The Chrosziel 450-R2 Matte Box & Follow Focus Kitfrom Chrosziel 450-R2 Matte Box & Follow Focus Kitis a production package built around a 15mm rod support system. It features the 401-458 LWS 15 HD baseplate, 450-R2 Matte Box Kit, and the 206-05S DV StudioRig Follow Focus Kit with 0.8 pitch drive gear.

The 401-458 LWS 15 HD baseplate is designed for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera or Production Camera 4K, providing the proper rod to lens center height for use with the matte box. Your camera mounts to the baseplate via a 1/4"-20 screw, and dual 15mm rod ports provide support for the included 12.2" rods.

The 450-R2 Matte Box comes with a 15mm rod bracket for mounting on the rods included with the baseplate. The matte box features two independently rotating filter stages that can support, one that accepts a 4x4" filter tray, and one that supports a 4x4"/4x5.56" combination tray. Both trays come included. Also included are a top flag and side mechanism for adding optional side wings, and a removable rear attachment ring with 114mm and 110mm threads. To accommodate a wide variety of lenses, a 110mm flexible step-down ring is provided, which fits around lens diameters between 50 and 85mm.

For smooth and precise focus control, the 206-05S DV StudioRig Follow Focus is included. It supports lenses with diameters up to 115mm and features a removable focus scale. A 0.8 pitch gear drive is provided for use with cinema lenses. For lenses without 0.8 pitch gearing, a single Flexi Gear Ring MK II is also included for adding a 0.8 pitch ring to any lens with a diameter between 60mm and 120mm.

LWS 15 HD Baseplate    450-R2 Matte Box with Top Flag    Two Rotating Filter Stages    4x4" and 4x4"/4x5.56" Filter Trays    DV StudioRig Follow Focus    0.8 Pitch Gear Drive    Removable Marking Disc    Flexi Gear Ring MKII    15mm Rods (12.2")

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This could it work with a canon R5C?

A: Yes, the FILMCITY DSLR Shoulder Mount Rig with Matte Box & Follow Focus Kit (B&H# FIFC03) can accommodate the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera (B&H# CAER5C).

Q: 2. Will this work with the fx30?

A: The SHAPE Shoulder Mount with Matte Box and Follow Focus for Sony FX3 will also be a perfect fit for the Sony FX30.

Q: 3. Can the above Chrosziel 450-R2 Matte Box and Follow Focus Kit be used for the Canon c300?

A: This Chrosziel kit is made for the Blackmagic 2.5 and 4k Cinema Cameras, it will not work with the C300. However Chrosziel does have some kits with a matte box for the C300 and you could add a variety of different follow focus systems to that rig.

Q: 4. Can it be used with smaller mirrorless cameras such as Sony A5100 and A6000 with all variants of sony lenses? Because the gap between the base plate and matte box looks a bit excess for those models. Also can we mount any entry level monitors on this?

A: Yes, the following shoulder rig mount will support both DSLR or mirrorless camera

Q: 5. This could it work with the BMPCC 4K?

A: Yes, this should work well with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.

Q: 6. I can't seem to get my Canon 5D Mark III to fit with the lens properly in the matte box. The lens comes in too low. Does anyone have any tips to make fit correctly?

A: Under the front of the matte box is a screw. Loosen that and adjust the height.

Q: 7. is it compatible with canon t7i?

A: Some elements of the SHAPE Lightweight Matte Box & Follow Focus Kit for Canon EOS R5 C, R5 & R6 would work with the Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera, such as the matte box and the follow focus, you could probably mount the camera inside the cage as well, but it wouldn't fit supper well, as the Rebel T7i is a good bit smaller than the cameras that his rig is intended for.

Q: 8. Where might I mount a large V-mount battery?

A: This unit is made out of 15mm rods. You could use a V-Mount battery plate like this from IndiPro Tools. https://bhpho.to/3jjtUNW

Q: 9. and how can you add a lamp and a microphone?

A: We sell a number of Rod Clamps and other adapters that will enable you to mount additional gear to this rig. Some of the most popular options are articulating arms that have integrated rod clamps. Here are a few examples CAMVATE Articulating Magic Arm with 15mm Single Rod Clamp (7") B&H # CAC1100 MFR # C1100 Niceyrig 15mm LWS Rod Clamp with 7" Articulating Magic Arm B&H # NI107 MFR # 107 GyroVu 7" Articulating Arm with 15mm Rod Clamp B&H # GYGVPMM15A7H MFR # GVP-MM15A7H

Q: 10. What size are the filter trays with the matte box that comes with this kit? Trying g to figure out what filters to get.

A: The filter size in the SHAPE Sony a7R IV Kit with Matte Box and Follow Focus are industry standard 4x5.65.