Vaxis FX Filters

Vaxis who is best known for its wireless video transmission systems has been branching out lately and their latest product line is a new range of FX filters.

The first filters to be released are as follows:

White True-Streak Filter
Blue True-Streak Filter
Rainbow True-Streak Filter
Rainbow Dazzle Filter
Star-cross Filter

The filters are available in the 4×5.65″ size which means they are suitable for use in most professional matte boxes. The Clear/Blue/Rainbow True-Streak Filters are designed to be used perpendicular to a point light source such as the sun, a light bulb, or a candle. Within the filter’s glass is a combination of fine lines which only react to point light sources.

A few of the filters are available in various strengths. Below you can see the options.

VAXIS 4×5.65″ 1mm White True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 2mm White True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 3mm White True-Streak Filter

VAXIS 4×5.65″ 1mm Blue True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 2mm Blue True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 3mm Blue True-Streak Filter

VAXIS 4×5.65″ 1mm Rainbow True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 2mm Rainbow True-Streak Filter
VAXIS 4×5.65″ 3mm Rainbow True-Streak Filter

I reached out to Vaxis to ask who is actually making these filters and I was told that they are designed and made by VAXIS (GMCINE) team.

Streak filters are not a new concept and companies such as Tiffen, Schneider, and NiSi have had options on the market for many years.

Lindsey Optics also makes a comprehensive range of Brilliant² 4 x 5.65″ Rota-Streak Filters that come in their own rotatable tray.

Price & Availability

The Vaxis FX Filters are now available to pre-order. If you pre-order before the 16th of June using the code VFXPREORDER you can get 20% off.

Here is how much the filters cost:

These prices are very comparable to the options available from NiSi. However, they are more affordable than options from Tiffen and Schneider.

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