Using 4:3 mattebox & filters w/ 16:9 camera...? at DVinfo.net

Matt Irwin · December 12th, 2005, 08:59 PM

This may be a bit naive of me, but I just wanted to be sure...

I have a 4x4 mattebox and some filters that I've been using with XL's, DVX's, etc, and I was wondering if there is any issue with using that mattebox with cameras that have a 16:9 chip (like the HVX-200 or SDX-900). Is a 4x5.6 (16:9) mattebox actually necessary?

Thanks,

Rainer Hoffmann · December 13th, 2005, 05:11 AM

Matt,

I'm using a 4x4 mattebox (Chrosziel) on my XL2. So far I haven't had any problems, not even in full wide with the standard lens. A true wide angle lens however is a different story.

December 12th, 2005, 08:59 PM	#1
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	Using 4:3 mattebox & filters w/ 16:9 camera...? This may be a bit naive of me, but I just wanted to be sure... I have a 4x4 mattebox and some filters that I've been using with XL's, DVX's, etc, and I was wondering if there is any issue with using that mattebox with cameras that have a 16:9 chip (like the HVX-200 or SDX-900). Is a 4x5.6 (16:9) mattebox actually necessary? Thanks, __________________ Matt Irwin DP / matt.irwincine.com

December 13th, 2005, 05:11 AM	#2
Rainer Hoffmann Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Syke, Germany Posts: 249	Matt, I'm using a 4x4 mattebox (Chrosziel) on my XL2. So far I haven't had any problems, not even in full wide with the standard lens. A true wide angle lens however is a different story. __________________ Keep rolling Rainer