 mm (screw-in mount)
• Optical quality: Precision glass element designed for photographic use
• Coating: Multicoating (MRC) to reduce reflections and flare
• Effect: Warms color balance, emphasizes midtones and highlights
• Compatibility: Designed for lenses with 67 mm front threads; suitable for use across various focal lengths

How to use

Screw the filter gently onto the lens front threads until it is securely seated without overtightening. Compose and meter as usual; exposure changes due to the color filter are typically minor but should be verified, especially in mixed lighting. For digital shooting, you may use the filter together with automatic white balance settings or set a manual white balance to retain the desired orange cast. When converting to black-and-white, the filter will modify contrast and tonal separation—evaluate results on test frames and adjust exposure accordingly.

Usage recommendations

Store the filter in a protective case when not in use to avoid scratches and contamination. Clean the coated surfaces with a microfiber cloth and appropriate lens cleaner, applying gentle motions to preserve the multicoating. Test the filter in your typical shooting conditions to determine whether to compensate exposure and to select the preferred white balance or in-camera profile.