NiSi Matte Box C5 Cinema Kit

NiSi Matte Box C5 Cinema Kit – Lightweight matte box for DSLR & Mirrorless with 4x5.65" filter support

The NiSi Matte Box C5 Cinema Kit prevents sunlight and unwanted light from causing glare and flare while giving you flexible filter options for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The kit includes a complete matte box system with trays, adapter rings and a selection of NiSi filters tailored for cinematic use. It supports both cinelenses and lenses with common filter threads using the supplied adapters.

Key benefits and intended use

Use the C5 to control stray light, reduce flare and shape contrast during video shoots. Because the matte box is lightweight, you can mount it on gimbals. The included filters and trays let you combine effects and adapt quickly on set. In short, this kit serves filmmakers who need a compact matte box system with multiple filter options for a range of lenses.

What the kit includes

The package bundles the matte box, filter trays, adapter rings, three types of NiSi filters and a pouch. You can carry the full kit together in the provided pouch.

• 1pcs NiSi Matte Box C5
• 1pcs Filter Tray for 4x5.65" Cine Filter
• 1pcs Filter Tray for 100x100mm square filter or 4x4" Cine Filter
• 4pcs adapterrings (67, 72, 77 and 82mm)
• 1pcs True Color V-ND 1-5 stops filter
• 1pcs FS ND16 (4 stops) 4x5.65" filter
• 1pcs Black Mist 1/8 4x5,65" filter
• 1pcs True Color Rotating PL filter
• 1pcs Pouch

Filter frames and installation

The kit includes two filter frames: one for 4x5.65" cine filters and one for 4x4" cine filters or 100x100mm square filters. Each frame features an aluminum alloy construction and an anti-off design for secure mounting. You can install these frames quickly without leaving fingerprints, which speeds up filter changes on set.

Included filters and how they work together

This kit contains a selection of NiSi filters that cover neutral density, variable ND and creative diffusion needs:

• True Color Variable ND 1-5 stops — designed specifically for the C5 Matte Box.
• FS ND16 (4 stops) 4x5.65" — when combined with the variable ND, the kit enables a variable ND effect from 1 to 9 stops with minimal color shift and no X-pattern artifacts.
• Black Mist 1/8 4x5.65" — softens and diffuses images to reduce excess sharpness and contrast, and especially improves the rendering of highlights to create a gentle atmosphere.
• True Color Rotating PL — restrains strong reflections on non-metallic surfaces, reveals true color, enhances texture and improves color saturation and sky tonality.

You can use two filters simultaneously — one in each tray — to combine effects, for example diffusion plus neutral density or polarization plus an ND filter.

Design details that matter on set

The C5 is made as standard for 95mm outer-diameter cine lenses, but the included adapter rings let you use it on lenses with 67, 72, 77 or 82mm filter threads. The form-fitting filter system supports ultra-wide-angle shooting: using focal lengths of 15mm and up becomes possible without vignetting.

The matte box has an inside depth of 26.5mm, which helps prevent glare. Air gaps on the sides reduce wind resistance, and the top flag features a carbon fiber design that opens 180° for flexible shading. At only 350g, the matte box is light enough to use on gimbals.

FAQ

Question: Which cameras and lenses is the NiSi Matte Box C5 compatible with?
Answer: The C5 is designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It fits 95mm outer-diameter cine lenses as standard and also works with lenses that have 67, 72, 77 or 82mm filter threads using the included adapter rings.

Question: Can I stack filters or use more than one filter at the same time?
Answer: Yes. The kit provides two filter trays, and you can use one filter in each tray simultaneously to combine effects such as ND + diffusion or polarization + ND.

Question: Is this matte box suitable for gimbal use?
Answer: The C5 weighs 350g, which makes it light enough to use on gimbals in many setups. Consider your overall rig balance and payload when mounting.

Question: Will the matte box cause vignetting on wide-angle lenses?
Answer: The formfitting filter system is designed to allow ultra-wide-angle shooting. According to the product details, focal lengths from 15mm and up can be used without vignetting.

Question: How do the variable ND and FS ND filters work together?
Answer: The kit includes a True Color Variable ND (1–5 stops) made for the C5 and an FS ND16 (4 stops) 4x5.65" filter. Used together, they enable a combined variable ND effect from 1 up to 9 stops with minimal color shift and without X-effects.

Question: What practical design features help when shooting outdoors?
Answer: The matte box has side air gaps to reduce wind resistance, a top flag that opens 180° for flexible shading, and an inside depth of 26.5mm to help avoid glare. The included pouch lets you carry the kit neatly between locations.