NiSi Cinema C5 Matte Box Starter Kit

The NiSi Cinema C5 Matte Box Starter Kit is a lightweight, clamp-on matte box designed for modern cinematographers and video content creators who need professional lens shading and filter control without excessive weight. Built from aluminium, carbon fibre, and reinforced plastic, the C5 holds 4×4 and 4×5.65 cinema filters while blocking glare and preventing vignetting on lenses as wide as 15mm full-frame equivalent. At just 350 grams, it works seamlessly on gimbals, aerial platforms, and handheld rigs, fitting both photo lenses via threaded adapter rings and cinema glass with 95mm outer diameters.

Versatile Filter Compatibility

The C5 accepts NiSi's rotating 4×4 circular filters along with standard square filters from the NiSi Cinema range and other manufacturers using 4mm thick formats. The side-entry slot accommodates 4×5.65 filters including ND, graduated ND, mist, and polarisers, giving you full creative control over exposure and atmospheric effects without post-production workarounds.

Designed for Weight-Critical Applications

Professional productions increasingly rely on gimbal stabilisers, drones, and vehicle-mounted rigs where every gram counts. The C5's carbon fibre top flag and streamlined holder with side venting reduce wind resistance while maintaining structural rigidity. This makes it ideal for run-and-gun documentary work, aerial cinematography, and Steadicam operation where traditional matte boxes would compromise balance and handling.

Wide Lens Coverage Without Vignetting

The deep filter depth positions filters close to the front element, eliminating vignetting on ultra-wide lenses down to 15mm full-frame equivalent. This matters when shooting landscapes, architecture, or tight interiors where you need both filtration and edge-to-edge clarity without cropping in post.

What's Included in the Starter Kit

• C5 matte box holder with carbon fibre top flag
• 4×4 filter tray (accepts 2mm or 4mm thick filters)
• 4×5.65 filter tray for industry-standard cin