Randy J Tomlinson Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) For my Arri SR3 i have rented Mattebox and Follow Focus so far, but im ready to purchase my own now. I have used the Arri MB20 and the Arri LMB4x5 so far and i was happy with it. However, altought i wish i had the funds to get a MB20 i must look for an alternative. Maybe the JTZ DP30 4x 5.65 is in my consideration. I am using Arri Zeiss HS Lenses with a front diameter of 80mm but i also have a Century Optics with 88mm. So, 4x4 is probably not a good idea. Anyone here willing to advice me? Thank you Edited January 25, 2019 by Randy J Tomlinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Bauch Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just got the Arri 4x5 mattebox and it's amazing. Expensive but totally worth it. I had a Bright-tangerine misfit before and that's not even in the same universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 I have an option for an Arri MB20 for 1k (US $) sold by a Big Rentalhouse. I might take that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Perera Posted February 2, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 2, 2019 I want for the affordable SACHTLER Ace matte box...does the job and cool styling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I want for the affordable SACHTLER Ace matte box...does the job and cool styling ieek... nope. that looks to much plastic. im filming outside in rough terrain sometimes. im going for the MB20. costs me more but its like a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon O'Brien Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well, there's two mattebox threads going at the moment, so thought best not to start a new one. I need to use some filters but at the moment having just bought a camera I don't want to spend much money. I have some lenses with 52mm front diameter and one with 72mm, which I will be using. So just two requirements, something that will fit both those sizes, and can easily put filters in, and obviously with the sun shade but that can just be basic. What would be a good, low-cost type to start out with? Thanks for any advice. I will have a means to fit rods, if needed, but maybe just something light weight that clips onto the lens will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon O'Brien Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Maybe just screw-in filters and a lens shade will do me for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Wooden camera seem to have the best "cheap" Mattbox ..its a whole set with the 15mm rod clamp.. just under $1K.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 I just got my MB-20 today for a veeery nice $$$ :rolleyes: (400$) complete with all Flags, 3 diff. Donuts, adapters for 19" rods etc. Came in a metalcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McLeavy Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Thats an insane deal if its in good shape. Edited February 6, 2019 by David McLeavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Malamatinas Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I recently worked on a shoot where the DP had bought his own mattebox - an Abracam (https://abracam.myshopify.com/). I think his was the 3F138-EVO It's 3D printed and I was skeptical of it initially but despite what looks like a less robust design than something like a ARRI LMB I have to admit it worked very well and had some really useful perks.- No filters trays so filters stack immediately on top of one another without glare- Quick release for easier removal from lens- Very lightweight- Extremely quick to convert from 3 stage to 2 stage, just push to corners. - Nifty lightweight flagsI've only used it on a single 4 day job so can't speak to durability but would have no issues using in future, filter changes were definitely quicker. Everyhing seemed very secure and robust - my only gripe as an AC is it's so small there nowhere to put filter tags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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