View Full Version : Lens cap for VOCAS mattebox


Ivan Snoeckx
February 26th, 2009, 07:04 AM
Hi all,

Does anyone know were I can find a large lens cap for my VOCAS MB-315 mattebox that is permanently mounted on my HD camera? The size of the mattebox is 21 x 16 centimeters or 8.3 x 6.3 inches.
I know PortaBrace has lens caps, but their biggest is only 8 x 6 inches. I'm affraid that this isn't going to fit.

PortaBrace - Lens Cap 6X8 (http://www.portabrace.com/productA-LC-6X8)

For the moment I only have the French flag closed when the camera is not in use. But it still gathers some dust. Yesterday I noticed some spots during editing that I couldn't adress. After inspecting the lens it seemed to be dust.

Mike Rinkunas
February 26th, 2009, 08:51 AM
Ivan,

I recommend getting a coverlens!

Cover Lens - Video Camera Lens Cover (http://coverlens.com/)

it completely wraps around my Vocas MB-315 and it includes a set of warm/white balance cards, pen and microfiber cloth.

I sent Cordell (owner, chief cook, and bottlewasher over at coverlens) the dimensions to the matte box. I figured I wouldn't see the cover for a few weeks. within 24 hours Cordell had confirmed all of the dimensions and I had a perfectly fitting Coverlens in my hands within only a few days! Talk about great service!

here is a review of it via dvxuser.com:

CoverLens - Multi-Purpose Lens Cap Replacement (http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/coverlens/)

~Mike

Ivan Snoeckx
February 26th, 2009, 09:39 AM
Thank you very much Mike,

I will take a look at it.

Ivan Snoeckx
February 27th, 2009, 10:40 AM
Also found these from 16x9 Inc.

16x9 Inc. | Small Mattebox Cover | MBC116X9 | B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/434767-REG/16x9_Inc__MBC116X9_Small_Mattebox_Cover.html)

I guess this also must be fitting. Exterior Dimensions 10 1/2 x 1/2 x 7 3/4" (26.67 x 1.27 x 19.69 cm) (LxWxH).