totally agree with you ! The products are epic, but also how Adam introduces them is epic! Pretty amazing! I would love to hang out with Adam to learn... Would be awesome to be the bestboy Peter of the BESTBOY ADAM :D
This review was done in 2021! I'm getting in to filming now after years of still photography and having to land into this priceless information about Tilta was the best thing. My dilemma was to choose between small rig or Tilta ! From this comprehensive review no doubt I'm ordering Tilta Mirage matte box
This is one of those accessories, that I don't need, but it is such a good device that I want to buy it anyway to, at least, support the innovation :) Thank you for this review!
Great review man! So when shooting on wider lenses, how many max stops of ND can you get before the X ring shows up? Maybe compared to the polar pros 2-5 and 6-9..for wider lens is it better to go with the polar pro or the tilta?
It's an excellent review of the Tilta Mirage Mattebox. In addition to that, may I ask if you are using the Siriu anamorphic lens on an MFT body? I'm quite amazed at how this individual managed to use the Siriu anamorphic lens on the 6K Pro camera.
You're a gun. Cheers bro. As usual comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to inform us all. We appreciate you. I think I am going to get this matte box now!
Thanks for awesome review! Using Polarpro basecamp with Nucleus M for CP with Float only 4 month and now this dream matte box!! I must consider this when weight issue comes up for my gimbal.
Hi, thanks for your very interesting review. To avoid too much color shift with VNDs, I use a Kase Clip ND8 filter and when I use a VND, it limits a lot the color shift and also the light reflection because I don't use the VND to its maximum. The X pattern is also significantly reduced with my Sony FE 20mm and 24mm lenses. I haven't found a better solution at the moment, other than using ND filters alone. It's the same for videos, now I use a Kase Mist (Dream) Clip In filter in front of the Sony sensor (equivalent between 1/8 and 1/4 Polar pro). I get a really nice result.
Hi Adam and family! Good to see you are well! I often think that Tilta are the 'pro' version of the things you make yourself. You seem to have a similar ethos to one another. I feel like you could do consulting work for them! It's so nice to be able to have a variable ND on a control like that. I got the Weeble S transmission package, and whilst I love being able to use my iPhone on the gimbal to give me more control and angle options, unfortunately I cannot use the follow focus motor function as my lenses are fly-by-wire micro four thirds. Maybe someday I will be able to afford a speedbooster and EF glass!
Wondering what the best solution is to shoot wide with two swappable filters to prevent vignetting -- I am doing ND + Diffusion (Not VND). Both need to be swappable for different strengths. - Would it be best to have two swappable 95mm filter trays. - One swappable 95mm tray and one 4x5 filter tray. - Or one swappable 95mm and a 4x5 inserted in the front.
Thanks for this presentation ! The problem with variable NDs is that since it's a couple a polarizers, it changes the light polarisarion, so light reflection, when rotated in capture. Do you know it the whole variable ND could be turned to keep control of the polarization ?
Hello Adam, i love your videos and i am always impressed how you Setup your gimbal with such payload like the BMPCC 6k with the heavy DZO Zoom Lenses with all the accessories. It there a possibility to get a setup video how you do it? I am always struggling how to set up the weight in a way that the arms don't get blocked.
Awesome. I was about to pull the trigger on a NiSi C5, but this looks to be more convenient with the wireless ND controller, and the option to mount the matte box on rails. I heard NiSi Vari ND true color is the best, but it's also only 5 stops. How _off_ is the Tilta ND color shift?
Great video Adam, I wonder if it’s possible to also still use screw-in filters with this setup. It was possible with Tiltas Mini Matte Box to use Screw in Filters on the lens even when using the step-up rings .With this new Step-up ring design I’m not sure if that would still work. Could you please check?
What step up ring did you use on the laowa 7.5 mm? I'm afraid to get vignette when using my 49mm to 52mm step-up ring and then add another one. Thanks for answering!
And what about the quality of the filter? Is there cross vignetting, color shift, and blurring? Many filters are guilty of this. We want to see tests to be sure of the purchase, Adam. Thanks for video!
I'm a bit sceptical myself, i know other companies are doing similar things like tilta are, but for now I'm just sticking to my N.D 0.3 glass, polarizer and Pro mist filters.
