Center Split Filter | Helix MagLock

$149.99

SKU:HLX-PRYZ-CNTRSPLT

The Center Split Filter is a bold creative tool that transforms your footage with a surreal split-field effect. Designed for filmmakers and photographers looking to push boundaries, this specialty filter keeps your subject sharp in the center while blooming highlights and diffusing detail above and below. Built with PolarPro’s Cinema Series glass and rugged housing, the Center Split Filter is a compact tool that inspires new looks straight out of camera.w

Filter Size:

49mm
67mm
77mm
82mm
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Estimated Ship Date October 15, 2025

The Center Split Filter is a bold creative tool that transforms your footage with a surreal split-field effect. Designed for filmmakers and photographers looking to push boundaries, this specialty filter keeps your subject sharp in the center while blooming highlights and diffusing detail above and below. Built with PolarPro’s Cinema Series glass and rugged housing, the Center Split Filter is a compact tool that inspires new looks straight out of camera.w

Features

Split-Field Effect - Keeps the subject sharp in the middle while diffusing above and below.
Creative Edge - Adds a dreamlike, music-video style look you can’t replicate in post.
Cinema Series Glass - Premium build with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings.
Field Ready - Rugged housing, reliable mount, compact size.
Specialty Tool - A unique filter for stand-out creative sequences.

Split-Field Effect - Keeps the subject sharp in the middle while diffusing above and below.
Creative Edge - Adds a dreamlike, music-video style look you can’t replicate in post.
Cinema Series Glass - Premium build with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings.
Field Ready - Rugged housing, reliable mount, compact size.
Specialty Tool - A unique filter for stand-out creative sequences.

Split-Field Effect - Keeps the subject sharp in the middle while diffusing above and below.
Creative Edge - Adds a dreamlike, music-video style look you can’t replicate in post.
Cinema Series Glass - Premium build with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings.
Field Ready - Rugged housing, reliable mount, compact size.
Specialty Tool - A unique filter for stand-out creative sequences.

Split-Field Effect - Keeps the subject sharp in the middle while diffusing above and below.
Creative Edge - Adds a dreamlike, music-video style look you can’t replicate in post.
Cinema Series Glass - Premium build with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings.
Field Ready - Rugged housing, reliable mount, compact size.
Specialty Tool - A unique filter for stand-out creative sequences.

Split-Field Effect - Keeps the subject sharp in the middle while diffusing above and below.
Creative Edge - Adds a dreamlike, music-video style look you can’t replicate in post.
Cinema Series Glass - Premium build with anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings.
Field Ready - Rugged housing, reliable mount, compact size.
Specialty Tool - A unique filter for stand-out creative sequences.

Works Well With

Center Split Filter

Helix

$149.99

Split the Frame, Bend Reality.

The perfect addition to your bag for motion, lifestyle, and portrait shoots. The Center Split filter delivers bold creative effects that will give your content an edge that can’t be replicated.

We put the Center Split Filter to the test in the Utah desert with filmmaker Nathan McBride. Balancing light, shadow, and vibes... the filter delivered balance in the most unforgiving conditions. Field-tested. Proven in the dust.

Your Creative Edge

The Center Split Filter is a specialty tool that sets your work apart. Perfect for stylized action, transitions, and surreal sequences.

Impossible In Post

Effects this bold can’t be faked in post production. Built with premium optics to deliver looks you’ll only find in the field.

Travel Light. Shoot Cinematic.
CineBlack transforms your x100 into a pocket-sized cinema camera. Subtle diffusion. Dreamy highlight bloom. A travel-friendly filter for photographers who want filmic depth without the lab.

The Look of Film, Without the Lab

CineBlack softens digital sharpness and smooths highlight rolloff to emulate Kodak cine film. The included Lightroom presets give you instant looks that match the filter’s tones, so your edits flow naturally.

Made for Run-N-Gun Creatives

On the Helix system, CineBlack swaps on and off without threading. Pair it with a VND for video, then drop back to clean glass for stills, fast, fluid, and field-ready. Travel light, shoot deep.

Tech Specs

Materials

Center Split Filter

- Glass: PolarPro Cinema Series® – anti-scratch, anti-reflective, low-dispersion optical glass

- Effect: Center-sharp, top/bottom diffused split-field effect

- Strength: Fixed optical split — bold at wider focal lengths, more subtle at longer focal lengths

- Coatings: Multi-layer coatings for glare reduction and color neutrality

- Housing: CNC-machined aluminum frame, matte black anodized finish

- Compatibility: Available in Helix MagLock® mount or standard threaded versions

- Filter Sizes: Helix MagLock, Threaded sizes: 67mm, 77mm, 82mm

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FAQ

What type of look does the Center Split Filter create?

It keeps the subject sharp in the middle of the frame while diffusing details above and below, creating a surreal, dreamlike look.

Is it for everyday use?

No - it’s a specialty filter for creative sequences. It’s designed to complement, not replace, your everyday kit.

Can the effect be replicated in editing software?

Not authentically. The split-field diffusion is an optical effect unique to the filter.

What is it made of?

PolarPro Cinema Series glass with anti-scratch, anti-reflective coatings and a rugged mount.

What makes the Center Split Filter different from other filters?

The Center Split keeps your subject sharp in the middle of the frame while distorting and diffusing detail above and below. It creates a surreal, dreamlike look that’s impossible to replicate authentically in post.

How does focal length affect the effect?

At 35mm, the refraction at the edges is strong, with dramatic distortion because more of the filter is in frame. At 85mm, the look is subtler, with less distortion visible.

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