This Cheap Matte Box is FANTASTIC - Smallrig Mini Matte Box PRO 3680

[@Mietz_x]

Great video man. One video, solves all my questions. thanks alot

[@ArberBaqaj]

Im glad I could help =)

[@carlosalfredozappala2387]

Hi. Thank you. I'm wandering if is possible to glide up or down a rectangular graded filter to match the horizon place.

[@malmomotionpictures]

Good to you see you testing out gear again! 🙂👍✨

[@ArberBaqaj]

Hi there! Its been almost a year but now its on! =)

[@TedWeirum]

Can’t wait to test this!

[@ArberBaqaj]

And you will! =)

[@VENAXIS]

Hey great video! I have a question: Can you add 77mm filters? Which filter size did you add on the video? Looks like a 77mm one. Thanks!

[@dopexmc7901]

nice video, thank you. And if you want to use old lenses like the Helios or Takumar, then you can't attach the matte box because the lenses are too small and have no thread? And what do you do with zoom lenses, they won't work either, or can the box only be attached using rods? And I think you can use all filters, Tiffen for example, and not just your own small rig filters, right? I would like to buy a box, but I'm not sure whether it should be this one or a number more expensive.

[@mirekbrdek4350]

Hello, thank you for the beautiful video, you have a very nice sound, is it stereo? What microphones are you using? Thank you for your message. Mirek from the Czech Republic

[@fabian3265]

hi. its unclear to me how to attach the circular filters, i got 72mm filters, can i add them to these?

[@JACKnJESUS]

Looks nice. I have a VND with a finger tab to rotate easily. I suppose it could be mounted ahead of the matte box...so it can be adjusted without placing hand in front of lens...I think.

[@ArberBaqaj]

that should work =)

[@マットさんのYoutube]

hey man any updates if it worked?

[@YAXHY]

Hi guys, I just ordered a Laowa 7,5mm for my Gh5, also owning a sirui 35mm anamorphic. The sirui has a 67mm diameter and the laowa will have 46mm. Do you think if i set up the laowa with a 46-67mm step up ring and then add the included 67-92mm step up ring to it, will it lose rigidity? The sirui is an amazing anamorphic lens but with some shots the lens flare ruin the shot and the laowa also has quite some light leaks being a wide angle, so I've been looking through all budget matte box options and this is the only one that would suit my needs. Thank you!

[@miquelalcazar2061]

I would like to ask, if we have a screw-on filter, but this has a pin to regulate the intensity... is it also possible that it fix and rotate??

[@jayclas4023]

I bought this because of this video, I’m very happy with it. I also purchased the .6 square ND and was wondering should I add the 1.2 ND or get another .6 and just stack them for daylight should shooting? Is 1.8 ND filtering a thing😩

[@damonmosier3651]

A full set of cinema NDs actually runs from .3 all the way up to 2.1, so yes

[@ArberBaqaj]

yes it should work =) , and thanx for the great feedback!

[@eliaslimapro]

I have this Matte Box, the same model, I'm having a lot of difficulty placing the other two 4X5.65 filter trays in the Matte Box, I don't agree, I simply don't see how to fit it and it stays loose, I don't see how to lock it

[@MorduProductions]

Hi, I need help, so I bought the Mini Matte Box Pro for my sigma 18-35 but the adapter doesn't fit properly and falls down, which adapter should I buy? Thanks

[@ArberBaqaj]

strange, that lens has a 72mm filter thread, and you get that in the box, it should work =)

[@JohnnyBoyUploads]

For the circular filter, is it a common filter size for all lenses?

[@ArberBaqaj]

no you can acutally use diffrent sizes, you get a couple in the box

[@JohnnyBoyUploads]

@@ArberBaqaj got it! thanks for the

[@sundaypro]

Hi can you use a nd filter with a handle?

[@MichelDupre-photographe]

This matte box is only designed to “amaze” the client who knows nothing about professional work. On my shoots if I bring a matte box that has such discrepancies with the flags... I get fired within 10 minutes

[@ChristopherPavsek]

What diameter circular filters will work with this?

[@ArberBaqaj]

From 67mm to 82 I believe

[@krystianswierkcreative5829]

What circular filter size do you have upfront?

[@ArberBaqaj]

it depends on which adapter ring you are using, and thats a good thing becasue you dont have to changed the filters you where using =)

[@Zimvg]

Have you tried the SmallRig mini Matte Box Lite 3575. It is $69

[@S9universe]

i'm hesitattng between the two ahah i want to avoid glares because sometimes they literraly kill videos

[@ArberBaqaj]

Unfortunatly I havent !

[@S9universe]

i bought the mini matte box lite and it does its job

[@jezplaisance]

@@S9universe any regrets?

[@S9universe]

@@jezplaisance they sell better options but less light, so i guess maybe onde day i get another one, but i like having a light and compact one, really handy

[@summarity]

For the screw-in filters, does it maintain the filter size of the lens or is it different?

[@nightwing82]

Filter size of the lense

[@colinshootsfilm]

@@nightwing82Which is a shame. That far from the lens you basically need to step up on anything even mildly wide.

