Friday, June 29, 2012

Red Star DV DSLR Pro II Matte Box for ideal DSLR steadicam

People that are acquainted with shooting ought to know that comply with focus and Matte box are two critical parts of a complete DSLR steadicam. Obtaining a fit matte box is quite vital for taking away the powerful light.

The Red Star Pro II Matte Box Total Bundle is a full version professional matte box kit that consists of every single component you'll need & functions on a totally different level compared to our starter pack matte box.

Come w/ 1 x Matte Box Body, 1 x 15mm Swing-away Arm, 4 x Rubber Donut, 2 x Universal 360 Degree Rotating Filter Stage, 2 x Adjustable Filter Tray (Compatible w/ 4x4" & 4x5.65" Filter Sizes), 1 x Wide Format Top Flag 2 x Side Wing

Solid design w/ wide format flags greatly reduces light and flare; 4 sizes dount rings to fit various lens size; Change lenses easily w/ swing-away arm design

More detailed description from manufactures: Red Star Pro II Matte Box Full Bundle is really a total version expert matte box kit that includes every component you'll need in a pro matte box (donut rings, filter frame & stage, flags, and etc) and you don't pay nothing more for all of these accessories already included in the package!

Red Star Pro II Matte Box is also height adjustable just like our previous model starter pack matte box. Product Dimensions - front diameter measurements: 245x160mm; back diameter measurement: 140mm; distance from front to back: 115mm. This is usually a must have kit for any advanced DV/ DSLR cinematographer!

It also comes w/ 2 universal 360 degree rotating filter stages 2 filter trays that support both 4x4" and 4x5.65" filter sizes; for people that have PL filter, the 360 rotating stage will be a good fix. With 4 sizes rubber donuts, you can fit various lens size with no problem (i.e. 51mm, 64mm, 76mm, 102mm...or even your customized lens size).

The Pro II Matte Box has the following unbeatable characteristics: the top French flag and side wings are detachable, and the bayonets lock the flags tight in, NO FALL OFF!! The swing-away arm makes changing lenses an easy task, not much a pain.

The reviews from customers can help you understand the item better:

This thing makes my camera look like it came straight out of Hollywood on a production set, and while it certainly looks complicated to the novice, its actually fairly easy to set up and pack away after your done shooting.

I was expecting it to be somewhat subpar in quality compared to the "ridiculously expensive" boxes, but was delighted to see it was full production quality and worked just as I needed. It's very solid and when everything is locked down, it holds, even in a steady wind when filming outdoors.

 Be forwarned that there are no instructions as to putting this together and if you have not put a matte box together before it may be a little tricky but after a few tweaks you really should get it. Overall I'm am very impressed with this matte box and thankfull that Red Star is looking out for the little guys and not trying to gouge us with insane prices we can never afford.

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