filters for sunshade? at DVinfo.net

Daniel H. Buchmann · June 12th, 2002, 09:07 PM

hello all,
I recently purchased the century optics .06 wa adapter for the xl1. I plan on buying a sunshade because i can't afford a mattebox at this time. the shade i'm looking at says it will fit 4 1/2" slide filters. Just wondering if anyone can suggest a place to start searching for these types of filters? Thanks in advance!

Ken Tanaka · June 12th, 2002, 09:37 PM

I'm confused. What do you mean by "sunshade" -vs- "mattebox"?

Daniel H. Buchmann · June 13th, 2002, 04:54 AM

Ken,
Perhaps sunshade and mattebox are in fact the same thing. To be honest, I don't know. It just seems as though they're titled as such at century. (The difference being about a hundred bucks!) The mattebox takes 4X4 filters whereas the "sunshade" takes 4-1/2 " drop in filters. Not much more of a description beyond that. I'm not familiar with either so maybe you could let me know what the difference is and whether you had a preference. This is all sort of new to me so I apologize for any confusion.

Ken Tanaka · June 13th, 2002, 09:38 AM

Aha, I understand your confusion. Century has actually confused you.

The "sunshade" product is actually more or less a matte box & filter holder which can accommodate two 4"x4" (NOT 4-1/2") glass filters. (By the photo, its value as a lens shading device is doubtful.)

You will be able to find 4x4 filters from a wide variety of sources; they are not an unusual product. Try one this site's sponsors, ZGC.com. I'm sure that B&H Photo (bhphoto.com) will have a large variety. Century will, of course, also offer a variety of them.

Daniel H. Buchmann · June 13th, 2002, 11:18 PM

Ken,
Once again thanks for the info. Maybe I should re-think the sunshade thing from century. My only concern is that I have nothing on the front of the camera when I attach the adapter. I'd also like to invest in some filters somewhere down the line. As per alotta folks I'm on a limited budget whereas I have to weigh the affordability/quality issue. Any suggestions on a mid-range matte box?
thanks.

Dan Buchmann

Dylan Couper · June 14th, 2002, 11:16 AM

If you are looking for a good value on a matte box, try www.cavision.com They make an XL1 specific model for a reasonable price.

Ken Tanaka · June 14th, 2002, 11:38 AM

I'd second Dylan's recommendation re: CAVision. They've had some quality control and customer service issues in the past but, according to a few recent reports from members here, they are cleaning-up their act.

Daniel H. Buchmann · June 14th, 2002, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll certainly check out Cavision.

June 12th, 2002, 09:07 PM	#1
Daniel H. Buchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 57	filters for sunshade? hello all, I recently purchased the century optics .06 wa adapter for the xl1. I plan on buying a sunshade because i can't afford a mattebox at this time. the shade i'm looking at says it will fit 4 1/2" slide filters. Just wondering if anyone can suggest a place to start searching for these types of filters? Thanks in advance!

June 12th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I'm confused. What do you mean by "sunshade" -vs- "mattebox"? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 13th, 2002, 09:38 AM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Aha, I understand your confusion. Century has actually confused you. The "sunshade" product is actually more or less a matte box & filter holder which can accommodate two 4"x4" (NOT 4-1/2") glass filters. (By the photo, its value as a lens shading device is doubtful.) You will be able to find 4x4 filters from a wide variety of sources; they are not an unusual product. Try one this site's sponsors, ZGC.com. I'm sure that B&H Photo (bhphoto.com) will have a large variety. Century will, of course, also offer a variety of them. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 14th, 2002, 11:38 AM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I'd second Dylan's recommendation re: CAVision. They've had some quality control and customer service issues in the past but, according to a few recent reports from members here, they are cleaning-up their act. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

June 13th, 2002, 04:54 AM	#3
Daniel H. Buchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 57	Ken, Perhaps sunshade and mattebox are in fact the same thing. To be honest, I don't know. It just seems as though they're titled as such at century. (The difference being about a hundred bucks!) The mattebox takes 4X4 filters whereas the "sunshade" takes 4-1/2 " drop in filters. Not much more of a description beyond that. I'm not familiar with either so maybe you could let me know what the difference is and whether you had a preference. This is all sort of new to me so I apologize for any confusion.

June 13th, 2002, 11:18 PM	#5
Daniel H. Buchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 57	Ken, Once again thanks for the info. Maybe I should re-think the sunshade thing from century. My only concern is that I have nothing on the front of the camera when I attach the adapter. I'd also like to invest in some filters somewhere down the line. As per alotta folks I'm on a limited budget whereas I have to weigh the affordability/quality issue. Any suggestions on a mid-range matte box? thanks. Dan Buchmann

June 14th, 2002, 11:16 AM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	If you are looking for a good value on a matte box, try www.cavision.com They make an XL1 specific model for a reasonable price.

June 14th, 2002, 03:07 PM	#8
Daniel H. Buchmann Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 57	Thanks for the replies guys. I'll certainly check out Cavision.