Simmod Lens recently introduced an interesting magnetic rear filter system compatible with the company’s LPL mount conversion kits: the Essence filters. Simmod Lens currently has two types of filters available, including ARIA Glisten and ARIA Black Mist filters, all available in various strengths, but the Essence system should also be compatible with ARRI LPL mount filters. So, let’s look closer at these rear magnetic filters and systems! British manufacturer Simmod Lens is well-known for its cine-modding kits, which allow you to turn photography lenses into more usable “cinema-style” lenses. A couple of months ago, the company released multiple LPL conversion kits for Canon FD/NFD, Contax Zeiss, Leica R, Mamiya 645, Nikon F, and Olympus Zuiko OM lenses. The LPL mount was introduced by ARRI in 2018 along with the Alexa Mini. The LPL mount was designed for large-format cinema cameras as a successor to the traditional PL mount. One of the main benefits of the LPL mount is that it allows you to attach a magnetic rear filter directly to the lens mount. Currently, magnetic filtering options for the LPL mount are quite limited. Indeed, you only have the choice between ARRI Impression V and, more recently, the entire lineup of Tiffen diffusion filters. However, if you invested in a Simmod LPL conversion kit, you can now add the Essence Rear Magnetic Filter system via a Magnetic Pilot ring. Simmod Lens LPL Essence Rear Magnetic Filter system – features At the base of the Simmod Lens LPL Essence Rear Magnetic...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 3 October, 2023