Opteka MB360 Digital Matte Box for Video and DSLR Camera Rigs and Cages
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I'm having the same issue, and based on what I've heard, nothing seems to work. I solved my problem by temporarily blocking out the back light with black foil. Another option is to flag it with a C stand.
Yes, it is necessary to mount this on rails. They are available on nearly all DSLR rigs and professional supports.
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This sub-section will not allow you to apply filters. It's a $30 item that's essentially a glorified light shade, but despite the plastic construction, the overall build quality is excellent. I recently bought one to go with a Canon T3i DSLR package that I put together (along with a follow focus, etc. ) and the whole thing turned out to be a lot of fun. Up appears to be far more impressive and legitimate than my "primary" work camera (a 5d mii). br>I've been in the video industry for over 15 years, and one of my biggest challenges as a small videography business owner has been convincing potential clients that my work is worth the money, even when I'm not using the same equipment as I would when working for other companies or when the budget allows for rentals. I never get any of the "is that a REAL video camera?" questions when I show up with this on my camera. " I'd been getting a lot of these questions. For about the same price as a box of business cards, you can get all of this.
This is adequate for a low-cost item, and the black plastic flags effectively block light. However, why can't they make the flags fold backwards or forwards for carrying and/or storage? The design (which is a bit of an overstatement for what they've done) is such that the flags only partially collapse before interfering with one another. As a result, the flags must be unsnapped before they can be removed. They're also a pain to put on and take off. I expect it to fail after a limited number of uses because the snap on is very tight and the clamping part has to expand a lot. br>br>I'm keeping it only because it was an open box return and was significantly less expensive than the going rate.
If you're shooting with a prime lens, you'll want to keep this in mind. The Digital Matte box will not reach a Canon 50mm on a DSLR or a small/thin built lens with a follow focus. I believe that using a 200 or 300mm telephoto lens with my follow focus will work. Except for the rail system, the entire unit is constructed of plastic. Instead of facing away from the camera, the height adjustment is on the inside of the unit.
I had to adjust it to fit my Sony NEX video camera, and I didn't notice a flaw until I was shooting a documentary in the field. I used gorilla tape to close the openings in the back, too bad it didn't come with a bellows, I use a lot of fixed lenses, and the matte box is too short to fit my 25mm with the follow focus attached. A bellows is required in this situation.
People will look at you differently if you have one of these on your rig. excellent value for money I also purchased a rig to go with it, and several cameramen in Hollywood inquired as to where I purchased it.
Any low-budget photographer or DSLR video maker will love the Opteka MB360 Digital Matte Box. It's made of a tough ABS plastic that's both strong and flexible. The barn doors on the Matte box were installed in less than 3 minutes. The 15mm rod adapter made connecting the Matte Box to my DSLR cage system a breeze. br>br>Overall, it's a fantastic buy at a fantastic price; I adore it! Jose Perez, br>br>Jose Perez, br>br>Jose Perez, br>b.
It's fine, and I enjoy it.
It'll keep you going for a while because it's all plastic. This will work as a lens shade if you need one.
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