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Tyson Thomas · May 22nd, 2004, 12:43 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy a Matte Box for under 500 maybe?

Rob Lohman · May 23rd, 2004, 07:20 AM

Probably you can. But the question is why would you. The XL1S
already comes with a mattebox. So if you are looking for another
one, there must be a reason why and what you want to do with
it.

So you at least need to tell us what you are going to do with it.
Does it need a french flag (optional or out of the box), does it
need to take filters and if so, what sizes. Etc.

Dylan Couper · May 23rd, 2004, 08:21 AM

I don't know what kind of XL1s' they sell over there Rob, but mine only came with a lens hood. :)

Check out www.cavision.com for good matteboxes at low prices. I have a Cavision bellows style 4"x4" rod mounted one that I purchased used for $400-$500, and it is an excellent piece for the price range.

Also, keep your eye on Ebay, there is usualy one or two on there most of the time, and if not, it won't be long before one pops up.

Plus, check the Classified section here. Members put them up for sale from time to time.

Rob Lohman · May 23rd, 2004, 08:31 AM

I do think they call it a mattebox somewhere in the manual, but
it's more a lens hood indeed. Oh well. My bad.

Josh Brusin · May 23rd, 2004, 09:56 AM

I got myself a cokin p series filter holder, 52mm and 67mm rings (nikons) couple of stacking hoods, and my NDs, and grads for roughly $90... total.
VERY happy.

Tyson Thomas · May 23rd, 2004, 10:43 AM

Yeah, I don't use the regular lens anymore (except when I shoot weddings), I use an Angenieux 12 - 120 and when I am outside, the sun flares on the lens sometimes. I am using a ghetto technich right now........I have a big peice of cardboard that a shad the lens with. I want to look more professional.

I checked out cavision and they have no prices on their website...odd!

Dylan Couper · May 23rd, 2004, 07:48 PM

Tyson
Just email them and they will send you a .PDF or .TXT of their entire catalogue with prices on everything. They have a button for it on almost every product page if I remember correctly.

Tyson Thomas · May 23rd, 2004, 07:51 PM

Cool, I just did it...thanks!!!!

Ed Baatz · May 25th, 2004, 12:27 PM

Tyson,

I just requested a price quote for several different Cavision 4x4 matte box items for use with my XL1S from B&H Photo (here in the US). Seems like it might be a great source for these... and possibly at a slightly lower price?

It will be a "special order" from B&H though, but that doesn't matter to me...

Ed Baatz

Josh Brusin · May 25th, 2004, 01:06 PM

cokin sells a 72mm step ring for the p...

$24 bucks...

Greg Boston · May 27th, 2004, 06:05 PM

Also, check out the Matteblox kit by Cinetactics. It is very good for the price. I paid a little over $200 for the whole kit including the super french flag. Comes in a nice carrying case.

www.cinetactics.com

This maybe more in your proposed budget range.

regards,

Kevin Burnfield · May 27th, 2004, 08:28 PM

hey, this looks interesting... what kind of experiences have you had with it?

How's it worked out for you?

Tyson Thomas · May 28th, 2004, 05:23 AM

I just recieved the Matteblox, and I love it. It is light weight and shades perfectly. My camera and all the accessories that I have on it are already really heavy...this helps...thanks!

Kevin Burnfield · May 28th, 2004, 06:22 AM

if you can, how about some pics of how it fits and looks on the XL1 ?

Tyson Thomas · May 28th, 2004, 03:17 PM

I will try to post some pics ASAP!!!!!

May 22nd, 2004, 12:43 AM	#1
Tyson Thomas New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 22	Matte Box Does anyone know where I can buy a Matte Box for under 500 maybe?

May 23rd, 2004, 07:20 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Probably you can. But the question is why would you. The XL1S already comes with a mattebox. So if you are looking for another one, there must be a reason why and what you want to do with it. So you at least need to tell us what you are going to do with it. Does it need a french flag (optional or out of the box), does it need to take filters and if so, what sizes. Etc. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 23rd, 2004, 08:21 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I don't know what kind of XL1s' they sell over there Rob, but mine only came with a lens hood. :) Check out www.cavision.com for good matteboxes at low prices. I have a Cavision bellows style 4"x4" rod mounted one that I purchased used for $400-$500, and it is an excellent piece for the price range. Also, keep your eye on Ebay, there is usualy one or two on there most of the time, and if not, it won't be long before one pops up. Plus, check the Classified section here. Members put them up for sale from time to time. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

May 23rd, 2004, 08:31 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I do think they call it a mattebox somewhere in the manual, but it's more a lens hood indeed. Oh well. My bad. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 23rd, 2004, 07:48 PM	#7
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Tyson Just email them and they will send you a .PDF or .TXT of their entire catalogue with prices on everything. They have a button for it on almost every product page if I remember correctly. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

May 23rd, 2004, 09:56 AM	#5
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	I got myself a cokin p series filter holder, 52mm and 67mm rings (nikons) couple of stacking hoods, and my NDs, and grads for roughly $90... total. VERY happy.

May 23rd, 2004, 10:43 AM	#6
Tyson Thomas New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 22	Yeah, I don't use the regular lens anymore (except when I shoot weddings), I use an Angenieux 12 - 120 and when I am outside, the sun flares on the lens sometimes. I am using a ghetto technich right now........I have a big peice of cardboard that a shad the lens with. I want to look more professional. I checked out cavision and they have no prices on their website...odd!

May 23rd, 2004, 07:51 PM	#8
Tyson Thomas New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 22	Cool, I just did it...thanks!!!!

May 25th, 2004, 12:27 PM	#9
Ed Baatz Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 120	Tyson, I just requested a price quote for several different Cavision 4x4 matte box items for use with my XL1S from B&H Photo (here in the US). Seems like it might be a great source for these... and possibly at a slightly lower price? It will be a "special order" from B&H though, but that doesn't matter to me... Ed Baatz

May 25th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#10
Josh Brusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	cokin sells a 72mm step ring for the p... $24 bucks...

May 27th, 2004, 06:05 PM	#11
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	Also, check out the Matteblox kit by Cinetactics. It is very good for the price. I paid a little over $200 for the whole kit including the super french flag. Comes in a nice carrying case. www.cinetactics.com This maybe more in your proposed budget range. regards,

May 27th, 2004, 08:28 PM	#12
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	hey, this looks interesting... what kind of experiences have you had with it? How's it worked out for you?

May 28th, 2004, 05:23 AM	#13
Tyson Thomas New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 22	I just recieved the Matteblox, and I love it. It is light weight and shades perfectly. My camera and all the accessories that I have on it are already really heavy...this helps...thanks!

May 28th, 2004, 06:22 AM	#14
Kevin Burnfield Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 363	if you can, how about some pics of how it fits and looks on the XL1 ?

May 28th, 2004, 03:17 PM	#15
Tyson Thomas New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 22	I will try to post some pics ASAP!!!!!