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KipperTie LCcineND Now Available – Remote Controllable 4×5.65” Electronic ND Filter

KipperTie LCcineND Now Available – Remote Controllable 4x5.65” Electronic ND Filter

The KipperTie LCcineND is a non-polarising electronic ND filter designed to fit in a single 4×5.65in (101.6×143.5mm) matte box tray. It offers an ND range from 1.5 to 5 stops with color accuracy across all strengths, a durable design, and the ability to remotely control its intensity via a smartphone app or a follow focus motor. It’s now available to order for £1,750 (roughly $2,340).

Electronic ND filters offer several advantages over traditional variable ND filters based on rotating polarizers. Indeed, eND filters have no moving optical elements and, most importantly, minimize the risk of ruining your image with polarising artefacts.

Sony cameras have been at the forefront of this technology with their built-in filters, but over the last few years, we have seen this solution come to third-party accessories like KipperTie’s own LCminiND eVND drop-in filter, which now also forms the basis of the new LCcineND for 4×5.65″ matte boxes. Let’s take a closer look!

KipperTie LCcineND 4x5.65" electronic ND filter
KipperTie LCcineND 4×5.65″ electronic ND filter. Image credit: KipperTie

KipperTie LCcineND – Modern eND for 4×5.65” matte boxes

Just like the KipperTie LCminiND, this 4×5.65” version relies on LC-Tec’s technology, which we praised with one of our Best-of-Show awards back at NAB 2023. The intensity of the filter spans from 1.5 up to 5 stops with full, half, third, and quarter stop increments, plus a fine mode that allows for seamless ND adjustment. The filter itself is enclosed in a CNC-machined aluminum frame that can fit in a single slot of any industry-standard 4×5.65” matte box on the market.

KipperTie LCcineND comes with a protective pouch and hard case
KipperTie LCcineND comes with a protective pouch and hard case. Image credit: KipperTie

KipperTie claims that the LCcineND offers excellent color accuracy and consistency across all ND strengths, with just a minimal magenta variation between no filter and the electronic ND. Also, keep in mind the filter doesn’t have an IR cut built in, as this would need to be tuned to specific camera models, otherwise leading to unpredictable results.

Control wheel and OLED display on KipperTie LCcineND
Control wheel and OLED display on KipperTie LCcineND. Image credit: KipperTie

The filter has a built-in control wheel with a MOD0.8 gear profile. This means that you can adjust the intensity of the filter directly using your fingertips or even remotely by attaching a follow focus motor. Additionally, the LCcineND has Bluetooth built in, so remote control is also possible using KipperTie’s dedicated iOS app.

The tray also accommodates a tiny, daylight-readable OLED display to showcase the filter status as well as a USB-C port for charging the user-replaceable battery. According to KipperTie, the filter can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge, meaning that the filter doesn’t necessarily require a permanent external power connection during normal use.

KipperTie LCcineND can be controlled remotely via a iOS app
KipperTie LCcineND can be controlled remotely via a iOS app. Image credit: KipperTie

Price and availability

The KipperTie LCcineND is now available to order from the manufacturer’s website for £1,750 (approx. $2,340). Orders placed now are expected to begin shipping in the first half of September. The filter comes with a reinforced microfibre pouch, a hard case, and a USB power cable.

For more information, please visit KipperTie’s website here.

What do you think of this electronic ND solution from KipperTie? Do you think it’s worth the price? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

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