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Cavision 4x5.65 Hard Shade Matte Box Kit - for Sony FX-1 and Z1-U

BH #CAMB45SHDVN • MFR #MB4169-SHDV
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Cavision 4x5.65 Hard Shade Matte Box Kit - for Sony FX-1 and Z1-U
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Cavision MB4169-SHDV Overview

The Cavision 4x5.65 Hard Shade Matte Box Kit - for Sony FX-1 and Z1-U HDV Camcorders features 15mm carbon rod support and a french flag. This model comes with a 72mm adapter for Sony HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1U camcorders. Matte Boxes control light better than a regular lens shade and offer the videographer the ability to use high quality 4x4 and 4x5.65 glass filters for image effects.

Wide Hard Shade
The wide hard shade used with this matte box system allows 16:9 aspect ratios and will accept 4x5.65 and 4x4 filters. The wide format of this shade works well for HDV camcorders such as the Sony FX-1 and Z1-U.
Rod Support
The rod support system takes the weight off the camera lens and allows bellows and vertical adjustments.
French Flag
Allows for more light control from lens flare.
4x4 and 4x5.65 Filters
4x4 Glass Filters can be used with one stationary holder and one rotating for polarizers and gradient filters. This unit will accept wider 4x5.65 filters for 16:9 aspect ratios and HDTV.

Cavision MB4169-SHDV Specs

Support Type
Rod Support System
Configuration
Matte Box
Grip Type
No
Camera Compatibility
Sony HDR-FX1, Sony HVR-Z1
Mounting
Rod Standard
15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing
Included Rods
Yes
Rod Ports
Baseplate
2x 15 mm Rod Port
Rosettes
No
Matte Box
Filter Stages
1 x Rotating Stage (4 x 4" / 4 x 5.65")
Lens Compatibility
72 mm Lens Filter Thread
Rod Standard
15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing (Slide-On)
Swing-Away
No
Flags
1 x Top Flag
General
Materials
Plastic (Matte Box)
Metal (Back Mount)
Dimensions
11.4 x 7.9 x 5.9" / 29 x 20 x 15 cm
Weight
0.6 lb / 259 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2 x 9.3 x 4.7"

Cavision MB4169-SHDV Reviews

Horrible Design

By Anonymous
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2010-01-26

I was too tempted by the price and in this case you get what you pay for. If you look at the diagram above, notice how the camera behind the lens is just out there? Well, that's exactly what it does. So after only a few uses the front allen screw holding the L bracket to the Matt Box tubes begins to back out and you tightening it back up. Eventually you strip the threads because it is only held by one allen screw. I made modifications... 1. I pulled out the allen screw, drilled it out and re-thread it for a 1/4 short machine bolt. 2. Next I took an aluminum plate 1/4 thick, wide enough to catch the two existing holes at the rear of the plate and long enough to rest tightly up against the bottom of the camera plate. Now, the camera lens won't tilt up or rotate side to side. Also, don't get the wings. They won't stay tight and the next thing you know they are in your shot. Don't use the ring adapter because you will see it when you pull fully wide. So, spend your money wisely and don't go cheap like I did.

Problems with Z1

By KINOWO MEDIA
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2008-10-10

Mattebox looks very good on camera, but there are some compatibility issues: Z1 microphone makes Mattebox don't fit properly, producing external light entering trough the space between mattebox and camera lens. You'll need some domestic fixing to make Cavision mattebox work good.

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