Built rugged for daily use on your camera rig yet lightweight for handheld, gimbal, stabilizer, or drone work, the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit is a modular component system combining a matte box that clips onto 95mm OD and a variable ND system, and a wireless controller that allows you to precisely adjust the ND effect from 0.3 to 2.7 stops when needed. The matte box weighs about the same as a standard 4 x 5.65" glass filter, and it accepts Tilta's 95mm round filters with the included filter adapter. The modular design means you can configure the matte box to match your needs on a shot-by-shot basis.
The rigid hood and removable top flag aid in cutting glare and protecting your image from overhead flares. Four included lens adapters enable mounting the Mirage Matte Box on lenses with 67, 72, 77, or 82mm threaded fronts. The included 15mm LWS rod clamp can be attached, allowing you to mount the Mirage on rods to take the weight off your lens or use lenses with rotating fronts. An optional 4 x 5.65" stackable filter holder lets you mount 4 x 5.65" filters on the matte box. Other modular components, such as a top flag, dual circular filter tray, Nano motor, filter protector, and rubber hood for shooting up against windows are available separately.
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Key Features
- Clamps onto Lenses with 95mm Diameter
- Suitable for Gimbals and Drones
- Accepts Tilta Circular 95mm Filter
- Variable ND Filter System Included
Built rugged for daily use on your camera rig yet lightweight for handheld, gimbal, stabilizer, or drone work, the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit is a modular component system combining a matte box that clips onto 95mm OD and a variable ND system, and a wireless controller that allows you to precisely adjust the ND effect from 0.3 to 2.7 stops when needed. The matte box weighs about the same as a standard 4 x 5.65" glass filter, and it accepts Tilta's 95mm round filters with the included filter adapter. The modular design means you can configure the matte box to match your needs on a shot-by-shot basis.
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Tilta MB-T16 Overview
Variable ND System
The included VND module enables you to precisely adjust the ND effect from 0.3 to 2.7 stops. The module has built-in hard stops between ND 0.3 to 2.7 to reduce the chance that the dreaded X-pattern shadow appears. The variable ND has no color shift for natural colors, and it has a larger axis between the filter elements. Tilta recommends that to prevent vignetting, use ND 0.3 to 2.1 for wide lenses and ND 2.1 to 2.7 for focal lengths beyond 35mm.
Wireless Motor System
The wireless micro-motor can wirelessly adjust the VND unit remotely, allowing you to adjust the amount of ND when your camera is mounted on a stabilizer or gimbal, or when you need smooth adjustment without disturbing the camera during a take. The standard wireless range is about 328', and it can extend to over a mile by using an optional wireless signal amplifier, which is great for aerial photography. The VND's motor can be controlled with the new included wireless controller or Tilta's Nucleus Series Wireless Follow Focus Systems. The Wireless Controller mounts via NATO rail and can control the Nucleus M and Nano motor, as well as the Wireless Motor for the Tilta Mirage. Use the included Nucleus Nano Motor Mounting Bracket to secure the Nucleus Nano motor directly to the VND module.
Designed for the Wind
The matte box body has been designed to aid the airflow with integrated vents that can reduce wind resistance and improve stability when shooting subjects at high speeds, such as in a car or on a drone.
Modular Design
The modular design allows you to configure your matte box in a variety of ways: from completely stripped down using only the 95mm filter holder with the lens clamp to adding a 4 x 5.65" stackable tray, the included lens hood, the included top flag, or swapping the hood for an optional rubber hood. Additionally, you can add the optional 15mm LWS rod support, so you can mount the matte box to rods for handling heavier filter loads, such as the optional VND (variable neutral density) system.
95mm Circular Filter System
Tilta's 95mm circular (round) filter system proves coverage for lenses with up to a 95mm outer lens barrel diameter, and it provides significant weight savings over traditional filters, as the circular filters weigh about 1/4 the weight of traditional 4 x 5.65" glass filters.
