NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/4 49mm
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Description
Article no.: 28637
NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/4 49mm – softens highlights while preserving shadow detail
This NiSi Black Mist 1/4 filter adds an extra dimension and character to your pictures. It gives light sources a pleasant diffusion while shadows retain their shade and blackness. In addition, the filter lowers contrast and softens wrinkles and blemishes, which makes it particularly useful when shooting portraits.
How the Black Mist 1/4 affects your image
The filter produces a soft, pastel-like quality of light and reduces excess sharpness and contrast. As a result, highlights gain a gentle bloom without washing out the darker areas. Consequently, you keep shadow density while introducing an atmospheric, softened look to your footage or photos.
Strengths and options
NiSi Black Mist Filters are available in three different strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. The 1/2 strength produces the strongest effect, while the 1/8 strength gives only a small effect. The 1/4 option sits between these two, offering a balanced, moderate diffusion that is suitable for many portrait and cinematic situations.
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Effect | Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light |
| Construction detail | Has an extra layer of black specks |
| Image detail | Provides little loss of details across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters |
| Frame material | The frame is made of brass which makes it easy to screw on and off your lens |
| Available sizes | 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm |
| Available strengths | 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 (1/2 is the strongest effect; 1/8 is the smallest effect) |
Use cases and practical notes
Use this Black Mist 1/4 filter when you want to soften facial details for portraits while maintaining strong shadow blacks. Filmmakers and photographers often choose these filters to create atmosphere and mood without sacrificing image detail. Because the frame is brass, you can quickly mount or remove the filter as your shooting needs change.
FAQ
Question: Which strengths of NiSi Black Mist filters are available?
Answer: The filters come in three strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. The 1/2 strength gives the most noticeable effect, while the 1/8 strength provides only a subtle effect. The 1/4 is a moderate option between them.
Question: What sizes can I buy this filter in?
Answer: NiSi Black Mist filters are available in 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm sizes.
Question: Will the filter hide shadow detail?
Answer: No. The filter diffuses light sources and lowers contrast while keeping shadows’ shade and blackness intact, so you retain shadow detail even as highlights soften.
Question: Is the filter easy to attach to my lens?
Answer: Yes. The frame is made of brass, which makes it easy to screw the filter on and off your lens during a shoot.