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Quyen Le · January 16th, 2006, 05:00 PM

While waiting for my parts to arrive, I have time to design Mattebox. I wonder if what size/spec do you want if it's affordable? am going to make 1 size only, so give me some feedback and I will start working on it. I am talking about commercial quality here, not homemade parts. I can get them done in 3 months, thanks.

Quyen

John Colette · January 16th, 2006, 05:15 PM

My wish:

15mm rods 60mm centre to centre.

adjustable lens to rods distance

different donut options [foam or neoprene]

2 x 4x4 filter stages - 1 rotatable

hot shoe / accessory slot on the top surface

top eyebrow & side wings

...think the love child of a Chrosziel and the Century optics boxes.....

Declan Smith · January 16th, 2006, 06:22 PM

I have a number of different lens diameters, 52mm, 62mm, & 72mm. One that would fit all these would be good.

Dominic Jones · January 17th, 2006, 01:31 PM

And a "proper" bellows style mattebox, to acommodate for the best possible image with longer lenses like 105mm and 180mm lenses.

I'm not much of a fan of the fixed length matteboxes - and let's face it, bellows look cooler too!

John Colette · January 17th, 2006, 07:29 PM

I think bellows are a little fragile - the side wings are best to cut flare and shade the longer lenses.

Jimi Colteryahn · January 20th, 2006, 06:16 PM

Please add me to the list for mattebox. Also for the rod support. I'll be using it on a HVX200.
Thanks!
Jimi :)

Andrew Todd · January 20th, 2006, 07:17 PM

me too....

Timofei Youriev · January 20th, 2006, 08:50 PM

would be good

January 16th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#1
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Mattebox While waiting for my parts to arrive, I have time to design Mattebox. I wonder if what size/spec do you want if it's affordable? am going to make 1 size only, so give me some feedback and I will start working on it. I am talking about commercial quality here, not homemade parts. I can get them done in 3 months, thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

January 20th, 2006, 06:16 PM	#6
Jimi Colteryahn Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rep. of Panama Posts: 34	Hello! Please add me to the list for mattebox. Also for the rod support. I'll be using it on a HVX200. Thanks! Jimi :)

January 20th, 2006, 07:17 PM	#7
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	me too.... __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

January 20th, 2006, 08:50 PM	#8
Timofei Youriev Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brooklyn / USA / Russia Posts: 33	on the list would be good __________________ russian in new york \| graphic designer \| filmmaker \| http://www.designkarma.com \| Sony HDR-HC1

January 16th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#2
John Colette Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 108	My wish: 15mm rods 60mm centre to centre. adjustable lens to rods distance different donut options [foam or neoprene] 2 x 4x4 filter stages - 1 rotatable hot shoe / accessory slot on the top surface top eyebrow & side wings ...think the love child of a Chrosziel and the Century optics boxes.....

January 16th, 2006, 06:22 PM	#3
Declan Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 187	I have a number of different lens diameters, 52mm, 62mm, & 72mm. One that would fit all these would be good.

January 17th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#4
Dominic Jones Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 225	And a "proper" bellows style mattebox, to acommodate for the best possible image with longer lenses like 105mm and 180mm lenses. I'm not much of a fan of the fixed length matteboxes - and let's face it, bellows look cooler too!

January 17th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#5
John Colette Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 108	I think bellows are a little fragile - the side wings are best to cut flare and shade the longer lenses.