Cinefade VariND
A novel form of cinematic expression
A variable ND filter for professional filmmakers
The cmotion Cinefade VariND is the first easy-to-use, remotely controllable variable ND filter that offers multiple practical and creative applications.
Vary Depth of field in film
Features
VariND mode
Neutral Density range from ND.4 to ND1.9+
Remtotely and dynamically controllable VariND whenever the camera is inaccessible via cPRO hand unit
Directly adjustable in 1/3 stop increments without hand unit
Two high quality ARRI polarising filters
Cinefade effect
Vary depth of fiel in one shot at constant exposure
Revolutionary new story telling tool for cinematographers
Works with any camera and cine-lens
Easy and fast to setup and operate
RotaPola mode
Removable Static Polariser to separately control the Motorized Polariser
Remotely and dynamically adjustable polarisation angle to control reflections etc. via cPRO hand unit
Directly adjustable in 5-degree increments without cPRO hand unit
maximum of 180 degree rotation
FAQ
What is the T-stop range of the Cinefade effect?
The maximum range of the Cinefade effect within the optical safe range is 5 T-stops.
Which cameras are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
All analogue film and digital cameras are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND.
Which Lenses are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
All cine-lenses with manual geared aperture ring accurate T-stop markings are compatible with the Cinefade system.
Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
All ARRI LMB matte boxes are compatible and the cmotion Cinefade VariND takes up two filter slots in VariND mode and one filter slot in RotaPola mode.
What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?
At full transmission, the cmotion Cinefade VariND swallows exactly 1.5 stops of light (equals ND.4)
Cinefade VariND - videos
Technical Data
| Weight | 690g |
| Power Consumption | max. 2-6 A |
| Power Input | 10.5 - 35 V |
| Operating Temperature | -20° C to +50° C |
| Interfaces | 2x Le 4p (LBUS) |
| Compatible Products | cPRO, cPRO one, LMB 4x5, LMB 5, LMB 15, LMB 25 |
| Initial Stop Loss | 1.5 stops (ND.4) |
| Cinefade Range (within an optical safe range) | 5 stops |
| Cinefade Range Max. | 8 stops |
| VariND Range (with optical safe range) | ND 0.4 - ND 1.9 |
| RotaPola Max. Rotation | 180° |
