-MJ

That DVTec rig is an interesting solution…I’ve seen one of those rigs in action, and they do act as a stabilizer to some extent. But I wonder if that one can really handle the weight a fully rigged-out 35mm adapter, particularly if you are adding a bunch of Zacuto accessories to the mix. Seems a bit lightweight for that application, at least from the pics.

-Matt

sorry for the late reply . Im tweaking the back focus
i went for storm 2500 carry on case
i have been looking for those zeiss lens cleaners that u guys use here in australia cant find them lol camera shops just dont sell them
would u know where to get these cleaning kits https://photo-shop.zeiss.com/Products/1216-071 online that do international orders
or what kind of cleaning kits do u guys use

check this out http://www.dvtec.tv/id29.html
do u think this would help balance and act like a stabilizer to the zacuto hand held

-chris

You are correct, it doesn’t appear to be on their website. The only bag I see listed is the Grab and Shoot (which actually is a sweet little softcase). I’d say give them a shout on the phone or via e-mail.

Next up are a few lighting kit reviews/overviews. Appreciate the comments!

-Matt

The 16×9 Matte Box Bag video was actually posted some time ago, you can see it here: http://www.freshdv.com/2007/06/freshdv-video-podcast-16×9-mattebox-storage-bag-review.html

As of right now, video reviews like this won’t automatically go into the podcast feed. We’re still debating all that…

-Matt Jeppsen

Thanks,
Joseph

-Matt Jeppsen

would u go for pelicans or storm cases carry on ones-

-chris

-Matt Jeppsen

The stage add/remove instructions are here -

http://www.petroff.ws/Installing_Setup_Information/Adding and removing filter stages.pdf

And the stage lock instructions are here -
http://www.petroff.ws/Installing_Setup_Information/Matte box stage adjustments.pdf

If you take the Petroff apart, you’ll see that all the important parts are metal. The frame, the rotating stages, the posts, the hinges, the screws. But the great thing about a fully modular mattebox like the Petroff is that if you break anything, it’s trivial to replace just the broken part. ABS is really tough, and although I might not put one into rental, it’s held up perfectly well for us over the last year. It would be nice to hear from Steve at Zacuto wether they have any Petroff’s in rental and how they hold up.

The other nice thing about a fully modular mattebox like the Petroff is that you can easily add or remove stages, and even move to different stage sizes. It takes about ten seconds to move from the wide angle hood like your demo to a deeper hood, all without tools.

When you compare the Petroff to other fully modular matteboxes, the pricing is really good.

-MJ

While I agree that it’s lightweight design is a good thing, I personally would prefer more metal components. Perhaps it’s just me, but gear always seems to get accidentally beat up in the field. The Petroff P44 utilizes plastic components extensively, yet they still charge a premium for the unit. When you are spending upwards of $1K, I want something that will last. In fact, I’d personally choose the Chrosziel DV Sunshade over the Petroff…it offers many of the same features, seems more solid, but can be had for only $875.00 under the current promo price (vs $1320 for the Petroff). My $0.02 of course…

I’m glad to hear your particular unit arrived with thumb screws instead of allen heads, that was also another major concern in my mind…toolless is almost always better.

Thanks again for the info!

-Matt Jeppsen

The Petroff is a great light weight fully modular box which is great to use on already front heavy adapter cams.