Best Matte Box + Shoulder Mount For 7D?

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i was just trying to figure out what the best shoulder mount/matte box combo that matches up with each other is the best for the 7d, and in my price range...

my max budget for the box and shoulder mount is $500

thanks
 
i saw cinecity but there in asia, are they trustworthy? they have great deals, there mattebox, follow focus, and rails is only 600...wow...what size is the focus ring on the 7d? i mean ti have the 18-135mm esf lense, it came stock...
 
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craven said:
i saw cinecity but there in asia, are they trustworthy?
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They're an indian based company. It's hard to get a hold of them, but they're fast. I ordered their mattebox, and recieved it the same week I ordered it.
 
a 12 ft jib for $335 on cinecity? Am I mistaken or is that an awesome deal? (I never really looked into jibs, but that sounds like a great price.

I'd also like to mention that I just went through a bunch of your videos NextWave...great stuff.
 
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stateofmind said:
a 12 ft jib for $335 on cinecity? Am I mistaken or is that an awesome deal? (I never really looked into jibs, but that sounds like a great price.

I'd also like to mention that I just went through a bunch of your videos NextWave...great stuff.
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I'd be a bit cautious when buying other products from CineCity. Besides their mattebox, I've read bad reviews on most of their products. The price of their jib + shipping, would almost equal the amount of Kesslers KC-8 Basic Jib.
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craven said:
i was just trying to figure out what the best shoulder mount/matte box combo that matches up with each other is the best for the 7d, and in my price range...

my max budget for the box and shoulder mount is $500

thanks
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The shoulder mount I get, but why do you need a matte box? Are you going to use 4x4s?

I'm always curious as to why people who don't use filters use a matte box on SLR lenses that have lens hoods.
 
My reason for wanting a matte box is very superficial...it just makes the camera look that much more professional. We cater to a consumer base who is oblivious to the current renaissance in vdslrs and going into a professional job with something puny makes them feel like their not getting their moneys worth.

At least, thats how I would rationalize it.
 
Where are the Cine City folks located? I would love to get one of their kits, but I need it shipped by Saturday. Any body know?
 
i got my indirailspro rig for $190 shipped ebay, mattebox im going to DIY teddybear style (check the DIY section for his tutorial), should only cost another $10-15 or so.

jon!
 
Yeah, Tim is the best over there at IndiFocus. I just ordered a shoulder pad and handles upgrade for my IndieRAILpro.
 
StormFactory said:
but why do you need a matte box? Are you going to use 4x4s?

I'm always curious as to why people who don't use filters use a matte box on SLR lenses that have lens hoods.
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I think MBs come in to their own if you have big rig

lets say you have 8 different primes of 6 different diameters

let say you want 8 different filters (nd, colour correction, grads etc)

you end up needing 6*8=48 differnt filters

at that point drop in filters (6) become the no brainer

Additionally a good MB can protect from ofscreen light (flare) better than a DLSR hood

personally I have a couple of NDs and a Step down ring and am happy

I mislaid my tabacco grad in 1976 - this was probably a good thing

S
 
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