Anyone using Matte Box or Follow Focus from Redrock?

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yellowcouch

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I am interested in what Mattebox and Follow Focus will work on the 7D. It seems these items from redrock are very reasonably priced compared to other companys. Will they be compatable with Zacutos rail system? Are there any other companys worth looking at. Thanks for your help
Mike
 
I'm not using the mattebox, but I'm using the follow focus from redrock.

So I guess to answer your question;

Will the redrock mattebox mount to zacuto's rail system... yes and no. You still need the offset piece/connector that allows the use of another rod that mounts paralel above the right rod, because the Redrock mattebox is a swing out.

The follow focus will mount on the zacuto rails just fine.

As far as other companies... there are many out there.

Cinevate
RedRock
Zacuto
IndiSystems

and so much more. It's mostly what your budgets at, and what kind of design you're looking for.
 
I have the Follow Focus and love it for the money. I almost bought the mattebox but thought it was way to big and heavy for the size of the camera. It just seems like overkill and I wasn't loving the 4x4 holder.
 
I love the mattebox, but the 4x4 filter mattes are kind of terrible. If you get the RR mattebox, buy 4x5.65 sized filters when you can.

I have their version 1 follow focus and have always been happy with it. Can't vouch for the v2, but I would hope it's an improvement on v1. Their customer service is pretty good too.
 
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