Matte Box on the A1 at DVinfo.net

Andrew Farrell · December 13th, 2006, 10:55 PM

I was having a look on the Petrol website (http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/) when I came across a matte box and filters on the end of a Sony HVR-A1 (the actual photo is under the "accessories" tab - sorry I can't seem to link to it). Can anyone tell me what model this is? Has anyone used a mattebox on their A1? If so, how have you found it to be?

Thanks

Min Lee · December 13th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Not 100% sure but I think that's a Chrosziel 3x3

Peter Ferling · December 17th, 2006, 08:42 AM

Cavision has matte boxes for the A1U. I ordered kit for my XH-G1, and included in the box was a product brochure and they had a pict of one attached to an A1. Looked pretty cool. (They also had some custom risers to deal with the bottom tape eject issue, and other neat handling gear).

I'd send them an email and they will tell you which part numbers are needed and the cost.

Steve Rolufs · December 20th, 2006, 12:46 AM

I have the CAVISION matte box system and spacer you're describing for my A1U (see pictures attached). I've been extremely happy with it in the short time I used it. Very rigid and well-made (esp. with the optional metal back mount), considering the price.

(Coincidentally, the same camera, matte box, lens and other accessories are currently for sale in the Private Classifieds forum).

Steve R

December 13th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#1
Andrew Farrell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Penrith, NSW, AUSTRALIA Posts: 41	Matte Box on the A1 I was having a look on the Petrol website (http://www.petrolbags.com/new_petrol_site/) when I came across a matte box and filters on the end of a Sony HVR-A1 (the actual photo is under the "accessories" tab - sorry I can't seem to link to it). Can anyone tell me what model this is? Has anyone used a mattebox on their A1? If so, how have you found it to be? Thanks

December 20th, 2006, 12:46 AM	#4
Steve Rolufs New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20	I have the CAVISION matte box system and spacer you're describing for my A1U (see pictures attached). I've been extremely happy with it in the short time I used it. Very rigid and well-made (esp. with the optional metal back mount), considering the price. (Coincidentally, the same camera, matte box, lens and other accessories are currently for sale in the Private Classifieds forum). Steve R Attached Thumbnails

December 13th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#2
Min Lee Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 200	Not 100% sure but I think that's a Chrosziel 3x3

December 17th, 2006, 08:42 AM	#3
Peter Ferling Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyomissing, PA Posts: 1,141 Images: 57	Cavision has matte boxes for the A1U. I ordered kit for my XH-G1, and included in the box was a product brochure and they had a pict of one attached to an A1. Looked pretty cool. (They also had some custom risers to deal with the bottom tape eject issue, and other neat handling gear). I'd send them an email and they will tell you which part numbers are needed and the cost.