Are rails necessary for Matte Box, HVX200?

[withuk]

Hi,
I needed to find out if it is safe to use the Vocas Matte box MB-250 on the HVX200 without rails barsadapter and a MBS-100. I have heard it can loosen the lens in the HVX but does anyone know of this actually happening to someone they know.

I have also been advised by a professional camera store that it is an added expense that is just not necessary.

I will be using an 82mm wide angle lens, the matte box and filters.

I would be very grateful for any replies.

Thank you

 

[Arson]

The mattebox is attached to the rails not the camera. You wouldn't want it attached to your lens. They are heavy unlike the light lens hood that comes standard.

A rail kit is cheaper than a new camera. Whenever I rent either a Mattebox or follow focus the rail kit and baseplate is free.

 

[withuk]

Thanks for the reply.

The matte box is attached to the rails not the camera.

I have just purchased the Vocas Matte box W 82, which is the MB-250 that fits a wide angle lens for the HVX200. This comes as is and clips directly onto the front of the camera, without the rail support / bars adapter.

So if it is optional and it works without, is it necessary?

 

[Joseph Stunzi]

They do make snapon matte boxes for cameras. Oh withuk you took the words right out of my mouth. Rails are the best though! I feel much more secure using my rig with rails versus standalone. Out of curiosity, what wide angle lens are you using? The 16x9, inc. one? Century optics?

 

[withuk]

They do make snapon matte boxes for cameras. Oh withuk you took the words right out of my mouth. Rails are the best though! I feel much more secure using my rig with rails versus standalone. Out of curiosity, what wide angle lens are you using? The 16x9, inc. one? Century optics?

Red-Eye 82mm 0.7x