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Jack Cummins · February 23rd, 2007, 12:30 AM

I would appreciate very much hearing from anyone who has used a Zacuto baseplate and rod system with any Cavision mattebox. Is this combo possible?
Used on JVC GY-HD200U.

Thanks much in advance of any info.

Sean Adair · February 23rd, 2007, 02:56 PM

both are 15mm and that zacuto looks very versatile. I hope someone with more direct information can help you.
I'll chime in with my related need. I want to find a baseplate system with 12mm rods that will work with my vintage Petroff mattebox.
Thanks!

Jack Cummins · February 23rd, 2007, 10:18 PM

Sean,

Thanks for your reply. After looking at the Cavision mattebox again I notice that the mattebox front mount support comes with their baseplate/rods system and NOT with the mattebox itself. There doesn't seem to be an option to purchase just the front support alone and I hate to have to buy their baseplate/rods system just to get the mattebox support. I guess I'll email Cavision and see if just the front support is available as I do want to use their mattebox, shades, follow-focus unit, etc. on the Zacuto rods.

Good luck with your search for the 12mm rods and thanks again for your reply.

February 23rd, 2007, 12:30 AM	#1
Jack Cummins Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HCMC, Vietnam Posts: 2	Mix and Match I would appreciate very much hearing from anyone who has used a Zacuto baseplate and rod system with any Cavision mattebox. Is this combo possible? Used on JVC GY-HD200U. Thanks much in advance of any info. __________________ Best regards, Jack Cummins peek-a-boo Productions Last edited by Jack Cummins; February 23rd, 2007 at 03:11 AM. Reason: Missing info

February 23rd, 2007, 02:56 PM	#2
Sean Adair Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 463	both are 15mm and that zacuto looks very versatile. I hope someone with more direct information can help you. I'll chime in with my related need. I want to find a baseplate system with 12mm rods that will work with my vintage Petroff mattebox. Thanks! __________________ Sean Adair - NYC - www.adairproductions.com JVC GY-HM-700 with 17x5 lens, MacPro 3.2ghz 8-core, 18gb. (JVC HD200 4 sale soon)

February 23rd, 2007, 10:18 PM	#3
Jack Cummins Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HCMC, Vietnam Posts: 2	Sean, Thanks for your reply. After looking at the Cavision mattebox again I notice that the mattebox front mount support comes with their baseplate/rods system and NOT with the mattebox itself. There doesn't seem to be an option to purchase just the front support alone and I hate to have to buy their baseplate/rods system just to get the mattebox support. I guess I'll email Cavision and see if just the front support is available as I do want to use their mattebox, shades, follow-focus unit, etc. on the Zacuto rods. Good luck with your search for the 12mm rods and thanks again for your reply. __________________ Best regards, Jack Cummins peek-a-boo Productions