NiSi Filter Professional Black Mist Kit 72mm

NiSi Filter Professional Black Mist Kit 72mm – 3 strengths for soft, diffused light

This NiSi Black Mist Kit for 72mm filters gives you controlled diffusion across three strengths. The kit includes three circular Black Mist filters (1/2, 1/4 and 1/8), a NiSi filter pouch and a cleaning cloth. Use these filters to soften highlights, lower contrast and preserve deep shadows while keeping image detail.

What the kit contains

• Three circular NiSi Black Mist filters: 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8
• NiSi filter pouch for circular filters
• Cleaning cloth

How the Black Mist filters affect your images

The Black Mist filters add a subtle, film-like diffusion to your shots. They create a soft, pastel-like quality of light while adding an extra layer of black specks that helps diffuse bright points without turning highlights into glare. At the same time, shadows retain their shade and blackness, so you keep contrast in dark areas while reducing overall contrast and softening lines, wrinkles and blemishes.

When to choose each strength

Choose the strength based on how pronounced you want the diffusion:

• 1/2 — the strongest effect among the three, for a clearly visible diffusion.
• 1/4 — a medium effect, useful when you need a noticeable but controlled softness.
• 1/8 — a mild effect that gives just a hint of diffusion while keeping most image sharpness.

Key specifications

• Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light
• Has an extra layer of black specks
• Provides little loss of details across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters

Practical uses and tips

Use the stronger 1/2 filter when you want a clearly visible cinematic diffusion. Choose 1/4 for portrait or narrative work where you want a softer look without losing too much detail. Use 1/8 for subtle sheen reduction on bright highlights or to slightly soften skin and texture while keeping the scene’s contrast largely intact. Additionally, the pouch helps you keep multiple filters organized and ready to swap on location.

FAQ

Question: What exactly is included in the NiSi Black Mist Kit 72mm?
Answer: The kit includes three circular Black Mist filters in strengths 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, a NiSi filter pouch that holds up to four circular filters (maximum 95mm), and a cleaning cloth.

Question: How do I decide between 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 strengths?
Answer: Choose based on how pronounced you want the diffusion: 1/2 gives the strongest, most noticeable effect; 1/4 offers medium diffusion for controlled softness; and 1/8 provides a subtle touch that preserves most detail while slightly softening highlights and skin texture.

Question: Will these filters keep shadow detail while softening highlights?
Answer: Yes. The Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse bright areas while preserving the shade and blackness of shadows, reducing overall contrast without losing deep shadow detail.