puredrifting
Major Contributor
Hi all:
Recently ordered a Letus Extreme, Cavision mount, Red Rock FF and rods and I am almost set.
I am pondering over what to get for a matte box. I have read the tests and reviews and have some questions. Right now, I use the Cokin P Series filters for both still and video work. I do get some vignetting on the HVX and DVX so I am not thrilled with this solution but otoh, the Cokin seems to work fine with my still camera, with no vignetting.
1. I am confused as to what the relative advantages and disadvantages are with 3x3", versus 4x4" versus 4x5.6" filter sizes are. I realize that the wide filters are supposed to be for the 16:9 aspect ratio on the HD but if you are using 35mm still lenses, even a 3x3" can cover the entire field of the still 35mm lens. So why would I need or want 4x4 or 4x5.6"? I do know that there is a tremendous amount of cost difference between the filters of these three sizes.
2. Since I have rails, I obviously want a rail mount matte box. It would make sense that I want french flag and side flags, at least one rotatable stage. Barry has recommended the Vocas, others have chimed in for other brands. What do you recommend and why. I am eager to see the Red Rock as soon as they release it.
Thanks for your advice and recommendations.
Dan
Recently ordered a Letus Extreme, Cavision mount, Red Rock FF and rods and I am almost set.
I am pondering over what to get for a matte box. I have read the tests and reviews and have some questions. Right now, I use the Cokin P Series filters for both still and video work. I do get some vignetting on the HVX and DVX so I am not thrilled with this solution but otoh, the Cokin seems to work fine with my still camera, with no vignetting.
1. I am confused as to what the relative advantages and disadvantages are with 3x3", versus 4x4" versus 4x5.6" filter sizes are. I realize that the wide filters are supposed to be for the 16:9 aspect ratio on the HD but if you are using 35mm still lenses, even a 3x3" can cover the entire field of the still 35mm lens. So why would I need or want 4x4 or 4x5.6"? I do know that there is a tremendous amount of cost difference between the filters of these three sizes.
2. Since I have rails, I obviously want a rail mount matte box. It would make sense that I want french flag and side flags, at least one rotatable stage. Barry has recommended the Vocas, others have chimed in for other brands. What do you recommend and why. I am eager to see the Red Rock as soon as they release it.
Thanks for your advice and recommendations.
Dan
