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Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit

BH #TIROTAPOLVND • MFR #4565MULTROTTRAVND
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Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit
Key Features
  • 4x5.65" Filter Tray
  • Variable ND Using 2 Circular Polarizers
  • Geared Rotating 138mm Circular Polarizer
  • Fixed 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer
The Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit is a single geared rotating tray that allows the use and rotation of a 138mm Circular Polarizer filter and a 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer simultaneously. The tray is designed for use with matte boxes that lack a rotating filter stage, or for instances where a secondary rotating filter stage is required in a non-rotating stage. It can be used with just the included geared 138mm Circular Polarizer, or paired with the included 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer to function as a variable neutral density filter or to produce warm/cool effects, depending on the direction the tray and 4x5.65" filter are facing..
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Tiffen Rota Overview

The Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit is a single geared rotating tray that allows the use and rotation of a 138mm Circular Polarizer filter and a 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer simultaneously. The tray is designed for use with matte boxes that lack a rotating filter stage, or for instances where a secondary rotating filter stage is required in a non-rotating stage. It can be used with just the included geared 138mm Circular Polarizer, or paired with the included 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer to function as a variable neutral density filter or to produce warm/cool effects, depending on the direction the tray and 4x5.65" filter are facing..

The Multi Rota Tray fits into matte boxes which conform to the ARRI R2 tray size standard and its geared adjustment provides precise either by control by hand or a 0.8 MOD (32 pitch) gear wheel on a follow focus. It comes packaged in a rugged, compartmentalized storage case for protection and easy transport of the tray and included filters.

Key Features
  • Accommodates one geared 138mm Circular Polarizer and one fixed 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer (filters included)
  • 6mm ARRI R2 standard 4x5.65" tray for use with matte boxes
  • Extra 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer included
  • Three Filter Effect Combinations: Polarizer, neutral density (up to 6-stops, depending on focal length), or warm/cool FX
  • Geared adjustment for precision control by hand or standard 0.8 MOD (32 pitch) gear wheel
  • Quick-release 4x5.65" filter attachment/removal
  • Tray engravings provide easy positioning
  • Protective case included

Tiffen Rota Specs

Tray Size
4 x 5.65"
Thickness
0.24" (6 mm), ARRI R2 standard
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.88 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.8 x 8.5 x 4.9"

Tiffen Rota Reviews

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Does this take up one or two filter spaces?

Does this take up one or two filter spaces?
Asked by: Michael
This takes up one filter space
Answered by: Tiffen Technical Support
Date published: 2020-01-23

Will this fit into any mattebox with two 4x5.65" ...

Will this fit into any mattebox with two 4x5.65" trays?
Asked by: Michael
This is designed to work with matte boxes that adhere to ARRI R2 tray size standards. If you have such matte box, it will work.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2019-08-21

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Hi, is this compatible with misfit atom?
Asked by: Walter B.
The Tiffen MRT is compatible with the Bright Tangerine Misfit, VIV and VIV5
Answered by: Tiffen Technical Support
Date published: 2020-01-23

When set in Vari-ND mode with is the ND strength ...

When set in Vari-ND mode with is the ND strength at minimum and maximum setting? Is there any colour cast? Does it create an X at any stage?
Asked by: Matthew
The VND is 2 to 8 stops. There is no color cast. It could potentially create the X Bar Effect (as all VNDs can) when shooting at very wide focal lengths and a very dark density setting on the VND at the same time. This is due to optical physics, to eliminate change the density, focal length or both until the effect dissapears.
Answered by: Tiffen Technical Support
Date published: 2020-11-24

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Wondering if this filter fits the OConnor deluxe oboe mb?
Asked by: Pedro R.
Compatibility is available at <a href= https://tiffen.com/mrt-compatibility/, target= _blank >https://tiffen.com/mrt-compatibility/,</a> O'Conner matte boxes are not listed.
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

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From what I saw in a demo you have to stack the filters to get the variable ND effect, but would you get a polarization effect as well as the stops of ND?
Asked by: Rob L.
The Multi Rota Tray is a 3 in 1 system. When using just the polarization filter which comes installed you have a circular polarizing filter. When you add the drop in filter one way you have a warming/cooling effect when you rotate the main filter. When you flip this filter over you now have a Variable Neutral Density filter. When the MRT is in this configuration it functions strictly as a VND filter. The two polarizing filters stacked together eliminate any polarizing effect and product the VND effect instead.
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

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Will this work with Wooden Camera UMB-1 Universal Mattebox (Base) ?It is not in Tiffen's list (yet?)
Asked by: Raphael C.
The list of compatible Matte boxes can be found at <a href= http://tiffen.com/mrt-compatibility-2/ target= _blank >http://tiffen.com/mrt-compatibility-2/</a>
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

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Does this combination of polarizers acting as a variable ND contain any IR/far red filtering ability like a IRND would?
Asked by: Bill
This filter does not have any IR protection. For additional information please visit our website at <a href= http://tiffen.com/about-mrt/ target= _blank >http://tiffen.com/about-mrt/.</a>
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26
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