Flashpoint DV DSLR Matte Box Pro Complete Bundle w/ 15mm Swing-away Arm, Top French Flags & Side Wings, Rubber Donut, Filter Stage and Filter Tray

2017-05-14T11:35:32

Great for the price.

JONATHAN V.

2017-04-01T04:35:41

This is a good unit. I saw other matt boxes in this price range that are laughable. Ther were 2 others that seemed solid but I'm happy that the I chose this s one. I would've given it 5 stars if it came with the filters ;)

ALEX W.

2015-01-07T19:00:00

I was scared it would not center on my BlackMagick Pocket Cinema Camera Varavon cage and rails-BUT-it fits PERFECT center ! And the quality,swingawayarm,and barndoors,french flags,rotating filtertray´s-all but the 2 superlightweight dropinn plastic or carbon ? filtertray´s which feels okay sturdy,its all in fine machineed light metal -i REALLY feel i got a serious peice of filmgear, for a 1/3 of what it easyly COULD have costed! Pretty cool MatteBox !

Mikcky B.

2013-11-21T19:00:00

Item comes as pictures with blue screw knobs. I shoot a variety of video with a number of different cameras. I needed a cost effective and easy solution to ND filters and this is it. The swinging gate for quick access to the lens change out is also awesome. This is not a cheep cheesy box so be sure to have a strong rail or cage system to support it. I have a Redrock micro that is similar but cost almost twice as much. Yes. YOU WANT THIS!

Eric G.

2013-11-15T19:00:00

This matte box works very well. It is not perfect, but for the price it is really great. It is of a much better quality of another box I had found for twice the price. I am very satisfied with it. The only improvements I would recommend are a better connection system to the rods (a bit hard to tighten sufficiently), and the ability to rise it a bit more for use with cameras that need to be mounted a bit higher on the rods. Minor issues, however, and as stated I am working with this very well. We are planning on acquiring one or two more.

Luciano C.

2013-11-11T19:00:00

I'm using this matte box on my Blackmagic Cinema Camera rig. I don't have much experience with matte boxes, but, the experience I do have hasn't been great. I worked with a matte box that was worth a couple thousand$$ and it had no swing away arm and was not adjustable up and down. This matte box, however, does both. It's a fantastic rig. It seems plenty durable and seems to be well built. Not to mention, it just makes my set-up look cooler ;) The only issue I have had is that one of the thumb screws' threads are messed up, but, that is bound to happen when buying screws, so, that's no big deal. I am thoroughly satisfied and look forward to many years with this product.

Jonathan H.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

Considering the competition, this is a REALLY affordable unit for it's features. It's not a Chrosziel, so do not expect as much metal and the swing arm is not as quick to manipulate as i'd like, but for banishing lens flares (it's primary job for ME), it's an impressive steal. I'm a little circumspect about the filter holder, but I also don't use filters for my work, so... eh.

LARS L.

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Love how tough this is built (minus the plastic filter tray, but for the price I can't complain) A little heavy if you want to go handheld. But at 1/5 of the price of most matte boxes I can't complain.

KENNETH S.

2013-04-17T21:00:00

If you need a usable Mattebox for the cheapest price available , this would be it. It has all the features and is built just like pro Matteboxes but with cheaper materials. It does work but you need to take extra precautions when using filters. The filter trays will fit the standard 4x5.65 filters however the filters need to be taped on the edge because the trays are cheap plastic and flex very easily. Other Matteboxes have metal trays that are stiff and do not flex. It you do not tape in the filter with this Mattebox it will flex and your filter will absolutely fall out. As others have mentioned, you need a battery grip or riser to work efficiently with DSLR's. It's a little wobbly too, so handheld is bit challenging. But in the "cheap Mattebox world" this would be the best choice.

Christopher M.

2012-10-13T21:00:00

Just got it and so far so good. I had no troubles centering it on rails. Works very well with my Gini Z1 Rig and Nikon D7000

Peter W.

2012-09-29T21:00:00

I just got this in the mail and was really excited to put in on my new rig. The build looked good, the price was incredible, but I was totally bummed when I noticed it doesn't even center over my rails. It's offset to the left about an inch. Why would they build it this way? It doesn't make any sense. My rig doesn't have any lateral slide capability so this it completely useless to me. Sending it back tomorrow :(

Collin

2012-09-19T21:00:00

Very poor design. Now I know why there are no promo images from the rear, the matte box does not center over the rails. SO, if you don't have a camera mount that can be adjusted laterally, you cannot center the lens in the box. You would think that would be a basic design requirement. I guess not?

bocaboho

2012-07-26T21:00:00

The Flashpoint matte box is a good entry level choice for those who need to limit those annoying flares when filming outdoors. Though the matte box is height adjustable, I did find one major set back... If you do not shoot with an extended battery grip, your lens will rest at a lower height. The matte box can be adjusted low enough to meet the lens, BUT ONLY if the matte box hangs off of the end of your rails (this is how it is set up in the youtube video showcasing the box). If you try to slide the matte box back, it will hit the rails. This makes it impractical for use with a shorter (ex. 50mm) lens, or with a follow focus. SO, if you do not use an extended battery grip, you would have to buy spacers to raise your camera if you plan on using the box with shorter lenses.

Good p.

2012-06-18T21:00:00

I LOVE this matte box. It's actually a Red Star Matte Box, but Adorama has rebranded it under its Flashpoint label. The quality is excellent and made of anodized aluminium and ABS plastic and fits on any standard 15mm rods. One of the selling points for me was the height adjustment and z-axis (front & back) adjustment that can be made to this matte box. I can use my Nikon D7000 DSLR camera which has a BATTERY GRIP attached. So if you have a Nikon or Canon DSLR camera with a battery grip or a pro level D3x/D4 camera body you'll have no problems. Video cameras such the SONY NEX-FS100/700 and Panasonic AF-100 and similar such cameras can be used, too. The matte box is EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL and will look great in front of clients. The only minor knock is that the filter trays can only except filters no thicker than 2mm, so keep that in mind. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

ROD R.

2012-06-14T21:00:00

I have been searching for two years for an affordable quality matte box. This matte box could be sold at twice or three times the price (and probably will once people start buying it and word gets out). I got mine today and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. Moreover I was pleased to receive such a nice product at a non-ridiculous price. BOTTOM LINE: IF YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MATTE BOXES LIKE I WAS, YOUR SEARCH IS OVER. THIS IS A GREAT MATTE BOX.

RedFilm

2011-12-15T19:00:00

When I was in the market for a matte box, I originally considered the Red Rock Micro, then I saw the Flashpoint version and I thought the [$] price for it was a typo, considering the Red Rock is almost $1000! I have Flashpoint monolights and other light modifying gear and have always found them to be excellent quality, especially for the price. So I took the chance.Money well spent!This thing is probably at least 90% as well made as the Red Rock Micro, for a ridiculously low price (so I can buy other stuff!).Are there build differences? Probably yes, but they are very minor, and would only be an issue if you were filming a Hollywood movie and were abusing your gear as much as you were using it. The Flashpoint uses metal in all the areas where its needed and plastic in areas where its appropriate. Its not at all obvious that it costs a fraction of the price of the Red Rock.The Flashpoint is a terrific bargain, and I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

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