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Lightweight Matte Box  

LMB-25 / LMB-6

Summary of Contents for LMB-25

Page 1: ...U S E R G U I D E Lightweight Matte Box LMB 25 LMB 6 ...

Page 2: ...ght Matte Box LMB 25 with a maximum clamping diameter of 162 mm When used along with an ALEXA in 2 8K mode the LMB 6 will cover the Ultra Wide Zoom 9 5 18 mm as well as the rectilinear Ultra Prime 8R in a three stage configuration Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 OVERVIEW LMB 25 4 OVERVIEW LMB 6 6 INSTRUCTIONS 8 Fit Clamp Adapter 8 Insert Filter Frame 10 Fit 2 or 3 Filter Stage Guides 12 Fit Top B...

Page 3: ...9 Clamp On Rings n Clamp Adapter Ø 136 mm K2 66218 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 134 mm K2 66217 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 130 mm K2 65103 0 Compatible with R7 Clamp On Rings n Clamp Adapter Ø 125 mm K2 66219 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 114 mm K2 47240 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 110 mm K2 52097 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 104 mm K2 47253 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 95 mm K2 47241 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 87 mm K2 47242 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 80 mm K2 ...

Page 4: ... 8 Accessory Attachment K2 66178 0 9 Tray Catcher K2 66202 0 10 Set of Masks for LMB 6 5x K2 66243 0 11 LMB 6 Clamp Adapters n Clamp Adapter Ø 162 mm K2 66234 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 156 mm K2 66233 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 136 mm K2 66235 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 134 mm K2 66236 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 125 mm K2 66237 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 114 mm K2 66238 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 110 mm K2 66239 0 n Clamp Adapter Ø 104 m...

Page 5: ...its flush with the filter stage 2 Slide the clamp adapter upwards 3 Lock the clamp adapter using the two locking thumbscrews positioned at the rear of the filter stages Fit Clamp Adapter The LMB 25 and LMB 6 clamp on matte boxes adapt to various lens diameters via a series of interchangeable clamp adapters 1 2 3 Fit Clamp Adapter INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...rt Filter Frame Insert Filter Frame Two or three filter frames are typically inserted from the top of the matte box with the clamp adapter fitted Filter frames can be inserted from the bottom of the matte box if needed INSTRUCTIONS Insert Filter Frame 1 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...s Some situations will require holding three filters although greater lens coverage is achieved with a two filter configuration Steps 2 and 3 are not necessary with the LMB 6 INSTRUCTIONS Fit 2 or 3 Filter Stage Guides 1 2 3 1 Remove the rear clamp adapter Refer to Pos 1 2 Turn the module face up and loosen the four screws securing the front hood to the main plate 3 Remove the front hood ...

Page 8: ...TRUCTIONS Fit 2 or 3 Filter Stage Guides INSTRUCTIONS Fit 2 or 3 Filter Stage Guides 4 Remove the side filter stage guides by loosening the four captive screws 5 Swap the filter stage guide to the required one e g 3 filter tray stage guide 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...Slide the top bottom flag onto the flag holders of the LMB 25 and LMB 6 2 Tighten the locking knobs 1 Top bottom flag friction adjustment can be set using the flag friction knob The flag can be locked in position using the same knob Note The top bottom flag can be folded onto the hood to offer protection to the lens when the camera is being moved on set ...

Page 10: ... Adding optional Bottom Flag Holders 1 2 1 If a bottom flag is needed the top bottom flag can be fitted to the bottom of the matte box using two optional flag holders Secure each of bottom flag holders to the bottom of the basic module with two screws 2 Optional pair of bottom flag holders Ident No K2 66179 0 common to LMB 25 and LMB 6 ...

Page 11: ...applications such as macro work helicopter shots or when a flare effect is desired 1 2 1 Turn the module face up and loosen the four screws on LMB 25 and the six screws on LMB 6 securing the front hood to the main plate 2 Remove the front hood Note The screws are captive so they stay attached to the hood when in storage to reduce the chances of losing them ...

Page 12: ... Matte Box for Crane Use Secure Matte Box for Crane Use The LMB 25 and LMB 6 are fitted with a 10 mm eyelet at camera bottom right hand corner allowing it to be secured when shooting on a crane e g using a carabiner INSTRUCTIONS Secure Matte Box for Crane Use ...

Page 13: ...ys for situations when safety is paramount e g when travelling above a crowd 1 3 2 1 Secure the tray catcher with two screws to the bottom of the basic module 2 The tray catcher clicks in position both ways 3 0 Position The tray catcher can be permanently mounted to the LMB 25 and LMB 6 and clicked into place when required 45 Position Covers two filter trays 90 Position Covers all filter trays 45 ...

Page 14: ...The accessory attachment can be mounted off center if necessary and does not affect the mounting of the top flag INSTRUCTIONS Adding Accessory Attachment Note The 3 8 accessory attachment is not designed to mount heavy or carrying accessories e g handles Secure the accessory attachment with two screws to the top of the basic module Note Mounting the 3 8 accessory attachment to the matte box at the...

Page 15: ... set of five different pieces and can be secured to the front of the matte box by simply pressing on the hood s four securing tabs INSTRUCTIONS Inserting Mattes PRESS 1 2 Note Due to the variety of sensor sizes and lens properties you are advised to test mattes and lens coverage with your own equipment ...

Page 16: ...e THIS SPECIFICATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR PART UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ARRI ARRI and are trademarks registered trademarks or servicemarks of Arnold Richter Cine Technik GmbH Co Betriebs KG ARRI Sales Contacts Europe Middle East Africa India Arnold Richter Cine Technik GmbH Co Betriebs KG Headquarters Munich Ge...

Page 17: ...Ident No 80 0005943 Technical data subject to change without further notice ARRI 2014 Arnold Richter Cine Technik GmbH Co Betriebs KG Türkenstr 89 D 80799 Munich phone 49 0 89 3809 0 ...

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