Neewer 15 mm Rail Rods Matte Box for Canon Nikon Sony Fujifilm Olympus Panasonic DSLR Camera, Camcorder Video Movie Film Making System (Red)
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If it's not on a DSLR's hot shoe, it's probably not. You might need to invest in a rig similar to mine that allows you to mount accessories on the side.
Make sure you don't throw your money away. This is a poor product.
It couldn't be made any less cheaply! br>It's not worth the money. Purchases should be avoided.
This matte box has an opening of 82mm and is designed to be mounted in front of the camera's lens using a 15mm rail system. As a result, it is determined by the lens' diameter. Because the size of the opening is more closely matched by larger diameter lenses, they work best. Smaller lenses will work, but light will leak in from behind if there isn't a shroud. I was able to solve this issue by purchasing 82mm-wide 82mm-wide 82mm-wide 82 86mm-step up and 86mm-step down Sandwiching two 82mm step down rings through the hole After that, a 52mm-wide lens was added. With the addition of an 82mm step up ring, I can now attach the matte box to all of my lenses with 52mm filter threads and eliminate the 15mm rail system entirely. This thing is light enough that the lens can use it as a filter.
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) Don't hold your breath for much more. This matte box gets five stars because it's cheap and does exactly what you'd expect from a low-cost matte box. It serves as a hood for my vintage lenses and does its job well. This product has only three features. 1- Unwanted light can be blocked by adjusting the blades. It fits 15mm rails correctly, and the adjustment locks are functional. The adapter for height also works. I'm not sure if this could be used for filters (there isn't a filter accessory or a ring attachment). (No, I don't think so - Invest in a better matte box, in my opinion)br>br>Don't expect much more.
The flaps are plastic but flexible, and while I felt like I had to force the clips on (most people who complained said the clips broke right away), everything snapped together fine, and you can adjust the height, which is great because I would've needed a riser for my camera otherwise. There isn't a better matte box available for the price. Yes, there is no filter tray, so it's technically a "sun shade," but if you're a DSLR shooter, you can just use lens filters if you really need them. This will keep glare out of your shots while being lightweight. My only complaint is that it does not include a donut ring to prevent light from entering the gap between the matte box and the lens. You can buy sets of rings online, or if you're a do-it-yourselfer, get one or two solid black mouse pads, trace your lens, and cut out your own matte box ring.
It's beneficial to understand the fundamentals of a matte. There are no filter options, but for the price, it's a great deal. Learning the fundamentals of a matte box is beneficial.
By no means would you describe it as sturdy. Although the shades are made of flimsy plastic, they snapped into place easily and function as expected.
If you don't want or need to spend $100 on a carbon fiber matte box, this is what you should get. This tool does the job well, and you can adjust it if necessary.
It was inexpensive, so I bought it. It appears to be of low quality, but it serves its purpose.
The base is metal, and the flags are plastic, so it's actually quite nice. It's super light and fits perfectly on my rig. When my camera was mounted on my cage with a battery grip, I couldn't reach my lens, so I had to use a small tripod plate to extend the reach. If you don't use a battery grip, however, it should work fine.
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