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Lens Filters
Professional cinema filters for your Turkish production.
Here is how this works in practice. Lens filters are optical accessories that modify light entering the camera, controlling exposure, contrast, reflections, and color. Pro filter sets including NDs, polarizers, diffusion, and effects filters give cinematographers precise creative control over the image at the point of capture.
Here is the short of it. We give access to pro lens filter sets matched to your lens diameters and creative needs. Our team sources filters from reputable suppliers, making sure optical quality that meets cinema standards while setting up delivery alongside your camera and lens package.
Capabilities
Filter Inventory
Comprehensive selection of ND, diffusion, and effects filters from top manufacturers.
Professional Filter Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Creative Discussion
Knowing your visual way and the look you want to achieve with 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
Lens-filter inventory in Turkey is held by Istanbul's camera-rental houses, a deep market built by the country's enormous 'dizi' television-drama industry and serving features from the Bosphorus to the Antalya coast.
Here is the breakdown. We source full lens-filter sets — graduated and solid ND, polarisers, diffusion and black-mist grades, IRND and effects filters in matte-box and screw-in formats — from Istanbul rental houses, where the volume of episodic 'dizi' production keeps full filter stocks today's and well-kept. Because Turkey is the world's second-largest exporter of TV series after the United States, complete filter ranges are readily ready and competitively priced, with the favourable Turkish lira keeping hire costs well below comparable European markets.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our team scopes the filter package against your lens diameters, matte-box system and the look the director and DP are after, then delivers cleaned, inspected filters with the trays and adapter rings to fit. For shoots moving between Istanbul interiors and bright exteriors at Pamukkale or the Turquoise Coast, we supply strong ND and IRND grades for the intense Mediterranean light. Filter hire from Turkish vendors counts as qualifying spend under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism cash rebates of up to 30%.
Here is how the picture comes together. Filters travel as part of the camera package. Imported kit clears Turkish Customs under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures, routed through Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), with Antalya (AYT) serving southern-coast shoots and overland entry from Europe ready given Turkey's position straddling two continents. We prepare carnet schedules so filter sets clear cleanly alongside lenses and bodies. Climate shapes filter handling and selection: the bright, hot, dusty Mediterranean summers of the Antalya coast push shoots toward heavy ND and call for tight cleaning against grit, while cold, snowy continental winters in Cappadocia and the interior bring condensation risk when filters move between temperatures, and the wetter Black Sea coast adds moisture running. Our team supplies protective cases and cleaning kits suited to the shoot. Mains power is 230V/50Hz, and 20% VAT (KDV) applies to local hire.
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 when shooting with digital cameras.
Which diffusion filters do you recommend?
The most popular choices are Tiffen Black Pro-Mist and Schneider Classic Soft for subtle skin smoothing without losing 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 can match filters to your matte box system.
What polarizer options are available?
We give circular polarizers in many sizes for reducing reflections and enhancing skies. We also have linear polarizers for specific 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, configured with the filter stages you need. Matte boxes can be matched to your lens package for optimal performance.
Do you offer filter testing?
Yes, we recommend testing diffusion and effects filters with your specific camera and lenses before production. We can arrange testing time to help you find the right combination.
Related Services
Productions in Turkey 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.