Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:26 pm
Some folks on this forum recommended Lanparte's matte boxes, so I decided to give theirs a try. I ordered one of their carbon fiber ones from coollcd.com, and it arrived yesterday.
It didn't take long to assemble, as all you really need to do is attach the rods and lock them up, then slide them onto a rail set and lock it down. As far as build quality, I'm pretty impressed. It's a good match for the Shape shoulder mount I have for my not here yet Black Magic. Sigh...
Lee's filter holder system is worth a look if you need something more compact than a matte box. I have a Lee kit that I use on my 4x5, and I've been using it for years. It's modular, so I've added a 105mm ring for a round polarizer.
If portability isn't a concern, a matte box is a user friendly option. The Lanparte one was a surprise, in terms of how nice it is, given its price tag.
I'll probably be looking for a set of NDs for it, as well as a polarizer as well. The only ND filter I have right now that would fit is a graduated 3-stop ND from Schneider. I'm going to need some ND filters that aren't graduated, plus probably a square polarizing filter that will fit the matte box.
Rakesh Malik
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