The Cavision 5x5" Soft Mist Black 1/2 Filtercan be applied to purposely reduce sharpness and soften highlights. This can be useful for reducing the appearance of glare on a subject while creating a general soft-focus effect. When applied to digital cinematography or digital photography, the soft-focus effect provides results that emulate the appearance of recording with the grain structure and emulsion of film. Additionally, as highlights within a frame are diffused, ambient illumination is distributed to darker areas within the exposure, helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows.

This filter is constructed from glass, is compatible with filter holders that can accommodate 4mm-thick rectangular filters, and has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1/8 and 1/4 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

Reduces Sharpness    Softens Contrast    Reduces Glare    Emulate Film Texture with Digital Output    4mm-Thick Glass Construction    Microfiber Filter Wrap    Soft Pouch

• Reduces sharpness and softens highlights
• Diminishes the appearance of glare on a subject
• Softens contrast by helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Provides results that emulate the appearance of recording with the grain structure and emulsion of film
• Microfiber wrap included for filter maintenance, as well as a soft pouch for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What does enhanced range mean?

A: According to Cavision, the filter has an "enhanced range design to maintain image sharpness when used with lenses that feature a focal length of up to 300mm".

Q: 2. Will this fit 4x5.65 filters in pouches?

A: Yes, highly suggest to use the following system when trying to get your 100x100 filters into a pouch. Please review the following item Kase Armour Filter Bag for 100 x 100mm / 100 x 150mm Filters BH #KA1115010006 • MFR #1115010006 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1718067-REG/kase_1115010006_armour_filter_bag.html

Q: 3. So, it doesn't jam sync, so what is it actually for, other than to look cool to the uninitiated? I am surprised at Cavision. Do they make a real sync slate?

A: Denecke makes slates with time code. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Shop-by-Brand-Denecke/ci/4/phd/4291487825/N/4294255798?filters=fct_gen-reader-type_2629%3Atime-code-slates

Q: 4. Will this work on a Panasonic ux-180? If so will I need an adapter?

A: Yes, the MHE52 will fit the Panasonic UX-180 3.5 LCD screen.

Q: 5. I know the magnetic Black Mist filter uses the same adapter ring as the magnetic VND filter, but can you stack the filters?

A: Yes, the magnetic ring adapter on the K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetic Black Mist Filter 1/8 with Adapter Ring & Lens Cap (67mm) can hold in place 2 or 3 layers of K&F magnetic filters.

Q: 6. what filter holder can be used with this filter?

A: I am using it in my Cavision matte box but any filter holder of those dimensions can be used. The 4x5.5 format is very common for filter holders on matte boxes although 3x3 and 4x4 holders also exist

Q: 7. will this fit a 67mm filter?

A: It is made to fit and hold 5x5 square filters.

Q: 8. Hello,I am not sure about this square filter - is it necessary filter to be rotated as we use round circular polarizer filters?Or this filter stays still in horizontal position only?Thank you.Best regards,Rado

A: Yes, a square circular polarizing filter will still need to be rotated just like a round one. To rotate this filter, you will need a specialized matte box that has a rotating filter stage. The 6 x 6 Universal Matte Box Package from Cavision: http://bhpho.to/JYrd2j

Q: 9. What is the outside diameter of the lower large pole section (not the base cap) ?

A: The thickest section of the Cavision SGP330F-25 3-Section Boompole has a diameter of 0.98" (25mm).

Q: 10. Since this is a circular polarizer, does that mean the amount of polarization will be affected by the amount you rotate it?

A: Yes as you rotate it inside the filter holder purchased separately you set the amount of polarization. But you would rotate a linear polarizer the same way to set the polarization.