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The NiSiCinema C5 Matte Box Filmmaker Kit is a professional-grade, lightweight matte box system designed for 95mm OD lenses with multiple adapter rings. Featuring dual-stage filter slots for 4x4 and 4x5.65 filters, it includes a rotating 1-5 stop variable ND filter with precise M0.8 gear control, a 4-stop Full Spectrum ND, and a Black Mist 1/8 filter. Constructed from aluminum and carbon fiber, it offers robust protection, glare reduction, and zero vignetting, making it an essential tool for filmmakers seeking versatile, high-quality exposure and creative control.
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Subtle color shift
As a videographer for 6+ years, I've used many ND filters. Every variable ND I've ever used has had quite a noticeable color shift, and thus I've always avoided using them and stuck with fixed NDs . Once I heard about Nisi's True Color Variable ND system that supposedly has no color shift, I picked it up immediately.These test images were shot on the Sony FX3 with same ISO, aperture and white balance settings. Only the shutter speed was changed to match the exposure of the shots.As far as color, you can see from the test images I captured and the included color scopes, there is definitely a slight color shift in the warmer direction with the VND on. It is subtle, but I would not consider it "true" color as Nisi claims. The ND 1.2 filter does not appear to have any color cast and the waveforms line up almost exactly. Using them both together gives the same result as just using the VND.As far as sharpness, there is no significant loss in sharpness. I do notice a very slight loss in detail if I zoom into the images, but it is completely negligible in real world use.Final verdict:Great matte box. Very good build quality. Has that premium feel to it for sure. Being able to use both 4x4 and 4x5.56 filters with it is a huge plus. Definitely an upgrade over the Tilta Mirage which I returned because of the heavy color shift and no compatibility with 4x4 filters. Although this one still has some shift, it's probably the least I've seen with a VND, and is easily adjusted for in post (adding +6 to the color temperature in Premiere seemed to fix it close enough). The slight difference is worth not having to switch out filters constantly, so I'll most likely end up keeping this.Update: the screw to hold the 4 x 5.65 filter does not tighten enough to hold the filter. My filter fell out on the first use, and now its cracked on the side. I had to replace the screw with a longer screw.
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