NiSi Filter Black Mist Kit 40.5mm
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Description
Article no.: 29025
NiSi Filter Black Mist Kit 40.5mm – Two Black Mist filters (1/4 & 1/8) with pouch and cleaning cloth
This NiSi Black Mist Kit for 40.5mm lenses includes two circular Black Mist filters in 1/4 and 1/8 strengths, a NiSi filter pouch for circular filters, and a cleaning cloth. The filters introduce controlled diffusion to highlights while preserving deep shadow tones, and the pouch and cloth make storage and maintenance simple on location or in your bag.
What’s included in the kit
- Two circular NiSi Black Mist filters: one 1/4 strength and one 1/8 strength
- NiSi filter pouch for circular filters
- Cleaning cloth
How the Black Mist filters affect your images
The NiSi Black Mist filters add an extra dimension and character to your pictures by diffusing bright light sources. They create a soft, pastel-like quality of light that reduces harshness without removing detail. Highlights gain a pleasant diffusion while shadows retain their shade and blackness.
These filters also lower contrast and soften the appearance of skin—reducing the prominence of wrinkles and blemishes—which makes them useful when you want a softer rendering of subjects without losing important image detail.
Available filter strengths and general guidance
NiSi Black Mist filters are produced in three strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. The 1/2 strength delivers the strongest diffusion effect, while the 1/8 strength gives only a subtle effect. This kit supplies the 1/4 and 1/8 strengths so you can compare a light diffusion with a slightly stronger effect.
NiSi filter pouch for circular filters
The included NiSi Filter Pouch for Circular Filters has a semi-soft, lightweight design that fits easily into a camera bag. You can also mount the pouch on a tripod leg for quick access when you change filters on set or location. The pouch holds up to four circular filters with a maximum filter size of 95mm.
Key specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Kit contents | Two circular Black Mist filters (1/4 & 1/8), NiSi filter pouch, cleaning cloth |
| Filter size (kit) | 40.5mm |
| Available Black Mist strengths | 1/2 (strongest), 1/4, 1/8 (subtle) |
| Optical characteristics | Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light; contains an extra layer of black specks; provides little loss of detail compared to traditional diffusion filters |
| Available sizes (other than kit) | 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95mm |
| Filter pouch capacity | Holds up to 4 circular filters, up to 95mm; semi-soft, lightweight; can mount on tripod leg |
Use cases and practical notes
Use the 1/8 filter when you want just a touch of diffusion and mood. Use the 1/4 when you need a more noticeable softening without heavily degrading image detail. The kit lets you keep both options on hand for quick creative choices. The included pouch and cleaning cloth help you protect, store and maintain the filters between uses.
FAQ
Question: What exactly is included in the NiSi Black Mist Kit 40.5mm?
Answer: The kit includes two circular Black Mist filters (1/4 and 1/8 strengths), a NiSi filter pouch for circular filters, and a cleaning cloth.
Question: How do the different strengths affect the image?
Answer: NiSi offers Black Mist in 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 strengths. The 1/2 strength gives the strongest diffusion, the 1/4 is a moderate effect, and the 1/8 provides a subtle effect. This kit supplies 1/4 and 1/8 so you can choose between subtle and moderate diffusion.
Question: Will these filters keep my shadows black while softening highlights?
Answer: Yes. The filters diffuse light sources for a pleasant highlight spread while allowing shadows to retain their shade and blackness, maintaining contrast balance in shaded areas.
Question: Can the pouch hold larger filters or be mounted for easy access?
Answer: The NiSi filter pouch holds up to four circular filters with a maximum filter size of 95mm, and it can be conveniently mounted on a tripod leg for quick access during shoots.
Question: How should I keep the filters clean?
Answer: The kit includes a cleaning cloth. Keep the filters in the pouch when not in use and use the included cloth to remove dust and smudges as needed to maintain optical performance.