Mattebox Graduated Filter

Q

QuickSloth

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My main motivation for getting a mattebox is to use graduated filters for natural history filmmaking. I am considering the Chrosziel 411-53 kit which takes 4x4 filters. Will this size allow much movement for positioning of the graduated filter when mounted on a dvx?
Do I need longer, 4x5, filters?
Can 4x5 be used in the Chrosziel?
 
We used the 4x4 mattebox with our DVX and use both 4x5.65 and 4x4 grads on the HVX without issues.

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Thanks for the reply, though I am a bit confused by your statement.
To clarify:
1- The Chrosziel 411-53 kit can use both 4x4 and 4x5.65 filters on a DVX100A?

2- 4x4 grads have enough possible movement for positioning the gradient that they work well for graduated filters, and I will not need a 4x5.65 graduated filter?

Thanks you.
 
After several calls, the conclusion is:
4x5.65 lens is much preferable to 4x4 for Graduated ND filters because the 4x4s have very little motion before the top or bottom of the filter comes into the shot. The Chroziel 4x4 matte box kit for the dvx does accept 4x5.65 filters, but you have to buy a 4x5.65 filter tray which costs about $250.
 
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