The DVXuser matt box! A true home made solution!

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Great work! Now, the eternal question -- can you design one that works with the Panasonic Anamorphic adapter?
 
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yes we will, what would be cool is some measurements from an existing one, like the depth & inner measurements of the 'cone' as to clear all vignetting :P
 
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According to www.biz-max.net, the dimensions of the anamorphic adapter are 4 13/16 x 4 3/8 inches (122mm wide x 110 mm high).
 
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ah not the adapter, the clear view path, but i will work that out, just need some time. Tx barry
 
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The "clear view path" ... you're referring to the angle of view, right? To avoid vignetting?

With the anamorphic attached, the vertical path is the same, but the horizontal will need to be 33% wider.
 
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right ;D
 
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Hello. I don't post often sorry about that but today I would like to share my creation. It is a matte box that fits on the stock DVX100A sun shade. I made it out of a piece of a black plastic trash can. It will work great for people that use 72mm filters.

(1). I made a template out of cardboard then traced it on the piece of trash can then cut it out with an exacto knife.

(2). Once it was cut out I folded the corners and duct taped the ends together (I didn't go to the hardware store to get plastic glue yet).

(3). When that was done I cut slits  into the tabs so I could put a velcro strap throught it.

(4) Finally attached it to the sun shade and tighten the velcro strap and there you are, a thick plastic weather proof matte box that is the same color as the stock sun shade.

This project took about an hour to do. The good thing about the design is that it is simple and can be easily customized. You can make it longer, bigger, or etc.

enjoy

matte_box_trash.jpg

matte_box_template.jpg

matte_box_side.jpg

matte_box_side_on.jpg

matte_box_front.jpg

matte_box_top.jpg
 
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pics?

Edit: OK i see you've edited your post ;D
 
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[quote author=Matthew link=board=Links;num=1088600440;start=15#18 date=06/30/04 at 12:15:54]Ok so here are the files in the various formats[/quote]

Matthew - I've created PDF versions of the files. They are each only 123K or less in size. Do you want them for posting?
 
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Matthew:

For the anamorphic adapter, here's a guide that may help you figure out how to make the pieces.
http://www.icexpo.com/dvx100/AnamorphicLensShade.jpg

It's a scan of a cheesy hand drawing, employing the lowest possible of low-tech techniques. I set the camera up with the adapter, and used some playing cards to simulate the sides of the lens shade, and viewed the output on a computer monitor with full underscan. Then I just slid the cards sideways until they didn't show up on the frame anymore. I then traced that angle/layout, scanned it at 150DPI, and here it is. So it's entirely unprofessional, but maybe it'll give you the info you need to make the anamorphic version! ;D
 
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Matthew,

That is totally cool and I really appreciate your efforts and your genorous nature in converting the many file formats and sharing them with us.

You're the man!

TL
 
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Thanks guys, will work on the next version in a week or so, gotta get some work done now. If anyone builds one post a pic gujs. The skin would be nice to dress up with logos or markings. And hank, yeah just mail the pdf's to matthew@desktopcreations.com.mt
 
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nice work ebola
 
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Thanks, Matthew your matte box blue prints inspired me to make one.
 
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So where do the filters go and are they 3 X 3 or 4 X 4 ?

:P ::)
 
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Ask Jerry ;D
 
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Matthew,

Any chance of working a French Flag into the next design? Plans look great, can't wait to build one.

Thanks,
Chris
 
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hey matt, how's about a disposable follow focus? ;D
 
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So taking orders . . . a disposable wide angle french flag adapter witha disposable filter holder inclusive of disposable follow focus and cardboard life size focus puller! Sounds good, what about crafts service? :-/
 
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You guys are cracking me up!

I love this place... :D
 
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