The Dot Line Digital Matte Box M2 Reviewis a 15mm rod mount, swing-away matte box for lenses with 86mm or smaller filter threads. It includes top, bottom, and adjustable side flags. The side flags contract to allow additional configurations. They're each made up of an upper and lower section, and the lower section slides upwards and tightens into position by an integrated thumbscrew. The frame, flags, and rod mount are all aluminum, and the matte box is made of ABS plastic.

Two 360° rotating filter holders both support 4 x 4" and 4 x 5.6" filters. Two cowls are included for different sized lenses for keeping stray light from entering between the lens and matte box. The rod mount features a swing away capability that allows easier lens swaps, and it's adjustable in height 20mm to support different lenses.

15mm rod mount, swing-away matte box    Supports Lenses with Up to 86mm Threads    Top, Bottom, and Adjustable Side Flags    Rotating 4 x 4", 4 x 5.6" Filter Holders    Height Adjustable Swing Away Rod Mount    Includes Two Different Sized Cowls    Aluminum Frame, Flags, Rod Mount    ABS Plastic Matte Box

• 15mm rod mount, swing-away matte box
• Supports lenses with 86mm or smaller filter threads
• Includes aluminum top, bottom, and adjustable side flags
• Two 360° rotating filter holders both support 4 x 4" and 4 x 5.6" filters
• Two different sized cowls are included for keeping stray light out
• 20mm height adjustable swing away rod mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hello, I am looking to use my leica M lenses to shoot a film with my Sony a7s and metabones adaptor. Some of it will be shooting outdoors and I need to be able to put ND on these lenses in a way that that will be practical (i.e. not buying ND for each individual lens with a different filter thread size). I am wondering, with consideration to the very small size of these lenses, if this product will be a good purchase in order to use one ND filter set. I am wondering specifically about the lens cowl working well to reduce light leaks and reflections of the filter, as some have said it does not stay in place?Thanks!

A: Hello Joe. This product brings an adjustable cover to put between the lens and the Matte Box to block the light. The only problem I see. If the lens is not large, it difficult to manual focus. If you want to give me an e-mail to send you the photos from my lenses. So you take a better decision. Bye

Q: 2. Does the screen swivel downward so the screen would be facing the ground if holding the camera facing forward?

A: Yes, the screen in it's 270 rotation will face the ground.

Q: 3. How useful is this for macro work? Can it be flexed forward at an angle that points the flash immediately in front of the lens?

A: The arm is completely flexible. To answer your main question, while it depends on your camera, your lens and your flash, we believe you can get the flash where you want it.

Q: 4. Will this matte box cause a vignette with a 18mm lens on a super 35 camera (FS700)?

A: It completely depends on how far forward you have the 18mm lens in the matte box. I know that sounds obvious, but if you are using a prime 18mm, and you don't have the matte box back close enough to the lens, then yes, you will get some vignetting. Just slide your box closer to the lens and you'll be fine.

Q: 5. Since almost all film-making is now done digitally, when will there be a version of this slate that doesn't waste space for film roll , and instead allow spaces for Scene , Shot , and Take ?

A: I always number my SD cards and put that number on the slate. It's still a useful box to have even if you aren't shooting on actual film rolls.

Q: 6. how much weight can this hold and can this hold the flash laterally? is this better than vello flexible arm bracket?

A: It will definitely bend with the weight of a flash if positioned laterally, but you could position it like this: https://bit.ly/38QBWXO The manufacturer does not give weight limit specifications, but the typical 1.25lbs. (with batteries) or so top of the line flash from major camera manufacturers (e.g. Nikon and Canon) should be fine. I would consider it to be functionally equivalent to the Vello product (BH #VECB900): https://bhpho.to/2UfJZIk

Q: 7. Is this compatible with a Sony Alpha 6300?

A: While there are no reports of this being used with the a6300, it is supposed to work with any photo camera with Live View and HDMI out which the a6300 has.

Q: 8. Will this work with the Raynox MX-3062PRO?

A: I use this for my Sony FDR-AX100 and It works very well. I would recommend this.

Q: 9. Does this handle have a 1/4-20 thread on the bottom ?

A: Unfortunately no, the Dot Line SMARTbracket 7 Padded Handle does not have a 1/4-20 thread on the bottom. You could use this Revo handle instead. Please see the following link:http://bhpho.to/18ckMPH

Q: 10. Is this compatible with a Nikon d3200?

A: Yes it is.