Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens at DVinfo.net

Jonathan Ferber · March 1st, 2011, 07:42 AM

I've been on the hunt for a matte box solution that doesn't cost $6000.00 and was hoping something out there exists which won't completely break the bank. I have a Canon KH13x4.5 KRS SY14 lens attached to it which I would like to use with the matte box. It needs to have a sunshade at minimum because there will be a lot of outdoor action and the more light control the better. Bonus points if it includes a follow focus module or if it can be added on as a separate module later. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Erwin van Dijck · March 1st, 2011, 03:15 PM

Have you tried VOCAS SYSTEMS BV yet? Sometimes they have a nice offer as well.

regards,
Erwin

Jonathan Ferber · March 1st, 2011, 07:09 PM

Excellent suggestion here. I'm surprised I've never heard of Vocas at all! I'm going to give Miller Canada a call tomorrow as they seem to be a reseller of Vocas products.

Thanks!

John LeMieux · March 3rd, 2011, 05:07 PM

I have a a couple matte box available century/transvideo/shade fx. If any of these would work let me know. They are for sale.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

Nate Weaver · March 3rd, 2011, 11:39 PM

O'connor Obox is the best constructed for the least amount these days. They are shipping slowly, however. Runs about $1100.

Jonathan Ferber · March 5th, 2011, 06:28 PM

I only just heard about O'Connor Matte Boxes yesterday! It turns out the production house a few blocks away started carrying them for rental. I'm going to have to check them out. The Vocas ones are looking great, but if O'Connor has an even more cost effective solution then I think it will definitely be worth my time to consider them.

Alister Chapman · March 6th, 2011, 01:38 PM

There's also the Genus wide matte box which goes up to 105mm and the TLS hawk and raven range which go all the way up to 130mm dia lenses.

Uli Mors · March 7th, 2011, 02:18 AM

Hi,

I have the genus with my (older) pdw-f330:

Pro: its lightweight and versatile, price is very reasonable
Contra: it feels a bit cheap, not very stable

Uli

Godfrey Kirby · March 8th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Have a look at the 'Shoot 35' website - they have just brought out a 4'' Filter tray 'swing away' mattebox & follow focus system. 15mm rails etc. Well made & not a fortune....... so the reviewers say.
No connection with the company.
Honest......

March 1st, 2011, 07:42 AM	#1
Jonathan Ferber Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg MB, Canada Posts: 36	Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens I've been on the hunt for a matte box solution that doesn't cost $6000.00 and was hoping something out there exists which won't completely break the bank. I have a Canon KH13x4.5 KRS SY14 lens attached to it which I would like to use with the matte box. It needs to have a sunshade at minimum because there will be a lot of outdoor action and the more light control the better. Bonus points if it includes a follow focus module or if it can be added on as a separate module later. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated! __________________ Sony PMW-EX1R, EX3, 320K, PDW-F355L, Canon EOS 5D MKII & MKIII

March 1st, 2011, 03:15 PM	#2
Erwin van Dijck Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Posts: 75	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens Have you tried VOCAS SYSTEMS BV yet? Sometimes they have a nice offer as well. regards, Erwin

March 1st, 2011, 07:09 PM	#3
Jonathan Ferber Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg MB, Canada Posts: 36	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens Excellent suggestion here. I'm surprised I've never heard of Vocas at all! I'm going to give Miller Canada a call tomorrow as they seem to be a reseller of Vocas products. Thanks! __________________ Sony PMW-EX1R, EX3, 320K, PDW-F355L, Canon EOS 5D MKII & MKIII

March 3rd, 2011, 05:07 PM	#4
John LeMieux Tourist Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 1	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens I have a a couple matte box available century/transvideo/shade fx. If any of these would work let me know. They are for sale. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

March 3rd, 2011, 11:39 PM	#5
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens O'connor Obox is the best constructed for the least amount these days. They are shipping slowly, however. Runs about $1100. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

March 5th, 2011, 06:28 PM	#6
Jonathan Ferber Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg MB, Canada Posts: 36	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens I only just heard about O'Connor Matte Boxes yesterday! It turns out the production house a few blocks away started carrying them for rental. I'm going to have to check them out. The Vocas ones are looking great, but if O'Connor has an even more cost effective solution then I think it will definitely be worth my time to consider them. __________________ Sony PMW-EX1R, EX3, 320K, PDW-F355L, Canon EOS 5D MKII & MKIII

March 6th, 2011, 01:38 PM	#7
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens There's also the Genus wide matte box which goes up to 105mm and the TLS hawk and raven range which go all the way up to 130mm dia lenses. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

March 7th, 2011, 02:18 AM	#8
Uli Mors Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 565	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens Hi, I have the genus with my (older) pdw-f330: Pro: its lightweight and versatile, price is very reasonable Contra: it feels a bit cheap, not very stable Uli

March 8th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#9
Godfrey Kirby Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 71	Re: Matte Box for F355L and Canon ENG lens Have a look at the 'Shoot 35' website - they have just brought out a 4'' Filter tray 'swing away' mattebox & follow focus system. 15mm rails etc. Well made & not a fortune....... so the reviewers say. No connection with the company. Honest......