Just watched your video and thanks for the review. I am running also a JTZ DP30 Matte Box at my production company (I have the 4x4 model and from your short video I can't tell which model you are using, if the same or maybe the 5.6x5.6 or 6x6 models.. actually I don't know if the main matte box assembly is the same size among all models or if the whole thing is larger physically larger along with the equally larger filter holder and assemblies). Anyway, I believe the DP30 is the best value for the money as far as build quality and sturdiness are concerned. Your rig look particularly solid an extremely well put together and I noticed the DP30 is attached both by the standard 15mm bottom rods but also by another set of 15mm rods on the right side. Am I correct? I'd love to know what extra parts or what type of mod did you do to get the matte box attached to the side since (at least on mine) there is not a physical place to insert rods there. What I like about your setup is that it makes the whole thing surely extra sturdy by just attaching the whole assembly to bottom inside, unlike usually just the bottom. Thanks again for the video :)
I'm new to matte boxes, I'm assuming the 4x4 is the filter size? 4 inches by 4 inches? Do you have any trouble with wide angle lenses? When would you need to go to one of the bigger models? I see they go up to 6x6".
Really depends on the sensor camera you are using. If you're shooting MFT or Super 35, I think you should be safe using a 4x4 at 24mm without any vignetting. If you are shooting full-frame, 24mm on a 4x5.65 will work fine. 6x6 is insane. If you have the budget for shooting 65mm film, well, you should be giving us the answers ;)
Just watched your video and thanks for the review. I am running also a JTZ DP30 Matte Box at my production company (I have the 4x4 model and from your short video I can't tell which model you are using, if the same or maybe the 5.6x5.6 or 6x6 models.. actually I don't know if the main matte box assembly is the same size among all models or if the whole thing is larger physically larger along with the equally larger filter holder and assemblies). Anyway, I believe the DP30 is the best value for the money as far as build quality and sturdiness are concerned.
Your rig look particularly solid an extremely well put together and I noticed the DP30 is attached both by the standard 15mm bottom rods but also by another set of 15mm rods on the right side. Am I correct? I'd love to know what extra parts or what type of mod did you do to get the matte box attached to the side since (at least on mine) there is not a physical place to insert rods there. What I like about your setup is that it makes the whole thing surely extra sturdy by just attaching the whole assembly to bottom inside, unlike usually just the bottom. Thanks again for the video :)
I'm new to matte boxes, I'm assuming the 4x4 is the filter size? 4 inches by 4 inches? Do you have any trouble with wide angle lenses? When would you need to go to one of the bigger models? I see they go up to 6x6".
Really depends on the sensor camera you are using. If you're shooting MFT or Super 35, I think you should be safe using a 4x4 at 24mm without any vignetting. If you are shooting full-frame, 24mm on a 4x5.65 will work fine. 6x6 is insane. If you have the budget for shooting 65mm film, well, you should be giving us the answers ;)