[@ARMIAGI]

Hi, what battery do you use for your atmos ninja?

[@kOuRxGaMiing]

es compatible con tamroom 17-28mm?

[@gary7851]

Is this compatible with Nikon 24 70 mm lenses?

[@constantinrichter6138]

does the rings fit to a lens with 76mm and 65mm radius because there is no size with this number on it only 77mm and 62mm or 67mm? im irritated

[@ArberBaqaj]

not as far as I know unfortunatly

[@InWhoseOpinion]

Stupid Question Alert ⚠️ If I use the 72mm to 95mm adapter, will my circular filter size be 72mm? Thanks

[@lightingbryan]

Did you get an answer to this question? I have a 82 and 77 and wondering the same thing

[@InWhoseOpinion]

@@lightingbryan Yes, both front and back threads are the same

[@cubul32]

:o what diameter is that rotating filter?

[@ArberBaqaj]

it doesnt have one, but you do get rings in different sizes to mount the matte box on diffrent lenses

[@bradleykussy]

What about a wide angle lens? Sigma 14-24 doesn't have filter threads 😅

[@cubul32]

@@bradleykussy there is a kit for most wide angle lenses, check at BH. But the ring size is huge 110-150mm , in that range.

[@kalasanchar]

wow! very nice

[@thomaswindfeld728]

What is the max size this matte box can hold?

[@ArberBaqaj]

i think its 95mm

[@colinshootsfilm]

@@ArberBaqajIt definitely can’t hold 95mm. You can’t even fit that into the box, even if there were threads for it.

[@EugeneMaynard]

👍🏾🙏🏾

[@ArberBaqaj]

Hope all is well my friend =)

[@deepseadiver8191]

Is this a joke? A matte box with gaps this big between the French flag / side flags and the main box (seen very clearly at 3:35 shot) ? Do they (and you) even understand what the purpose of the matte box is? How can something like that be ever called “fantastic” ???

[@CaseyPreston]

The only gap is a sliver between the French flag and the side flags. It is pretty small and at a pretty extreme angle. It could easily be covered with a bit of gaff if need be. For the price, it is pretty fantastic and I don't think you could find anything lighter for handheld or gimbal work.

[@deepseadiver8191]

@@CaseyPreston Do you have eyes? Clearly visible that the side flags and French flag / eyebrow has gaps not only between them but also between the actual matte box. It is visible in several angles in this video, I also had a chance to check out this “matte box” in person and saw it. Also, ridiculously, unlike in proper matte boxes the angle of the top of the side flags is not adjustable but instead the angle of the sides of the French flag. This is embarrassing to design a matte box like this. In order to fit properly and shade the lens the side flags need to have adjustable top angle for the French flag to leave no gap depending on lens angle (the French flag moves up and down). Here they put some ridiculous extensions which are completely unnecessary, the french flag should simply be wider and the hinged extensions should be on the side flags. SmallRig makes lots of look-a-like items for consumers who have no idea what given item’s actual function is and look for things that just looks serious. I guess it’s actually designed for you.

[@CaseyPreston]

@@deepseadiver8191 this argument is dumb. I own a couple of these matte boxes and an Arri 4x5 LMB. The Smallrig makes all kinds of sacrifices to be small, light and cheap. Half the time I don’t even use the side flags. Also the gaps between the flags and the matte box don’t matter. The angle of the light can’t hit the front glass of the lens or the filter through those gaps.

[@deepseadiver8191]

@@CaseyPreston You simply don’t have enough experience. There are cases when this is extremely important, such as, in example, when filming through windows. You’ll have a leak reducing contrast in the reflection, sometime you’ll even immediately recognize the matte box shape. Same goes for when dealing with smoke, haze in front of the lens. Yes, typically requires additional rigging anyway to mitigate these issues but my point is that for the matte box to not follow such very basic design principle is just very telling. You’d be surprised how such light coming through those gaps can bounce off of the inner sides of the flags in some situations when they have to be adjusted in a way that angles them inward toward the lens axis (long lens). Btw, adjusting the french flag to be angled this way is not even possible in this design without removing the side flags completely or angling them away from the lens axis. I have more things to say about it that prove this “matte box” is a complete joke but will not waste my time. Not the first time SmallRig shows they have very little knowledge about the industry and its needs, there were cases where they posted official pictures of their products on their website mounted backwards or upside down on cameras!

[@CaseyPreston]

@@deepseadiver8191 you forgot that it also doesn’t include a swing away mount, tilt, mounting points for distance devices, rotatable tray, mattes, donuts, and it can’t be used on any full size cinema lens since it is only 95mm. It is a cheap filter holder that will generally keep the sun and lights off of your lens and filter. And it is compact and light enough to toss in a spare pouch in your case in case you need it. For anything else, I will bring out my Arri 4x5 which is 20x heavier and more expensive. Smallrig’s business model is to flood the market with relatively cheap and high quality small camera equipment. If it doesn’t fit your needs, don’t buy it. I would recommend the Arri 4x5. Buy that instead.