@@VIPAH what? speaking like an adult please, typing with keyboard said others is liar with what proof? with your mouth without any testing ? ridiculous.
Is that Blackmagic 6k pro? Would you please share some details about your setup? I am trying to get the tilta and balance everything on my ronin rs - a have an ssd drive at the top, and need to add a microphone as well - was considering rode wireless go... I see you also have a cage here with a massive dzo. Do you think I could also get tilta cage for my 6 k pro and it would handle everything together? I am going to use id with a dummy battery and a cable to powerbank in my pocket.
Are you comfortable mounting it on that Leica R directly or do you use the rod system for those lenses? And does the variNd show any colour shift to you? Thanks for the great reviews.
fantastic info & video. Thanks so much for that! Please share with us the supporting system for your glidecam. I am searching something like this for my DJI Ronin RS2. Very interesting
Question: does the VND works good on bmpcc6k meaning in color, do it not have any Infrared problems in the blacks/shadows? I used to use IRnd Filters on my bmpcc6k and wondering is it built in or do you not see that problem in the VND
Amazing! was waiting for a review! for the Vaxis filters you need to buy the extra frame correct? was wondering how does the CPL from Vaxis works with the frame without the rotating gear? how do you rotate it? thanks in advance!
Dobre 👍 fajna recenzja, choc wedlug mnie ten ND ma spory shift gdyz kolor w domu i na ogrodzie znaczaco sie roznia, w domu jest cieply na zewnatrz troche jak z szeregowca Rayana 😀 ale ogolnie robisz najlepsze i najbardziej merytoryczne video jesli chodzi o akcesoria Tilta 👍 super i czekam na nastepne 😀
The only thing I don’t like about it is that the adapters for large format filters just clamp onto the front. Same as the mini matte box they make, which puts it right in glare and streakville. Wish they had put it into the back…. I am not selling my expensive filters. This is a nice box tho. And I will pick one up. I hope the Vaxis filters are good because I’ve found most of their glass products to suck.
If ur talking about the nucleus motor use a higher voltage rather than the 5v micro usb port it comes with. 12v from V-mount Battery shouldn't be good enough ( use a Dtap to Micro ubs with higher voltage than 5v)
Image being able to use a VND instead of ISO for native auto-exposure on your camera! If Tilta can work out how to control the motorised VND using the camera's exposure value, so it maintains consistent exposure by increasing or decreases the ND, that would be INSANE!
Thx for the review. Got my Mirage yesterday. One question regarding the vND filter. Mine is quite noisy when I rotate it manually. I'm afraid I won't be able to use with a on-cam microphone. Is this normal or have I got a broken unit? Thx
Thanks for the video, Can you use the VND filter and one of the specialty filters at the same time? In other words are there 2 filters slots for the round filters? Thank you. And at 9:24 what app were you using to monitor your camera?
You can use the VND if you get the stack mount and add it to the front, I did this but I get vignetting wider than 30mm so just be careful. You can still add a 4x5 filter to the front. And the app looks like the Raven Eye from Ronin but I could be wrong.
Do you know what protocol the Tilta Nucleus Nano Adapter is using? I want to create an AUto Focus for manual cine lenses using a Raspberry Pi with a stereo camera
Thanks for the useful information. I have a sel1224g. sel1224g has no filter groove so I can't use ND filters. Have you verified if this mattebox can be used with sel1224g?
I’m currently using three using the stack adapter for the 95mm, but I get barrel vignetting wider than 30mm, I also purchased the 95mm dual filter drop in, so I’m using the VND in the one slot, a pro mist and streak in the second slot, and I guess technically I could still use a 4x5 in the front if I wanted.
hey adam, great review! Just one question, amm I right that Tilta again didn't think of cineprimes? Is there any way to mount it to 114mm diameters or is it to small? Looks like it's about the size of the mini mattebox
why didn't they put some side flag to control the light. Its as if they have thought about everything except some obvious thing. I can understand it might be too heavy for a front lenses but as they supply the rail attachment it not a problem.
Unrelated to this video but I think you should try doing an experimental rig where you attempt to built out a DJI RS2 into a poor man's Ronin 4D. I've been trying to build mine into a similar form factor for a while now and I'd be interested to see what you come up with
Can you make a video about your set up please? I also have the Bmpcc 6k pro with pictor zoom lenses. But I have the zhiyun crane 3s which seems to have some issues with vibration. How well does DJI RS 2 work with your set up?
