{"product_id":"star-mist-clip-filter-for-fujifilm-x-aps-c","title":"Star Mist Clip Filter for Fujifilm X Series (APS-C)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dual-purpose filter for astrophotography and portrait photography – the STC Star Mist filter, officially debuts in 2024!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the era of digital photography, even when the night sky is filled with sparkling stars, digital cameras often capture them too sharply, making them less noticeable compared to the naked eye. Therefore, STC has developed a filter that incorporates \"sub-micron transparent microcrystals\" used in liquid crystal processes to create a specialized mist effect. This enhances highlights (making bright stars more prominent) and enlarges the halo effect, without excessively impacting the landscape or degrading image quality. This allows the stars to be more pronounced and the bright stars to appear larger and brighter, presenting a more beautiful starry sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough testing, this characteristic also proves to be well-suited for portrait \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ephotography. Unlike Cine Mist (black soft) filters, the Star Mist filter provides a bright tone, softening overly sharp lines and reducing excessive contrast. When light is properly diffused, it can also enhance the halo effect, adding an airy ambiance, making it an excellent choice for the new generation of portrait photography filters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to be ready for any lighting condition without bulking up your kit? Our clip filter is a natural fit. STC has engineered a clip filter that fits perfectly in the Fujifilm X\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur patented inlay design has been upgraded so that you can quickly swap out the right filter as your shooting conditions change. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCompatible with:check\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stcoptics.com\/pages\/supported-camera-and-lenses\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupported Camera \u0026amp; Len List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStar Mist strength grade: 1(Stronger), 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePatented glass inlay design means the filter will not become distorted under stress or expand or contract due to temperature changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrames are specifically designed to for each camera manufacturer. Easy to mount and swap out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDouble-sided anti-smudge nano-coating protects your filter and your sensor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAntistatic coating keeps dust and fibers away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCNC machined aluminum alloy which is non-magnetic and durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCovered by the world’s first global warranty and repair service for filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe product is only sold after being thoroughly tested by collaborating photographers in Taiwan, Japan, and Iceland, ensuring it meets professional standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to varying QC standards across camera brands, even models of the same brand may have manufacturing tolerances. If the internal filter frame doesn’t fit properly, please contact STC support or headquarters. Do not force installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTC’s Clip-in filters are innovative and rely on the camera’s internal structure for stability. Minor marks from installation may occur but do not affect camera functionality or warranty. STC will not cover these marks or offer compensation. Please consider this before purchasing if reselling your camera is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe star enlargement effect varies depending on the brightness of the environment (stars) and different lenses, and not all stars can be enlarged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLevels 1 and 2 are STC production specifications, not official standards, and cannot be quantified or compared with the soft mist effect of other brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Star Mist effect of Level 1 is stronger than that of Level 2. For astrophotography, it is recommended to purchase Level 1, while for portrait photography, choose according to your needs and preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs each manufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003es lens design is different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e blurring around the edges may occur with some fisheye or super wide-angle lenses. This is normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter you mount the clip filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e autofocus for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e camera will automatically adjust to the change in optical axis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease check the \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stcoptics.com\/pages\/supported-camera-and-lenses\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupported Camera \u0026amp; Len List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e before purchase.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"STC Optics","offers":[{"title":"Grade 1","offer_id":44614063685785,"sku":"OTG18FA5SM","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grade 2","offer_id":44614063718553,"sku":"OTG18FA2SM","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adhesive tape (2 pair pack) - Fujifilm APS-C","offer_id":45955125215385,"sku":"ACC0000017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/1548\/6361\/files\/2024_0523_Fujifilm_APSC_StarMist_1_s02_P5230019_1000.jpg?v=1745918112","url":"https:\/\/www.stcoptics.com\/products\/star-mist-clip-filter-for-fujifilm-x-aps-c","provider":"STC Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}