The completely modular Cine.1 Matte Box from Chrosziel is built to be strong yet lightweight to fit into your handheld or studio camera rig. Having a matte box on the front of your lens allows you more flexilbility in lighting your scene by blocking light sources just out of frame from directly entering the lens, which can cause the lens to flare, and introduce image artifacts. This particular iteration of the Cine.1 series can be mounted on 15mm LWS rods, and is configured with two filter stages, however, it can be configured to hold either one or three filters with addition or removal of filter stages.

Fits Lenses with 150mm Outer Diameter    2 Rotating Filter Stages    Trays Hold 5.65x5.65" & 4x5.65" Filters    Convertible to Clamp-On    Height Adjustable Filter Slots    Includes Top Flag

A top flag (also called an eyebrow) is included to block extraneous light from above. The flag folds in half for a smaller footprint when it's packed away. As an added touch, the flag has security holes which mate with safety latches on the matte box, preventing the flag from accidentally falling during installation.

Chrosziel's swing-away arm assembly enables faster lens changes by conveniently moving the matte box out of the way of the lens. In addition to providing swing-away functionality, the assembly has joints which allow you to tilt the matte box to avoid filter reflections, as well as slide it horizontally and vertically when fitting it to your lens, compensating for possible inconsistencies found in complex rigging scenarios.

The Cine.1 matte box housing is constructed from high-impact polymer blend. This material is very rigid and resistant to cracking, yet keeps the weight of the matte box down as to not unbalance your rig. The surround is constructed from aluminum

Using the multiple threaded mounting points, accessories such as side flags, rosettes, a filter catcher, and a top accessory plate, can be attached to expand the functionality of the Cine.1 matte box.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with mounts to the cage rig?

A: The Cavision 3x3" Matte Box is a clamp on matte box, which clamps onto your lens directly, with or without a rig.

Q: 2. Is there anyway to adapt this Mattebox to lenses with a 114mm diameter? Thanks

A: Yes it is adaptable to 114mm diameter lenses. You will need the Wooden Camera Clamp-On Back for Zip Box Pro 4 x 5.65" Matte Box (114mm) B&H # WO268200 MFR # 268200

Q: 3. Will 3.35 x 3.35 filters fit in this one?

A: Yes and no. the paperwork supplied with this matte box expressly claims cokin P filters will fit "loosly in slot" I assume that means without the filter tray, though I cant see how that works unless you rotate the back filter position and slide the filter in sideways, otherwise it would simply fall out of the bottom

Q: 4. Will this mattebox support third party filter trays? Specifically a rota pola 4x5.65?

A: Yes, the SHAPE Swing-Away Matte Box should work with other brands of 4 x 5.6" Filter Frames, and the Rota Pola.

Q: 5. Can this matte box be clamped to a lens that has an 82mm attachment thread? Or do I need a step-up ring in order for the clamp to be secure? I have a zoom lens (24-70mm) that I'm looking to clamp to a DLSR. Would ideally like to avoid using a rail system.

A: Unfortunately, there is no Cavision 82mm to 85mm diameter available. And unless the lens's outer diameter is exactly 85mm, we are not able to make a recommendation. Cavision requests that you contact them directly. Cavision Tel: 604-298-9053 Website a href= http://www.cavision.com/ target= _blank http://www.cavision.com//a Email info@cavision.com.

Q: 6. Would 2mm or 3mm filters fit in the metal trays?

A: Yes, the maximum thickness that can fit is 4mm.

Q: 7. Can fit Cokin P Series filters (86mm)?

A: Is Cokin P filter 84mm in width instead of 86mm? cokin "P" filters fit loosely in filter stage slots only without using a filter tray. You can use filter tray locks on the side of the matte box to hold it in place.

Q: 8. I'd like to use this hood on a wide angle converter lens (16x9 Inc. 169-HDWC8X-72 EXII 0.8x Wide Angle Converter) with the Sony FDR AX-100 camera. The hood web site says it can work with a bit wider lenses. The outside diameter of the converter lens is 98mm (with a filter size of 105mm - I don't understand but those are the numbers I keep getting?). I prefer to not use rails for this small camera. Thanks

A: The rear clamp for this matte box is 85mm and cannot accommodate 105mm or 98mm. As far as not using rails, such a small camera cannot accommodate such large conversion lenses and matte boxes without them.

Q: 9. The 85mm lens opening sounds non-standard. If the cinema lenses I'm considering have an 80mm opening, is it safe to expect this matte box to be able to clamp down from 85mm to 80mm in order to grip the cinema lens properly?

A: The Cavision 3x3 Matte Box Package has a flexible material draw-string light trap that will accommodate lenses from 85mm down to 50mm. This will prevent stray light from hitting the filters in the matte box from the rear.

Q: 10. How do you attached the 19mm adapter? Do you need to remove the 15?

A: Hello Juan, Thank you for your question! Yes to attach the 19 mm adapter, you need to remove the 15mm. An allen key is provided for you to do that. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team