Tiffen Hot Mirror IRND 1.2 combines neutral density with hot mirror IR blocking. Light reduction is 4 stops; the IR component blocks both near and far infrared.
Intended mainly for digital cameras without an internal IR filter, where strong ND without IR protection causes a brown or purple cast in blacks. Slots into the 4 × 5.65″ matte box slot.
Ideal for
Why Tiffen Hot Mirror IRND 1.2 4 × 5.65″
- IR protection – The hot mirror layer blocks IR, which distorts blacks.
- Higher attenuation – 1.2 strength reduces 4 stops of light.
- Water White glass – Clear glass without green tint.
- 4 × 5.65″ format – Standard dimension for cine matte boxes.
Key specs
| Type | IRND (Hot Mirror) |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 × 5,65″ |
| Strength / density | 1,2 |
| Attenuation | 4 stops |
| Material | Water White glass |
Features
| IR filtration | blocks near and far IR |
|---|---|
| Packaging | filter + case |






