OConnor ™
A Vitec Group brand

 

 

O-Box WM

Mattebox System

O-Box WM Mattebox System

Famed support maker builds a better Mattebox

The latest innovation from the premiere cine camera support maker, is the first truly new breed shading and filtering solution for today’s professional cine-style camerawork. Top cinematographers understand the advantages of high-end professional glass filters both for in-camera effects and practical exposure issues. Its about control and that’s why they also understand the benefits of effective light management and flare control that can only be done with a high-end mattebox system including flags and wings. OConnor has painstakenly come up with a new solution to intuitively handle filters, and allow configuration freedom to meet just about any shooting situation.

Meet the first Mattebox from OConnor: the O-Box WM

Things are changing. And OConnor is on the cutting edge of next generation tools to work around the selection of new digital cameras entering the market. Right on schedule, on the heels of the innovative CFF-1 Follow Focus and the game changing O-Grips Handgrip System, comes the O-Box WM, giving a new definition to the word “mattebox”.

Wide and Mini in one

The OConnor O-Box WM is a two-stage mattebox designed around the 16:9 format full-size sensor. A wide-angle system, it accommodates lenses up to 18mm (and in some cases wider).

Meeting industry expectations & beyond

In true OConnor fashion, the O-Box system delivers the expected and more. This precision mechanical device adeptly accepts up to three filters: two in top-loading filter frames (two 4x4” and two 4x5.65” frames are included). The rear frame is rotatable 360 degrees. A third 138mm round filter sleekly fits in the optional bellows ring.

Constructed of OConnor’s proprietary rugged composite, the sunshade is lightweight yet substantially stronger and more impact resistant than existing units. This translates to fewer sunshade replacements arising from the rigors of professional production environments.

Get a Grip on your Mattebox

The O-Box is the first commercially produced mattebox to have integrated handgrip interfaces. While traditionally operators have used the sunshade as a handle, this precarious handling is remedied by OConnor’s O-Grips that can be conveniently attached directly to the O-Box support cage in three locations: camera left, right or bottom center. The bottom center position is particularly useful for small setups such as HDSLR cameras when the O-Grips turn into a pistol-style grip for the operator’s right hand while the follow focus handwheel is in their left.

OConnor Accessory Program

To prepare for any configuration, OConnor offers optional items including: Side flags, retaining brackets, a bottom bracket and flag. Another handy accessory is the universal mask set that clips into place within the sunshade. Popular bellows step-down rings to 80mm are also available.

15mm Studio and 19mm Studio Solution

OConnor offers an easy 2-part solution to adapt the mattebox to either 15mm or 19mm studio rods. The LWS bracket that comes with the mattebox is simply removed via 2 Allen screws (3mm Allen / Hex key) and the unit is then replaced with either part #C1243-1118 for Studio 19mm rods or #C1243-1119 for the offset Studio 15mm rods. The OConnor adapter then interfaces with the O-Grips' 3-standard rod bridge #C1244-1002 for studio-based rod support. This solution provides a total of 6 mounting points for O-Grips, while saving valuable rod space.

O-Box WM Kit:

The basic WM Mattebox, two 4 x 4 ” filter frames, two 4 x 5.65 ” size filter frames and provision for a third 138mm filter (via optional Bellows Ring) as well as:

  • Lightweight, rugged Wide Mini Sunshade of proprietary composite material
  • Two stages; front fixed/ rear rotatable 360 degrees
  • 18mm + wide angle capability in 16:9 format
  • Two 4”x4” filter frames
  • Two 4”x5.65” horizontal filter frames
  • Integrated top flag mounting bracket with 1/4 & 3/8 tapped cheese stick
  • Top Flag
  • Rod interface for 15mm LWS standard
  • O-Grips 3/8” interface on left, center bottom, and right sides
  • Rear clamping interface @ 150mm
  • 138mm round filter (rotatable) held via optional Bellows Ring

Options

  • Optional side and bottom flags/brackets
  • Universal mask set
  • Clamp adapters
  • Bellows and reduction rings

O-BOX WM ORDER CODES

     
O-BOX WM Set - LWS 15mm C1243-0001  
Filter Frame 4x5.65" (H) C1243-1107  
Filter Frame 4x4" C1243-1116  
Bellows Ring 150-114mm (threaded) C1243-1117  
O-Box WM Studio Adapter 19mm (REQ: O-Grips Bridge) C1243-1118  
O-Box WM Studio Adapter 15mm (REQ: O-Grips Bridge) C1243-1119  
Top or Bottom Flag (REQ: Flag Bracket) C1243-2149  
Bottom Flag Bracket Set C1243-1127  
O-Box WM Side Flag Bracket Set C1243-1121  
O-Box WM Side Flag Set (REQ: Flag Bracket) C1243-1122  
Clamp Ring 150mm-143mm C1243-2183  
Clamp Ring 150mm-134mm C1243-2184  
Clamp Ring 150-114mm C1243-1123  
Clamp Ring 150-110mm C1243-1124  
Clamp Ring 150-95mm C1243-1125  
Clamp Ring 150-80mm C1243-1126  
Reduction Ring 114-110mm C1243-2171  
Reduction Ring 114-95mm C1243-2172  
Reduction Ring 114-80mm C1243-2173  

O-BOX WM

The OConnor O-Box WM is a two-stage mattebox designed around the 16:9 format full-size sensor. A wide-angle system, it accommodates lenses up to 18mm (and in some cases wider).

 

MATCHMAKER

Have you ever wished you could have handgrips on your mattebox?

Why don't you simply attach our popular O-Grips Handgrip Modules to our new O-Box WM mattebox system!

 

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