MB-16 vs. RedRock MB

[Yousuf Abbasi]

I bought a used Chrosziel 450-01 for 700.00 in great condition. Excellent box for superspeeds.

Where did you find a 450-01 for $700??? I don't think I'll ever find that deal.

 

[M Hsu]

any happy redrock mattebox owners out there? I'm nervous about buying one now.

 

[Gunleik Groven]

Guess it will depend on the wear and tear factor.

The screws on the one I worked with were just worn out. But thatone has been in constant use...

 

[Frank Martin]

RR owner

RR owner

We have had our system for about a year, 2 features, countless videos and dozens of commercials. It still works/looks fine BUT we take extraordinary care to keep it that way. Always checking and lock- tighting screws. The box has worked for us as owner operators but I would have serious reservations if it was going into a rental rotation of the more classic sense. I don't think it will hold up. A new swing arm was being discussed here in the forum which would allow you to slide the camera off the dovetail baseplate without removing the
matte-box but I have not heard any more. I am very glad I bought the RR matte-box. In my case it allowed me to buy 3-320g drives at the time so it all depends on how you choose to rent your kit.

 

[Paul Leeming]

any happy redrock mattebox owners out there? I'm nervous about buying one now.

Yes, we are happy with ours for the money. Of course an Arri is better, but it can be 10x the price too for the same package. We used the money saved towards other Red accessories.

All depends on how you treat your equipment and how others treat it as well. If you're renting to people without going along as DIT etc, I'd recommend an Arri as you can then justify the cost. For us, the RedRock Micro matte boxes have performed admirably and are still going strong. But then, we look after our equipment....

HTH

Paul