THE KIT INCLUDES : Mattebox, Two 4" x 4" square filter holder, French flag with side flags, Adapter Ring. It is lightweight, weighs approximately 1.7 lbs, yet extremely robust.
Packed with features that protect your camera and enhance your creativity, the more compact and lightweight operation this mattebox can be used as "clip-on" mattebox, which means the Mattebox fits on the front of your internal focus lens.
The mattebox is mounted with a "Quick-Lock" system.
Specifications :
Matte box / Sunshade is made up of ABS plastic, Dimensions of french flag 16.5" X 6.5"; Maximum expension of side flags - 200mm; French flag and side flags are made up of metal; Rotating filter holder; It compliments wide angle convertors without vignetting and can be used with any sort of wide angle lens 35, 28, 24, 21, 18 and 14 mm and even fish eye lenses; Can be used with any mini35/micro35 system.
ROTATING FILTER HOLDERS : There are two filter holders with Matte Box. Rotating filter holder enables user to eject or install square filter without disturbing microphone or flash settings. One filter holder is stationary while the other one is rotationary in nature.
The French Flag (the light shield above the lens) can be adjusted in order to block out stray or unwanted light. Adding Side wings completes the mattebox and gives the operator total control over the light striking the CCD. It also allows the use of professional quality filters. One filter stage rotates allowing the use of special effect filters and the second filter stage is stationary for use with conventional filters or grads.
The lightweight device features two 4 inch wide filter stages, one fixed, while the other rotates 180 degrees. The matte box handles any filter ranging up to 4"× 4" Also included: a sunshade and an adjustable, removable French flag. It has one fixed and one rotating filter holder, plus a French flag. Using the matte box makes filter changes a simple matter of pulling out one holder and inserting the next one. Corals, Grads, Neutral Density, (great for reducing light and altering your depth of field) No unscrewing filters and juggling around. The ease with which you can add filtration when you're using a matte box is another strong reason to add one to your kit. Dual pivot mechanisms are integrated into the housing for more cost efficient use of side wings. Two side flags with maximum expension of 200mm and 140 inch wide, can be collapsed into just 120mm.
ADAPTER RING : Adapter ring is screw in type. We provide only one adapter with matte box.
Simply insert the adapter ring inside the matte box and close the quick release button.
Dimensions
Outer dia: 105mm
Available adapter dia :
58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm
Note: Kindly make a note in order for adapter ring according to front lens thread dia of your camcorder or camera.
ASSEMBLY : The assembly of the unit was intuitive and simple. We provide manual for its assembly. The entire matte box assembly attaches to the camera by a screw-on adapter.
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP : The matte box itself is made from ABS plastic. Everything looks intentional. The reinforced edges are machine-bent. Bolts are well placed, spaced and consistent.
We have designed the Matteboxes with an exchangeable insert adapter ring. This means that for each lens with a different front outside diameter you will need a different type of adapter ring.