Mattebox and filters question. at DVinfo.net

Alessandro Zumstein · February 29th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Hello, i need a mattebox and basic filters for my EX1. I think about a mattebox from Chrosziel and filters from Schneider Optics.
My questions are:
- Have anyone tesed the EX1 with a Chrosziel mattebox, are there vignetting roblems?

- It's better to use 4x5.65 filter or can i use 4x4 filter, because i hearded when use 4x4 filter, the "wide angle effect" is limited.

Very interessant filter kit from Schneider optics, it can be useful

http://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecomm....aspx?CID=1431

Steve Shovlar · February 29th, 2008, 04:49 PM

4x4s are fine. No problems with my EX1.

Kenn Christenson · February 29th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Chrosziel makes a matte box specifically for the EX1. You might want to call a local dealer and see if they can't give you some information.

http://www.abelcine.com/store/produc...ductid=1000449

Steve Shovlar · February 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM

My Vocas MB-350 works with the EX1 but I have to load the filters in from the bottom.

Mike Testin · April 22nd, 2008, 04:31 PM

Was anybody able to confirm without a doubt that the Redrock mattebox will work well with the EX1? Are there any limitations from the camera mic.

Dale Stoltzfus · April 22nd, 2008, 06:46 PM

It should work - see this post: http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?p=171418 . He says that there will be an adapter to allow it to work better with video cameras such as the HVX 200 or EX1. However, looking at FreshDV's video, I don't think that the adapter is even necessary. It seems to just butt up against the front of the lens.

Steve Cahill · April 23rd, 2008, 06:04 AM

The matte box is able to swing away from the camera, which makes a lens change very handy, if using a adapter and it does work with the EX1, also the filters get inserted from the side instead of the top. For the price it is a good value.

The Arri matte box was well designed, lighter in weight but not released as a product as of yet, pictured here.

Mika Tertsunen · April 23rd, 2008, 01:37 PM

I'm a bit suspicious about these sideways inserting filters. In a mattebox I find it being essential that you can adjust at least one of the filters vertically, not quite sure how it works with this construction.

Benjamin Eckstein · April 23rd, 2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mika Tertsunen

I'm a bit suspicious about these sideways inserting filters. In a mattebox I find it being essential that you can adjust at least one of the filters vertically, not quite sure how it works with this construction.

I agree although I think the EX-1 design will only allow filters to be inserted sideways due to the end of lens and the placement of the LCD/mic.

That Arri looks nice, although I would guess it'll be like a third the price of the cam, as many Arri products are.

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Alessandro Zumstein · April 23rd, 2008, 02:24 PM

It looks like the chrosziel 450 mattebox. Do it fits 4x5.565 filters?

Dean Harrington · April 23rd, 2008, 07:55 PM

This definitely is well constructed. Worth the price!

Eric Pascarelli · April 23rd, 2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin Eckstein

That Arri looks nice, although I would guess it'll be like a third the price of the cam, as many Arri products are.

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I think it's more like 2/3 the price of the camera - but it is very, very nice. Makes all the others seem flimsy.

Dean Harrington · May 3rd, 2008, 05:09 PM

I'm beginning to put my HD camera system together and today bought the RedRock mattebox to go on an EX3 that I will buy in July. Next will be a rail system to support the whole system which will use the Letus Ultimate as it's base. Any suggestions on rails?
I hung around with Phillip Bloom in Tokyo recently and had a good look at the Ultimate ~ mighty good adaptor. I will probably have to put out about $20,000 to get this camera system up to par!

Dante Waters · May 15th, 2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Harrington

I'm beginning to put my HD camera system together and today bought the RedRock mattebox to go on an EX3 that I will buy in July. Next will be a rail system to support the whole system which will use the Letus Ultimate as it's base. Any suggestions on rails?
I hung around with Phillip Bloom in Tokyo recently and had a good look at the Ultimate ~ mighty good adaptor. I will probably have to put out about $20,000 to get this camera system up to par!

I thought these matte boxes came with the rails... I guess I have to check the prices now of those.

Dean Harrington · May 15th, 2008, 04:45 PM

Bundles are basic without flags, bundle with flags and bundle for Red.

February 29th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Alessandro Zumstein Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 68	Mattebox and filters question. Hello, i need a mattebox and basic filters for my EX1. I think about a mattebox from Chrosziel and filters from Schneider Optics. My questions are: - Have anyone tesed the EX1 with a Chrosziel mattebox, are there vignetting roblems? - It's better to use 4x5.65 filter or can i use 4x4 filter, because i hearded when use 4x4 filter, the "wide angle effect" is limited. Very interessant filter kit from Schneider optics, it can be useful http://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecomm....aspx?CID=1431

April 22nd, 2008, 04:31 PM	#5
Mike Testin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 28	Redrock mattebox Was anybody able to confirm without a doubt that the Redrock mattebox will work well with the EX1? Are there any limitations from the camera mic.

April 22nd, 2008, 06:46 PM	#6
Dale Stoltzfus Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ephrata, PA United States Posts: 257	It should work - see this post: http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?p=171418 . He says that there will be an adapter to allow it to work better with video cameras such as the HVX 200 or EX1. However, looking at FreshDV's video, I don't think that the adapter is even necessary. It seems to just butt up against the front of the lens. __________________ Mountjoy! Studios - Promotional Videography & Graphic Design MountjoyStudios.net

April 23rd, 2008, 06:04 AM	#7
Steve Cahill Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 321	The matte box is able to swing away from the camera, which makes a lens change very handy, if using a adapter and it does work with the EX1, also the filters get inserted from the side instead of the top. For the price it is a good value. The Arri matte box was well designed, lighter in weight but not released as a product as of yet, pictured here. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regards Steve

April 23rd, 2008, 02:24 PM	#10
Alessandro Zumstein Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 68	Nice mattebox It looks like the chrosziel 450 mattebox. Do it fits 4x5.565 filters?

February 29th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#2
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	4x4s are fine. No problems with my EX1.

February 29th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#3
Kenn Christenson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Medford Oregon Posts: 152	Chrosziel makes a matte box specifically for the EX1. You might want to call a local dealer and see if they can't give you some information. http://www.abelcine.com/store/produc...ductid=1000449

February 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#4
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	My Vocas MB-350 works with the EX1 but I have to load the filters in from the bottom.

April 23rd, 2008, 01:37 PM	#8
Mika Tertsunen Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 25	I'm a bit suspicious about these sideways inserting filters. In a mattebox I find it being essential that you can adjust at least one of the filters vertically, not quite sure how it works with this construction.

April 23rd, 2008, 07:55 PM	#11
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	seriously nice gear ... This definitely is well constructed. Worth the price!

May 3rd, 2008, 05:09 PM	#13
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	RedRock mattebox ... I'm beginning to put my HD camera system together and today bought the RedRock mattebox to go on an EX3 that I will buy in July. Next will be a rail system to support the whole system which will use the Letus Ultimate as it's base. Any suggestions on rails? I hung around with Phillip Bloom in Tokyo recently and had a good look at the Ultimate ~ mighty good adaptor. I will probably have to put out about $20,000 to get this camera system up to par!

May 15th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#15
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	No rails ... Bundles are basic without flags, bundle with flags and bundle for Red.