Neewer

Neewer 10023835 15mm Rail Rod Matte Box

4.1 (633 reviews)

Enhance Your Video Production with the Neewer 15mm Rail Rods Matte BoxThe Neewer Plastic 15mm Rail Rods Matte Box is designed to enhance the video production of most DV cameras with wide angle lenses. The matte box blocks the sun or other light sources to prevent glare, functioning as a lens hood...

Check availability
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

Enhance Your Video Production with the Neewer 15mm Rail Rods Matte Box

The Neewer Plastic 15mm Rail Rods Matte Box is designed to enhance the video production of most DV cameras with wide angle lenses. The matte box blocks the sun or other light sources to prevent glare, functioning as a lens hood. It also holds glass or plastic filters in place in front of the lens. Compatible with standard 15mm rail rod support systems, it fits lenses from 43mm to 77mm sizes.

  • Compatibility: DV cameras with wide angle lenses
  • Rail Diameter: 15mm
  • Rail Center-to-Center Distance: 60mm
  • Lens Compatibility: 43mm to 77mm
  • Height Adjustment: Up to 45mm
  • Design: Swing away
  • Color: Black with blue knob
  • Included: Matte Box, Top Flag, 2 Side Flags

Key Features

This Matte Box could be adjusted the height (up to 45mm) according to the lens of camera on the rail rod system

The swing away design allows user to change lenses quickly. It also allows height adjustment.

Compatible with wide angle lenses

For Rail Dia: 15mm. For Rail Center-to-Center distance: 60mm.

Color: Black with blue knob

Specifications

Height Adjustment
Up to 45mm
Design Feature
Swing away
Lens Compatibility
Wide angle lenses
Rail Diameter Compatibility
15mm
Rail Center-to-Center Distance
60mm
Color
Black with blue knob

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a swing-away design, enabling quick lens changes without disassembling the entire setup.
  • Height is adjustable up to 45mm, allowing alignment with various camera lens sizes on a rail rod system.
  • Compatible with wide-angle lenses, ensuring versatility across different shooting needs.
  • Designed for 15mm rail rod systems with a 60mm center-to-center distance, ensuring standard compatibility.
  • The matte box comes in a distinct black color with a blue knob, offering a visual accent to your rig.

👎 Cons

  • Specific filter stages or flag compartments within the matte box are not detailed.
  • The materials used for the construction of the matte box are not explicitly mentioned.
  • The weight of the matte box is not provided, which could impact the overall balance of a camera rig.
  • While compatible with wide-angle lenses, the maximum focal length it supports without vignetting is not specified.
  • The number or type of filter trays included with the matte box are not detailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this matte box can be adjusted in height by up to 45mm to align with different camera lenses on a rail rod system.
Yes, it features a swing-away design that allows users to quickly change lenses without needing to remove the entire matte box.
It is designed for 15mm rail rods with a center-to-center distance of 60mm.
Yes, the Neewer 10023835 Matte Box is compatible with wide-angle lenses.
The matte box is black with a distinctive blue knob.