Great video as usual… @bestboyadam I can’t believe that you’ve got the Pictor 20-55 on the RS2 with the BlackMagic pocket Cinema camera I’m assuming yours is the 6K key rather than the 6K Pro? I tried to balance the Pictor 50 to 125 with the same set up unsuccessfully at the weekend… But I will have to try it again… Or maybe it’s just because it was the 20-55 that it worked because the 20-55 is slightly lighter than the 50-125?
Yes, they do have a stackable mount you can buy so you can still utilize the VND and then an additional filter or two in the second slot, and then of course the 4x5 tray in front.
Have you noticed any barrel vignetting when using the stack adapter to mount two 95mm circular filters? I use the Sony S3/A1 and the GM 24-70 as my main run and gun and notice anything wider than 30mm I get heavy vignetting around the corner edges, of course the “solution” is to just zoom to 35mm and ignore it, but is that right? Should you see anything or did I mount it wrong lol
The wireless motor actually drains the 14500 battery even when it is switched off - Tilta recommends taking out the battery whenever you don’t use the motor. They said they’re trying to fix this "quirk" with a software update in the future. What a disappointment :(
I want to mount it on my cinema lens kit all the lenses are 77mm but I don’t want to screw the adapter on a new lens every time I swap lenses, is there an adapter without a thread that can go directly on a 77mm lens and into the matte box no screwing required?? Anyone can help me out would be appreciated!
Thanks for the shoutout Adam! 🙌
This review is going to sell a lot of Tilta Matte boxes! 👏🏾🙏🏾
and lots of vaxis vfx filters
For sure! 😀
hopefully the prices getting lower..
This review was absolutely epic thank you. Just got the rear tilts handle for rs2. Blown away with the quality of tilta products. Subbed
totally agree with you ! The products are epic, but also how Adam introduces them is epic! Pretty amazing! I would love to hang out with Adam to learn... Would be awesome to be the bestboy Peter of the BESTBOY ADAM :D
This review was done in 2021! I'm getting in to filming now after years of still photography and having to land into this priceless information about Tilta was the best thing. My dilemma was to choose between small rig or Tilta ! From this comprehensive review no doubt I'm ordering Tilta Mirage matte box
Nice video! And Where can I buy these filters?
Absolutely love the information you pass on in you channel. Thanks so much!
9:24 also eliminating camera shake that would otherwise occur from manually adjusting the VND! Brilliant!
An absolutely brilliant review along with a ton of priceless information. Thank you and stay safe.
Your video content is great and helpful you deserve need more recognition
This is one of those accessories, that I don't need, but it is such a good device that I want to buy it anyway to, at least, support the innovation :) Thank you for this review!
Good review. Understood every aspect of this new system, as opposed to some other reviews I've seen. 👍
I'm definitely going to be using your trick of slapping a ring on the variable ND!!!
Wow. The possibilities
Thank you for the detail and effort I know it took to make this video! Brilliant information
GREAT REVIEW! Thanks! and happy shooting out there!
Great review man! So when shooting on wider lenses, how many max stops of ND can you get before the X ring shows up? Maybe compared to the polar pros 2-5 and 6-9..for wider lens is it better to go with the polar pro or the tilta?
I think one solution is to get a 4x4 square ND filter, a 3 stop would be enough so that you don't have to turn it too much.
Great video! I like your honest take!
As always!! great review on the tilta mirage matte box!! just waiting for my orders to come!
It's an excellent review of the Tilta Mirage Mattebox. In addition to that, may I ask if you are using the Siriu anamorphic lens on an MFT body? I'm quite amazed at how this individual managed to use the Siriu anamorphic lens on the 6K Pro camera.
Excellent review. Keep up the good work!
You're a gun. Cheers bro. As usual comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to inform us all. We appreciate you. I think I am going to get this matte box now!
Thx! I just come back from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿nuclear area shooting. So cool that you inform me about it! Cheers 🥂 dude!
Excellent review. You certainly know your stuff. Thankyou.
