This is the core of the Bright Tangerine Strummer DNA studio matte box. It consists of a core frame and carbon fiber shade, top flag mounts, side 3/8" mounts, and a swing away slide bracket. The swing away slide bracket is meant to be attached to a Bright Tangerine support arm, sold separately, to enable swing away functionality. Support arms are available in 19mm studio, 15mm studio, and 15mm LWS versions.

Strummer DNA is a reconfigurable matte box that allows you to switch out one filter stage assembly (cassette) for another one with stages of a different size. Whereas traditionally filter stage assemblies are fixed within the matte box, Strummer DNA allows you to swap one out for another in just moments, in effect allowing you to use one matte box to perform the job of multiple ones. When you need 6" filters, you can simply swap in a 6 x 6" cassette. Strummer DNA offers a 143mm diameter when using 5.65" stages, and 165mm diameter when using 6.6" stages. It'll support 14mm Cooke lenses in 3 PV stages, and will cover a 12mm Master Prime with a 6" stage.

The stages in the cassettes are individually stacked up one on top of another, and you can attach additional, single-stage expansion packs to the stack. At the click of a button, the individual stages are easily separated. One of the benefits of this is that the stages become very easy to clean since each one can be handled separately, whereas normally filter stages are more difficult to clean when they get clogged up. All the stages are rotatable 360° (with the exception of certain cassettes).

Strummer DNA side flags feature dual variable blades that can be tucked in between top and bottom flags so that the top and bottom flags can be closed beyond the traditional 90°. Strummer DNA also supports an optional A.R.F. tilt block that enables backward/forward tilt up to 15° to prevent filter reflections.

Reconfigurable Studio Matte Box    Swappable, Expandable Stage Assemblies    Interchangeable 5.65" 2-Stage Cassette    5.65" Single-Stage Expansion Pack    143mm Diameter when Using 5.65" Stages    165mm Diameter when Using 6.6" Stages    Swing Away Bracket & 15mm LWS Arm    19mm Rod Bridge    Flag Bracket with Mounting Threads    Top Flag Mounts, Side 3/8" Mounts

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is it compatible with 4x4 filters?

A: Yes, you can use 4x4 filters in the Viv if you use these 4x4 filter holders: Bright Tangerine 4x4 Filter Tray for Viv B&H # BRB12511029.

Q: 2. Does the swing away kit comes with this kit, also, when in 19mm rods does any tray spin for the pola?

A: The trays do not spin. In this kit, the filter spins in its tray. The swing away kit is extra and for 15mm only. Bright Tangerine Swing Away Kit for Misfit B&H # BRB12300006

Q: 3. Is this compatible with the Misfit Atom Pola+?

A: There should be no issues with using this on the Misfit Atom Pola+.

Q: 4. does this come with the variable filters or just the tray?

A: Yes, the Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit is included in the box.

Q: 5. Has anyone tried this with non Bright Tangerine matte boxes? Was it compatible?

A: The Black Hole donut will work with any matt box that has a 143mm back

Q: 6. Is the top flag included with the multi rota kit the newer version? So it closes flush with the sunshade?

A: Top flag included. Closes flush. Great matte box indeed

Q: 7. going to use lens with a 114 diameter with the Bright Tangerine Viv. What donut will I need?

A: Bright Tangerine 150mm-114mm Clamp On Ring for Viv & Viv 5 B&H # BRB12501010 (-----Copy and Paste this number to the B&H website search box and click Go. )

Q: 8. Does anyone know of a good donut for the 114mm back when using stills lenses? Something like their Black Hole or similar that other manufactures make but for 114mm back, without having to switch to 143mm back. I'm curious if this would work: B&H # VO114FDR - There's this from Chrosziel B&H # CHSDR7598 but that's 110mm. Thanks!

A: We make a range of adaptors that can be used when the 114mm back of the Misfit is being used.They screw into the internal filter thread of the lens the sizes are82mm B&H # BRB12501070 77mm B&H # BRB1250107172mm B&H # BRB12501072 67mm B&H # BRB12501073

Q: 9. does it move with a still photo lens telescoping action?

A: The Black hole allows 2-2 1/2 Inches of movement allowing you to attach to a lens with a telescopic action.

Q: 10. Would this donut work with the Camtree Swing-Away Wide-Angle Carbon Fiber Matte Box that you sell?

A: No, the Camtree Swing-Away Wide-Angle Carbon Fiber Matte Box has a rear opening supporting up to 105mm diameter lenses. The Black Hole Donut is fitted with a 138mm filter ring and threaded retaining ring.