Description
Article no.: 28843
This Black Mist filter is designed for use with the NiSi Swift System and adds a controlled diffusion to your images. It softens highlights and creates a pastel-like quality of light, while keeping shadows rich and dark. Photographers and filmmakers will find it useful for portrait work and scenes where a subtle reduction in contrast is desired.
You can use this Black Mist filter in several ways within the NiSi ecosystem. Specifically, you can add it to:
The filter creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light and introduces an extra layer of black specks for a subtle texture. At the same time, it provides little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters. As a result:
The filter features nano coating, and it is both waterproof and antireflective, which helps maintain image clarity and makes the filter easier to clean and use in varying conditions.
The NiSi Black Mist 1/4 is available in multiple filter thread sizes to fit a wide range of lenses. Select the size that matches your lens or adapter ring.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/4 |
| Compatibility | NiSi True Color VND 1-5 stops; NiSi Swift System VND 5-9 stops; NiSi Swift System adapter ring |
| Effect | Soft, pastel-like diffusion with an extra layer of black specks; little loss of detail compared to traditional diffusion filters |
| Coating | Nano coating; waterproof; antireflective |
| Available sizes | 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 95mm |
Question: Will this Black Mist filter fit my lens?
Answer: Check your lens thread size and choose the corresponding filter size. The Black Mist 1/4 is available in sizes from 49mm up to 95mm to match most lenses and adapter rings.
Question: Can I use the filter with NiSi VND filters?
Answer: Yes. You can add the Black Mist 1/4 to the NiSi True Color VND 1-5 stops and the NiSi Swift System VND 5-9 stops, as well as to the NiSi Swift System adapter ring for integrated use.
Question: How does this filter affect image detail and contrast?
Answer: The filter lowers contrast slightly and softens highlights, but it maintains little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters. Shadows remain deep, preserving important tonal separation.
Question: Is the filter durable and easy to maintain?
Answer: Yes. The filter uses a nano coating that is waterproof and antireflective, which helps protect the surface and makes cleaning and handling in the field easier.