Using 18X5.5 w/reinf. plate and matte box at DVinfo.net

Dave Nystul · January 30th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Sorry for the convoluted title but I'm not sure what else to call this. I just ordered the DM Accessories reinforcement plate for our EX-3. Part of our present pkg. includes a Chrosziel mattebox system designed for the EX1/3. I use it all the time with this camera and want to continue to do so. My question is this...Has anybody combined these pieces of hardware? Again, I would like to combine the Fujinon 18X5.5 with the Chrosziel Mattebox and the DM plate to provide extra strength. I do have some budget for additional kit to put it all together if necessary. Thanks to all in advance for your wealth of experience and your willingness to help.

Ted OMalley · January 31st, 2009, 03:49 AM

I know Jeff at DM-Accessories was looking into a rail adapter piece that would mount to the bottom of that bracket. You may want to check with him about the status of that.

Ian Semmens · February 3rd, 2009, 05:07 PM

I am about to order the Fujinon 5.5x 18HD lens for the EX3 and I would be interested in what you think of the lens.
I have made a mounting plate for the camera that extends to the lenght of the camera and offers a stable base to attach longer lenses and mounting rails.
I have a matt box and will mount it to the EX3 and I will ley you know how it goes.
I will also post a link to the photos of the mount soon.
Ian

Dan Chung · February 3rd, 2009, 09:58 PM

I'm just setting up my DM plate with a Canon broadcast lens, mattebox and rails, I'll try and post pics later

Dan

Dave Nystul · February 4th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Ian,

I have been reluctant to use our 18X just because of the reinforcement issue. I do know however, that it exhibits much less Chromatic Aberration than the standard lens. A short amount of time in the studio was all that was needed to reveal that. I will post more findings in the days to come.

Dave

January 30th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#1
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Using 18X5.5 w/reinf. plate and matte box Sorry for the convoluted title but I'm not sure what else to call this. I just ordered the DM Accessories reinforcement plate for our EX-3. Part of our present pkg. includes a Chrosziel mattebox system designed for the EX1/3. I use it all the time with this camera and want to continue to do so. My question is this...Has anybody combined these pieces of hardware? Again, I would like to combine the Fujinon 18X5.5 with the Chrosziel Mattebox and the DM plate to provide extra strength. I do have some budget for additional kit to put it all together if necessary. Thanks to all in advance for your wealth of experience and your willingness to help.

January 31st, 2009, 03:49 AM	#2
Ted OMalley Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 596	I know Jeff at DM-Accessories was looking into a rail adapter piece that would mount to the bottom of that bracket. You may want to check with him about the status of that. __________________ Sony EX3, Vegas 9.0 64bit, Windows 7(64), Core i7, 12GB, RAID1 & 0, HotSwap SATA, 30" LCD(2560x1600)-GTX285 & 24" LCD(1360x768)-7800GT

February 3rd, 2009, 05:07 PM	#3
Ian Semmens Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 27	I am about to order the Fujinon 5.5x 18HD lens for the EX3 and I would be interested in what you think of the lens. I have made a mounting plate for the camera that extends to the lenght of the camera and offers a stable base to attach longer lenses and mounting rails. I have a matt box and will mount it to the EX3 and I will ley you know how it goes. I will also post a link to the photos of the mount soon. Ian

February 3rd, 2009, 09:58 PM	#4
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	I'm just setting up my DM plate with a Canon broadcast lens, mattebox and rails, I'll try and post pics later Dan

February 4th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#5
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Ian, I have been reluctant to use our 18X just because of the reinforcement issue. I do know however, that it exhibits much less Chromatic Aberration than the standard lens. A short amount of time in the studio was all that was needed to reveal that. I will post more findings in the days to come. Dave