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2023-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A MUST HAVE piece of kit!

The Misfit Atom Pola+ has been a godsend piece of kit for my handheld and gimbal camera builds. So lightweight and well built, knowing its part of my kit is one less thing to worry about with heavy builds but its built so well it can also take a knock from debris in stunt work and just keep going!

Craig P.

2018-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Clash 138 is a piece of kit I have been waiting on for a long time. I primarily shoot cars and I ALWAYS have a polariser in front of the lens. With the addition of the Movi Pro to my kit, I needed something that allowed me to not only use a pola, but up to two ND’s as well. The design allows me to clamp directly onto my cinema primes for gimbal use, or use in a 15mm rod configuration if I am on sticks. The Clash 138 is the perfect balance of functionality and lightweight all wrapped up into one design. Like all Bright Tangerine products, the Clash 138 is super robust and designed to last. As far as I am concerned, this should be in every DP’s toolbox.

DC C.

2018-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Clash 138 makes it so much easier to be efficient on set with several lens sets. Being able to quickly toss in a diopter or pola and still be pretty light, makes all the difference in the world. Any amount of weight savings is always appreciated and Bright Tangerine gets it. This was exactly what I needed for my Atlas Anamorphic set.

Domenic B.

2018-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Shooting with lightweight, compact products is essential for my work and the Clash 138 provides all of the features I need in a small package. My primary work is with camera vehicles so having a matte box without a fixed sun hood greatly reduces wind drag at high speeds and the addition of a circular polarizer to dial down window reflections really makes this product a winner. For action sports work I usually run a pre-built, compact setup so having a low profile matte box, such as the Clash, really minimizes space taken up in my bag and makes my day much easier. This is the matte box I needed years ago!

Jan M.

2018-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have been waiting for a matte box like this for a long time. I needed a clamp-on matte box that could hold 138mm filters as close to the front of the lens as possible. I have many older anamorphic lenses with large front diameters (134mm and larger) and they require the regular use of 138mm round diopters. The Clash holds the diopters extremely close to the front element of the lens. This is important because if the diopter is held too far from the front of the lens, there is a much greater chance of vignette caused by seeing the edge of the diopter. The Clash is a game changer when using large-diameter anamorphic lenses. I love that I can place a 138mm diopter or pola, as well as two 4×5.65 filters in a very compact, light-weight, clamp-on style matte box.

Mark L.

Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Pola+ Specifications

Matte Box

Matte Box

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  • Lens Fit and Mount

    143mm Outer-Diameter Lens Clamp

  • Filter Type

    4 x 5.65", 4 x 4", 138mm Round

  • Total Filter Stages

    2

Rota Ring

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  • Filter Size

    138mm

  • Rotation Range

    120 deg.

Clamp-On Ring

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  • Material of Construction

    Delrin

  • Donut Size

    143mm to 95mm (5.63" to 3.74")

General

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  • Dimensions

    Matte Box: 8.9 x 8.1 x 2.4" (22.61 x 20.57 x 6.10cm)
    Rota Ring: 6.5 x 5.6 x 0.3" (16.51 x 14.22 x 0.76cm)
    Clamp-On Ring: 14.3 x 14.3 x 1.4cm (5.63 x 5.63 x 0.55")

  • Weight

    Matte Box: 0.6 lbs (0.27kg)
    Rota Ring: 0.9 oz (25.51g)
    Clamp-On Ring: 2.4 oz (68.04g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223065420 | 755899009299 | 755899009268 | 755899002283

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A MUST HAVE piece of kit!

By Craig P.

The Misfit Atom Pola+ has been a godsend piece of kit for my handheld and gimbal camera builds. So lightweight and well built, knowing its part of my kit is one less thing to worry about with heavy builds but its built so well it can also take a knock from debris in stunt work and just keep going!

By DC C.

The Clash 138 is a piece of kit I have been waiting on for a long time. I primarily shoot cars and I ALWAYS have a polariser in front of the lens. With the addition of the Movi Pro to my kit, I needed something that allowed me to not only use a pola, but up to two ND’s as well. The design allows me to clamp directly onto my cinema primes for gimbal use, or use in a 15mm rod configuration if I am on sticks. The Clash 138 is the perfect balance of functionality and lightweight all wrapped up in...

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- Misfit Atom Pola+ Matte Box -
The Misfit Atom Pola+ matte box is an ultra lightweight matte box that can accommodate up to two 4x4" or 4x5.65" filters and a single 138mm round filter like a circular polarizer. The Misfit Atom Pola+ is an ultra-lightweight matte box, weighing in at only 270 grams, it excels in run & gun setups, aerial shooting, gimbal and Steadicam work. Like the Misfit Atom, the Misfit Atom Pola+ has been designed to accommodate up to two 4x4" or 4x5.65" PV sized filters (or a combination of both) within its frame. The Misfit Atom Pola+ also offers you the option of mounting a single 138mm circular filter, in addition to the two filters already in the frame.

