I occasionally run into issues with stadium light - and mid-day sun - so I went on the hunt for a Matte Box and boy was I shocked at how much they cost!

So after some research and a few calls, I settled on the Cavision 3x3 Matte Box w/ 2 Filter Holders and a French Flag.

Wish List | B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/wl/43C60AF375) All three items for $214.40

Cavision thought it might have a little vignetting, but I am here to tell you, even at its widest opening, there is none!

One note - the flag only works on the regular MB385P not the Wide Angle.

Here are some photos:

Chris...nice rig! Great recommendation for a 'Matte Box'. I remember getting a 'Matte Box' for my Rollei 6000i 2.25" 'stills' camera, the price was 'shocking' to say the least.

That is a decent price and it works.

Regards,

J.

The only downer is that all the Cavision hoods I've seen aren't 16:9. Come to that they aren't even 4:3 - the one I had was nearer 4:3.5. Why, Cavision?

But I like the look of your attached monitor Chris. Tell me - is it better in sunlight than the useless NX5's top screen? And what make is it?

tom.

If there's no vengetting does it really matter?

The monitor is a 5" HDMI LCD and it works awesome, especially when you "have" to shoot in mid-day sun.

However, I do have the Sony LCD Hood that works amazingly well.
Sony SHL-32WBP LCD Hood - for 3.2" LCD Panel SH-L32WBP B&H

It does matter. Hods are aspet ratio (or petal) shaped for very good reason.
So, does your monitor have a name and web link?

See that's where I get confused...
I have scoured these threads for information on Matte Boxes specifically 4:3 vs 16:9 and while I understand the physical aspects - in real world use - I was not able to find anyone having any issues as far back as 2003.

The monitor is:
Amazon.com: Lilliput 569gl-50np/h/y 5" On-camera Hd LCD Field Monitor w/ Hdmi in Component in Video in Video Out +Shoe Mount+du21 Battery and Charger by VIVITEQ INC: Electronics

Nice looking rig, Chris. What zoom controller are you using. and are you happy with it? I have seen some of your football videos. I am shooting soccer and a good controllers seems a very important part of the kit.

I am using a VeriZoom LANC

VariZoom VZRock Variable-Rocker for LANC Camcorders VZ-ROCK B&H

and it is a must for all the sports I have shot!

Thanks for the quick response Chris, 4 minutes.

I do wish that this forum was a bit busier, as every time that a good topic comes up there are a few of you shooters that have time with the NX5U offer some great insight.

Chris...sorry to go OT, but how do you like the little 'mini-ball' monitor adaptor?

J.

Chris,

This flag setup that you listed in your first post works with the NX5 cam at both the wide AND telephoto lengths?

Chris...sorry to go OT, but how do you like the little 'mini-ball' monitor adaptor?

J.

Sorry for the delay J - just got back from shooting a film.

The bullhead that came with thT e monitor is cheap-china kind of thing... While it does work and function, I had a Cullmann CB2.7 mini-ball head and I am now using it instead.

Cullmann CB2.7 Mini Ballhead CU 40027 B&H Photo Video

Chris,

This flag setup that you listed in your first post works with the NX5 cam at both the wide AND telephoto lengths?

Yes, Bill works perfect... I can lower the flag quite a bit before I start seeing it int the frame.

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the info.

J.