In a world where we seem to be constantly marching closer towards ever-increasing clarity from sharper lenses and higher megapixel counts, it’s refreshing to see a product like Kenko's White Mist No.1 which diffuses and softens images, embracing haze and flare, playing on the nostalgic film look from a bygone era. Released in April 2023, it's the follow-up to Kenko's Black Mist No.1 and No.05 filter which both debuted in 2021 and have been well-received since.
As the name implies, Kenko’s new White Mist No.1 filter has been designed with diffusing powder melted into the glass to boost flare and bolster the appearance of a white hazy mist in your shots. Kenko claims that its filter reduces contrast for soft and pale tones to help give images a vintage aesthetic, with more gentle contrast under normal lighting conditions, and boosting flare in backlit environments for a more cinematic look. It’s also useful for reducing harsh lighting in portraits too, where a softer and more gentle light could be more flattering.