Was waiting for this an a Kenyan filmmaker who have learnt alot from you
Great stuff Adam, Does the 3D focus system work better below the camera like you rigged it?
Thats amazing! Please make a Video about the setup of your pictor Zooms on the RS2. Absolute Crazy but smooth build. Amazing to see
Thank for the super useful review and video!
Thanks for awesome review! Using Polarpro basecamp with Nucleus M for CP with Float only 4 month and now this dream matte box!! I must consider this when weight issue comes up for my gimbal.
Tilta should sponsor you. Your video reviews are awesome!
Hi, thanks for your very interesting review.
To avoid too much color shift with VNDs, I use a Kase Clip ND8 filter and when I use a VND, it limits a lot the color shift and also the light reflection because I don't use the VND to its maximum. The X pattern is also significantly reduced with my Sony FE 20mm and 24mm lenses.
I haven't found a better solution at the moment, other than using ND filters alone.
It's the same for videos, now I use a Kase Mist (Dream) Clip In filter in front of the Sony sensor (equivalent between 1/8 and 1/4 Polar pro). I get a really nice result.
Well done video! What is the hardware you’re using to mount a rail on top of your cage for the follow focus?
Loved the review! Please keep reviewing camera gear, this helps by buying decisions, :)
Great work, as always!
Hi Adam and family! Good to see you are well! I often think that Tilta are the 'pro' version of the things you make yourself. You seem to have a similar ethos to one another. I feel like you could do consulting work for them! It's so nice to be able to have a variable ND on a control like that. I got the Weeble S transmission package, and whilst I love being able to use my iPhone on the gimbal to give me more control and angle options, unfortunately I cannot use the follow focus motor function as my lenses are fly-by-wire micro four thirds.
Maybe someday I will be able to afford a speedbooster and EF glass!
Go ABB … Always Great reviews
7:20 the 6K Pro dying in the shot is hilarious
Man, you deserve at least 1m followers! Your channel is so dope, keep up the good work!
Wondering what the best solution is to shoot wide with two swappable filters to prevent vignetting -- I am doing ND + Diffusion (Not VND). Both need to be swappable for different strengths.
- Would it be best to have two swappable 95mm filter trays.
- One swappable 95mm tray and one 4x5 filter tray.
- Or one swappable 95mm and a 4x5 inserted in the front.
Thanks for this presentation ! The problem with variable NDs is that since it's a couple a polarizers, it changes the light polarisarion, so light reflection, when rotated in capture. Do you know it the whole variable ND could be turned to keep control of the polarization ?
Impressively neat walkthrough!
Adam, you are the hack ninja!
Thanks Adam :) does the filter cut IR ?
Can I use it in conjunction with the Laowa 12mm zero D ?
Crazy good video!!! Thx for this!
thx Jonas 💪👍👌
Nice! THX for sharing Your solution!
Love your Videos!
Thanks for the very detailed review
Hello Adam, i love your videos and i am always impressed how you Setup your gimbal with such payload like the BMPCC 6k with the heavy DZO Zoom Lenses with all the accessories. It there a possibility to get a setup video how you do it? I am always struggling how to set up the weight in a way that the arms don't get blocked.
Awesome. I was about to pull the trigger on a NiSi C5, but this looks to be more convenient with the wireless ND controller, and the option to mount the matte box on rails. I heard NiSi Vari ND true color is the best, but it's also only 5 stops. How _off_ is the Tilta ND color shift?
Extremely good !!! Could you put diopters ? For anamorphic!!!!
Excellent review!
Great video Adam, I wonder if it’s possible to also still use screw-in filters with this setup. It was possible with Tiltas Mini Matte Box to use Screw in Filters on the lens even when using the step-up rings .With this new Step-up ring design I’m not sure if that would still work. Could you please check?
Hi this is a great review. Would a xeen lens fit this Matt box?
What step up ring did you use on the laowa 7.5 mm? I'm afraid to get vignette when using my 49mm to 52mm step-up ring and then add another one. Thanks for answering!
Man these tilta guys are really going all in with camera accessories.
In addition to the VND, can you stack other filters on top?
Thanks for the review! What's the widest (full frame) angle the matte box will work with?
