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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!
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 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.
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.
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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Francesco Andreola is a Milan-based filmmaker. He currently teaches the Video Technology class at the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan. He works in the Camera Department as a camera operator and assistant.