Top 13 Best Matte Box 2023 – Reviews & Buying Guide

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• Lighter and More Compact - Weighing Only 3.8 oz, SmallRig mini matte box 3575 fits small mirrorless or DSLR cameras, such as for Sony A7S III, for Canon R5/R6. The included carbon fiber top flag helps block veiling glare or bright reflections from striking your lens, and it can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens.
• Wide Application - The matte box features a 95mm diameter opening, and the included 67, 72, 77, and 82mm threaded adapter rings allow you to use the matte box with lenses of different sizes and diameters. Furthermore, it avoids vignetting in 15 mm focal length shooting thanks to its new design.
• Accepts Circular Filter - Its thread adapter ring fits round CPL, ND filters and other round filters of up to Φ92.5mm. Besides, it leaves enough space for quick disassembly and adjustment of the round filter.
• Accepts 4 x 5.65" Filter - This matte box enables to directly install one 4 x 5.65" plug-in filters of up to 4 mm in thickness, and two or more filters with additional filter tray(no include). The included filter tray provides all-around protection with multipoint silicone, and prevents scratches and fingerprints while replacing.
• Optional Accessories - Filter Tray (4 x 5.65) 3319; Filter Tray (4 x 4") 3320; 4x5.65 ND0.6 Filter 3588; 4x5.65 ND1.2 Filter 3589

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• 【CARBON FIBER BOX & TOP FLAG】SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box 2660 is designed to block the sun or other light source in order to prevent glare and lens flare, with interchangeable mounting systems that suits cinema or DSLR lenses. The included carbon fiber top flag helps block veiling glare or bright reflections from striking your lens, and it can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens.
• 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】The matte box comes with a 114mm clamp that allows you to mount it directly onto 114mm cine lens, and the included 67 to 114mm, 72 to 114mm, 77 to 114mm, 82 to 114mm threaded adapter rings allow you to use the matte box with lenses of different diameters.
• 【SUPPORTS TWO 4 X 4" OR 4 X 5.65" FILTERS】It accepts two 4 x 4 or 4 x 5.65" filters without the use of filter trays and includes four adapter rings to attach the matte box to the lens. The filters can be easily pushed out from the side without leaving fingerprints on the filters by unscrewing the top thumbscrew.
• 【FOUR 1/4"-20 ACCESSORY THREADS】Weights Only 238g without the top flag, SmallRig 2660 suits small mirrorless or DSLR cameras and is made from durable but lightweight carbon fiber material. There are four 1/4"-20 threads on top of the matte box that allow you to mount additional accessories.
• 【RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS】Separately available 95-114mm Adapter Ring SmallRig 2661 can be used for cine-style lenses, and Clamp-On Lens Adapter Ring Kit SmallRig 3408 is compatible with 80mm/85mm/95mm/110mm lens. Optional 15mm LWS rod clamp SmallRig 3411, together with 15mm LWS rods and 114mm silicone donut SmallRig 3409 supports 58-114mm lens. ND filters, please go for Lens Adapter Ring Set SmallRig 3410. For Side & Top Flag, please go for SmallRig 3597

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• 【Adjustable Carbon Fiber Flags】SmallRig Mini Matte Box Pro 3680 is designed for mirrorless cameras to prevent sunlight or other light from causing glare and flare and to control images on the screen. The top flag opens 180° and its side wings extend 40° for additional light blocking; The side flag is attached to either the matte box or the filter tray via slots and opens 180° to block stray light. Note: The top flag cannot be closed shut when more than 2 filter trays are installed
• 【Modular Design and Easy Installation】This mini matte box is designed with quick release modular and easy installation. It features one knob on top to fix the top flag in place, and one knob on the upper right corner to tighten the camera lens. It also comes with a storage bag for quick storage of the matte box and filter trays
• 【Wide Compatibility】This mattebox is suitable for various adapter rings (Φ52-95mm, Φ55-95mm, Φ58-95mm, Φ62-95mm, 58-95mm, Φ62-95mm, Φ86-95mm, NOT included in package) and (Φ67-95mm, Φ72-95mm, Φ77-95mm, Φ82-95mm, included in package) as well as Φ95mm lenses. Its adapter rings allow quick release of circular filters (including CPL and ND) of up to Φ92.5mm
• 【Two 4 x 5.65" Filter Trays Included】 It comes standard with two 4 x 5.65" filter trays, which can be quickly mounted via slots, and supports multiple plug-in filters at the same time
• 【Related Accessories Recommended】 To secure lens and prevent shaking, SmallRig 15mm LWS Rod Support 2663 is recommended. If you need other filter trays, you could search "SmallRig 3320", "SmallRig 3319"; For ND filters, please go for "SmallRig 3588", "SmallRig 3589"