Fabulous. Thanks so much for your explanation
can u use the mirage motor for pulling focus? seems so small and nice
Hey, what gimbal are you using for the BMPCC in this video? I have the Moza Air 2 and I’ve NEVER been able to get it to balance. Ever.
And what about the quality of the filter? Is there cross vignetting, color shift, and blurring? Many filters are guilty of this. We want to see tests to be sure of the purchase, Adam. Thanks for video!
I'm a bit sceptical myself, i know other companies are doing similar things like tilta are, but for now I'm just sticking to my N.D 0.3 glass, polarizer and Pro mist filters.
lower price and better quality than nisi and tiffen .
@@薛宇文-x1x IN YOUR DREAMS!! Liar!!
@@VIPAH what? speaking like an adult please, typing with keyboard said others is liar with what proof? with your mouth without any testing ? ridiculous.
@@VIPAH lying for what ? lower price is the truth. better quality you will see the testing video.
My back would love to know what that vest and arm is called? Looks awesome with the Ronin on.
Is that Blackmagic 6k pro? Would you please share some details about your setup? I am trying to get the tilta and balance everything on my ronin rs - a have an ssd drive at the top, and need to add a microphone as well - was considering rode wireless go... I see you also have a cage here with a massive dzo. Do you think I could also get tilta cage for my 6 k pro and it would handle everything together? I am going to use id with a dummy battery and a cable to powerbank in my pocket.
Are you comfortable mounting it on that Leica R directly or do you use the rod system for those lenses? And does the variNd show any colour shift to you? Thanks for the great reviews.
Can i have a CPL on my lens and then mount the matte box over that CPL?
thank you very much for this detailed review. but id like to know how you monitored your footage using a mobile phone
fantastic info & video. Thanks so much for that! Please share with us the supporting system for your glidecam. I am searching something like this for my DJI Ronin RS2. Very interesting
Question: does the VND works good on bmpcc6k meaning in color, do it not have any Infrared problems in the blacks/shadows?
I used to use IRnd Filters on my bmpcc6k and wondering is it built in or do you not see that problem in the VND
Amazing! was waiting for a review! for the Vaxis filters you need to buy the extra frame correct? was wondering how does the CPL from Vaxis works with the frame without the rotating gear? how do you rotate it? thanks in advance!
no more frame you need to buy actually
Dobre 👍 fajna recenzja, choc wedlug mnie ten ND ma spory shift gdyz kolor w domu i na ogrodzie znaczaco sie roznia, w domu jest cieply na zewnatrz troche jak z szeregowca Rayana 😀 ale ogolnie robisz najlepsze i najbardziej merytoryczne video jesli chodzi o akcesoria Tilta 👍 super i czekam na nastepne 😀
The only thing I don’t like about it is that the adapters for large format filters just clamp onto the front. Same as the mini matte box they make, which puts it right in glare and streakville. Wish they had put it into the back….
I am not selling my expensive filters.
This is a nice box tho. And I will pick one up. I hope the Vaxis filters are good because I’ve found most of their glass products to suck.
Can you do a video over your setup? I have a BMPCC 4k and my motor at times tends to struggle but yours seems smooth as butter
If ur talking about the nucleus motor use a higher voltage rather than the 5v micro usb port it comes with. 12v from V-mount Battery shouldn't be good enough ( use a Dtap to Micro ubs with higher voltage than 5v)
Image being able to use a VND instead of ISO for native auto-exposure on your camera!
If Tilta can work out how to control the motorised VND using the camera's exposure value, so it maintains consistent exposure by increasing or decreases the ND, that would be INSANE!
Can you use circular effects filters and the circular vnd at the same sane time?
Thx for the review. Got my Mirage yesterday. One question regarding the vND filter. Mine is quite noisy when I rotate it manually. I'm afraid I won't be able to use with a on-cam microphone. Is this normal or have I got a broken unit? Thx
Thanks for the video, Can you use the VND filter and one of the specialty filters at the same time? In other words are there 2 filters slots for the round filters? Thank you. And at 9:24 what app were you using to monitor your camera?
You can use the VND if you get the stack mount and add it to the front, I did this but I get vignetting wider than 30mm so just be careful. You can still add a 4x5 filter to the front. And the app looks like the Raven Eye from Ronin but I could be wrong.
Does the variable ND have IR Cut also?
