SmallRig announces a new compact and affordable matte box
Lightweight Matte Box 2660 priced at $79.99 USD
Posted on November 6, 2020
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SmallRig today announced a previously teased product: a new compact and lightweight matte box. In keeping with their numeric product identifiers, this one is called the 2660. Made of carbon fiber and aluminum, it comes in at a low weight of just 238g. It features a standard 114mm clamp for direct attachment with compatible lenses. It also comes with a number of adapter rings from 67mm to 82mm so it can be attached to just about any lens.
The matte box holds up to two standard 4" x 4" or 4" x 5.65" filters. Additional accessories such as larger ring adapters and a rod support are sold separately.
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 The matte box includes filter ring adapters. |
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 The matte box holds two filters. |
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SmallRig has also released a new rod support designed for the matte box.
 New Rod Support 2663 |
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User feedback regarding the rather silly graphic design on the flag/eyebrow has been heard loud and clear by SmallRig. They've begun taking suggestions for a new design.
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 A user's humorous re-design of the SmallRig flag/eyebrow. |
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Where to Buy and Shipping Times
The matte box with begin shipping in December. Learn more and pre-order at https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-lightweight-matte-box-2660.html.
Use the code "Flannel" at SmallRig.com to save 10% (but not on pre-orders like this 😢).