PolarPro CineBlack Filter 49mm 1/2 Black Mist Diffusion Emulate Cine Film

The PolarPro CineBlack 49mm (model 49-BLKMIST-1/2) is a 1/2 strength black mist diffusion filter with a 49mm screw-in thread. It blooms highlights and softens digital contrast while retaining deep shadow detail to emulate a Kodak cine film look. It is part of PolarPro's CineBlack range.

This is the threaded 49mm version. The CineBlack range is also available for the Helix MagLock system as the PolarPro CineBlack Helix MagLock filter, which swaps on and off without threading.

Key specifications

• Filter size: 49mm screw-in
• Model: 49-BLKMIST-1/2
• Mist 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 with anodisation
• In the box: filter, filter case, microfibre cloth

CineBlack Filter 49mm

The CineBlack filter threads directly onto any 49mm lens and delivers smooth highlight rolloff, reduced digital contrast and preserved shadow depth for a cinematic film look.

• Fits 49mm lenses: threads directly onto any lens with a 49mm filter mount.
• Cinematic film look: emulates Kodak cine film, particularly when paired with the included presets.
• Highlight bloom and shadow depth: softens highlights while retaining deep shadows.
• Balanced diffusion strength: 1/2 strength delivers more halation and contrast diffusion than the PolarPro 1/4 Black Mist while still maintaining shadow depth.
• Pro-grade optics: Chroma Series glass with anti-scratch, anti-reflective and fingerprint-free coatings.

Travel Light. Shoot Cinematic.

CineBlack adds subtle diffusion and dreamy highlight bloom in a compact, travel-friendly package — 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. Included Lightroom presets match the filter's tones for a consistent look straight from edit.

Made for Run-N-Gun Creatives

Pair CineBlack with a VND for video, then switch to clean glass for stills — fast, fluid and field-ready. On the Helix system, the Helix MagLock version swaps on and off without threading.