I can see a pretty clear magenta shift on the ND, I'd be afraid it could be too pronounced to grade out unfortunately.
Do you know what protocol the Tilta Nucleus Nano Adapter is using? I want to create an AUto Focus for manual cine lenses using a Raspberry Pi with a stereo camera
Hey Adam, is it possible to screw on your own VND to the adapters that comes with the matte box?
Thanks for the useful information. I have a sel1224g. sel1224g has no filter groove so I can't use ND filters. Have you verified if this mattebox can be used with sel1224g?
Hi, thanks for share your knowledge, how many filters can you use at the same time?
I’m currently using three using the stack adapter for the 95mm, but I get barrel vignetting wider than 30mm, I also purchased the 95mm dual filter drop in, so I’m using the VND in the one slot, a pro mist and streak in the second slot, and I guess technically I could still use a 4x5 in the front if I wanted.
Hey Adam… can you think of a solution for 4x4 filters… I have some classic 85’s and grads I’d love to use with my Mirage
Stackable Filter Tray for 4x4 filters is it possible?
hey adam, great review! Just one question, amm I right that Tilta again didn't think of cineprimes? Is there any way to mount it to 114mm diameters or is it to small? Looks like it's about the size of the mini mattebox
it's too small, it's for 95mm
why didn't they put some side flag to control the light. Its as if they have thought about everything except some obvious thing. I can understand it might be too heavy for a front lenses but as they supply the rail attachment it not a problem.
the only thing about VND systems like this is that they dont allow you to put your light waves in phase by rotating the whole filter.
I love your Videos so much
Can you go into low mode with that BMPCC6k and Pictor lens on the float/ Ronin RS2? Thanks and I love your content.
Unrelated to this video but I think you should try doing an experimental rig where you attempt to built out a DJI RS2 into a poor man's Ronin 4D. I've been trying to build mine into a similar form factor for a while now and I'd be interested to see what you come up with
Can you make a video about your set up please? I also have the Bmpcc 6k pro with pictor zoom lenses. But I have the zhiyun crane 3s which seems to have some issues with vibration. How well does DJI RS 2 work with your set up?
Where can you buy Vaxis filters in Poland? Have you ordered them directly? Or you got them for the review from Tilta or Vaxis?
How did you mount the DJI RS2 motor on the same rod as the nano motor from focus on zoom control?
Great video as usual… @bestboyadam I can’t believe that you’ve got the Pictor 20-55 on the RS2 with the BlackMagic pocket Cinema camera I’m assuming yours is the 6K key rather than the 6K Pro? I tried to balance the Pictor 50 to 125 with the same set up unsuccessfully at the weekend… But I will have to try it again… Or maybe it’s just because it was the 20-55 that it worked because the 20-55 is slightly lighter than the 50-125?
It’s the 6k pro
hej :) czy możesz powiedzieć jak się dokładnie nazywa ten specjalny adapter z 5:52 nie moge znaleźć, prosze pomocy
nie mam pewnosci jak dokladnie sie nazywa ale napewno jest w zestawie mirage
hey what about lenses with front diameter more than 95mm?
I mean could you use 2 circular filter trays at the same time?
Yes, they do have a stackable mount you can buy so you can still utilize the VND and then an additional filter or two in the second slot, and then of course the 4x5 tray in front.
@bestboyadam What are the counterweights you used for the Pictor? You've cracked it!
Have you noticed any barrel vignetting when using the stack adapter to mount two 95mm circular filters? I use the Sony S3/A1 and the GM 24-70 as my main run and gun and notice anything wider than 30mm I get heavy vignetting around the corner edges, of course the “solution” is to just zoom to 35mm and ignore it, but is that right? Should you see anything or did I mount it wrong lol
how do you powering bmpcc? i dont see any power cable
The wireless motor actually drains the 14500 battery even when it is switched off - Tilta recommends taking out the battery whenever you don’t use the motor. They said they’re trying to fix this "quirk" with a software update in the future. What a disappointment :(
I want to mount it on my cinema lens kit all the lenses are 77mm but I don’t want to screw the adapter on a new lens every time I swap lenses, is there an adapter without a thread that can go directly on a 77mm lens and into the matte box no screwing required?? Anyone can help me out would be appreciated!