Big Enough? Mini Matte Box Lite || Smallrig
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
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The Matte Box Mini Lite (3575) from Smallrig is a super compact and yet capable matt box for people working with compact cinema cameras like the pocket 4K, Sony FX3 and FX30 - And obviously all the hybrid camera shooters out there.
The size matches these types of cameras perfect without adding any extra bulk.
The Matte Box Mini Lite let's you use circular filters like variable nd-filters, cpl and more. The filter tray let's you use square 4x5.65 filters out of the box and with an additional purchase you can also use 4x4 filters.
Made out of sturdy plastic, carbon fiber and aluminum alloy. The Matte Box Mini Lite gives a sturdy impression while still being incredibly lightweight.
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My favorite variable ND-Filter (82mm)
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Matte Box Mini 3575
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Side Flag Kit 3597
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Cine Filter 4x65 3589
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00:00 - Introduction of Mini Matte Box Lite
00:20 - Perfect for smaller cameras
00:40 - Mini Matte Box Lite included parts
01:00 - Setup guide with VND
03:00 - Using square 4x5.65 filters
03:15 - How to remove filter tray matte box mini lite
03:55 - matte box lite Adapter rings sizes included
04:32 - Matte Box vs. no Matte Box examples
05:00 - Top flag vs. side flag
05:25 - Matte Box Mini Lite Hack
06:12 - Turn your matte box sideways
06:50 - Q&A section
07:33 - Matte Box vignett problem
07:55 - Vignette test Viltrox 13mm F1.4
08:00 - Final thoughts
08:40 - The only problem
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🤣 Thank you! 🤣
But I have to give credit to @ZachMayfield
genius idea turning the mattebox
Thank you
Thank you for the best information on this product I’ve seen to date.
Oh wow! You're very welcome!
Great video. Love the tip about rotation to block light at the side.
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yep totally agree, watching that helped me also - thanks!
Did anyone mention the shirt? Thought the comments would've been flooded!!!
Yes, the colour should be black, looks more professional…😂
Me too lmao
I like your video a lot. Thank you for your work and keep going 👍
Thank you! 😃 I appreciate it
Everything seems right about the video unless the tshirt. Lol Cannon A7Siii. I am laughing at 2 am
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Cheers my friend
thank you so much for making this helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for watching
Best explanation about matte Box 🙌🏻
Thank you, I appreciate it
@@ThomasFransson the Color Grading of fx30 footages are awesome! Did u use any lut?
Thank you, I tried a lot of conversion LUT’s back then so not sure which one I used.
But there's a set of conversion LUT’s on Sonys pro section for fx6 that compensate for +1 and +2 stops over exposure that I use these days.
The rest was just good light ;)
Thank you for information ❤
My pleasure 😊
So nice presentation
Thank you! Cheers!
Love that tee shirt 😂❤
It made me laugh too when I saw it 🤣
Have a good one!
The T-shirt 😂😂👌👏
Would have been a great camera.
I found your channel after reading your review on Cokin's website and would really love if you could do a review on the variable ND's performance with some examples!
Great suggestion!
@@ThomasFransson thanks so much for replying! Looking forward to it. You have really great videos by the way, I'm sure you'll become one of the bigger channels in no time 🙂
Hey thanks for the great video, i don't know if you told it in the video but is it possible to add an second flag to mount on the rig?
Yes, these are available on the smallrig website. There's a couple, so make sure you get the right one.
thanks for the demonstration, I am struggle with this one and Pro with two side barns, the price is doubled, so do you think that no need to get side barns?
I would go for this one and side flags to it later on if needed.
Great video! Thank you 🎉. I have an 82mm pro mist filter and an 82mm variable nd filter. Am I able to attach both of these to the Matt box or will I need a different size for one or the other?
Most likely you should be able to rock as usual since the extra filter builds outwards and the mattbox gets wider and bigger the further from the front element it gets.
That said, I have seen one comment here about one brand of 82mm vnd's having a thicker outer diameter. To big to fit the matte box. So that's the only thing to keep in mind probably.
Sadly my pro mist is 72mm (yeah I know =/ ) So I can't add it directly to my 82mm VND to test it out for you.
Thanks for your reply.
The T-shirt! 😅
Awesome video! You seem like such a friendly guy!! Also, if the right adapters were purchased, would this work on the sigma 18-50mm? It's such a small lens...not sure if the weight of the matte box would hurt it lol
Thank you!
It would definitely work, the adapter kit - 3383 contains a 55mm adapter ring that'll fit the lens. The matte box is very light weight so I wouldn't worry.
@@ThomasFransson Thank you so much for the response! You got a sub out of me!
