What is the price of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 excluding tax, which includes the Motorised Polariser and the Static Polariser. A cmotion cPRO system (starting at €5,980 for a camin kit) is required to enable Cinefade, remote VariND and remote RotaPola modes.

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Is it possible to add extra filters with the Cinefade VariND?

With a three-stage matte box there is space for one additional filter. The cmotion Cinefade VariND takes up two filter slots only.

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Are there any changes in polarisation effects when using the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

There are no changes in polarisation effects, such as reflections in glass and changes in blue skies when using the cmotion Cinefade VariND.

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What is the initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The initial light loss of the cmotion Cinefade VariND is 1.5 T-stops. It is then possible to achieve a 5+ stop Cinefade range (ND0.4-ND1.9).

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How much does it cost to Hire or buy Cinefade?

The daily rental rate is usually £500 with discounts offered for longer rental periods. The price includes all the equipment needed and an optional Cinefade Operator. The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 or $10,375 to buy and to enable Cinefade mode it is necessary to pair the VariND with a cPRO LCS, which starts at €5,980 or $7,775.

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Is there a colour cast with the Cinefade VariND?

There is no colour cast introduced into the image when using the cmotion Cinefade VariND up to ND1.9, which represents a 5 stop Cinefade range.

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Which matte boxes are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The VariND occupies two filter slots and fits perfectly into the recommended ARRI LMB 4x5 matte box and is compatible with all ARRI LMB matte boxes, including the ARRI LMB 4x5, LMB5 and LMB25. On some matte boxes the VariND may however not fully slot into place, as the integrated top-mounted motor can present an obstruction.

Which lens control systems are compatible with the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The Cinefade system is only compatible with the cmotion cPRO lens control system with compatibility for the ARRI WCU4 planned for a future software update or licence key.

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Is the Cinefade VariND available to purchase?

Yes, the Cinefade VariND was released in 2019 and is available to purchase directly through us.

The cmotion Cinefade VariND costs €7,980 or $10,375 excluding tax, which includes the Motorised Polariser and the Static Polariser, as well as a hard case. To enable Cinefade mode it is necessary to pair the VariND with a cPRO lens control system, which starts at €5,980 or $7,775.

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What is the ND range of the cmotion Cinefade VariND?

The cmotion Cinefade VariND has a range from ND.4 to ND1.9+ within the ‘optical safe range’. After the initial light loss of 1.5 stops you are able to dynamically attenuate 5 stops of light. It is possible to expand this range by 3 stops up to ND2.7 with the introduction of a slight colour cast, which is easily corrected in post production.

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Will there be a 6x6 sized Cinefade VariND?

As of March 2020 we do not have any specific plans in releasing a 6”x6” sized VariND filter.

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Can the cmotion Cinefade VariND be used without a lens control system?

Yes, it is possible to use our cmotion Cinefade VariND as a standalone variable ND filter or standalone Motorised Polariser without a lens control system in VariND and RotaPola mode.

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