Both the Astera NYX and Aputure B7c LED bulbs may be quite handy on their own, but when it comes to attaching them to something other than a standard lamp socket on set, things can get a bit tricky. Matthews Studio Equipment is here to help with its BM1 Bulb Mount. Having a magic light bulb on set can help in many situations. Both the Aputure B7c (review here) and the Astera NYX bulb can be operated with an internal battery and are both app-controlled, RGB and dimmable. Pretty handy, indeed. But how do you mount them properly if you’re not using a regular lamp socket, but something else? Matthews BM1 Bulb Mount The answer to The answer to this question lies in a very simple product from Matthews Studio Equipment, but one that is very versatile and a perfect match for the two LED bulb products mentioned above. The Matthews BM1 Bulb Mount basically bridges the gap between smart bulbs in the form of traditional household bulbs and a variety of common grip solutions you’ll find on every set. Matthews BM1 with Scissor Clip 6050/100. Image credit: Matthews With it you can properly mount one of those bulbs to anything using standard grip gear. No shitty rigs needed. The Matthews BM1 Bulb Mount is made of black nylon, so there are no electronics to be found here. Think of it more as an adapter between an E26/E27 thread and a 1/4″-20 socket on the other side. That’s about it....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 13 December, 2021