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Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box

BH #CHC450R31 • MFR #450-R31
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Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box
Key Features
  • French Flag
  • 3 Independently Rotating Filterholders
  • 4 x 4"/4 x 5.65" Rotating Filterstages
  • 16:9 Mask
The Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box easily fits onto industry standard 15mm support rods and perfectly meets the requirements of shooting with compact camcorders and DSLR cameras, allowing you the ability to have greater control of light angles and lens flare. This matte box offers a triple rotating filter stage, a 16:9 mask, three filter holders that can be adjusted accepting 4 x 5.65" and 4 x 4" glass filters, a French flag, and pivot mechanism for side wings (sold separately). The Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box also includes a bracket for 15mm support rods, and a cover end plate with thread 114 + 110mm.
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Chrosziel MB 450 Overview

The Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box easily fits onto industry standard 15mm support rods and perfectly meets the requirements of shooting with compact camcorders and DSLR cameras, allowing you the ability to have greater control of light angles and lens flare. This matte box offers a triple rotating filter stage, a 16:9 mask, three filter holders that can be adjusted accepting 4 x 5.65" and 4 x 4" glass filters, a French flag, and pivot mechanism for side wings (sold separately). The Chrosziel 450-R31 Triple Stage Matte Box also includes a bracket for 15mm support rods, and a cover end plate with thread 114 + 110mm.

French Flag
Controls the angle of light and eliminates lens glare and flare and can be coupled with optional side wings for accurate light adjustment.

Chrosziel MB 450 Specs

Attachment Method
Lens Clamp
Rod Ports
Filter Stages
2x Rotating Stage (4 x 4" / 4 x 5.65")
1x Rotating Stage (4 x 4")
Lens Compatibility
110 mm Opening
Rod Standard
15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing
Flags
1x Top Flag
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.7 x 9.4 x 4.4"

Chrosziel MB 450 Reviews

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Can this be adapted to mount to 19mm rods?

Can this be adapted to mount to 19mm rods?
Asked by: Dennis
Yes it can be. Here is a link to the Chrosziel 401-17 15mm to 19mm Bridge Plate Adapter, B&H # CHPA1519. You can use this adapter to to put the matte box on a 19mm system. https://bhpho.to/2B2D6Sb
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-01-18

Will this work with Angenieux zoom ez lenses?

Will this work with Angenieux zoom ez lenses?
Asked by: David
Yes it should. This matte box fits lenses up to 114mm in Outer Diameter. The Angenieux EZ-1 lenses have a 114mm Outer Diameter.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-08-14

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Will the Chrosziel Matte Box MFR # C-450-R21 fit the Canon, C100 Mark II ?
Asked by: John
The Chrosziel 450-R21 Dual Stage Matte Box will indeed work with the C100 Mark II. You will need a LWS (Light Weight Support) and adapter rings to make it work. Chrosziel conveniently offers a complete kit with the components you need. Please see below.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

what degree of rotation do the individual stages ...

what degree of rotation do the individual stages have?
Asked by: Josh
The degree of rotation for these is 180 degrees.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2020-05-12

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Will the side doors, french flag and donuts from a 450-1 work with a 450R2?
Asked by: Steven
We see no reason they would not.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Will Chrosziel MB 450R2 work with the CP2 lenses? Their outer diametr is 114mm also
Asked by: Andrew
Yes, this would be a great match for those lenses.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Does this ship from B&H with the swing-away?
Asked by: John T.
This item will drop ship directly from the manufacturer. It does come with the Swing Away arm, yes.
Answered by: Oliver C.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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