Built rugged for daily use on your camera rig yet lightweight for handheld, gimbal, stabilizer, or drone work, the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Carrying Case Kitis a modular component system combining a matte box that clips onto 95mm OD and a variable ND system, and a wireless controller that allows you to precisely adjust the ND effect from 0.3 to 2.7 stops when needed. The matte box weighs about the same as a standard 4 x 5.65" glass filter, and it accepts Tilta's 95mm round filters with the included filter adapter. The modular design means you can configure the matte box to match your needs on a shot-by-shot basis.

The rigid hood and removable top flag aid in cutting glare and protecting your image from overhead flares. Four included lens adapters enable mounting the Mirage Matte Box on lenses with 67, 72, 77, or 82mm threaded fronts. The included 15mm LWS rod clamp can be attached, allowing you to mount the Mirage on rods to take the weight off your lens or use lenses with rotating fronts. An optional 4 x 5.65" stackable filter holder lets you mount 4 x 5.65" filters on the matte box. Other modular components, such as a top flag, dual circular filter tray, Nano motor, filter protector, and rubber hood for shooting up against windows are available separately.

Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box    Variable ND Filter System    Clamps onto Lenses with 95mm Diameter    Carrying Case

The included VND module enables you to precisely adjust the ND effect from 0.3 to 2.7 stops. The module has built-in hard stops between ND 0.3 to 2.7 to reduce the chance that the dreaded X-pattern shadow appears. The variable ND has no color shift for natural colors, and it has a larger axis between the filter elements. Tilta recommends that to prevent vignetting, use ND 0.3 to 2.1 for wide lenses and ND 2.1 to 2.7 for focal lengths beyond 35mm. 

The wireless micro-motor can wirelessly adjust the VND unit remotely, allowing you to adjust the amount of ND when your camera is mounted on a stabilizer or gimbal, or when you need smooth adjustment without disturbing the camera during a take. The standard wireless range is about 328', and it can extend to over a mile by using an optional wireless signal amplifier, which is great for aerial photography. The VND's motor can be controlled with the new included wireless controller or Tilta's Nucleus Series Wireless Follow Focus Systems. The Wireless Controller mounts via NATO rail and can control the Nucleus M and Nano motor, as well as the Wireless Motor for the Tilta Mirage. Use the included Nucleus Nano Motor Mounting Bracket to secure the Nucleus Nano motor directly to the VND module.

The matte box body has been designed to aid the airflow with integrated vents that can reduce wind resistance and improve stability when shooting subjects at high speeds, such as in a car or on a drone.

The modular design allows you to configure your matte box in a variety of ways: from completely stripped down using only the 95mm filter holder with the lens clamp to adding a 4 x 5.65" stackable tray, the included lens hood, the included top flag, or swapping the hood for an optional rubber hood. Additionally, you can add the optional 15mm LWS rod support, so you can mount the matte box to rods for handling heavier filter loads, such as the optional VND (variable neutral density) system.

Tilta's 95mm circular (round) filter system proves coverage for lenses with up to a 95mm outer lens barrel diameter, and it provides significant weight savings over traditional filters, as the circular filters weigh about 1/4 the weight of traditional 4 x 5.65" glass filters.

An optional 4 x 5.65" stackable filter tray can be added between the filter clamp and matte box hood, allowing you to easily add one or two 4 x 5.65" filters to the matte box.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the DJI focus pro motor replace the motor to at comes with the Mat box?

A: No, the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit has its own proprietary remote for the variable ND filter's rotation.

Q: 2. If I purchase the basic package with just the mattebox and top flag, will the Vaxis 95mm fit into it or do I need to purchase a filter tray separately? Not too sure if it comes with one for the Vaxis 95mm filters.

A: Yes, The Tilta Mirage matte box comes with one 95mm Vaxis style filter tray. In the Box Tilta Mirage Matte Box Mirage Matte Box Top Flag Circular Filter Tray ----- for 95mm Vaxis filters. 4 x Adapter Ring (67, 72, 77, 82mm) Soft Carrying Case Limited 2-Year Warranty

Q: 3. How many 4x5.65 filters can be applied?

A: The Tilta Mirage Matte Box features two filter trays.

Q: 4. My lenses is a Meike 35mm T2.1 Cine Lens. It has a front diameter of 80mm. Would it fit?

A: You will need a 80 to 95mm step-up ring to make this work.

Q: 5. Will this work with the Sigma 70-200 2.8 sports lens?

A: Yes, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens has a front filter thread of 77mm to take the 77mm adapter ring. The front diameter of the lens is 90.6mm which does not interfere with the 95mm maximum diameter of the Tilta Mirage VND Kit with Mirage Matte Box.

Q: 6. Is there a color cast from the vnd also does the x appear at the highest nd point?

A: Yes, there is a color cast from the Variable ND and an X does appear at the highest ND point.

Q: 7. Can an 82mm Tiffen Vari ND Filter (no front threads) be used with this?

A: The Tilta Mirage Matte Box does not support round screw in filters. However, if you have a 82mm round filter with front threads the Mattebox could attach, and be used that way.

Q: 8. What is the outer diameter of these adapter rings?

A: The outer diameter of the Tilta Mirage's adapter rings are 95mm.

Q: 9. Are there side flags for the Milta Mirage?

A: No, it is not possible to attach side flags to the Tilta Mirage Matte Box.

Q: 10. Does a 95mm Cine lens fit?

A: Yes, the Tilta Mirage Matte Box fits lenses with a 95mm front diameter.