
The lightweight and compact mattebox weighs about 12oz, is compatible with various diameter lenses, and can accept three 4×5.65 filters that are loaded from the front. One or two filters can be tilted by offsetting them in the filter tray and leaning them back into the housing. The included top flag is made of lightweight carbon fiber which also covers the front of the mattebox for protecting the lens. Zip Box Pro is available in both Clamp On and Swing Away options that are easily convertible by removing the mattebox backs.
Zip Box Pro (Swing Away) $499 – attaches to 15mm lightweight rods and swings away for easy lens changes. Swing bracket includes the ability to tilt by loosening two screws on the side. The same two screws also allow for vertical adjustability of 4mm up and 4mm down from lens center.
Zip Box Pro (Clamp On) $399 – attaches directly to the front of a lens using dedicated backs of 114, 110, 104, 100, 95, 87, and 80mm. Backs can be swapped tool-lessly using the four thumbscrews.
Full Press Release:
Wooden Camera announces the Zip Box Pro, a lightweight, professional mattebox with diverse feature set, at an affordable price. Positioned as a mid level option between Wooden Camera’s high end, UMB-1 Universal Mattebox and the original, rubber Zip Box, theZip Box Pro starts at $399.
The lightweight and compact mattebox weighs about 12oz, is compatible with various diameter lenses, and can accept three 4×5.65 filters that are loaded from the front. One or two filters can be tilted by offsetting them in the filter tray and leaning them back into the housing. The included top flag is made of lightweight carbon fiber which also covers the front of the mattebox for protecting the lens. Zip Box Pro is available in both Clamp On and Swing Away options that are easily convertible by removing the mattebox backs.
Zip Box Pro (Swing Away) attaches to 15mm lightweight rods and swings away for easy lens changes. Swing bracket includes the ability to tilt by loosening two screws on the side. The same two screws also allow for vertical adjustability of 4mm up and 4mm down from lens center.
Zip Box Pro (Clamp On) attaches directly to the front of a lens using dedicated backs of 114, 110, 104, 100, 95, 87, and 80mm. Backs can be swapped tool-lessly using the four thumbscrews.
Zip Box Pro is available in limited quantities February 15, 2019 through the Wooden Camera website and through their dealership network.
266400 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (Swing Away) $499.00
266500 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (80mm Clamp On) $399.00
266600 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (87mm Clamp On) $399.00
266700 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (95mm Clamp On) $399.00
266800 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (100mm Clamp On) $399.00
266900 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (104mm Clamp On) $399.00
267000 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (110mm Clamp On) $399.00
267100 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (114mm Clamp On) $399.00
267200 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (Clamp On Complete Kit 114, 110, 104, 100, 95, 87, 80mm) $995.00
267300 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (Swing Away Back Only) $185.00
267400 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (Swing Away Reduction Rings Only) $95.00
267500 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (Cloth Donut Only) $50.00
267600 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (80mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
267700 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (87mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
267800 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (95mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
267900 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (100mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
268000 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (104mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
268100 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (110mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
268200 Zip Box Pro 4×5.65 (114mm Clamp On Back Only) $150.00
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