One of the 2 included cowls is shown, interposed between lens and matte box to eliminate stray light
Here 3 of the 4 provided flags are added to further eliminate stray light from the front of the rig
The series-stacked filter holders are seen at the rear of the matte box; these are spring loaded, making for secure and easy use of glass or resin filters
This matte box is very inexpensive for its construction quality and feature set, lightweight, and flexible in use: the flags are optional as well as the light-protective cowls between the lens and box, and the filters can be rotated within their holders just as on my larger all-metal Benro matte box. I got mine for $140 at Samys Pasadena, CA.
I also configured a shoulder rig from additional components including an offset rail system, and can run the GH4 and one other item such as an on -camera LED light from P-taps on large Li ion batteries. I use a Switronix power cable to connect the camera.
This option provides additional power to run the camera where there’s no AC outlet available, and because the Switronix battery has USB out it’s convenient to run my Zoom H6 audio recorder from there.
One version of shoulder rig using JAG35V2 handles
Highly recommended – Switronix XP-L90S V mount battery
Battery on rear V-plate attached to the rig via 15mm rods
Full cinema rig configuration with HDMI monitor, whip/follow focus, Zoom H6, AudioTechnica wireless lav system and rear brick battery with D -taps to camera, light, DAR or monitor
with 35mm T1.5 Rokinon EF cine lens
William Hooks
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