Thank you always happy to help!
Hi Thomas can we use the square filter and at the same time a circular filter, polariser for example.
Yes you can, you would need to pop the square filter/filter frame out when adjusting the circular filter though.
For some types of shoots this might not be a major inconvenience.
hey mate, i have a lens with 46mm diameter, i also have a step up ring to 67mm, would i be able to mount the matte box by using the 46-67mm and then the 67-95mm? cheers 🙏🙏
This would probably work.
i got the latest Haida VND 3-7 stop with polariser , which has a small filter turning knob , will i be able to use the matter box with that ND filter?
A lot of times those knobs can be screwed out. Two of my vnd's had similar ones and could be removed.
Thanks for the review, ill be ordering one now! Out of curiosity, what camera are you using in the studio that overheated?
Thank you, hope you'll enjoy yours as much as I do mine. The overhead camera in the studio is usually the Canon SL2/200D with the kit lens.
@@ThomasFransson I will :)
It gets delivered tomorrow. Also i've subscribed;)
Congratulations and thanks for the sub
Should I get this or the non lite version, as far as I’m aware the non lite adds a screw hole on bottom to lock it in place, and I saw some comments saying that’s important but the normal mount looks good enough idk.
Yeah that's one of the benefits, that mounting point allows you to mount the matte box to rods instead of just having the on lens option. If you're switching lenses often on a shoot this may be a perk.
Would this matte box work with something like the Haida PRO II VND+CPL, which has a handle?
Probably not, depending on the size that is. But most handles are detachable
Does anyone know if there’s a way to add 15mm rod support to this? Even a hack like drilling holes into it to mount a rigging base?
Check out the regular matte box mini (not "lite") that one has a centerend mounting point up front that can be attached to rod clamps.
The shirt is great but is that also a collective arts hat???
Good eyes!
Great people, I've been fortunate to become friends and brew with them.
What’s the max size of variable nd that can be used in the front of this?
I use 82mm vnd's but that's the largest size this matte box can handle.
There are vnd's with grips and super thick outer rings that may be an issue to fit though.
I have a question about the vnd with this matte box. So i have an a6700 and sigma lens with 55mm diameter. I think of buying a vnd, but not sure if i have to buy it with the same diameter as my lens, or a bigger one. Using vnd with matte box in the way you showed it I'm afraid of getting some type of vignetting, cuz filter will not be attached directly to the lens and will have a little space from it. Can you give me your opinion on this? should i buy vnd with the same diameter as my lens or have a bigger one? Thank you!
When it comes to filters i always recommend getting a larger diameter than your current "biggest" lens. Preferably 82mm as these will fit almost every lens you'll come across (before moving into some cine lenses and what not)
On smaller lenses 67 or 72mm might be a more compact alternative. And apart from elevating any risk of vignetting from a bad filter or matte box adapter ring, it'll probably save you money down the road if you buy a lens with a larger filter diameter.
@@ThomasFransson I totally agree, thank you so much! It saved me ton of time on my own research 💜
Awesome! Good luck with everything
Would i be able to use my 67mm variable nd with this?
Yes, there's a 67mm adapter ring included.
Sir , have you tried 4x5 Fixed ND Filters stacked when u are having to cutt over 8.6 stops which is max limit of your VND ??
I have not, I've only added a solid circular ND behind and in front of my VND when shooting with some really fast glass. I typically only run into these issues shooting outside running and gunning - so a square filter would obstruct the VND and make it more difficult to make adjustments on the fly.
@@ThomasFransson you mean , we will have to slide out and adjust it , again slide it back in there , but , other than that , even it is circular filter stacking or the method i said above, both will work right ??
Both will work.
I'd use square filters for longer more stationary shots where they lighting will be fairly consistent. And circular if you’re moving the camera a lot.
Great vid! Can I use both a circular VND + Mist filter on this at the same time on one lens?
Yes, absolutely!
Cirkular mist filters if you need access to the vnd when running and gunning.
And you can slap a square mist filter on to the matte box when shooting in controlled environments.
sadly didnt fit my haida vnd 😩😫
Aw man!
That sucks
anyone else find out it doesn't fit 95mm Lenses? I use my Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens and it has a 95mm thread and it doesn't fit....
According to the specs it should clear a 95mm filter diameter.
I'm guessing you didn’t buy the additional adapter ring kit Smallrig 3383 for 95mm filter threads?
@@ThomasFransson yeah I see what your saying but their website states it will fit a 95mm lens. So I don't need an adapter, it just doest fit as advertised. If I did need one it would be 95mm to 95mm hahaha
Ah, I see
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