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Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter Review

Moment Cinebloom diffusion filter 10% on a Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — The Moment CineBloom 10% diffusion filter shown on a Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR

Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter With a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR

As photographers, we go to great lengths to gather the best possible cameras and lenses in order to capture the sharpest images possible. Almost any modern camera/lens combination will yield sharp results, to the point where photos may appear unpleasantly or clinically too sharp.

After buying your dream camera/lens setup it seems ludicrous to then buy a filter that will soften the look of your photos. Let us see why you may still want to consider this option from time to time.

A woman stands a bridge in Stanley Park, Vancouver, by the lost Lagoon. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Stanley Park, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter Introduction

According to the official Moment website, the CineBloom diffusion filter will add a hazy glow around light sources and lit subjects. They claim you can capture dreamy, film-like, or cinematic-looking vibes straight out of your camera.

The diffusion filters are designed to take the edge off the typical look created by digital sensors, soften the transition of light sources, and also smoothen skin tones for portraits. The filters are available in three intensities, 5%, 10%, and 20%, and in sizes from 37-82mm.

Flowers in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Stanley Park, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Why Consider a CineBloom Filter

I think the reasons listed by Moment make sense but depending on your shooting style you may get different mileage out of a diffusion filter and it is perhaps not for everyone.

There has been a fair amount of buzz around the Moment CineBloom and Tiffen Black Pro-Mist filters on photo forums and personally, I was interested in finding out how they would fit into my genres of general travel, nature, and street photography.

I was curious to see if the idea perhaps was a bit gimmicky. Looking for a subtle effect and afraid of overdoing it, I picked the 10% over the 20% version. I later got the 5% version as well. More about this is below.

A summer evening at the Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Lost Lagoon, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

It is my understanding that diffusion filters are widely popular with videographers in order to create a more cinematic look and as a way to better control highlights in your footage. In this review, I will feature a number of sample images for still photography.

Nature and Bokeh

The 58mm version fit my XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR which was used for the photos in this review captured with the X-Pro3. I took it out on a couple of occasions during the golden hour in Stanley Park, Vancouver, and loved how the CineBloom diffusion filter made things extra dreamy, especially in heavily backlit scenarios.

The diffusion filter also doubles as a bokeh enhancer making images look softer and the transition of bright light more pleasing.

Giant green leaves in Stanley Park on a summer evening. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Stanley Park, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Street Photography and the CineBloom Filter

Since I have done a fair amount of film photography lately it is becoming more and more apparent how my digital photos look in comparison. Film photography is more organic, and negatives react to light in a different manner.

One of my goals with the Moment CineBloom diffusion filter was to create a more film-like experience and in certain situations, it does just that.

The effect is ever so subtle but the more the light changes in a scene the more apparent the difference becomes using the filter and I find the effect quite pleasing.

One word of caution. On a dreary day, I mistakingly shot with the CineBloom filter in lackluster lighting conditions and the diffusion filter made the scenes even more dreary. It works best when you want to soften light where there is light.

A charter bus departs from the Burrard Street Sky Train station in Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Burrard Street, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

CineBloom Diffusion Filter at Dusk

On our recent trip to St. Marys, Ontario, I tested the CineBloom filter at dusk and this is where you will see a significant change with street lamps getting a hazy glow.

Below you will see a before and after scenario. The first frame is captured without the filter and the second with the 10% CineBloom diffusion filter.

Test image for a CineBloom 10% diffusion filter. Photos is without the filter — Photo captured without filter

Test image for a CineBloom 10% diffusion filter. Photos is with the filter — Photo captured with the CineBloom 10% diffusion filter

Update: February 2023

Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter With a Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR

Night Photos

Around Christmas time I took my GFX 50R out for some night/evening photos in the downtown core of Vancouver. With the street festively lit the Cinebloom Diffusion filter made a big difference in softening the light sources such as Christmas lights, street lamps, and neon signs.

Evening photo from Granville Street in Vancouver with the Vogue Theatre sign — Granville Street, Vancouver, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/3.5, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

After a period of using the 10% version of the CineBloom diffusion filter, I received a message from Joe (see below). He asked if I got a chance to try the 5% version.

Admittedly I didn’t even know it existed but was immediately intrigued as I could see the lure of an even more subdued effect. I decided to give it a shot and this time I got a 62mm version for my Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Moment CineBloom 5% filter shown on Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR lens — Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter, 5%, shown on a Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR

Much will depend on how much of an effect you want to see from the diffusion filter but after my first outing with the 5% version I think I may prefer this over the 10% version.

It is, however, early in the game and I will be testing this over a longer period of time but already feel it will have more longevity. I mainly took black and white photos during this first test and love how smooth the transitions in the photo become and for backlit scenes, you still notice the effect.

The sample images in this review can be viewed up to 2500 pixels wide, depending on your monitor size. Please click to view the larger photos below.

A black and white photo captured from the lookout at Tsawwassen Beach in BC, Canada. Sample image from a Moment Cinebloom diffusion filter, 5% — Tsawwassen Beach, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/5.6, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

Conclusion

The Moment CineBloom diffusion filters are anything but gimmicky. They now have their own slots in my filter pouch and I will not hesitate to use them when the time is right.

While it may seem perplexing to soften your otherwise perfectly sharp images using a diffusion filter, at times it is more pleasing to the eye. This, of course, is completely subjective. Admittedly, I did not expect to like it as much as I do.

The Moment CineBloom 10% diffusion filter mounted on a Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — The Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR

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Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter Sample Images

Please see the sample images below. Editing was done in Capture One and I used Fujifilm film simulations for some of the photos. Some of the photos have been cropped slightly.

Please click to view larger images.

Second Beach Pool in Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Second Beach Pool, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/2.8, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

A woman get a dingy ready at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Ambleside Beach, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

A Smar Car pulls up to a stoplight in Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Downtown, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Office buildings in downtown Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Downtown, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

A couple crosses the intersection at Burrard and Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Downtown, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

The RBC Bank building in downtown Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Downtown, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Green leaves in Stanley Park. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Stanley Park, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

The public library in St. Marys Ontario. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — St. Marys, Ontario, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

The train station in St. Marys Ontario. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — St. Marys, Ontario, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

A summer evening on the walking path in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Stanley Park, Vancouver, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

The gas station in Winthrop, Washington State. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Winthrop, Washington State, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

Downtown Winthrop, WA. Sample images from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 10%, on a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Winthrop, Washington State, Fujifilm X-Pro3, XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR @ f/1.4, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

A car exits the Canada Place parkade in Vancouver. Sample image from a CineBloom filter, 10% — Downtown Vancouver, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/5.6, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 10%

January sun lights through a window in a Vancouver apartment. Sample image from a CineBloom filter — Morning sun, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/5.6, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

January sun is low on the horizon at Tsawwassen Beach. Sample image from a Moment CineBloom diffusion filter, 5% — Tsawwassen Beach, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/11, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

Clouds over Coal Harbour in Vancouver. Sample image from a Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%. — Coal Harbour, Vancouver, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/8, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

A VW campervan in Vancouver. Sample image using a Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%. — VW Campervan, Fujifilm GFX 50R, GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ f/5.6, Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter 5%

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