I know there's been some discussion about matte boxes for the HVX and speculation about Chrosziel, but for those who may have seen the cam in full-dress, anyone know for sure whether the Chroz 411 setup will work with the HVX as is? If not, I can't imagine needing much more than a riser change or maybe longer rods, but it would nice if that wasn't necessary.
411-53PK and HVX?
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DP StrangeLove
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I talked to 16X9 Inc (www.16x9inc.com). A direct dealer of Chrosziel. They said that Chorsziel will probably have to develop a newer matte box system because of the 82mm diameter lens on the HVX. The didn't have a working HVX when I talked to them, so they couldn't run test. The other problem is that there is no 82mm adapter ring.
Brian_Broz
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If you are referring to the Mattebox for the DVX w/Anamorphic it works.
Tried it myself today on the HVX. You need a new adaptor plate to go from the square anamorphic to a round 85mm. Remember the ring is always 3mm larger than the lens thread. This is available from Chrosziel.
Otherwise if you are looking to purchase, Chrosziel has a new system for the HVX that will be available in 2 weeks....the same design/side wing option as the HDV variants. Very nice and solid but admittedly a pricey option.
Personally I really like the basic 4x4 DV sunshade on the camera. It's relatively cheap, really light and will not vignette with 4x4 fiters on the HVX. All you need is a 104-85mm Clamp ring and you're set (you need a filter on the camera for it to clamp to). It's barely any larger than the HVX stock hood, and the 4x4 DV SS allows a rod adaptor and rods later if you save your$$ or find you need it. Hope that helps.
BTW I work for a Panasonic and Chrosziel dealer in Canada....so I played...I mean tested and evaluated the above items.
Hope that helps,
Brian Broz
Tried it myself today on the HVX. You need a new adaptor plate to go from the square anamorphic to a round 85mm. Remember the ring is always 3mm larger than the lens thread. This is available from Chrosziel.
Otherwise if you are looking to purchase, Chrosziel has a new system for the HVX that will be available in 2 weeks....the same design/side wing option as the HDV variants. Very nice and solid but admittedly a pricey option.
Personally I really like the basic 4x4 DV sunshade on the camera. It's relatively cheap, really light and will not vignette with 4x4 fiters on the HVX. All you need is a 104-85mm Clamp ring and you're set (you need a filter on the camera for it to clamp to). It's barely any larger than the HVX stock hood, and the 4x4 DV SS allows a rod adaptor and rods later if you save your$$ or find you need it. Hope that helps.
BTW I work for a Panasonic and Chrosziel dealer in Canada....so I played...I mean tested and evaluated the above items.
Hope that helps,
Brian Broz
