shoot35 Ltd Upcoming 4x4 Matte box Preview

Hi,

We are looking at receiving the prototypes in August so the production run and final release will certainly push into September.
 
Hi Guys,

Here are some more previz pics showing the flags and swing away mechinism.

Please click on a picture for a larger version.

 
Hi,

The ID of the rear connector is 80mm. We will be provided connection rings for the most commen filter threads.
 
nice design.

Would it be available with 3 stages? I'm just thinking, with DSLR's, it's easy to have 1 x ND (to maintain shutter speed with large apartures) filter in, 1 x Grad ND filter (for sky), and 1 x Pro Mist or similar to diffuse the video look a bit.

Are you going to have a pre order reserve list?

thanks,
Derrick
 
We could do a 3 stage version if demand in high enough.

We are not taking pre orders, this will go straight on sale once released.
 
or at least make a 3-stage upgrade available. I think Petroff does something similar in that theirs is somewhat modular.

Disappointed to hear it's being pushed into September. Funny, this feels kind of like Epic/Scarlet wait to me. You've told us what's coming and instead of being grateful, all I can think is "Why isn't it here yet!?!?!"
 
Hi Guys,

Here is a quick preview of the clip on version of the Matte Box (replaces the rubber bellows section).

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The clip on version will work with lenses that do not have a rotating front element when focusing.

we are now aiming to release the clip on version at the same time.
 
Hi Marc,

The biggest connection ring we will sell is 77mm but you can connect to bigger sizes via step rings.

The question then comes to the widest focal length that can be used, our tests show that a 20mm lens using a full frame sensor can be used.
 
The anticipation builds!

Is that an actual product or another render?

Yeah, 20mm FF is just right, that's like 13mm or so in Super35/APS-C. Zeiss Master Primes' widest lens is 14mm, and many other cine lens series (with a few notable exceptions) don't even go below 18mm, which is around 25mm FF equivalent.
 
Hi Meauounji,

The prototyping is taking a little longer but we should have the machined aluminium parts for the first 3 prototypes here in the next 2 weeks.
 
Hi Tomas,

The prototypes arrived yesterday, we are very please and excited to have our first 'CINEbox' built up. It looks beautiful :D

We are missing one aluminium part from the swing away mechanism and will come back from anodising next week so we will post up photos then.

For now, I will post this small 'teaser' pic :)

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