Matte box

macs

macs

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I have to buy a matte box for our dvx100b at the office. Wich one should i get, i want to be able to use 4x4 filters with it, i dont need the most expensive one.

thanks
 
macs said:
I have to buy a matte box for our dvx100b at the office. Wich one should i get, i want to be able to use 4x4 filters with it, i dont need the most expensive one.

thanks
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I own the Indiesnap, but the DV version only uses 3 X 4 filters, also it screws to the lens itself, and must be rotated for polarizer use. Using this matte box limits you to the OEM lens and rather expensive (and rare) 3 X 4 filters. If you have the anamorphic adapter or any others, i.e. fisheye, tele, prepare not to use them with the Indiesnap.

Perhaps a rod-mounted matte box would be worth the money, if you consider that you must make a choice between using the mattebox and the equipment and filters you want/need to for a given shot. For example, I can use the Indiesnap, which does a fine job, but I can't use my follow-focus, and I can't use any of my lens adapters or 72mm filters, or my rod and support system.

In the end, if I want to do exterior, long, follow-focus shots, I will end up taping black foil french flags on my tele adapter rather than being able to use the Indiesnap.
 
Just get a bellow mattebox on ebay, they work perfectly.
I bought one for $12
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Definetly get one with the rod system. I know they are a lot more spendy, but they don't pull down on the lenses, and if you ever wanted to add a follow focus you could.
 
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