CineBloom Diffusion Filters - Open Box, 5% / 77mm
Our Review
Moment CineBloom 5% Diffusion Filter — A Subtle Cinematic Glow for Travel Footage
The gist: The lightest CineBloom strength adds a whisper of dreamy diffusion to travel footage — softening harsh digital edges without making the effect obvious, even to trained eyes.
- 5% strength = natural-looking: The lightest of three CineBloom densities (5%, 10%, 20%) adds a barely-there bloom that flatters landscapes and portraits without looking filtered.
- Film-like mist effect: Uncoated optical glass intentionally blooms highlights and wraps the whole image in a soft glow — closer to vintage cinema glass than modern flat digital sharpness.
- Japanese optical glass + aluminum ring: Built to the same aerospace-grade standard as Moment’s premium line, with water-, grease-, and dirt-resistant coating for outdoor use.
- Open Box value: This is a certified open box unit — same optical quality, inspected before sale, at a meaningful discount off the new price.
Photographer Alik Griffin called the CineBloom one of his favorite soft filters, noting it “blooms the whole image with a mist effect” and praising its superior build quality and consistency across the frame compared to cheaper diffusion alternatives.
Best for: Travel videographers and portrait photographers who want a subtle, film-inspired look without heavy post-processing. Skip it if: You shoot mostly indoors or in low light — the uncoated glass can increase flare in bright, direct-light situations. Runs ~$34 (open box) — check the current price before buying.
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