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Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Chinese production.
Lens filters are optical tools that shape the light entering the camera. They control exposure, contrast, reflections, and color. Pro filter sets cover NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters, and they give cinematographers exact creative control over the image right at capture.
We give access to pro lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative needs. Our team sources filters from trusted suppliers, so the optical quality meets cinema standards. We then set up delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
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Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
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Our Process
Creative Discussion
We learn your visual style and the look you want for your project.
Filter Selection
Recommending filters based on your camera, lenses, and artistic needs.
Testing
Testing filter combinations with your specific camera and lens package before production.
Production Support
Extra filters and alternatives ready across your shoot.
On Location
Cinema filter sets matched to Chinese-built and Western glass
Filter inventory in China sits mostly with the Beijing rental hubs. Mango Studios, BFA Gear, and Beijing Film Gear all work the western side of the Fifth Ring. Shanghai Film Studio Rental and Pacific AV cover the Songjiang and Pudong corridors. Hengdian Gear Rental and Qingdao Wanda Rental Supply fill the regional gaps for shoots that move from Beijing prep into the Hengdian backlot or the Qingdao Wanda stages.
Across that network our team stages the full cinema filter stack. It runs Tiffen IRND, Schneider Black Frost and True-Cut, Tiffen Black Pro-Mist from 1/8 through full strength, Glimmerglass 1 through 5, Schneider Classic Soft and Hollywood Black Magic. It also adds the homegrown NiSi Allure Mist and True Color CPL sets out of Zhuhai, Haida cinema NDs, and K&F Concept polarisers out of Shenzhen. All of it comes in 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 trays for ARRI LMB, Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom, and Vocas matte boxes.
The picture on the ground is more specific. DZOFilm Pavo, Vespid, and Catta zooms now come through the same orders as Cooke S7/i, ARRI Signature Primes, and Zeiss Supreme Primes. We pre-build the front and rear stage setups around the camera report before the truck loads out from Beijing or Shanghai prep.
Each filter is bench-cleaned with Pec-Pads and Eclipse fluid at the rental house. Our team then checks it against Schneider and Tiffen reference grids for scratches and edge chips, and IR-leak tests it on Alexa 35, Venice 2, and DZOFilm-mounted RED V-Raptor bodies. The case ships under ATA carnet through Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, or Guangzhou Baiyun cargo. We keep a customs broker on retainer for the back-channel forms that 17% VAT and China Customs need on short-term import.
A few details matter here. Chinese 1st ACs from the BFA-trained pool handle matte box assembly, flag-and-eyebrow rigging, and IR pollution checks on the DIT cart. This matters most when the production hits Tibetan plateau altitude above 3,400m, where UV and IR loading shift the IRND stack. It matters again when Beijing winter pollution and PM2.5 haze push the contrast plan toward Glimmerglass and Black Frost combinations.
The layout works like this. Spare filter sets ride with the camera truck to Hengdian and Qingdao for swap-outs. Dust-prone Gobi Desert and Inner Mongolia exteriors get sealed Pelican cases and pre-loaded lens-tissue stock. Our duty office in Beijing and Shanghai runs a 24-hour replacement cycle for chipped or fungus-affected glass, so the camera department never loses a setup to optical attrition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ND filter densities do you stock?
We carry a full range of ND filters from 0.3 (1 stop) through 2.1 (7 stops), plus variable NDs and graduated NDs. We stock both standard ND and IRND filters to control infrared on digital cameras.
Which diffusion filters do you recommend?
The top picks are Tiffen Black Pro-Mist and Schneider Classic Soft, which soften skin gently while keeping sharpness. Glimmerglass adds halation to highlights. We can test options with your camera to find the right look.
Do you have 4x5.65 and 6.6x6.6 sizes?
Yes, we stock filters in both standard cinema sizes—4x5.65 for most matte boxes and 6.6x6.6 for larger format work. We match filters to your matte box system.
What polarizer options are available?
We give circular polarizers in many sizes to cut reflections and deepen skies. We also carry linear polarizers for set effects. Our team can advise on the right polarizer for your camera system.
Can you provide matte boxes with filters?
Yes, we supply matte boxes from ARRI, Bright Tangerine, and others, set up with the filter stages you need. We match each matte box to your lens package so it performs at its best.
Do you offer filter testing?
Yes, we recommend testing diffusion and effects filters with your own camera and lenses before production. We can arrange testing time to help you find the right combination.
Related Services
Productions in China that need this often pair it with Cinema Lens Kits, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Camera Operator.
On Set
Need Lens Filters?
Tell us about your visual requirements and we'll recommend the right filters.