Freefly Systems KipperTie Revolva Cartridge

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Freefly Systems KipperTie Revolva Cartridge

The Freefly Systems KipperTie Revolva Cartridge is a key component of the KipperTie Revolva lens mount system, specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with Freefly Ember S5K and S25K high-speed cinema cameras. It’s a quick-change filter cartridge that provides an integrated and highly efficient neutral density (ND) filtration solution directly within the lens mount.

The KipperTie Revolva system (which includes a main lens mount like the Revolva FE/PL for Ember) revolutionized how ND filters are used by embedding them directly into the camera’s lens mount. The “cartridge” is the removable, rotatable disk that contains the actual filters. This eliminates the need for bulky matte boxes for ND, or fumbling with screw-on filters, making filter changes incredibly fast and convenient, especially crucial in high-speed cinematography where light control is paramount.

Key features and benefits of the Freefly Systems KipperTie Revolva Cartridge include:

• Integrated ND Filter System: Contains a set of neutral density (ND) filters (e.g., Clear, ND 0.3, ND 0.6, ND 0.9, or higher densities in other cartridges) within a single, compact unit. This provides rapid light control without external matte boxes.
• Quick-Change Design: The cartridge is designed to be easily slipped into and out of a compatible KipperTie Revolva lens mount (like the Revolva FE/PL mount for Ember cameras). This allows for lightning-fast filter changes on set, minimizing downtime.
• Four-Position Rotating Filter: Each cartridge features a four-position rotating filter wheel, allowing operators to quickly select the desired ND strength (or clear) with a simple spin of the cartridge.
• Cinema Quality Optics: The filters within the cartridge are made with high-quality, full-spectrum neutral density optics to ensure excellent image quality, minimizing color shifts (IR pollution) and maintaining neutrality across the visible and near-IR spectrum.
• Durable Aerospace Alloy Construction: The cartridge housing is typically made from tough aerospace-grade aluminum or similar robust materials, designed to withstand the rigors of professional production environments.
• Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates the need for traditional matte boxes and drop-in filters for ND, reducing the overall camera footprint and simplifying rigging, which is particularly beneficial when using the Ember camera on gimbals or in tight spaces.
• Compatibility with KipperTie Revolva Mounts: Designed to work exclusively with Freefly Ember cameras equipped with a KipperTie Revolva lens mount (e.g., Revolva FE/PL).

The Freefly Systems KipperTie Revolva Cartridge is an essential Ember camera accessory that provides a highly efficient and integrated ND filtration solution directly within the lens mount. It streamlines the workflow for high-speed cinematography, allowing for rapid and precise light control on the Freefly Ember S5K and S25K cameras.