Flashpoint Matte Box System II for 15mm Rod Follow Focus Rig 5D3 DV 4x4 Rotatable Filter

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CHRISTOPHER M : Will other french flags and side wings from other systems work with this matte box?SANDY S : I doubt it.CRAIG G : I am not a huge fan of the matte box. The flags do not tighten well and loosen with any movement. Not sure if flags from other systems will work.
Shopper : Will it work with a sony ex1?ANDREW R : <a href="http://www.adorama.com/alc/0013939/article/Flashpoint-DSLR-DV-Cinema-Bundle-Hands-On-Overview-Adorama-Photography-TV" target="_blank">http://www.adorama.com/alc/0013939/article/Flashpoint-DSLR-DV-Cinema-Bundle-Hands-On-Overview-Adorama-Photography-TV</a>
Shopper : Is this heavy?JUSTIN J : No! Not heavy at all! I'm actually about to buy some counter weights to make the back end heavier. Not worried about adding the weight at all. Listen I have done a ton, and I mean a ton of research on shoulder rigs and this is one of the best and cheapest of there. My only complaint is that the follow focus does not clip on super easily, but I'm still learning how to use it. There is also the FILMCITY SHOULDER RIG (FC-10) for only $95. The Flashpoint rig is more that awesome though.JASON F : Its not heavy but honestly it needs some work. This is my first rig and kimda wish i didnt buy it. It isn't weighted correctly. No weight on the back and its EXTREMELY front heavy. I have canon L-lenses and after a couple minutes you gotta put it down - and pulling focus is near impossible because then you have all the weight on 1 hand - and this rig doesn really support that so you have to slide the right grip all the way left but its still not in the middle so now it wants to send all the weight foward and left. All these companies are a total rip off for what you get - a couple bars and clamps for 500 bucks an up but you still get what you pay for. I would get a higher end one than this. Just my opinion.STEPHEN H : It is a little heavy, but well balanced and stable.ANA M G : Not that much is a normal weight not extremely but enough to be sturdy.SERGEY B : The mattebox is very light. Lighter than Redrock for sure. Overall im happy with it! I blogged about it on my blog cineserge dot com. Hope this helps.CRAIG G : It can be heavy once you add on all the accessories. It is also very awkward to handle and not really meant for on the fly shooting. If I had to do it all over again I would not order this unit.JIYUAN Z : it is when you have your camera on itANA M G : Is Pretty light and very sturdy, really good quality for the price you pay.

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2013-10-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact Pro Matte Box for 15mm rod

It is heavy duty, relatively light and very flexible. Great that you have both 4x4 and PRO 4x5.65 filter trays - it allows me to keep using my old 4x4 filters inventory – and i like that you can take of the flags like when i am in the studio - it's so cheap that I am going to buy 1 for every camera kit I got !!

JOSEPH M.

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Compact Pro Matte Box for 15mm rod

By JOSEPH M.

It is heavy duty, relatively light and very flexible. Great that you have both 4x4 and PRO 4x5.65 filter trays - it allows me to keep using my old 4x4 filters inventory – and i like that you can take of the flags like when i am in the studio - it's so cheap that I am going to buy 1 for every camera kit I got !!

Designed to prevent lens flare and glare from natural and artificial light sources, the Flashpoint Matte Box offers everything you need to get started whether you're shooting with a digital video camera or a DSLR. This lightweight but sturdy device is equipped with dual ABS plastic filter frames and stages and can accommodate filters 4 x 4" and 4 x 4.5" filters. One filter stage can be rotated 360 degrees when shooting with circular polarizing or gradient filters; the other is fixed. Both filter frames can be locked in position but are easily removed.

Three donuts are bundled with the Matte Box. Constructed from thick and durable neoprene, the donuts fit snugly against the Matte Box's 100mm back mount opening. Inside circumferences measure 48mm, 64mm and 74mm to accommodate a wide range of lenses for all your shooting needs.

The removable coated aluminum French flag and two side doors attach securely via bayonet mount and thumb screws. The blades are easily adjusted-even while looking through the viewfinder for the most precise placement-and can be folded flat for storage or protection of the lens during transport.

Key Features

  • Matte Box (lightweight but sturdy)
  • Two filter frames made of dual ABS plastic
  • French Flag
  • Two side doors
  • Three neoprene donuts

What's in the box:

  • Matte Box
  • Two Filter Frames
  • French Flag
  • Two Side Doors
  • Three Neoprene Donuts
  • Flashpoint Two Year Warranty