Some advice needed

[taylormade]

I'm coming from an ENG style of shooting so forgive the rather basic questions.
We are going to be shooting two low budget features in the next year and I've put together an AF100 kit for the job.
So far I have the camera, a Zeiss 50mm/1.4, an 85mm/1.4 and a Voightlander 25mm/.095' all of which are being cine modded by Dulcos.

Based on good reviews and personal raves, I decided to purchase the Landparte follow focus unit. My question is, will the gear on this FF match up with the gear on the cinemod? I know the gears on the Dulcos mod are standard Cine FF gears, but is the gear on the Chinese Landparte a standard gear or only designed to use with their supplied attachable gear belt? I want to make sure this FF will work with the cinemod.

I really like the Allstar shoulder mount/camera base. I've found the Arri sliding base plate to be the most stable system and the handle set-up seems workable. It appears it would be very easy to balance the camera after changing lenses. Has anyone had any experience with this rig?

I'm trying to decide between a Zacuto EFV or a TV Logic 7 inch monitor (074W). I really like the idea of a larger monitor as we will be shooting in many low light conditions. The TV Logic is expensive, but it's features really stand out. Is it worth it, or will I be happy with the Zacuto? I shoot with my left eye, so I'm worried it might be a problem for me.

Finally, any thoughts on a matte box that won't totally break the bank?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Oliver Rush]

I bought this one recently:
http://www.adorama.com/FPVMBM2.html
It is only $350, has a swing away arm, french flags and has two rotating stages... it is nearly indistinguishable to the RR in form and function. The main difference I have noticed between it and the RR is that the filter holders are plastic instead of metal, but it feels solid enough, and I have absolutely no complaints, especially considering the price. Great bang for buck IMO.

 

[Kindredmachine]

Your zeiss primes actually extend while focusing (which I'm sure you know) so your choice on mattebox 'may' be limited. Either go with an ultra light clip on box (Vocas and Genus makes some awesome ones) or go with something like an Oconnor O-Box and attach a "Chrosziel Flex Ring" ring so the lenses can move.

 

[StephenM]

Brent is correct, you need a little room for movement. I've got the same Duclos lenses and a RedRock matte box. There is plenty enough flex with the stock 3" donut on the 80mm fronts of the lenses to handle the travel just fine. I've since upgraded the matte box with Arri bellows, which works great with the lenses as well.