My DIY DSLR 15mm rod support & mattebox

[fdirector]

Hey all, have a look at my DIY rod support & swing away mattebox.

 

[fdirector]

No one likes it??)

 

[Baddgsx]

i think its GREAT!!! cut a slot out at the top of the matte box incase you want to slide a 4x4 filter!

 

[fdirector]

Hey Baddgsx, thanks! I thought about it, maybe will try later.

 

[galladanb]

Very nice!! Details Plz??? Do tell us how, and what you used, where did ya get the rods, etc....Please!!

 

[fdirector]

@galladanb, no problem. Will post soon.

 

[fdirector]

So, as promised here are some "details"

Rod Support - made of aluminium tube. Drilled out a hole for 15mm rods (look at the pictures), then two holes for a bolt which holds rods.

Some video here >>> http://vimeo.com/26590723





Mattebox - made of plastic container following lots of instructions on the web.
Some video here >>> http://vimeo.com/26590099


HOPE IT HELPS

 

[RyanHoj]

this looks really good for diy!

 

[galladanb]

Hi FD,

Your Vimeo links are missing the movies? It says they have been deleted?????

 

[fdirector]

@ galladanb, yes, I deleted it coz nobody watched it during last month.

 

[reaktor]

I made one just like this a few years ago. good work! This one is better than mine. Damn heavy though.... I used copper.