
Review Summary
160 deg.
6-26 VDC input
13W
3200K
5600K
CRI 98 at 2700K
CRI 98 at 3200K
CRI 97 at 4300K
CRI 94 at 5600K
TLCI 99 at 2700K
TLCI 99 at 3200K
TLCI 98 at 4300K
TLCI 97 at 5600K
No
Yes, 0 - 100%
No
1000
35,000 Hours (L70)
-20 to 40 deg. C (-4 to 104 deg. F)
Max. temperature rise: 20 deg. C (68 deg. F)
2.5x5.5mm
2700K: 38FC at 3'
409 Lux at 1m
3200K: 43FC at 3'
463 Lux at 1m
4300K: 46FC at 3'
495 Lux at 1m
5600K: 48FC at 3'
517 Lux at 1m
Lamphead: 3.25 x 5.25 x 1.5" (8.26 x 13.34 x 3.81cm)
Lamphead: 15 oz (425.24g)
The lightweight and portable Cineo Matchbox makes available all the advantages of our professional Remote Phosphor studio line in a budget-friendly, battery powered package that is perfect for the shooter on the move. At 3.25" x 5.25" x 1.5" and 15 oz, the Matchbox outputs a stunning amount of high-quality light at a variety of interchangeable color temperatures. Producing 1000 lumens across a 160deg. spread, it out-performs any other lighting source of its class. It is the most elegant solution available for on-board camera lighting. A wide range of input power allows the user to run Matchbox on any voltage from 6-26VDC over a 2.1x5.5 coax connector.
Also available are battery sleds for your Sony NP-F style batteries as well as connection over industry standard D-Tap ports. Matchbox integrates a 0-100% flicker-free dimmer for on board control. The fixture can also work in conjunction with Cineo inline dimmers for Matchstix or DMX for more sophisticated lighting design and control. The bottom of the fixture includes a standard 1/4"x20 threaded tap which allows for limitless mounting adaptations to cameras, light stands and rails. Ruggedly built from anodized aluminum, these small sources can easily withstand the most demanding applications in both the field and the studio. It's what you expect from Cineo.
An Industry Favorite
The Cineo Matchbox is the go-to lighting solution for portable Remote Phosphor Lighting in today's motion picture and television production.
Simple & Intuitive
The small and simple-to-use Matchbox is available in a variety of sizes in order to fulfill the specific needs of today's production teams.
Pick Your Power
Don't allow your power-source limitations to slow you down. The Matchbox conveniently utilizes a variety of AC and battery-powered options.
Consistency
SmartPower technology provides consistent light output regardless of the battery level.
Reliability
Color constancy and flicker-free operation that will last throughout the life of the product.
Silence
Our passive cooling system requires no fans, alleviating the concern over excess noise.
Output
At up to 5,600K lumens, the compact Matchbox provides the lighting of a much larger unit.
Size
Measuring in at 3.25"H x 5.25"W, the compact Matchbox weighs less than 1lb.
Speciality
Anodized aluminum construction ensures durability out in the field.
A few examples where Matchbox is the ideal choice
ENG
Remote location with limited power
Documentary/interviews
Lightweight and portable 3-point lighting
Table-top photography
Studio accent lighting
Hair and make-up
Teleconferencing
Student packages