NiSi Cinema C5 Matte Box Starter Kit

The NiSi C5 Matte Box represents a significant advancement in professional cinematography equipment, offering filmmakers a lightweight, versatile solution for filter management and light control. Weighing only 350g, this innovative matte box system is specifically engineered for modern cinematographers who require high performance without the bulk of traditional systems. Its clamp-on design eliminates the need for rail systems, making it ideal for run-and-gun shooting scenarios while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of lenses and filters. Crafted from premium materials including aluminum, composite plastic, and carbon fibre, the C5 provides durable filter protection while minimizing overall weight, making it perfectly suited for gimbal use and aerial photography platforms where balance and weight distribution are critical.

Ideal Use Cases and Applications

The NiSi C5 Matte Box system is designed to excel across diverse filming environments:

Documentary & Run-and-Gun Filmmaking: The lightweight construction and quick clamp-on setup make it perfect for mobile shooting scenarios where time and mobility are essential. The included protective pouch keeps all components organized and accessible during location shoots .

Gimbal & Stabilized Shooting: At only 350 grams, the C5 adds minimal weight to camera setups, maintaining proper balance on gimbals while providing professional filter capabilities. This enables filmmakers to achieve cinematic filter effects without compromising stabilization .

Wide-Angle Cinematography: The matte box is engineered to prevent vignetting on lenses as wide as 15mm on full-frame sensors, making it ideal for landscape, architectural, and immersive filming applications where wide fields of view are essential .

Studio & Controlled Environments: Despite its compact design, the C5 supports multiple filter stages and includes a carbon fibre top flag to control overhead light, making it suitable for controlled
production environments where precise light management is required.