{"id":162512,"date":"2021-12-21T12:01:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=162512"},"modified":"2022-03-30T13:24:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T18:24:45","slug":"affordable-matte-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/affordable-matte-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Most Affordable Matte Boxes for Your Camera in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s discuss the cheapest, most well-made matte boxes on the market for the upcoming year and what you can expect from each of them.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of all the different pieces of equipment you end up accruing over the course of your time spent in production, perhaps one of the most annoying, yet necessary purchases is a matte box<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the size of the production<\/a> you’re involved with or the size of camera<\/a> you’re using, these lens and rig attachments are crucial for providing consistent ease to exposing images, as well as protecting your lenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s talk gear . . . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. SmallRig Mini Mattebox – $84 <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SmallRig matte box. Image via SmallRig<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The carbon fiber build is lightweight and sturdy, and completely capable of handling filters while protecting your lens in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it just might be the best bargain for any type of video gear of any kind. What a bold statement, right? That’s how serious I am! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This matte box accepts multiple 4 x 5.65″ filters, and comes with one filter tray and four adapter rings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve written about this specific matte box<\/a> before and I’ll say once again that it\u2019s bigger than I was expecting. A proper snug fit isn\u2019t possible with my camera bag<\/a>, so it requires its own box or case. This isn\u2019t a complaint, just a heads up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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