PolarPro CineBlack Filter 82mm 1/2 Black Mist Diffusion Emulate Cine Film

The PolarPro CineBlack 82mm (model 82-BLKMIST-1/2) is a 1/2 strength black mist diffusion filter that screws onto any 82mm lens thread, blooming highlights and softening digital contrast while preserving deep shadows to emulate a Kodak cine film look. It is part of the PolarPro CineBlack range.

This listing is the 82mm screw-in version. CineBlack is also available as the PolarPro CineBlack Helix MagLock filter, which swaps on and off without threading.

Key specifications

• Filter size: 82mm screw-in
• Model: 82-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 82mm

The CineBlack Filter produces smooth highlight rolloff, softens sharp digital contrast and preserves deep shadow depth for a cinematic look in photos and videos.

• Fits 82mm lenses: threads directly onto any lens with an 82mm filter mount.
• Cinematic film look: emulates the look of Kodak Cine film, especially when paired with the included presets.
• Highlight bloom and shadow depth: softens highlights while preserving deep shadows.
• Balanced diffusion strength: 1/2 strength delivers more halation and contrast diffusion than the 1/4 strength but still maintains 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 adds a cinema-style look to your camera — subtle diffusion, dreamy highlight bloom — in a travel-friendly filter that needs no lab work.

The Look of Film, Without the Lab

CineBlack softens digital sharpness and smooths highlight rolloff to emulate Kodak cine film. Included Lightroom presets deliver instant looks that match the filter's tones for a natural editing workflow.

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 CineBlack Helix MagLock version swaps on and off without threading.