DSLR Matte Box: Why Use One?

  Speaking of matte box lens accessories, may be the impression of many people is an instant look "to enhance professionalism," but in fact many novice photographers ignore the importance of matte box, but the matte box itself, the use of and did not imagine trouble. Generally do not need to use it can be reversed when mounted on the lens, will not have any effect on the shooting. And in the event of an accident, such as a camera crash, you know how important it is to have matte box protection!
  What is matte box?
  There are many common matte boxes: roughly round, square and petal shapes. Generally speaking, a round or square matte box is designed for a fixed-focus lens, and most of the petal-shaped lenses are zoom lenses. Petal-shaped matte box has two longer, two shorter, round or square matte box is up and down the same width. When the installation is completed and the same lens, you will hear a "click" sound, on behalf of matte box has been installed correctly.

  Matte Box SK-MB1
  The Sevenoak SK-MB1 DSLR Matte Box with Top Flags for 15mm Rods from Sevenoak is suitable for use with a wide variety of DSLR cameras and baseplates with 15mm rod system(cameras, baseplates, and rods are not included). It is constructed from high-grade ABS plastic, and the included flag is made from aluminum. It is used on the end of a lens to block the sun or other unexpected light source during shooting.
  Simple and lightweight;
  Foldable and removable French flag;
  Fits for industry standard 15mm supporting rods;
  Universal anti-reflection fabric donut;
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Matte box usefulness
  Prevent glare

  If the surrounding stray light enters the lens and is reflected inside the lens to the sensor, it will cause glare. If glare occurs, the light spot may form. The spot is most likely to appear when shooting in backlight. Under strong light, light is projected onto the light-sensitive element to create a light spot. Images may also appear foggy, reducing contrast and color saturation. With matte box, to prevent stray light into the lens after the phenomenon of glare. But sometimes to create special effects, some people will choose not to use the matte box to let the light appear.

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