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Tilta Mirage Motorized VND and Carrying Case Kit

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Tilta Mirage Motorized VND and Carrying Case Kit
Key Features
  • Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box
  • Variable ND Filter System
  • Clamps onto Lenses with 95mm Diameter
  • Carrying Case
Equip your camera with a matte box and variable lens filter system in a single device using this Tilta Mirage Motorized VND and Carrying Case Kit from B&H. The Mirage is a matte box and motorized variable ND filter system in one, and it comes with a slew of accessories for control and exposure. The kit features a carrying case to store the entire system and bring it on your next shoot.
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Equip your camera with a matte box and variable lens filter system in a single device using this Tilta Mirage Motorized VND and Carrying Case Kit from B&H. The Mirage is a matte box and motorized variable ND filter system in one, and it comes with a slew of accessories for control and exposure. The kit features a carrying case to store the entire system and bring it on your next shoot.

Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit

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.

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
PortaBrace Lightweight Matte Box Carrying Case

This Lightweight Matte Box Carrying Case from PortaBrace offers a convenient way to transport up to two matte boxes with you to set. A cordura nylon exterior and rubber non-skid bottom protects your equipment from the elements. The padded interior has thick 1.5" foam and features a single divider to separate your two matte boxes or a single matte box and accessories. Front and rear slip pockets can hold items you want quick access to like white balance cards or talent releases. Transporting the case is a breeze with the integrated suede handles or the included shoulder strap.

UPC: 686010700019
Kit Contains:

Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Kit

Lens Compatibility
95 mm Clamp
Swing-Away
No
Flags
1 x Top Flag
Material
Frame: Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Weight
6.3 oz / 179 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 9.3 x 4.7"

Tilta MB-T16 Reviews

Super Useful!

By Dylan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-27

I got this after getting a Nikon Z6 III. Since it's very difficult to get a variable ND behind the lens, especially with PL mount lenses (wide angle lenses protrude deep, and the Mofage Vari ND PL Mount I got wouldn't work with those lenses), this made it work great! Only thing is it'd be great to have more of those adapter rings for different lenses, as it does take time to unscrew and rescrew them on for each of your lenses, which is costly on a film set.

excellent matte box for light run/gun but still want filters

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-22

I initially purchase the Mirage Pro not realizing just how big it was for my Sony FX6. I returned that and chose this box because I still wanted ability to run filters but without the massive size/weight of other matte boxes that supported filters. The circular filter setup sheds a lot of weight but still gives you 2 stages for circular (if not using the VND) and allows 1 4x5 in the front. It's light enough I will likely get another one for my FX3 and use the VND on it as I currently use the polar pro recon on it. Quality is really good, I like the clamp style far more than the PP Recon as it's faster to remove. I do wish the matte box cover knob was on the right instead of left but thats likely because I'm left handed I tend to support the weight more often with my left hand. the PP Recon in on the right so muscle memory is off due to that. I also like the rubber flange you can snap on if you are working in tight quarters and dont need the flag. Very flexible setup, love it!

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