Filters
An optional 4 x 5.65" stackable filter tray can be added between the filter clamp and matte box hood, allowing you to easily add one or two 4 x 5.65" filters to the matte box.
UPC: 810076273495
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Tilta MB-T16 Reviews
My New Favorite Matte Box
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-04
The VND is awesome! This matte box is perfect for the work I do. It's versatile, light and easy to take on and off. If you're looking for an affordable matte box, this is the one! Did I mention having the VND option is awesome?
Solid budget option
By Owen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-03
This was my first entry into matte boxes. Definitely a solid option. The filter does shift considerably green but I suppose a 1-9 stop filter for $200 isn't expected to be perfect. You also have to watch out for vignettes as you get wider or if you use a larger sensor size camera but that's more a warning about VND's in general as opposed to this one specifically.
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Is it possible to get an adapter to be able to ...
Is it possible to get an adapter to be able to put the system to the carl zeiis Cp2 cine prime optics?
No it is not. The CP2s have a larger opening than this matte box therefore if you attach this matte box to your CP2s it is far more likely to create a vignette.
Date published: 2021-12-09
Does the power supply for the motor need to be ...
Does the power supply for the motor need to be removed when not in use? When I leave it connected it drains the battery even when the motor is off.
When the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit is not being used, to best maintain current battery levels the power supply should be disconnected from the motor.
Date published: 2024-03-28
How many stops does the provided ND filter gives ...
How many stops does the provided ND filter gives ?
The variable ND can go between ND 0.3 ~ ND 2.7 (9 stops).
Date published: 2022-12-31
Can the motor + remote work as a follow focus for ...
Can the motor + remote work as a follow focus for Rokinon Cine lenses?
No, the included motor is only for the VND in the matte box. You would need to add a Tilta Nucleus Nano motor or a similar motorized follow focus system.
Date published: 2023-07-30
Hi, can the remote control any secondary Nano or ...
Hi, can the remote control any secondary Nano or M motors or can it ONLY control the VND motor? If so, how many motors can it control at once?
The Wireless Controller for Mirage included with the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit can control a single Tilta Nucleus M motor or Tilta Nucleus Nano motor or Wireless Motor for Mirage at a time.
Date published: 2022-03-11
Hi, I apologize as I myself admit that to some ...
Hi, I apologize as I myself admit that to some extent this question seems to already have been answered, but I just wanted to absolutely confirm this. To my understanding, from what is written in the description of the product, "The Wireless Controller [of the Mirage] mounts via NATO rail and can control the Nucleus M and Nano motor, as well as the Wireless Motor for the Tilta Mirage." My question is simpy: can the Mirage Wireless Controller be programmed so that it controls the Wireless Motor for the Tilta Mirage with the controller wheel and at the very same time controls a Nucleus Nano motor with the zoom buttons on the Mirage Wireless Controller? Essentially what I would preferably like to do is have the Mirage wireless controller control two motors but one through the wheel and one through the buttons on the controller? This would be a very practical solution for me on my gimbal because I would obviously be able to control the VND filter as well as a zoom wheel on a lens all with one controller only. Please let me know. Thank you.
The Mirage wireless controller is a 1 axis controller this means that it can only control 1 motor at a time. It can control the Mirage VND or it can control the Nano but it can not do both at the same time. Consider the Tilta Nucleus-M FIZ Hand Unit if you want to control the Variable ND, the nucleus Nano, and even a 3rd motor simultaneously.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Will this fit on canon cine lenses?
Will this fit on canon cine lenses?
Yes, as long as the outer diameter of the lens is 95mm. Otherwise, you will need to use step-up or step-down rings.
Date published: 2022-08-08
Can the DJI focus pro motor replace the motor to ...
Can the DJI focus pro motor replace the motor to at comes with the Mat box?
No, the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit has its own proprietary remote for the variable ND filter's rotation.
Date published: 2024-08-02