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Scott Nodine · October 4th, 2005, 10:20 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm planning on getting the A1 camcorder in the next few months. And was also planning on getting a matte box with french flags as well for the camcorder, but there aren't any on the market at a decent price.

However, I believe I may have come up with a DIY concept for one that is built off the included lens hood I've seen in pictures. But I need the exact dimensions of the lens hood that comes with the A1 so I can start some drawings. I need length, width, height, etc.

I know that inches aren't always exact, so, centimeters/millimeters measurements will probably work better, but either or will work.

THANKS!

Hubert Hofer · October 4th, 2005, 06:39 PM

Hi Scott,
I just received my matte box outfit recently after not being able to get a reasonably priced one. (I live in australia) I ended up getting a great set-up from England at about a third of the cost of anywhere else. It fits the AE1 & HC1 just great and it's super light in weight. All you need ist one step-up ring and your'e away. All up about $500 Austr. including express freight. Look up FORMATTE Matte Box on the net.
regards Hubert

Scott Nodine · October 4th, 2005, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the reply!
I found it on these two pages so far:
http://www.adorama.com/FOFM500.html
http://www.2filter.com/prices/products/format44.html

Did you have to get a 37mm to 43mm adapter then attach the Formatte 43mm Screw-In Adapter Ring, then the mattebox?
I'm just using the 43mm diameter as an example of the scenario. Since they don't have a Formatte 37mm size adapter.

I'd still like some quick measurements of the original supplied lens hood, if you'd be so kind. :)

thanks!

Hubert Hofer · October 5th, 2005, 01:28 AM

Hi again scott,
unfortunately I can't give you the measurements at present as I left the lens hood at home and I won't be back for three days. You can't screw anything onto the lens hood as there is no female thread. If you do try a DIY then may I suggest you sandwich your home made matte box back between a 37 to 43-49 step-up and another 43 or 49 spacer ring. btw, I used a 37-49 and a 49-52 for the formatt. Also bear in mind that the first 100x100 glass filter I bought already cost more than the matte box. Yeah man it's not a cheap hobby.
cheers Hubert

Scott Nodine · October 5th, 2005, 11:39 PM

OK thanks for your input and help!

October 4th, 2005, 10:20 AM	#1
Scott Nodine New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 17	A1's Lens Hood Hey everyone, I'm planning on getting the A1 camcorder in the next few months. And was also planning on getting a matte box with french flags as well for the camcorder, but there aren't any on the market at a decent price. However, I believe I may have come up with a DIY concept for one that is built off the included lens hood I've seen in pictures. But I need the exact dimensions of the lens hood that comes with the A1 so I can start some drawings. I need length, width, height, etc. I know that inches aren't always exact, so, centimeters/millimeters measurements will probably work better, but either or will work. THANKS! Last edited by Scott Nodine; October 4th, 2005 at 04:50 PM.

October 4th, 2005, 06:39 PM	#2
Hubert Hofer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torres Strait - Australia Posts: 76	matte Box AE1 Hi Scott, I just received my matte box outfit recently after not being able to get a reasonably priced one. (I live in australia) I ended up getting a great set-up from England at about a third of the cost of anywhere else. It fits the AE1 & HC1 just great and it's super light in weight. All you need ist one step-up ring and your'e away. All up about $500 Austr. including express freight. Look up FORMATTE Matte Box on the net. regards Hubert

October 5th, 2005, 01:28 AM	#4
Hubert Hofer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torres Strait - Australia Posts: 76	matte box Hi again scott, unfortunately I can't give you the measurements at present as I left the lens hood at home and I won't be back for three days. You can't screw anything onto the lens hood as there is no female thread. If you do try a DIY then may I suggest you sandwich your home made matte box back between a 37 to 43-49 step-up and another 43 or 49 spacer ring. btw, I used a 37-49 and a 49-52 for the formatt. Also bear in mind that the first 100x100 glass filter I bought already cost more than the matte box. Yeah man it's not a cheap hobby. cheers Hubert

October 4th, 2005, 09:24 PM	#3
Scott Nodine New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 17	Thanks for the reply! I found it on these two pages so far: http://www.adorama.com/FOFM500.html http://www.2filter.com/prices/products/format44.html Did you have to get a 37mm to 43mm adapter then attach the Formatte 43mm Screw-In Adapter Ring, then the mattebox? I'm just using the 43mm diameter as an example of the scenario. Since they don't have a Formatte 37mm size adapter. I'd still like some quick measurements of the original supplied lens hood, if you'd be so kind. :) thanks!

October 5th, 2005, 11:39 PM	#5
Scott Nodine New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 17	OK thanks for your input and help!