





Item Note: Missing 2x 4 x 5.65" Filter Frames; Adjustable Top Flag; 2x Neoprene Rings (Different Sizes)
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Review Summary
2015-03-16T21:00:00
I am very pleased with this matte box. I bought it to replace an Asian matte box that was more than twice the weight of this one. That other one also suffered from other issues that made it unusable. The Sachtler has all the basic features one would usually need. I really like the ability to invert the rail block to gain an extra inch of height for different camera/lens combinations. I also like the compact size compared to the usual ones - just right for smaller DSLR/Ms. There are only two minor complaints. One, the side flags don't have the usual anglular adjustment wing sections, but by interchanging their positions their top angles become inverted to allow the top flag edge to drop lower for different conditions. And two, if the rails extend out beyond the railblock, they will interfere with the rotation of the rear filter holder if the block has the rails in their upper (lesser distance) position. I can easily live with both. Excellent form, fit, function, and finish overall.
Joe
15mm (0.59")
Accessories on Each Side: 2.20lbs (0.99kg)
143mm (5.62")
Small diameter lens configuration: 3.30" (8.38cm) (center of support rod to center of rear clamping interface)
Large diameter lens configuration: 4.30" (10.92cm) (center of support rod to center of rear clamping interface)
2.00lbs (0.90kg)
The Sachtler Ace Matte Box features a reversible 15mm rod bridge that allows you to mount the matte box on rigs with both large and small diameter lenses. The rod bridge can be screwed on right-side-up or upside-down to provide either 3.3" or 4.3" of distance between the center of the support rod to the center of the rear clamping interface. Once mounted, it secures with just a single lever.
The Ace Matte Box features two filter stages, one fixed and the rear one rotating up to 90deg. left or right. Included are adjustable top and side flags, two 4 x 4" and two 4 x 5.65" filter frames and two different-sized neoprene rings. The flags gently clip on and fix into desired positions when you tighten each one's lever. The filter frames click into place as you insert them while holding a release button. The neoprene rings slide over your lenses to block out any light coming in through the back. They can be cut if necessary for larger lenses. Two small accessory bars are available on the top of the matte box, each featuring two 1/4"-20 threads for mounting articulating arms, lights, mics and other accessories.