matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
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Kirk Gillock
Rebel with a cause
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
That can fit both? The best/cheapest is probably the Formatt 500. Check it out. It has adaptor rings for both cameras.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...=FOMBFM500&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=291205
Good luck!
That can fit both? The best/cheapest is probably the Formatt 500. Check it out. It has adaptor rings for both cameras.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...=FOMBFM500&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=291205
Good luck!
Kirk Gillock
Rebel with a cause
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
You must buy the appropriate adaptor ring (72mm and ??mm for the XL2). It attaches straight to the lens.
I have been wanting to get me a Formatt Matte box for a few weeks. I've been watching this auction on eBay. He is in England. Since you're in Spain maybe it would be a better option for you, than for me. Take a look. It comes with ALL the adaptors and I'm sure it will go for cheaper than the link I gave you earlier.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3870310194&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
Let me know if you get it!
You must buy the appropriate adaptor ring (72mm and ??mm for the XL2). It attaches straight to the lens.
I have been wanting to get me a Formatt Matte box for a few weeks. I've been watching this auction on eBay. He is in England. Since you're in Spain maybe it would be a better option for you, than for me. Take a look. It comes with ALL the adaptors and I'm sure it will go for cheaper than the link I gave you earlier.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3870310194&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
Let me know if you get it!
BLUESPIDER
DVXuser Ninja
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
I'm a proud onwer of the Formatt max box. For the price, its bad ass. Plus it makes your camera look very attractive. I got hundrends of phone numbers from women because of this matte box. yes, you are going to need a 72mm screw in adapter ring and thats it. ;D
I'm a proud onwer of the Formatt max box. For the price, its bad ass. Plus it makes your camera look very attractive. I got hundrends of phone numbers from women because of this matte box. yes, you are going to need a 72mm screw in adapter ring and thats it. ;D
Kirk Gillock
Rebel with a cause
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
I didn't know you had one Bluespider. Ok, well then that settles it, I'm going to buy one.
Off-topic: Can I borrow $300?
I didn't know you had one Bluespider. Ok, well then that settles it, I'm going to buy one.
Off-topic: Can I borrow $300?
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
I also have the Formatt FM-500. It's pretty light, so I don't think there's an issue with stress. However, given a choice, if you can afford a more elaborate system with rods--it's going to be more stable. The FM-500 has a little bit of an issue with the top filter door being blocked by the built-in microphone, so filters are more easily loaded from the bottom. Not a huge issue, but an annoyance. Overall, it's a good value for the price.
I also have the Formatt FM-500. It's pretty light, so I don't think there's an issue with stress. However, given a choice, if you can afford a more elaborate system with rods--it's going to be more stable. The FM-500 has a little bit of an issue with the top filter door being blocked by the built-in microphone, so filters are more easily loaded from the bottom. Not a huge issue, but an annoyance. Overall, it's a good value for the price.
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
The Chrosziel is nice but expensive. It does allow for mounting with the anamorphic lens, but the anamorphic adapter must be specially modified.
http://www.16x9inc.com/chrosziel/dvcine/dvx/411-53-PK/
The Cavision 4 x 4 is also a nice rod-based system, but it can't be used with the anamorphic lens.
http://www.cavision.com/Mattbox/DVX-100MatteBoxGuide.htm
Century Optics makes a matte box with rods--also not compatable with the ana.
http://www.centuryoptics.com/products/prodv/matteboxes/dvx100_mb.htm
There's the Petroff 4 x 4 ---not sure if this can be used with the ana, maybe with some modification to the ana.
http://www.petroff.ws/product.htm
Finally, there's the Cinetactics Matteblox - -a softshade that is available in a model to fit the anamorphic lens.
http://cinetactics.com/mb100m.php
I think there's one more manufacturer i'm forgetting, but that's my mini-compendium of matte box options for the DVX.
