03Jul Opteka MBX DSLR Video Matte Box
Opteka just released a new Matte Box called the MBX
I’m sure people are hoping to hear good things, as there are not many Matte Boxes out there to come in under the $250 dollar mark. You can find more about the new MBX MatteBox product via Amazon (Click Here).
Opteka MB-X Professional Matte Box Kit 15mm Rod System
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July 4th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Hi Emm,
I’m using a 394 release on my Gini. Can you adjust the level of the box to match the level of the lens? I wanted to be sure. Thanks.
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July 4th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
@Danny – Sorry, I don’t know. This is a new product and I haven’t seen it in person.
July 4th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
…i got the straight shoulder support from opteka on the strength of the review here. couldnt be happier…now a legitimate mattebox from them? NICE…will get it…but i wonder does it adjust vertically
July 5th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Whats the filter holder thickness on this? Will it support 4mm thick Schneider glass?
July 5th, 2012 at 1:39 am
@imgpro615 Strictly from the pictures, it doesn’t appear that the opteka mattebox offers vertical height adjustment.
This should be less of a concern if your rail base plate is height adjustable (Like Gini’s Apple Base Plate). Not sure about opteka’s though. But if it is, then you should be able to make your camera+lens combo fit with this mattebox.
July 5th, 2012 at 4:48 am
Why must they slap their logo/name in HUGE WHITE letters on there stuff? I’m still trying to get it off the counterweight bricks I got. I appreciate marketing but a little more conservative approach would be more professional. Are you listening OPTEKA?!!
July 5th, 2012 at 7:48 am
@Tony
Just spray it with matte black paint or plasti-dip.
July 10th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@imgpro615
Hey…It does have vertical adjustment.
July 11th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
someone do a video review please!
July 15th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Just ordered the Opteka Mattebox and sent it back. The springs holding the filters are pretty loose and feel cheap. The flag had trouble staying in place no matter how tight the screw is. The arm does not “swing away” but is rather a swing away design. The rotating trays simply do not work. It was a tug of war and I worried about getting this mattebox anywhere near my cameras or my clients. The flashpoint mattebox from Adorama appears to have better features for the same price. Just ordered one. Hopefully the quality is better than the Opteka. Also, 47th Street Photo charges a 15% restocking fee to return the Opteka. Adorama = no restocking fee if you don’t like the flashpoint.
July 30th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
@Derek Please tell us how the flashpoint mattebox from Adorama worked out. Thanks!
January 10th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
I just got my Opteka Mattebox in the mail.I was surprised by the fine build quality(its all metal) at that price . And as for all the folks asking about the vertical adjustment, Yes there is.The 2 screws that are used to attach the 2 rods to the Matt box,they can me moved up and down for about an inch.
And as for the filter trays , getting them to rotate freely is still an issue. will probably try some lube over the weekend. not used it in a shooting yet.