DIY 2 stage 4x5 mattebox

[viellearoue35]

Hey All.

Not entirely finished, but close. Wanted to share with everyone my 2 stage 4X5 Mattebox. Started out as an idea just to build a lens shade for my lens adaptor, then I thought it would be easy to add two non rotating stages. I already have a polarizer that screws directly onto the lens, so non rotating works for me. Total cost is about $15. Let me know your thoughts.

Next I need to paint the mount black, ad the filter trays and make some hard mattes for my lenses. The build is super strong and was easy to do so.

 

[Jason Miller]

is it all wood?

 

[viellearoue35]

No it is all built from a sheet of black plastic I purchased at TAP Plastics and assembled using some crazy strong glue. It feels super solid. I then sprayed it with a matte finish to take away the gloss of the plastic. The lens dounut is cut out from an old mouse pad.

 

[viellearoue35]

Sure will. Once it is finished and painted I will take several pictures and post them. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[dmpsk8]

looks good bro. If you decide to cut the side/top hood pieces into more of a trapazoid you probably wouldnt even be able to tell its diy. nice

 

[j]

You've got an SGPro with an HVX and a homemade mattebox resting on a block of wood...