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Arri MB20 & FF-5

Richard Lackey

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Hi, is there anyone that can confirm that I will need to order the 19mm studio rod adapter with the MB20 matte box and also the 19mm rod adaptor for the FF-5 in addition to the matte box and follow focus themselves?

I just want to make sure I am ordering the right things. I am ordering from www.filmtools.com

As far as I can tell I need the following:

MB20 Matte Box
MB20 Filter Trays (2)
MB20 Side Flag Set
MB20 Top Flag
MB20 19mm Rod Adaptor
FF5 Follow Focus
FF5 19mm Rod Adaptor

Can anyone confirm before I place the order?

Thanks,

Rich
 
4K Hub said:
Hi, is there anyone that can confirm that I will need to order the 19mm studio rod adapter with the MB20 matte box and also the 19mm rod adaptor for the FF-5 in addition to the matte box and follow focus themselves?

I just want to make sure I am ordering the right things. I am ordering from www.filmtools.com

As far as I can tell I need the following:

MB20 Matte Box
MB20 Filter Trays (2)
MB20 Side Flag Set
MB20 Top Flag
MB20 19mm Rod Adaptor
FF5 Follow Focus
FF5 19mm Rod Adaptor

Can anyone confirm before I place the order?

Thanks,

Rich
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take the FF4
 
4K Hub said:
Hi, is there anyone that can confirm that I will need to order the 19mm studio rod adapter with the MB20 matte box and also the 19mm rod adaptor for the FF-5 in addition to the matte box and follow focus themselves?

I just want to make sure I am ordering the right things. I am ordering from www.filmtools.com

As far as I can tell I need the following:

MB20 Matte Box
MB20 Filter Trays (2)
MB20 Side Flag Set
MB20 Top Flag
MB20 19mm Rod Adaptor
FF5 Follow Focus
FF5 19mm Rod Adaptor

Can anyone confirm before I place the order?

Thanks,

Rich
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what about Viewfactors FF....remote FF inclusive...it costs around 1800 dollars.

pro:
no back slash, remote, price
con:
noise? power needed
 
i ordered but i hear mixed things about the noise level...
some say pretty low for a motor...some find it to loud to use in interiors.
 
I'll check out the viewfactor, I haven't ordered yet. Waiting for responses on this post first. I'll read up that thread on the FF-4.

Rich
 
I'll be using a set of Nikon lenses most of the time, hiring a set of ultraprimes occasionally. The Nikons are a smaller diameter right? This will affect the ratio also right?
 
4K Hub said:
Hi, is there anyone that can confirm that I will need to order the 19mm studio rod adapter with the MB20 matte box and also the 19mm rod adaptor for the FF-5 in addition to the matte box and follow focus themselves?

I just want to make sure I am ordering the right things. I am ordering from www.filmtools.com

As far as I can tell I need the following:

MB20 Matte Box
MB20 Filter Trays (2)
MB20 Side Flag Set
MB20 Top Flag
MB20 19mm Rod Adaptor
FF5 Follow Focus
FF5 19mm Rod Adaptor

Can anyone confirm before I place the order?

Thanks,

Rich
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Might want to consider more filter trays for your Matte box. I own an MB20 (3 tray-AR338108) that I ordered from Abelcine. You may also need an ARRI 138mm Filter Ring w/100mm Ret. - AR-333060 and don't forget your filters.
 
We have some nice bundled mattebox & followfocus packages that will include just what you need for your setup. The special pricing is nice as well.
 
Mitch Gross said:
We have some nice bundled mattebox & followfocus packages that will include just what you need for your setup. The special pricing is nice as well.
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Hi Mitch, I tried to register on the Abelcine website, but it didn't like my e-mail address. Is there any way I can sort that out so I can register and order online?

Rich
 
Send me your direct email address and I'll make sure you're taken care of.
 
Another question. For someone who has their camera already, what is a good length set of 19mm rods to buy? I will be hiring the camera out between in-house shoots, so should I order all of the lengths available to cover any situation a client might need with the kit?
 
4K Hub, I think the 18" rods will cover you for 99% of stuff since you can slide them forward so only the front clamps hold them (which is standard mounting practice on Arri plates anyway). If you occasionally rent a super-large zoom lens then hire the 24" rods that go with it.

Red's steel rods are fine but a bit heavy - I'll be looking to switch to Element Technica's Ultra rods or the new Carbon X rods to save weight.

HTH

Paul
 
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