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Arri's Mini Mattebox and Mini Follow focus V.S Redrock MB & FF

Thanks for the correction, Mitch. I don't use graduated filters very often so my bad for not catching that.
 
Another small correction Eric, the RedRockMicro matte box has two rotating stages by default, though you can add stages if you want and have them!

HTH

Paul
 
C.H.Haskell said:
Whats the status on the newer MMB version, you have them in stock Mitch?
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We have the MMB-1 in stock now. There are some upgrades coming soon but they will be upgrades -- you still buy the same original base unit.
 
Does the MB-1 swing away? Also, does it support dual 4x5 rotating filters as well as additional stages?

The RR version is great for the price, but its big, bulky and gets in the way of a lot of things due to its large arm for mounting. The RR FF is great for the money but only for the adapter crowd. I suggest spending the money on something with removable drive gears, a second wheel, better dampening, legitimate gear box, and a tougher body. A good FF will stick with you for years and more than make up for its initial investment.
 
The MMB-1 does not swing away but there is an aftermarket swingaway adaptor from Zacuto. It has two 4x5.65 filter trays, the rear of which rotates. If a bellows back is used, this holds a 4.5" filter which can rotate with the bellows.
 
When I purchased the RR mattebox for the EX1 the Arri was not available. I love Arri products but if I had to buy now I'd probably still go with the RR. For me the selling points are that RR is universal (not camera model dependent), ability to add up to 4 stages (RR recommends not exceeding 4), and price.

For FF I chose the Chrosziel DV Studio Rig. The shape of the marking disc on this FF facing the operator, instead of perpendicular to the knob, is big for me as I work without an AC most of the time. The Arri FF knob serves both worlds, similar to the Vocas FF, with the tapered disc so an AC and operator can both see marks, although with less visual surface area for the operator. The plungers are great on the Arri and I think overall it looks great too, if that matters. They did a smart thing serving this market as it is a big one I think.
 
I toyed around with the Arri at Abel and the Arri's build is in a different league altogether. The trays, the knobs, everything about the machining speaks uber quality. Although I like the design of the Arri FF, it actually has much more play than the Chrosziel DV. The Chrosziel has less play than an FF4 believe it or not. Incredible little gadget. The tightest gear box around.

Mitch, can the Arri be made into a clip on for 80mm and 95mm? This for me would be a dealmaker. With primes, I prefer clip on to swing way for weight, simplicity and better light seal.

The stages on the Arri are simply a work of art. Beautifully crafted with amazing slide/fit. Mitch, is there a vertical tray in the works? That would really help in the grad department.

Right now, I'm working with a Chrosziel 450-1. Love the build but has its limitations. I'll probably upgrade to Arri real soon.
 
There are a number of new accessories coming for the Arri MMB-1. I know I've been promising for a while, but I just got all the samples in today. I'll shoot photos and a video next week and try to have info up on REDuser and our website very soon. I'm squeezing in a short vacation next week before NAB, but I'll try to get this info out as soon as I return.
 
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