138mm circular filters are mounted using the Misfit Atom Pola+ Rota Ring. Any standard 138mm circular filter from a number of popular manufacturers can be used including polarizers, diopters, split-diopters and FX filters like diffusion. Once mounted, the 138mm circular filter can easily be rotated up to 120 degrees by using the sliding lever on the Rota Ring. This range of motion is more than enough to effectively use a circular polarizer, which only requires 90 degrees of rotation to achieve minimum to maximum effect. Polarizers are a great tool to reduce glare from reflected surfaces and are recommended when shooting into water, through windows and landscapes as the effect can't be recreated in post production.

Diopters are also a great filter to have which are just like a magnifying glass. They also shift the minimal focus distance so you can get macro shots without having to use a macro lens. Diopters come in varying strengths with +1, +2 and +3 being the common strengths. When using a +1 diopter, one additional 4x4" or 4x5.65" can be mounted into the frame. If you are using a +2 diopter, no additional filters can be mounted due to the thickness of the diopter. A +3 diopter can be used with the Misfit Atom Pola+ using the rubber bellows donut or Black Hole.

The circular filter is easily secured inside the Misfit Atom Pola+, with no risk of it falling out whilst filming. When no circular filter is being used, the Rota Ring can be removed to allow the matte box to clamp further onto the lens for a wider field of view. The rubber sunshade provides protection from flares and can be removed for an extra weight saving of 100 grams. This feature is also very useful when filming with drones, as it helps reduce wind resistance. A carbon fibre top flag is also available to provide more protection from the sun or studio lights, helping improve the contrast and resolution of your image. To minimize internal reflections, an optional tilt adaptor can be mounted on the Misfit Atom Pola+ matte box. This additional tilt bracket adds 6 degrees of tilt, for up to two filters.

The Misfit Atom Pola+ has a native 143mm Clamp-On mounting surface, which is also compatible with our clamp-on ring adapters and rubber donuts, allowing for use with a variety of Cine and Photo lenses, including square front anamorphic and telescoping lenses. The clamping screw provides quick and easy mounting to secure the Clash onto the lens. By using the rubber bellows or Black Hole donuts, you can add a second 138mm circular filter, converting the Misfit Atom Pola+ into a 4-Stage Matte Box. A 15mm LWS support bracket for rail mounting can be added to the Misfit Atom Pola+, which can also be adapted for 15mm Studio & 19mm Studio rails.

Misfit Atom Pola+ Core
The Misfit Atom Pola+ is an ultra lightweight matte box that can accommodate up to two 4x4" or 4x5.65" filters. A third filter stage, supporting a single 138mm round filter can also be added using the Misfit Atom Pola+mm Rota Ring.

• Ultra-lightweight at only 270 grams (10 oz)
• Mount up to two 4x4" or 4x5.65" & 138mm Circular filter
• Removable rubber sunshade that saves an additional 95 grams (3.3 oz)
• Supports +1 & +2 diopters
• 143mm Diameter Clamp
• Configurable to rod mount

- Rota Ring -
The Misfit Atom Pola+ Rota Ring is designed to securely mount a 138mm round filter into the Misfit Atom Pola+ Core. The Rota Ring for Misfit Atom Pola+ is used to mount a 138mm circular filter like a polarizer or diopter in the Misfit Atom Pola+. The Rota Ring clamps onto the filter securely with a nut and bolt. When the filter is mounted into the Clash 138mm the lever on the Rota Ring provides easy access to rotate the filter.

- Clamp-On Ring -
Step up lenses of different diameters to a 143mm front diameter. 143mm rings are suitable for the Misfit Atom Pola+, Misfit matte box using a 143mm back as well as the VIV & VIV 5" matte boxes with a 150-143mm reducer ring. The 143mm Clamp on Rings are an optional accessory that has been designed to accommodate lenses of different diameters to a 143mm front diameter. It works as a normal clamp on ring, helping to secure the matte box to the lens while providing light protection with our innovative Z-cuts. The 143mm Clamp On Rings are built from high-grade Delrin to ensure your set up remains light and provide you with maximum durability.

Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Pola+ Features

  • Misfit Atom Pola+ Matte Box:
  • Ultra-lightweight at only 270 grams (approx. 10 oz)
  • Mount up to two 4x4" or two 4x5.65" & a single 138mm Circular filter
  • Removable rubber sunshade
  • Supports +1 & +2 diopters
  • Round filter can rotate up to 120-degrees (Circular Polarizer only requires 90-degrees)
  • 143mm Diameter Clamp
  • Configurable to rod mount
  • Rota Ring:
  • Secures 138mm round filters
  • Rotating lever
  • Supports polarizers and diopters (up to +2)

What's in the box:

  • Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Pola+ Matte Box
  • Rota Ring
  • 143mm to 95mm Clamp-On Ring
  • Removable Rubber Sunshade for Matte Box
  • Bright Tangerine 2 Year Limited Warranty (Extendable to 5 Year with Registration)
  • Bright Tangerine 5 Year Limited Warranty on Clamp-On Ring (1 Year on Rota Ring)