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Gabor Lacza · July 4th, 2004, 12:21 PM

Hi Guys,
can somebody help me out here.I am planning to buy a Matte box which will work with both 3x3 and 4x4 filters.What is the difference in using them beside price ???
gabor

Jim Sofranko · July 4th, 2004, 12:32 PM

Ummm, size?

The 4x4 will enable you to use larger formats such as bigger chip cameras and 16mm and some 35mm lenses. The 3x3 will be much more limiting in your options for lensing especially as you move up to larger formats. The 3x3 will also have limitations in larger formats for any grad filters which may require the filter to be moved in the matte box.

On the other hand the 3x3 is smaller and may be better ergonomically for the smaller cameras. That may be the only advantage of which I would consider.

Gabor Lacza · July 4th, 2004, 12:35 PM

Thanks for your quick response...for now I will use it with the JVC HD10u camera anyway which is considered small.So I guess the 3x3 filters would work just fine...

July 4th, 2004, 12:21 PM	#1
Gabor Lacza Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Budapest , Hungary Posts: 194	Filters with Matte Box Hi Guys, can somebody help me out here.I am planning to buy a Matte box which will work with both 3x3 and 4x4 filters.What is the difference in using them beside price ??? gabor

July 4th, 2004, 12:32 PM	#2
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	Ummm, size? The 4x4 will enable you to use larger formats such as bigger chip cameras and 16mm and some 35mm lenses. The 3x3 will be much more limiting in your options for lensing especially as you move up to larger formats. The 3x3 will also have limitations in larger formats for any grad filters which may require the filter to be moved in the matte box. On the other hand the 3x3 is smaller and may be better ergonomically for the smaller cameras. That may be the only advantage of which I would consider.

July 4th, 2004, 12:35 PM	#3
Gabor Lacza Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Budapest , Hungary Posts: 194	Thanks for your quick response...for now I will use it with the JVC HD10u camera anyway which is considered small.So I guess the 3x3 filters would work just fine...