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Group purchase of Arri Matteboxes

Matte box - FAQ - Part 4

Matte box - FAQ - Part 4

4.1 - Pricing (Street pricing)

1 15mm or 19mm adapter : $300.20
1 Adapter Ring 80MM : $64.80
1 Filter Frame 4x5.65 Horiz : $230.20
1 Filter Tray, 4x5.65 Vert : $216.00
2 Filter Tray, Combo (4x5.65) or (5.65x5.65) : $520.20
1 Filter 3 stage module upgrade - $300 (from 2 stage)
1 Light Trap, W/A 138-117 : $63.90
1 MB-20 II F/LW Rods, No Flags : $3,461.30
1 MB20-II Top or Bottom Flag : $216.00
1 Side Flag Set : $510.

4.2 - Filters

Links - Filter suppliers
Schneider Optics
Tiffen filters
Formatt filters


Links - RedUser discussion pages

1. Suggested Filter Package fo RED
2. Best brand for ND filters Tiffen, Formatt or Schneider
3. Diffusion
4. Schneider ND Group buy


4.3 - Hard Mattes

4.4 - Other

Clip on lens adapters.


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The adapter ring can also be used as a filter holder by using 138mm "drop-in" circular filters. This is where I'm using a Pola.
 
He guys, another question about the MB-20. How many filter stages can you stack together. So far I only see 2 stages.
I'm also sure we will need 3 or even 4 sometimes.

What about wideangle lenses around 12mm. Will they work with the mb-20. Otherwise I'll get a MB-14. The MB-14 is fine with lenses down to 12mm. My mattebox should be as flexible as possible. Of course it will get a heavy beast that way but I don't want to buy several mattboxes for different jobs.

So who knows more?
Cheers
Tim
 
Hey David,

Thanks for posting this stuff.. VERY helpful.

My personal recommendation is to purchase 2 or 3 combo filters that cover panavision size or your NDs and Polas. Then one 5.56x5.56 for your ND Grads. This will give you room to move them around (This info is per David Mullen... I'm looking smart using his stuff!)

The only major correction I would make to your numbers, it that you do NOT have to buy a three stage setup in addition to the 2 stage, you can upgrade it, and that's around $300 (For the MB-20 II.. Not sure about the 20)

Jay
 
I have been putting most of my attention on the MB-20 II instead of the MB-20. Reasons are they are too similar anyway, and I like the idea of saving $600 or more bucks.

If anyone wants ONLY an MB-20 and will walk away if they do not get it, please let me know! I'll try to make it all work

Jay
 
Hey thanks a lot David. That's what if been looking for.

So there is still the question of how wide you can go?
I'm realy thinking about getting a 12mm oder 14mm lens.
So do you think the mb20 will work?

Thanks for the infos guys
Cheers
Tim
 
david farland said:
Guys,

Do you mind if I chime in with a FAQ page here. I’ll update/add to it. Tell me when I screw up.

1.1 MB 20-II
This is a picture of a MB-20-ll (below)
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1.2 MD-20
This is a picture of a MB-20 (below)
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1.3 Differences - MB 20 vs MB 20-II
The MB 20-II has collapsible top & bottom flags, different side flags and different flag mounting mechanisms to the MB 20.

The MB 20-II base system (as above) with 4 flags is $5,830.
The MB 20 base system (as above) with 4 flags is $5,210 (www.filmtools.com)

1.4 ARRI product pages
- Overview page with Arri part configurations diagrams including MB 20 & MB 20-II.
Note: MB-20-II page has changes to MB-20 only!
http://www.arri.com/prod/cam/configuration_overview/index.htm

- Arri MB 20 quick guide pdf -
http://www.arri.com/prod/cam/mb-20/MB-20.pdf



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Hey David,

You may want to re-check your numbers. The MB-20II is a LOT less expensive than the MB-20. In fact if you go to filmtools and check out the cost of the side flags alone, you will see over a $400 price difference.

:)

Jay
 
Jay A. Kelley said:
Hey David,

You may want to re-check your numbers. The MB-20II is a LOT less expensive than the MB-20. In fact if you go to filmtools and check out the cost of the side flags alone, you will see over a $400 price difference.

:)

Jay
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Thanks Jay, I had the figures reversed!

Dave,
 
wow.... so much information!!! Jay I am interested in a FF and a Mattebox. I will get RED #998 in January, but if I can get this deal Decemberish I would be interested. I do plan on using this with extreme wide angle lenses and also a fisheye. so I'm sure if the MB 20 II will work.. thanks for organizing this.
 
Hey Jay

I'm also very interested in the MB-20II.
I need the mattegox with 3 filter stages and the 5.65x 5.65 sizes.
I also need a followfocus.
December would be the perfect month to get it.
I'm looking forward to your deal with arri.

Thanks for your work.
Cheers
Tim
 
I'm still thinking about an Arri LMB-5 clip on 4x5.65 mattebox but I may be interested in the ff-4. I'm just waiting to see prices before I pm you. Thanks Jay.
 
Film Tools is terrible

Film Tools is terrible

deadmike said:
I'm still thinking about an Arri LMB-5 clip on 4x5.65 mattebox but I may be interested in the ff-4. I'm just waiting to see prices before I pm you. Thanks Jay.
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I just want to warn all you people that Film Tools has terrible business ethics and if you can spend your money elsewhere do that. I ordered some products from them to ship to Canada and they sent the wrong items, Then on a trip to LA I brought the incorrect items back and they refused to take them back!! In honor of me, shop somewhere else!
 
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