The Chrosziel is nice but expensive. It does allow for mounting with the anamorphic lens, but the anamorphic adapter must be specially modified.
http://www.16x9inc.com/chrosziel/dvcine/dvx/411-53-PK/
The Cavision 4 x 4 is also a nice rod-based system, but it can't be used with the anamorphic lens.
http://www.cavision.com/Mattbox/DVX-100MatteBoxGuide.htm
Century Optics makes a matte box with rods--also not compatable with the ana.
http://www.centuryoptics.com/products/prodv/matteboxes/dvx100_mb.htm
There's the Petroff 4 x 4 ---not sure if this can be used with the ana, maybe with some modification to the ana.
http://www.petroff.ws/product.htm
Finally, there's the Cinetactics Matteblox - -a softshade that is available in a model to fit the anamorphic lens.
http://cinetactics.com/mb100m.php
I think there's one more manufacturer i'm forgetting, but that's my mini-compendium of matte box options for the DVX.
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
http://www.vocas.com/
Matteboxes specially for the DVX.
3:4 or 16:9 versions, looks very nice, don't know if they are expensive.
http://www.vocas.com/
Matteboxes specially for the DVX.
3:4 or 16:9 versions, looks very nice, don't know if they are expensive.
aerosolcheese
Well-known member
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
[quote author=macgregor link=board=Links;num=1107437657;start=0#9 date=02/04/05 at 09:02:22]Do you have pictures of the formmat mounted on the dvx100?
I would rather prefer a matte box mounted in metal bars. Any advice for searching?[/quote]
I'd like to see some pics as well.
[quote author=macgregor link=board=Links;num=1107437657;start=0#9 date=02/04/05 at 09:02:22]Do you have pictures of the formmat mounted on the dvx100?
I would rather prefer a matte box mounted in metal bars. Any advice for searching?[/quote]
I'd like to see some pics as well.
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
Here's the photo link for the Formatt Matte Box. Man, I had to dig for this thing!
http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/FormattMB/
Here's the photo link for the Formatt Matte Box. Man, I had to dig for this thing!
http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/FormattMB/
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
hi everyone.
question:
how important is a matte box?
can you get away without it and still make a good-looking movie?
i want to buy the DVX soon, but don't want to get carried away with a million accessories - adapters, rods, all t hat stuff. i just want to use it as is, if i can.
maybe get the formatt matte box down the road. it looks nice.
thanks all.
hi everyone.
question:
how important is a matte box?
can you get away without it and still make a good-looking movie?
i want to buy the DVX soon, but don't want to get carried away with a million accessories - adapters, rods, all t hat stuff. i just want to use it as is, if i can.
maybe get the formatt matte box down the road. it looks nice.
thanks all.
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
It's a nice accessory, but not essential. Start out with the basics and as you gain experience, you'll figure out what gear is important for you. Everyone's needs are different and you can always rent equipment that you don't need very often.
It's a nice accessory, but not essential. Start out with the basics and as you gain experience, you'll figure out what gear is important for you. Everyone's needs are different and you can always rent equipment that you don't need very often.
TimeKoder13
Well-known member
Re: matte box for dvx100 and xl2?
Actually, Barry_S what's the matte box for? I initially thought it was a framing assistant, then I thought it was to keep out glare from the sun & lights. But seeing the upper flag (which I've seen a million times) has now confused me. Thanx
Actually, Barry_S what's the matte box for? I initially thought it was a framing assistant, then I thought it was to keep out glare from the sun & lights. But seeing the upper flag (which I've seen a million times) has now confused me. Thanx
Avoiding vignetting while clearing microphone
Avoiding vignetting while clearing microphone
It looks, based on the pictures, that the matte box clamps on, but to use with the DVX, you get the additional 72mm ring. Has any one just clamped it on to a 72mm filter that was screwed on to the front?
I've read that other people have bought the Cavision 72mm to 85mm step ring to get the clearance without vignetting.
I think it would suck to only be able to load grad filters from below, but most importantly have the filter hit the microphone and not be able to make the creative choices needed in adjusting grad filters up and down for each shot.
Avoiding vignetting while clearing microphone
It looks, based on the pictures, that the matte box clamps on, but to use with the DVX, you get the additional 72mm ring. Has any one just clamped it on to a 72mm filter that was screwed on to the front?
I've read that other people have bought the Cavision 72mm to 85mm step ring to get the clearance without vignetting.
I think it would suck to only be able to load grad filters from below, but most importantly have the filter hit the microphone and not be able to make the creative choices needed in adjusting grad filters up and down for each shot.