Tilta Mirage Matte Box

Description

Tilta Mirage Matte Box

Modular, Lightweight, and Made for Modern Cinematographers

The Tilta Mirage Matte Box redefines the traditional matte box with a modern, lightweight, and highly modular design, engineered to meet the demands of today’s video creators—from solo filmmakers to full production crews. Whether you’re shooting with cinema lenses like the ARRI Ultra Primes or a mirrorless DSLR setup, the Mirage Matte Box offers flexible compatibility, advanced filtration options, and seamless integration with gimbals and drones.

Universal Fit with Professional and Mirrorless Lenses

The Mirage Matte Box features a 95mm clamp-on mount as its standard base, making it directly compatible with popular cinema lenses. Thanks to optional filter thread adapters, it can also be mounted on DSLR and mirrorless lenses—ensuring accessibility for creators at every level. This clamp-on design eliminates the need for heavy rod-mounted systems, making Mirage ideal for handheld, gimbal, or drone shooting.

Revolutionary Circular Filter System for Maximum Efficiency

Tilta’s newly developed 95mm circular filter system weighs just a quarter of the traditional 4×5.65” rectangular filters, reducing the burden on your rig without sacrificing optical quality. These compact filters feature a cartridge-based drop-in design, inspired by the film industry, allowing for fast, one-press installations—dramatically speeding up on-set workflow.

The system supports a wide array of creative effect filters, including:

• Starburst and streak filters

• Anamorphic flares

• Colored streaks

• Black mist / white mist diffusion filters

This makes the Mirage an ideal creative tool for stylized commercial, narrative, or experimental filmmaking.

Next-Gen Variable ND (VND) Technology — Manual or Wireless

One of the most groundbreaking features of the Mirage is the optional Variable ND (VND) module, co-engineered with top-tier optical manufacturers. Weighing as little as 130g, the module uses cutting-edge PL + CPL technology to deliver color-accurate light attenuation with no X-pattern shadowing, even at maximum density (ND 0.3 to ND 2.7).

Key benefits:

• Built-in hard stops for quick adjustment without risk

• Wireless remote control via a compact micro motor (optional)

• 100m wireless range, extendable via signal booster (optional)

• Compatible with Tilta Nucleus Nano and Nucleus M follow focus systems

With the VND + Motor Kit, you also get the Wireless Controller, which mounts via NATO rail and lets you control focus and ND simultaneously for fluid, remote cinematography.

Aerodynamic Design & Expanded Protection Options

Designed with performance in mind, the aerodynamic matte box housing features integrated ventilation ducts that reduce wind drag during high-speed vehicle or drone shots. For added durability, Tilta offers an optional front protective element and adhesive filter guards, helping to reduce reflections and protect your gear from scratches and environmental hazards.

Scalable & Expandable System Architecture

The modular architecture of the Mirage Matte Box allows creators to expand the system to fit any production need. Optional stackable 4×5.65 filter trays let you combine traditional filters with circular effects for advanced look creation. The ecosystem is continuously growing with new accessories and support modules, ensuring the Mirage stays ahead of evolving creative trends.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Applications

• High-speed vehicle and drone shots

• Gimbal or handheld camera work

• Run-and-gun documentary setups

• Commercial & music video production

• Stylized narrative filmmaking

Why Choose the Tilta Mirage Matte Box?

The Tilta Mirage is a matte box built for the future of filmmaking—compact, flexible, and engineered for both efficiency and creativity. Whether you need a lightweight VND solution for your gimbal, or a full modular filter system for complex cinematic looks, the Mirage provides professional-grade performance in a form factor suited to modern on-the-go creators.