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• 【Fits for almost all cameras,15mm rail system】Universal design for all camcorders and DSLRs & Industry standard 15mm supporting rods, center-to-center rails distance 60mm
• 【90 degree Swing-away type,easily and quickly chenge lens】You can easily swing-away the mattebox without disturbing the camera from the tripod and rail system.you can free open from one sides ,applied in the photographic process frequent replacement lenses and filters ,easily and convenience.Extra center-to-center 60mm 15mm rail holes on the swing-away bracket for mounting more accessories.
• 【2 filter trays,one is totatble】2 dual-purpose filter trays made of plastic,supporting 4"x4" filter used .one filter tray is fixed,another one of the filter trays is rotatable,which will be helpful when you use gradual ND filter
• 【3 flags greatly block lights】French Flag/Side Flags : The flags provide extra flare reduction and improves the quality of videos. The side flags are quick removable. They can be attached /detached easily.Both flags can be folded for storage.
• 【Flags angles are adjustable】The flags are attached firmly on the sunshade mattebox by hinge mechanism. The side flags can be opened to the desired length by using the small knob provided on the flags

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• 【Compatibility】The 4x 5.65" Carbon Fiber matte box is designed to clamp directly onto standard sized studio and cinema lenses. It come with 3 pcs 4x 5.65" filter frames and Ф134mm/114mm/95mm/80mm adapter rings designed to fit popular lens diameters.
• 【Side Door Design】Unplug the locking key, you can adjust the up and down height of the rail adapter; Lift up the locking key, you can move the rail adapter left and right. Easy to install and remove lenses.
• 【ADJUSTABLE TOP FLAG】A top flag is included, which attaches using the top screws to block additional light from above the lens. Helps eliminate flares and is easily adjusted; To effectively block possible sources of flare and ghosts, 5 pcs hard matte is included, working with lenses from 16mm all the way up to 180mm.
• 【15MM rod adapter】15mm dual-rod adapter makes it easy to convert the MB-T12 from a clamp-on to a rod-mounted matte box.
• 【LIGHTWEIGHT】Carbon Fiber and aluminum construction, supports multiple filters without adding unnecessary weight

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• [CLAMP ON] to most Cine Lenses with 95mm Front Diameter or via included 82/77/72/67mm Filter Thread Adapters (more sizes available separately)
• [MODULAR DESIGN] Supports Lightweight Configurations, Perfect for Gimbals and Drones
• [CIRCULAR & 4x5.6 FILTERS] Accommodates 4x5.6 and New 95mm Circular Filters
• [SUPPORTS VARIABLE ND] Which Can Be Manually or Remotely Controlled
• [EXPANDABLE DESIGN] Supports Many Accessories to Expand Functionality

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• Compatible with 95mm cinema lenses. Includes adapters for 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm threads
• 2 Filter trays included: One for 4x4? (100x100mm) and one for 4x5.65? filters.
• Includes four filters: 4x5.65? 1/8 Black Mist, 4x5.65? ND1.2 (4-Stop), and 1-5 Stop Variable Neutral Density
• Clamp on with no need for rails and features adjustable top carbon fibre barn door
• Carrying case included

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• Multifunctional Modular Design: SmallRig Star-Trail Matte Box VND Kit 3645 equips with a matte box with a 95mm opening, threaded adapter rings, 4x5.65" filter tray, a VND filter set, top flag, carry case and a dual 15mm rod support for your camera rig. These accessories allow you full control over your camera's light exposure for improved video quality indoors or outdoors.
• Quick-release Design: The lens hood features magnetic installation and quick-release design, which makes changing your configuration a breeze on all the accessories. Filter Frame (4x5.65") features an aluminium alloy frame and anti-off design, which can be quickly installed without leaving fingerprints.
• VND Filter Set: The kit comes with two CPL filters and one filter tray to create a singular variable neutral density filter with 1 to 8 stops of light control. The two filters connect to one another magnetically before inserting into the filter tray. the filters are best suited for lenses greater than 35mm in length.
• Compatibility: The kit comes standard with four threaded adapter rings (67, 72, 77, 82-95 mm) for circular filters like VND, GND, CPL, common DSLR lens and Φ95mm cine lens. In addition, you can separately purchase Adapter Rings Kit 3383(52, 55, 58, 62, 86-95mm) for more compatibility. Supports lightweight configurations, suitable for Gimbals and Drones
• More Accessories: Star-Trail matte box use plenty of lighter magnesium alloy and carbon fibre to provide lightweight shooting solutions. Supports many SMALLRIG accessories to expand functionality. Such as: 4x4" filter frame 3648, side flag 3647, adapter rings kit 3383, clamp-on ring kit (Φ80/85-95mm) 3654.

