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The PolarPro CineBlack Filter (CINEBLACK-39) is a 39mm, 1/2 strength black mist diffusion filter from PolarPro's CineBlack range. It blooms highlights, softens digital sharpness and preserves deep shadows, threading onto any lens with a 39mm filter mount for a cinematic, film-like look in photos and video.
Key specifications
- Thread size: 39mm
- Model: CINEBLACK-39
- Strength: 1/2 black mist diffusion
- Transmission: 90%
- Glass: Chroma, made in Germany
- Coatings: anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, anti-scratch
- Frame: 6061 aluminium, weather sealed and anodised
CineBlack Filter 39mm
Model: CINEBLACK-39
The CineBlack Filter delivers a smooth, cinematic look while preserving deep shadow depth. Its 1/2 strength black mist creates dreamy highlight rolloff, smooths sharp digital contrast, and brings a clean filmic quality to photos and video.
- Fits 39mm lenses — threads directly onto any lens with a 39mm filter mount.
- Cinematic film look — emulates Kodak Cine film, especially when paired with PolarPro's downloadable colour presets.
- Highlight bloom + shadow depth — softens highlights while preserving deep shadows.
- Balanced diffusion strength — 1/2 strength provides more halation and contrast diffusion than a 1/4 while maintaining shadow depth.
- Pro-grade optics — Chroma Series glass with anti-scratch, anti-reflective and fingerprint-free coatings for set-ready use.
Travel Light. Shoot Cinematic.
CineBlack transforms your camera into a pocket-sized cinema tool. Subtle diffusion and dreamy highlight bloom make it a travel-friendly filter for photographers who want filmic depth without the lab.
The Look of Film, Without the Lab
CineBlack softens digital sharpness and smooths highlight rolloff to emulate Kodak cine film. PolarPro's downloadable Lightroom presets deliver instant looks that match the filter's tones, so your edits flow naturally. If you shoot with a 49mm lens, the PolarPro Shortstache 49mm 1/4 Black Mist PL Chroma Polariser is worth considering.
Made for Run-N-Gun Creatives
CineBlack is also available in a Helix MagLock version (sold separately) that swaps on and off without threading. Pair it with a VND for video, then drop back to clean glass for stills — fast, fluid and field-ready.
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Specification
| Transmission | 90% |
|---|---|
| Mist Strength | 1/2 Black Mist Diffusion |
| Image Quality | Black Mist blooms highlights and reduces contrast |
| Glass | Chroma - Made in Germany |
| Glass Coatings | Anti-Reflective, Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Scratch |
| Filter Frame | 6061 Aluminum - Weather Sealed w/ Anodization |
| Filter Canister | 6061 Aluminum - Weather Sealed w/ Anodization |
What's Included
- PolarPro CineBlack Filter | 39mm
- Filter Case
- Micro Fiber
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About the PolarPro CINEBLACK-39
From our tech experts at CEN
The PolarPro CineBlack Filter (CINEBLACK-39) is a 39mm, 1/2 strength black mist diffusion filter. It threads onto any lens with a 39mm filter mount, blooming highlights, softening digital sharpness and preserving shadow depth for a filmic look in photos and video. The German-made Chroma glass sits in a weather-sealed, anodised 6061 aluminium frame with anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint and anti-scratch coatings.
Who it suits
This filter suits photographers and videographers after a filmic, analogue quality without heavy post-processing. The 1/2 strength balances visible diffusion with retained shadow detail, making it stronger than a 1/4 while staying controlled. For a 49mm lens with combined polarising and diffusion in one filter, consider the PolarPro Shortstache 49mm.
Our tech experts advise
Check your lens filter thread before ordering — this fits 39mm mounts only. It pairs well with a variable ND for video work, keeping exposure control separate from the diffusion effect. Use the included microfibre cloth and store the filter in its supplied case to protect the coated glass. Browse the full PolarPro range for compatible accessories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which filter do I need - ND, polariser or variable ND?
A: A polariser cuts glare and deepens colour. Fixed ND filters reduce light by a set amount for controlled shutter speeds. Variable NDs adjust across a range, making them the flexible choice for video. The filter type and strength are listed in the Specification tab.
Q: Will this filter fit my lens or drone?
A: Filters are made per thread size or per drone model. Check the size in the product title and Specification tab against your lens thread or drone model, or contact CEN to confirm.
Q: Do filters degrade image quality?
A: Quality glass filters are designed to be optically neutral. Cheap filters can introduce colour casts and softness, which is why we stock cinema-grade brands with strong colour accuracy.
Q: Is the PolarPro CineBlack an ND filter?
A: No. It is a 1/2 strength black mist diffusion filter with 90% light transmission. It softens highlights and contrast rather than cutting exposure like an ND filter.
Q: What lens size does the CineBlack 39mm fit?
A: It threads onto lenses with a 39mm filter mount.
Q: What's in the box?
A: The CineBlack Filter 39mm, a filter case and a microfibre cloth.
