NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/4 72mm

NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/4 72mm – Soft, pastel-like diffusion that lowers contrast and flatters portraits

This NiSi Black Mist 1/4 filter is designed for use with the NiSi Swift System and delivers a soft, pastel-like quality to light while preserving deep shadows. It reduces contrast and gently softens skin details, making it suitable for portrait work and scenes with strong light sources.

Key features

• Designed specifically for the NiSi Swift System.
• Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light.
• Adds a pleasant diffusion to light sources while keeping shadows dark and black.
• Has an extra layer of black specks for controlled diffusion.
• Provides little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters.
• Includes nano coating, waterproof and antireflective coating.
• Available in multiple thread sizes, including this 72mm version.

Compatibility and mounting

You can add this Black Mist 1/4 filter to existing NiSi Swift System setups. For example, attach it to the NiSi True Color VND (1–5 stops), to the NiSi Swift System VND (5–9 stops), or mount it on a NiSi Swift System adapter ring. This flexibility lets you combine diffusion with variable ND control or use the filter directly on the adapter ring for the Swift System.

Why use this filter

Use the Black Mist 1/4 when you want to soften highlights and reduce overall contrast while keeping shadow density intact. In portrait shooting, it helps soften wrinkles and blemishes without heavy loss of detail. Meanwhile, it produces a gentle diffusion around light sources, creating a filmic, pastel-like look.

Specifications

Use cases

• Portrait photography and filmmaking where softer skin rendering is desired.
• Scenes with bright highlights that benefit from a gentle diffusion without losing shadow depth.
• Situations where you want a filmic, pastel-like look combined with VND control on the NiSi Swift System.

FAQ

Question: Is this filter designed for the NiSi Swift System?

Answer: Yes. The NiSi Black Mist 1/4 is designed for use with the NiSi Swift System and can be mounted directly on the adapter ring or combined with compatible VND filters.

Question: Will this filter reduce image detail?

Answer: The filter provides little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters, so you retain image clarity while achieving softer highlights and reduced contrast.

Question: Can I use this with NiSi VND filters?

Answer: Yes. You can add the Black Mist 1/4 to the NiSi True Color VND (1–5 stops) or the NiSi Swift System VND (5–9 stops), allowing combined control of diffusion and exposure.

Question: What sizes are available for this filter?

Answer: The Black Mist 1/4 is available in 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm thread sizes. The unit described here is the 72mm version.

Question: What coatings does the filter have?

Answer: The filter features a nano coating and is waterproof and antireflective, which supports handling and optical performance while in use.