Matte Box for XH-A1

Jay Fisk · January 2nd, 2007, 04:37 PM

The elusive search for an inexpensive but usable matte box continues.... The $900 Century DV Matte now appears to be the same unit as the $300 generic one:

http://www.schneideroptics.com/pdfs/.../CP_MB_LOW.pdf

At least Century offers a wide version, looks like the clever shutter is missing however.

Apart from the build quality, the significant detail that is almost always omitted is whether or not there is any sort of 'light trap' that prevents stray rays from entering the filter slot. I'm not a big fan of taping over filters.

Bill Pryor · January 2nd, 2007, 04:51 PM

You're right--that looks a lot like the cheaper one.

John Richard · May 11th, 2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Stebbins

Gerhard at www.geardear.com is making a mattebox that works with the IAF sensor on the A1. I just got pic of the plate that allows this function. I don't think his website is up to date as this all just occured during the past week. e-mail him.

Jay

Trying to find more info on this matte box that allows the AF sensor to function unblocked. Still no info on his website.

January 2nd, 2007, 04:37 PM	#16
Jay Fisk Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CSL BCS MX Posts: 67	Name brand generic? The elusive search for an inexpensive but usable matte box continues.... The $900 Century DV Matte now appears to be the same unit as the $300 generic one: http://www.schneideroptics.com/pdfs/.../CP_MB_LOW.pdf At least Century offers a wide version, looks like the clever shutter is missing however. Apart from the build quality, the significant detail that is almost always omitted is whether or not there is any sort of 'light trap' that prevents stray rays from entering the filter slot. I'm not a big fan of taping over filters.

January 2nd, 2007, 04:51 PM	#17
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	You're right--that looks a lot like the cheaper one.