Z CAM Electronic ND Filter for Z CAM E2 S6, F6, and F8 Cameras Now Available

Lens Filters

by Jakub HanMarch 3^rd, 2020

Z CAM eND (electronic ND) Filter is a new product compatible with Z CAM E2 S6, F6 and F8 cinema cameras (EF or PL Mount versions). First introduced during the IBC 2019, the eND filter offers ND range from 1.7 to 6.7 stops in 1/3 stop increments. It is now available for pre-order.

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Source: Z CAM

Last year during the IBC Show in Amsterdam, we stopped by at the Z CAM booth to talk about their new flagship cameras and we were happy to see the planned optional Electronic ND Filter unit. Make sure to check the video and the article itself.

Now, the Electronic ND Filter Unit became a reality. It is ready to start shipping.

Optional Electronic ND Filter Unit for Z CAM E2 Series

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Image credit: Yaroslav Soltys

The eND Filter is basically a removable piece, which slides in or out of the camera from the side. The piece that comes with the camera contains a pure glass element. The optional eND unit will contain an electronic ND filter, so limiting the light entering the sensor will be very convenient.

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Image credit: Yaroslav Soltys

It seems Z CAM’s electronic ND filter unit will offer a strong range of 1.7 to 6.7 stops in 1/3 stop increments. The advantage of electronic ND is much more precise control over its strength – the strength changes seamlessly, so the exposure can be consistent even when the light is changing (for instance with clouds during outdoor shoots). The ND filter unit will be held in position by two screws.

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Image credit: Yaroslav Soltys

This electronic ND filter will be implemented in all the Z CAM E2 flagship models – Z CAM E2 S6, F6, and F8 – with EF-mount or PL-mount. The only exception is the Z CAM E2 S6 with the Micro Four Thirds mount. The electronic ND unit will not be available for this mount simply because of the much shorter flange focal distance.

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Image credit: Yaroslav Soltys

Z CAM eND Filter Unit. Image credit: Yaroslav Soltys

Pricing and Availability

The Z CAM eND Module is now ready for pre-order and it should start shipping soon. Price has been set to $399 in the USA (around €395 in Europe).

What do you think about the new Z CAM E2 cameras? If you own one of them, are you planning to get the eND Module for it as well? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.