Shortstache Filter

Thread It and Forget It

Garrett King’s staple filter and one that is called upon everyday, the polarizer delivers a crisp and pristine visual, which is complemented by the subtle halation and blooming that the mist diffusion provides in the highlights for filmic character.

Garrett King (Shortstache) came to us with an idea to make a new filter that he’s envisioned for a long time. A filter that could live on all of his lenses... permanently. A filter that could run as his daily driver for shooting everyday and every-night, with a uniquely subtle look that would mirror his creative style of softened highlights and deepened tones.

Choose From Two Diffusion Strengths

EveryDay 1/4 Strength - Black Mist provides subtle halation and blooming of highlights while retaining depth in shadows/black tones.

Mist + PL 1/2 Strength - A more stylized filmic look with a stronger effect. Emulates a look similar to filmic motion pictures.

From Film To Run N Gun

The combination of a polarizer for powerful reflection reduction and black mist for softening highlights create a subtle look from film photography to commercial video shoots.

EVERYDAY FILTER 1/4

Provides subtle halation and blooming of highlights, while retaining depth in shadows/dark tones.

MIST PL 1/2

A more stylized, filmic strength to emulate vintage looks.

Tech Specs

Founder, PolarPro

FAQ

Is the Everyday filter also a polarizer, or does that only apply to the Mist-PL?

Both the Everyday and the Mist-PL filters are chroma polarizers.

Can I stack my Shortstache filter with a VND?

No, separate VNDs and polarizers will interfere with each other if stacked.

Do you offer a standalone, non-polarized black mist filter?

Not at this time.

Will the 49mm Shortstache filters + 49mm Fuji Adapter make my camera weatherproof?

Not weatherproof, no. The filter and adapter will inherently add some weather-resistance to the camera lens though, since they'll create a barrier between the lens and any rain or debris that might hit it.

What lens cap do you recommend?

The threaded Shortstache filters will work with many stock lens caps. The Helix versions come with a dedicated magnetic cap.