I noticed a boost on the views of my Cinematics video. I guess this thread helped! Thanks guys!
But I'd definitely like to find a mattebox with Wooden Camera or Bright Tangerine build quality
Let's make proper topic and discuss what exactly you understand under "Wooden Camera or Bright Tangerine build quality", ok?
@vitaliy_Kiselev And I didn't even write about "never buying again a single screw from these Indian copyists."
But I'd definitely like to find a mattebox with Wooden Camera or Bright Tangerine build quality (not RedRock, they're products are hit or miss), at a lower price.
@Vitaliy_Kiselev, I think he was referring to my post, in which I mentioned the MB7 model before I start a proper topic on it.
How about to ignore fantasies? As whole post and previous ones seems to made to damage product reputation, just for fun of it.
I will never buy again a single screw from these Indian copyists
Cinematics has nothing to do with India, and it is NOT copy of anything.
It is topic for discussion of product, not about ill fantasies and telling how good are ones who bough, make topic for it.
I will never buy again a single screw from these Indian copyists. Once bought a Vocas MB and happy for years.
I'm not going to post links, but if you check my YouTube or Vimeo profile, you'll find the video about the CineCity model. Virtually a bluprint of the RedRock Micro, at like 1/4 of the price. Accepts 4x5.65 filters.
Yes unfortunately it's only 4x4. Works well with the 18mm on a crop sensor camera, no vignetting. I have worked with a RedRock Micro Mattebox and this one is superior in quality. Really nice Mattebox.
Oh and by the way, that riser is really strong and totally worth the price. I got it earlier this year. I'm really impressed by the quality, doesn't feel cheap at all.
Hey! That's actually another of my videos! [..] I own other models, my favorite one is the CINEMATICS. It's built like a tank and the construction is way above all the others.
That'd be great! Would make a great bundle, especially if you can get both for $350 or less (crosses fingers for a figure closer to the $299)
I think not. I can talk to them both about price and riser.
Oh also. I noticed that on Amazon, this matte box is going for $299. Any difference between that one and the $350 one that's on here?
http://www.amazon.com/Cinematics-Matte-Filter-Trays-5dmkii/dp/B00DSK3FR4
@vitaly_Kiselev Any chance you can get a bundle for the Cinematics with that adjustable riser? I think it'd be so much more useful.
And I'd love to hear from anyone in regards to better filter holders that can work w/ this matte box. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting this very soon.
Thanks!
I've been eyeing this matte box for a bit now. In regards to vertical adjustment, Cinematics does make an adjustable riser just for this matte box:
@catscratch - let me know when you find good metal holders for this.
I finally got around to purchasing this mattebox after much research and deliberation. I ultimately chose it for it's all metal construction and the fact it had a bottom flag. Living in Australia there was always a good chance that I would be shooting by the water in bright conditions :-) so the bottom flag was essential in my opinion.
Here's a summary of my feelings about the box:
Pros:
Cons:
All in all. this mattebox (with mods) will serve me well for years to come (IMHO the best mattebox out there for under $1000)
I bought one through the deal (Thanks Vitaliy!) and I've used the matte box a few time. I think they used the wrong length bolt on the rail mount, because the included one stripped some of the threads out, but I bought a longer one, and it's been holding solid with that. The filter holders are plastic and could stand to be improved, but are workable. The flags and frame of the box are all top notch IMHO. The biggest thing I think it's lacking is a height adjustment. I have an adjustable baseplate, but even that isn't always enough, depending on what camera I'm mounting, and that also can screw up the follow focus' ability to connect gears in some circumstances. Overall I'm happy with the purchase, and would only upgrade if I end up needing both follow focus and filtration at the same time a lot.
Yep, there's only 3/16" clearence from the rods to the bottom flag mount. So that's 4.76mm that could be gained but that's it. You could drop the bottom flag rod and probably make it. It's a tradeoff but one they should let customers know about. There's many matteboxes in the industry that open just like this one but are set at the right height. Once again, it's great for DSLR work and adjustable basis, but not so good for any set base plates.
So up for sale it goes!
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