CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
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Terry_Lasater
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Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
I know that Cavision lovers abound on this site, but I sent my 4x4 back as I didn't like it or trust it.
I thought the entire mattebox was not rigid enough and the clips holding the french flag to the mattebox were weak and one simply would not grab hold securely.
Sometimes, I had to almost fight the rotating filter stage to get it to turn.
Even though I explained these issues to Jason at Cavision, they still charged a 15% re-stocking fee once they had it back in their hands.
They won't get my money again!
I know that Cavision lovers abound on this site, but I sent my 4x4 back as I didn't like it or trust it.
I thought the entire mattebox was not rigid enough and the clips holding the french flag to the mattebox were weak and one simply would not grab hold securely.
Sometimes, I had to almost fight the rotating filter stage to get it to turn.
Even though I explained these issues to Jason at Cavision, they still charged a 15% re-stocking fee once they had it back in their hands.
They won't get my money again!
Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
[quote author=Terry_Lasater link=board=Links;num=1090805633;start=0#2 date=07/26/04 at 07:56:43]I know that Cavision lovers abound on this site, but I sent my 4x4 back as I didn't like it or trust it.
I thought the entire mattebox was not rigid enough and the clips holding the french flag to the mattebox were weak and one simply would not grab hold securely.
Sometimes, I had to almost fight the rotating filter stage to get it to turn.
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this more a less exactly sums up my feelings about the cavision mattebox...
damn... I was hoping mine was just defective...
what alternative did you go with? I need a mattebox of these specs (but with better hardware.)
[quote author=Terry_Lasater link=board=Links;num=1090805633;start=0#2 date=07/26/04 at 07:56:43]I know that Cavision lovers abound on this site, but I sent my 4x4 back as I didn't like it or trust it.
I thought the entire mattebox was not rigid enough and the clips holding the french flag to the mattebox were weak and one simply would not grab hold securely.
Sometimes, I had to almost fight the rotating filter stage to get it to turn.
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this more a less exactly sums up my feelings about the cavision mattebox...
damn... I was hoping mine was just defective...
what alternative did you go with? I need a mattebox of these specs (but with better hardware.)
Z
Zoomforce
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Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
the cavision has 2 little screws that are kinda hidden that are shipped a little loose. these screws hold the entire assembly together, and if you tighten them everything gets alot more rigid. Dont worry, when they where loose I wanted to throw the thing out the window.
the cavision has 2 little screws that are kinda hidden that are shipped a little loose. these screws hold the entire assembly together, and if you tighten them everything gets alot more rigid. Dont worry, when they where loose I wanted to throw the thing out the window.
Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Links;num=1090805633;start=0#7 date=07/27/04 at 19:08:27]the cavision has 2 little screws that are kinda hidden that are shipped a little loose. these screws hold the entire assembly together, and if you tighten them everything gets alot more rigid. Dont worry, when they where loose I wanted to throw the thing out the window.[/quote]
yeah - I found them earlier today actually (I think you mean the screws on the lower side brackets that hold the front and back of the unit together)
anyway - yeah it is a lot better after cranking them down, but this unit is still no where near what I am use to with motion picture gear (but I guess at 1/100the price it's not soooo bad.)
funny you mentioned throwing it out the window - I actually had the rotating filter tray in my hand and wound up to throw it after the 20th time it fell out while I was testing the rotation on the first day (I didn't actually throw it thank god
)
[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Links;num=1090805633;start=0#7 date=07/27/04 at 19:08:27]the cavision has 2 little screws that are kinda hidden that are shipped a little loose. these screws hold the entire assembly together, and if you tighten them everything gets alot more rigid. Dont worry, when they where loose I wanted to throw the thing out the window.
[/quote]yeah - I found them earlier today actually (I think you mean the screws on the lower side brackets that hold the front and back of the unit together)
anyway - yeah it is a lot better after cranking them down, but this unit is still no where near what I am use to with motion picture gear (but I guess at 1/100the price it's not soooo bad.)
funny you mentioned throwing it out the window - I actually had the rotating filter tray in my hand and wound up to throw it after the 20th time it fell out while I was testing the rotation on the first day (I didn't actually throw it thank god
)
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Zoomforce
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Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
yeah.. no question it doesnt match a cinema gear. Before My introduction to "video" matteboxes I always used a Arri 6x6 with 6 stage tray on the DVX.. nothing, not even a Chroz, will ever match that. But for 300 bucks, I didn't really expect it to.
yeah.. no question it doesnt match a cinema gear. Before My introduction to "video" matteboxes I always used a Arri 6x6 with 6 stage tray on the DVX.. nothing, not even a Chroz, will ever match that. But for 300 bucks, I didn't really expect it to.
Highway_26
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Re: CAvision - crappy rotating filter tray...?
Just throwing in my two cents.
Are you guys talking about the regular 4x4 or the bellowes? I have the bellowes(sp?) and haven't had a problem yet. In regards to the filter trays and assembly, does anyone know if they are built the same?
Just throwing in my two cents.
Are you guys talking about the regular 4x4 or the bellowes? I have the bellowes(sp?) and haven't had a problem yet. In regards to the filter trays and assembly, does anyone know if they are built the same?