PolarPro BaseCamp Stage 3 Expansion

PolarPro BaseCamp Stage 3 Expansion – Add an Extra Filter for Layered Creative Effects

The PolarPro BaseCamp Stage 3 Expansion attaches to the BaseCamp Core and adds the capacity to use an additional filter. This lets you stack filters and combine effects such as variable ND, graduated ND, and cinematic diffusion. Use the Stage 3 Expansion to manage complex exposure and achieve tailored looks on set.

Why add the Stage 3 Expansion?

The expansion stage increases the BaseCamp system’s filter capacity, giving you more control over light and image properties. As a result, you can mix and match filters to fine-tune exposure, soften highlights, or introduce diffusion without changing other components of your rig.

Key features and benefits

• Additional Filter Capacity: Expands the BaseCamp matte box to hold an extra filter, so you can layer effects and refine light management for each shot.
• Seamless BaseCamp Integration: Attaches to the BaseCamp Core and fits easily into the BaseCamp system, allowing for quick and secure attachment on set.
• Flexible Filter Combinations: Use combinations such as variable ND, graduated ND, and cinematic diffusion (including Mist-type diffusion) to achieve precise exposure control and unique visual effects.
• Lightweight, Durable Design: Maintains the lightweight construction of the BaseCamp system, keeping your setup portable and easy to handle during handheld, gimbal, or drone work.
• Perfect for Advanced Cinematography: Adds creative versatility that suits narrative projects, commercial shoots, and outdoor landscape work where complex lighting conditions demand refined control.

How it improves your workflow

By allowing one more filter slot, the Stage 3 Expansion reduces the need to swap filters between takes. Therefore, you save time and maintain consistent setups across scenes. It integrates with the modular BaseCamp approach, so you can adapt quickly as shooting conditions change.

About PolarPro BaseCamp

The PolarPro BaseCamp is a lightweight, modular matte box system designed for filmmakers who need precision control over light, reflections, and exposure in dynamic shooting environments. Engineered for adaptability, the BaseCamp system supports a variety of filters, including variable ND, polarizer, and BlueMorphic effects. With a robust yet feather-light frame, BaseCamp is suitable for handheld setups, gimbals, and drones, providing the flexibility and speed needed for creative control on the go.

What's in the box

• 1x BaseCamp Stage-3 Filter Adapter

FAQ

question: Is the Stage 3 Expansion compatible with the BaseCamp Core? Answer: Yes. The Stage 3 Expansion attaches to the BaseCamp Core and integrates into the BaseCamp system for quick and secure use on set.

question: What filter combinations can I use with this expansion? Answer: You can stack an extra filter to combine effects such as variable ND, graduated ND, and cinematic diffusion (including Mist). These combinations let you control exposure, soften highlights, and shape the image as needed.

question: Will adding the Stage 3 make my setup bulky? Answer: The expansion is designed to maintain the BaseCamp system’s lightweight construction, helping you keep the rig portable and easy to handle for handheld, gimbal, and drone work.

question: What types of productions benefit most from this expansion? Answer: The Stage 3 Expansion suits advanced cinematography needs in narrative work, commercial shoots, and outdoor landscapes—essentially any situation where combining filters offers better control over complex lighting.

question: What is included in the package? Answer: The box contains one BaseCamp Stage-3 Filter Adapter, ready to attach to your BaseCamp Core.