LC-Tec x KipperTie Bring eND to the Masses — Is Internal eND in Mirrorless Cameras Around the Corner?

by Omri Keren LapidotSeptember 15^th, 2025

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LC-Tec has long been researching and developing eND and other liquid crystal products. Now, in IBC 2025, they’ve teamed up with KipperTie to launch some interesting products. Join us as we talk to Jesper Osterman (LC-Tec) and Natasha Allan-Chalmers (KipperTie) to see where electronic filtering is heading, and what can be done with liquid-crystal technologies to provide better filmmaking-related solutions

LC-Tec is a Swedish tech company developing liquid-crystal technologies such as optical filters and manufacturing them in-house. Their eND technology controls light transmission electronically with no moving parts and a slim footprint. Together with KipperTie, the duo managed to develop some final products: A compact, electronically controlled ND for adapter drop-in slots, and they are advancing larger 4×5.65-inch solutions for matte boxes, electronic variable diffusion filters, as well as variable star-effect filters.

Current eND products available

KipperTie’s LCminiND is a drop-in electronic ND cartridge for the Canon RF-to-EF adapter standard and compatible mounts. It offers continuously variable ND from 0.6 to 2.1 (about 2–7 stops) with on-device control and Bluetooth app support for remote adjustment and smooth ND ramps. A clear insert can be swapped in when no ND is required.

Matte box version is coming

LC-Tec has also been developing a square 4×5.65-inch electronic ND for use in a matte box. Earlier showings demonstrated continuously adjustable density in a standard tray, controlled from a small external unit. KipperTie and LC-Tec told us at IBC that a matte-box version is in active development, with pricing still being finalized.

Are internal camera eND filters coming up?

While LC-Tec’s policy does not allow them to disclose their specific customers, Jesper indicated that there is some collaborative progression with camera manufacturers. We know that Sony uses their own tech, followed by FUJIFILM with their new GFX ETERNA 55 cinema camera, but other companies may be working with LC-Tec, so we may hope for some advancements in the future. After all, who doesn’t want a slim, stepless ND filter in-camera these days?

eND is just part of the game

Alongside ND, LC-Tec develops Electronic Variable Diffusion (eVD) and Star filters, moving toward mass production after showcasing some prototypes.

At this point, it is a 4×5.65-inch matte-box filter whose diffusion strength can be adjusted electronically, enabling repeatable in-shot changes that previously required swapping glass. According to LC-Tec, it is possible to stack eND and eVD filters into one single product, but it won’t necessarily be commercially viable. Also, bear in mind that electronic filters can’t “xero” the effect, so you may want to separate them, so you won’t have a minimum of -2.0 stops glued to your variable diffusion filter, and vice versa.

Pricing and availability

The KipperTie LCminiND (LC-Tec inside) is available for direct purchase at £695, or for $1,047 for our US audience. It should fit Canon’s EF-RF Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter, as well as KipperTie’s own adapter line that should soon be released. The 4×5.65-inch matte box square filters prices are yet to be determined, as well as release dates. Be sure to follow us for updates!

Will you go for these neat, hi-tech solutions, or would you prefer the old-school, tried-and-true glass filers? Let us know in the comments.