mattebox on e-bay

[videoamater]

I saw on e-bay mattebox for 300$,is there anyone who can tell me to buy it or not? :huh:

 

[Carlos_E._Martinez]

I saw on e-bay mattebox for 300$,is there anyone who can tell me to buy it or not? :huh:

I bought one. It's an interesting piece.

Are you getting the one with or without rods?

See if it's not one listed here:

http://www.camera-shop.ca/camshop/matte-sunshade-c-29.html?osCsid=0c263f2b3529529e8cc15f022f6f441d

What camera are you planning to use it with?


Carlos

 

[videoamater]

Yes, it looks like one of these but it has to be 82mm because I'm going to use it on my HVX200.My only concern is the quality,I hope it won't fall apart in two weeks.
Thank you for your reply,and please tell me more about it.

 

[videoamater]

I forgot to say,I would like to buy the one with rods!

 

[Carlos_E._Martinez]

The quality is not that bad, but if I were you I would get the one without rods.

The "universal" rod system they arranged for serving different cameras (and saving money in parts) does not work with total precision. So they have to rely on what they call rubber donuts to self-adjust the matte box internal ring to the camera lens.

You might be better served with the lens supported system. There's an 82mm adapter ring that would fit your camera.

 

[videoamater]

Good advice,just what I expected! Viva Brazil!

 

[Carlos_E._Martinez]

Good advice,just what I expected! Viva Brazil!

Viva!