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PolarPro CineBlack Filter Helix MagLock 1/2 Black Mist Diffusion Lens Filter

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$139.99 $199.99 In stock

Category: Camera Filters

CineBlack Filter | Helix MagLock

PM-BLKMST-1/2

The CineBlack Filter brings smooth and cinematic vibes while preserving deep shadow depth. Featuring a 1/2 strength black mist this filter creates dreamy smooth highlight rolloff, smooths out sharp digital contrast, and brings a clean cinematic look to your photos and videos.

  • Fits Helix Base Plates - Designed to MagLock directly onto any lens with a Helix Base Plate.
  • Cinematic Film Look - Emulates the look of Kodak Cine film especially when paired with our included presets.
  • Highlight Bloom + Shadow Depth - CineBlack softens highlights while preserving deep shadows.
  • Balanced Diffusion Strength - 1/2 Strength provides more halation and contrast diffusion than our 1/4 but still maintains shadow depth.
  • Pro-Grade Optics - Chroma Series glass with anti-scratch, anti-reflective, and fingerprint-free coatings for set-ready use.
  • Includes Filter + Defenders - Requires Helix BasePlates sold separately

Travel Light. Shoot Cinematic.

CineBlack transforms your x100 into a pocket-sized cinema camera. Subtle diffusion. Dreamy highlight bloom. A travel-friendly filter for photographers who want filmic depth without the lab.

The Look of Film, Without the Lab

CineBlack softens digital sharpness and smooths highlight rolloff to emulate Kodak cine film. The included Lightroom presets give you instant looks that match the filter’s tones, so your edits flow naturally.

Made for Run-N-Gun Creatives

On the Helix system, CineBlack swaps on and off without threading. Pair it with a VND for video, then drop back to clean glass for stills, fast, fluid, and field-ready. Travel light, shoot deep.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Natalie M. ★★★★★

The black mist really softens harsh highlights without washing out the shadows — exactly the cinematic look I was after. I’ve been using it for night street photography, and the halation around lights is beautiful but still subtle. The 1/2 strength feels like the perfect middle ground for keeping de

Hazel I. ★★★★★

The magnetic mount snaps into place with a satisfying click, and the filter slides on and off effortlessly without any tools. Lighting highlights take on a smooth, soft glow that makes faces look more natural in video. It's a solid upgrade for anyone wanting a subtle dreamy look without washing out

Brian D. ★★★★★

The 1/2 black mist diffusion is exactly what I wanted for interviews—skin tones soften up nicely while the shadow detail stays clean underneath. The magnetic snap is strong enough that I don't worry about it popping off mid-shoot, and swapping it between lenses takes seconds.