[Black / Red] This was the correct matte box for my b camera and it works well and I have recommend it to people I work with.

[Black / Red] Well designed and do the job right

[Aluminum] I had to exchange the first one I received due to a manufacturing default, the replacement is excellent. Really excellent quality, feels comparable to the Arri matte boxes I've used extensively in the past, but at a fraction of the price. Note that it does come with both nuns knickers and fixed doughnut rings for a variety of lens sizes. My only complaint would be that it's slightly heavier than expected (given the carbon fibre), but no more so that other professional solutions.

[Black / Red] Very light and fit's my camera using adapter provided.
I setup with Sirui Anamorphic lens, and works great.
Some people complained about cracked hinge. The design of this hinge is that it does not have resistive movement. You have to unlick the lock to move the flap - no big deal for me.
Works well, very light in weight, and comes with a rectangular filter holder (but I use circular ND filter on lens itself when needed).


This model appears to be some OEM product that's shared via numerous Chinese companies, such as Neewer, Sirui, to just name a few. Some are cheaper, and SmallRig seems to have most premium price (maybe not the same product, but look identical).

[Aluminum] I was a little put off by the price of the 4x4 matte box but after seeing the quality of the Sony A7III kit cage, I was confident the matte box would have the same quality craftsmanship - and it does. I’m glad I discovered SHAPE when I did.

[Aluminum] I have long wanted a matte box, if for no other reason than to act as a maximum shield against flare. Because of the three bar doors, one on top and two on each side, this product does that job well. The build quality is very good, and includes several foam rings to help fit different lenses of various barrel widths. This will dovetail nicely with my SHAPE Composite shoulder-mount rig, which came with rails onto which this will slide. And it contains two filter holders, of course, as any matte box should. They rotate as well, making them useful for graduated filters. I find this Candian company to provide good quality products at the right price. Many matte boxes on the market today are very overpriced. Shape does not fall into that category. The device came needing a little assembly. However, there were no instructions. But a call to the company yielded a competent person who walked me through the final assembly.

[Aluminum] The Shape Matte 44 matte box is a great asset to my camera package. It is well built; very sturdy and tight. I am using it with a Sony FS7 and its adjustability allows it to fit perfectly. The swivel action easily allows for lens access and the filter holders hold firm. My only complaint is that the French flags fit a little loosely but otherwise I am very happy with my Matt44!

[Aluminum] Lightweight and works. It's a matte box, there's nothing much to it.

[Black / Red] No issues with it, Fits perfectly on my ikan rig. Looks good, feels solid and it was easy to put together.

[Black / Red] I also have a smaller good matte box from Genus, but I love this carbon fiber mattebox from Lanparte. It can be used with a wide range of lenses from CP PL to DSLR lenses with a lot of diameter adaptors (donuts) included as well as a nun's jacket. All articulations are precisely engineered. Can be adjusted quickly in length and height to fit many configurations. I use it with a Black Magic Cinema Camera, a Nikon D800 and a GH4 with either a Sigma 18-35 or a Sony professional B4 zoom. Not a cheap one, but stands the quality of Chrossziel with a more reasonable tag. All knobs are positionned at the right place and the filter trays are very solid and handy.