Matte Box and Follow Focus

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Andrew McCarrick

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I need some input on a Matte Box and Follow Focus.... I want to use them on the HPX500 and HPX3000 (2/3"), but I also need something that can function with 35mm cine lenses (when I move upto film with Digtal 35mm cameras.). Money isn't a concern here, so list the very best you can think of..... I was looking at the Arri MB-20 but apparently that only goes upto small Cine Primes? I'd prefer to go with Arri, Petroff, or Chrosziel; not sure if the last two even have 35mm capability.
 
All brands mentioned are great. Petroff has the best matte box (my opinion) and Arri and Chrosziel have the best F.F. and with the right gear, using 35 lens shouldn't be a problem.
 
If money is no concern I would go with Arri for both. It's the best of the best. They should have a MB to fit your needs. They have several models and configurations. The only follow focus that was better than the Arri FF5 was the Willytech but it's no longer made. In terms of FF, if not Arri I would go with Cinetech before Chrosziel or Peroff IMO.
 
If I were to get the Arri MB-14, which has 6.6 x 6.6 filter frames, could I use smaller filters on it, or would I have to use 6.6 x 6.6 filters? And is there a way to set-up the Arri Follow Focus for wireless operation?
 
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