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• 【CARBON FIBER BOX & TOP FLAG】SmallRig Mini Matte Box 3196 is designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras to prevent sunlight or other light from causing glare and flare and to control the image on the screen. The adjustable carbon-fiber top flag blocks sunlight or strong light and also prevents internal reflections with its anti-reflective design. Moreover, it avoids vignetting in 15mm focal length shooting. (If you need a top & side flag, pls search "SmallRig 3597")
• 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】SmallRig 3196 fits various standard lenses such as 4 x 5.65" and round filters. Its clamp connector works with different adapter rings (optional model 3383 : Φ52-95mm; Φ55-95mm; Φ58-95mm; Φ62-95mm; Φ86-95mm, standard rings: Φ67-95mm; Φ72-95mm; Φ77-95mm; Φ82-95mm;) or attached directly to Φ95mm lens; its adapter ring fits round CPL, ND filter and other round filters of up to Φ92.5mm. Besides, it leaves enough space for quick disassembly and adjustment of the round filter.
• 【MULTIPLE INSTALLATION 】The filter tray 3319 can be quickly and smoothly mounted onto matte box via a NATO clamp. SmallRig 3196 enables to install round filters and multiple 4 x 5.65" plug-in filters of up to 4mm in thickness at the same time, which meet your multiple filter needs. Besides, the filter tray 3319 provides all-around protection of the filter with multi-point silicone. It is easy to store and prevents scratches and fingerprints while replacing plug-in filters.
• 【1/4"-20 THREADED HOLES】SmallRig Mini Matte box 3196 features 4 1/4"-20 threaded holes on the top. It allows attaching other SmallRig accessories such as Magic Arms 2065, etc. Furthermore, its anti-twist 1/4"-20 threaded holes on the bottom suits 15mm LWX Rod Support 2663, achieving a better shooting.
• 【PORTABLE & COMPACT】The Mini Matte Box 3196 is made from durable but super lightweight carbon fiber material. Portable and compact, with only 125g(without adapter rings). It meets users' common shooting needs and easy for carrying outside.

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• 【Multifunctional Modular Design】SmallRig (Φ114mm) Basic Kit 3641 is designed for mirrorless cameras and cine lens to prevent sunlight or other light from causing glare and flare and to control images on the screen. As one of the Revo-Arcane series matte box, it comes with five threaded adapter rings for common DSLR lens and circular filters like VND, GND, CPL, (4x5.65") filter frame, top flag, side flags,lens hood and dual rod support.
• 【Quick Release Design】The lens hood features aluminum alloy and magnetic installation. The quick-release design, just open the magnetic handle on both sides for disassembly. A filter frame (4x5.65") included comes with aluminum alloy frame and anti-off safety lock to secure the filter, which can be quickly installed without leaving fingerprints.
• 【Wide Compatibility】Compatible with Φ114mm cine lens, any Φ67mm-Φ72mm-Φ77mm-Φ82mm DSLR lens, any brand of 4 x 5.65", 4mm thick slide-in filter, dual Φ15mm rod and any Φ67mm-Φ72mm-Φ77mm-Φ82mm VND, GDN, CPL, ND filter. (Max outside diameter: 100mm)
• 【Recommendation】For attaching 4x4" filter, recommended to purchase Filter Frame 3648; for holding multiple slid-in filters at the same time in complex environment, recommended to purchase Filter Frame Kit (4x5.65") 3649. And thanks to the formfitting filter system, ultra-wide angle shot using ≥14mm focal length becomes possible.
• 【Note】1. Not compatible with 2mm thick, 100 x 100mm, 100 x 150mm slide-in filters and circular filter outside diameter larger than 100mm. 2. Cannot hold slide-in filter and circular filter at the same time.

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