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Matthews Black Flag (24 x 36")

BH #MAF2436 • MFR #169062
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Matthews Black Flag (24 x 36")
Key Features
  • Used to Block Light
The 24 x 36" Black Flag from Matthews has a rectangular frame with a 3/8" top pin for mounting on a grip head. It should be noted that while the fabric covers the frame almost completely, the pin and its brace are of a bare metal, silver color. Used to control natural or artificial light, the black flag can also be used to protect the camera lens from flares, control spill light from other sources, or keep light from reaching an area on the set.
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Matthews 169062 Overview

The 24 x 36" Black Flag from Matthews has a rectangular frame with a 3/8" top pin for mounting on a grip head. It should be noted that while the fabric covers the frame almost completely, the pin and its brace are of a bare metal, silver color. Used to control natural or artificial light, the black flag can also be used to protect the camera lens from flares, control spill light from other sources, or keep light from reaching an area on the set.

Newly designed 90° flag frames will make it possible to position the instrument over the top of the set wall or use two or more units to create a box for better light control.

Matthews 169062 Specs

Fabric
Solid Black
Size
24 x 36" / 61 x 91 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
43 x 24 x 0.5"

Matthews 169062 Reviews

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What type of bag would be good to transfer flags ...

What type of bag would be good to transfer flags like these?
Asked by: Edvard
Most use a wooden box, a flag box. If you were to use a bag, it would need to be heavy duty canvas/fabric. These are rectangular, inflexible. And, dealing with the tongue , maybe a tennis ball?
Answered by: Barnaby
Date published: 2021-02-22

Can the fabric be removed temporarily to allow ...

Can the fabric be removed temporarily to allow the frame to be used for other applications such as holding gels or diffusion?
Asked by: Robert
No, the Matthews Black Flag can not be removed.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-05-09

What material is the flag?

What material is the flag?
Asked by: Anonymous
The material is made of duvetyne.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-01-26

Is it collapsible? Can you take it apart and ...

Is it collapsible? Can you take it apart and transport as a smaller item?
Asked by: Dakin
This flag is welded solid out of stainless steel 3/8" tubing and cannot be dismantled. Our RoadRags II kit, PN:350596 contains the portable kit version of this flag.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2021-12-03

How long are these including the handle/mount?

How long are these including the handle/mount?
Asked by: Evan
Our solid 24x36 flag is 43" in length including mounting pin.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2019-09-26

Does it extend ?

Does it extend ?
Asked by: Mohammed
No. The following unit is a fixed 24X36 unit.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-10-19

Does this flag have an extra layer of material ...

Does this flag have an extra layer of material sewn to one edge and held in place with velcro which can been released to make the flag twice its original size?
Asked by: Daniel
This is flag rather than a floppy cutter, which has the extra layer of material. An example of this is the Matthews Floppy Cutter - 24x72", BH # MAFC2472Q https://bhpho.to/2G8dc5b
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-10-01

What is the thickness of the wire (rod)? Is it ...

What is the thickness of the wire (rod)? Is it stainless steel? Thanks !
Asked by: Ivan
These frames are made of 3/8" stainless steel tubing with a 3/8" solid stainless steel rod mounting pin.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2019-07-10
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