How long does it take to set up and operate Cinefade?

The Cinefade system can be built onto the camera and set up in under 10 minutes.

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Is it possible to combine a Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot?

Yes, it is certainly possible to combine a so-called Vertigo effect with the Cinefade variable depth of field in-camera effect and the results are amazing.

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What is the maximum speed of the Cinefade effect?

The maximum speed for a 5-stop transition is under 1 second and is dependant on the lens, motor and operator.

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Which lenses are compatible with Cinefade?

The Cinefade system is compatible with all cine-lenses that have manual aperture control and accurate lens markings.

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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