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Tilta MB-T16 Mirage Matte Box 4x5.6 Circular Filters
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Transform Your Visual Storytelling with Unmatched VersatilityIntroducing the Tilta Mirage Matte Box, a cutting-edge system engineered for modern filmmakers seeking a lightweight, modular, and cost-effective solution. Whether you're a solo creator or part of a large production team, this matte box...
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Overview
Transform Your Visual Storytelling with Unmatched Versatility
Introducing the Tilta Mirage Matte Box, a cutting-edge system engineered for modern filmmakers seeking a lightweight, modular, and cost-effective solution. Whether you're a solo creator or part of a large production team, this matte box is designed to enhance your visual storytelling capabilities. Its innovative design is compatible with a range of camera systems, from DSLRs to compact cine cameras, and supports both 4x5.65" and 95mm circular filters.
Key Features:
- Clamp On: Compatible with Cine Lenses featuring 95mm Front Diameters or adaptable via Filter Thread Adapters.
- Modular Design: Ensures Lightweight Configurations, ideal for use with Gimbals and Drones.
- Circular & 4X5.6 Filters: Accommodates industry-standard 4x5.6" and new 95mm Circular Filters for versatile creative options.
- Supports Variable ND: Facilitates seamless integration of Variable ND filters, which can be manually or remotely controlled (available separately).
- Expandable Design: Allows for the addition of numerous accessories to enhance functionality and customization.
Key Features
[Clamp On] to Cine Lenses with 95mm Front Diameters or via Filter Thread Adapters
[Modular Design] Supports Lightweight Configurations, Perfect for Gimbals and Drones
[Circular & 4X5.6 Filters] Accommodates 4x5.6 and New 95mm Circular Filters
[Supports Variable ND] Which Can Be Manually or Remotely Controlled (available separately)
[Expandable Design] Supports Many Accessories to Expand Functionality
[Choose from 2 Kits] Select from the Basic Matte Box or VND Matte Box
Specifications
Mounting
Clamp-on to 95mm cine lenses, Filter thread adapters
Filter Compatibility
4x5.6 filters, 95mm circular filters
Design
Modular, expandable
VND Support
Yes (VND filter available separately)
Remote Control Support
Yes (requires additional accessories)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Clamps directly onto cine lenses with 95mm front diameters or attaches via filter thread adapters, providing versatile mounting options.
- Features a modular design that supports lightweight configurations, making it ideal for use with gimbals and drones without adding excessive bulk.
- Accommodates both 4x5.6 and the newer 95mm circular filters, offering flexibility in choosing filtration options for various shooting scenarios.
- Supports a Variable ND filter system, which can be controlled manually or remotely, allowing for dynamic exposure adjustments (VND available separately).
- Designed with expandability in mind, supporting many accessories to extend its functionality and adapt to evolving production needs.
👎 Cons
- The Variable ND (VND) filter system, while supported, is available separately and not included in the basic matte box kit.
- Remote control functionality for the Variable ND filter also requires additional accessories that are not part of the standard package.
- While supporting 95mm clamp-on, it requires filter thread adapters for lenses with smaller front diameters, adding extra components to the setup.
- The modular design, while flexible, may require more setup time compared to a fixed, non-expandable matte box solution.
- The choice between the Basic Matte Box and VND Matte Box kits means buyers must decide upfront on their VND needs, which affects initial cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of lenses is the Tilta Mirage Matte Box compatible with?
The Tilta Mirage Matte Box can clamp directly onto cine lenses with 95mm front diameters or be attached to other lenses using filter thread adapters.
Can this matte box be used with different filter sizes?
Yes, it is designed to accommodate both traditional 4x5.6 filters and the newer 95mm circular filters, offering versatile filtration options.
Is the Tilta Mirage Matte Box suitable for use with gimbals or drones?
Yes, its modular design supports lightweight configurations, making it suitable and perfect for use with gimbals and drones.
Does this matte box come with a Variable ND filter?
The basic matte box kit does not include the Variable ND filter, which is available separately, though the system does support it.
Can the Variable ND filter be controlled remotely?
Yes, the supported Variable ND filter can be manually or remotely controlled, however, remote control requires additional accessories that are not included.
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