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

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