USPS might hand off the package to one of the regular shippers, or it might not even go through USPS. Hopefully it works out. It doesn't sound like a super rare situation so I would guess they have a system in place to handle that sort of thing.
Thanks Xenocide38. If it changes to USPS, this will be a problem. I live in Arizona City which does not deliver mail to homes, only the post office. Which I have a PO BOX. The problem is they only have my street address which I assumed they needed for delivery for this package. I thought it would go DHL, UPS, or Fedex. hmmm.....
My Trusmt was sent yesterday via: Shipper HKD I live in Arizona US.
Has anyone ever heard of HKD? Does it change carrier when it arrives to US?
I will post review and pictures when the Trusmt mattebox arrives. I plan on using it with the Shrigg Jig Production Cage which arrived late last week. Looks good by the way.
>As far as I know, a polarisation filter is very recommended when shooting outdoor (blue sky, water,..) or a vary ND to get the F-stop down - both would require a filter holder that can be rotated at least 180° without freaking out the camera operator (me!).
Vari ND for 4x4 is just two polirizers :-) As for polarizer, good one for 4x4 is not cheap (and you really need good one). Even ND is not cheap either.
As far as I know, a polarisation filter is very recommended when shooting outdoor (blue sky, water,..) or a vary ND to get the F-stop down - both would require a filter holder that can be rotated at least 180° without freaking out the camera operator (me!).
Another thing I don't like about the filter section: the filter close to the lens can be rotated, it would be better if the one further away could be rotated :-(
But its still a good MB and gives also the option to replace the filterholders by some DIY parts. I will look into that after actually using it.
>You can put 4x4 filters in there and they will hold them, but no smooth rotation of the filter is possible.
I told you what filter section is below overall level. :-) But after short time you won't notice it much. Unsmooth rotation occures because of construction. This is my understanding.
These guyes are fast... my Cinematics MB arrived today! Thats faster than most national mail.
And man, this thing is huge - I didn't know how big this MB is. A bit heavy but well made, except the filter holders - they can be improved. You can put 4x4 filters in there and they will hold them, but no smooth rotation of the filter is possible. Even to rotate it at all is not easy. I will have a look into that, maybe it can be improved a bit.
One thing is for sure - you will be noticed with this MB on your rig ;-)
After just a short test, I'm glad it doesn't vignet on my Olympus 14-35. But its very close, I have to put the lens very close to the filter holders. Fortunately the Oly lens is no pancake - could be a close call with the 20mm (but I don't have the 20mm to test).
For use my futur mattebox, I would like carbon rods, I've check on many web site good and cheap carbon rods. I've order 1 pair carbon rods 12" for only $42 (french destination) with shipping !! I've this rods on :
Please keep in mind I'm no expert but the vertical adjustment is very useful and it is about 1.5 inch up or down slide. I'll take some picture and maybe a short video tomorrow. Filter selection looks solid as well. It rotates 360 degrees. I just need to get some 4x4 cpl and nd filters, I would really appreciate if some one could give me a name of the filters to buy that are worth the money.
Ok, I Got my TrustTM MB. I must say that it was a good investment. First thing I had noticed was the swing-away.... LOVE IT !!! (no matter how long your rails are)..... looks solid, however no bottom flag hmmm... As you can tell my first impression is positive ;-)
But one question is still open and I think fits better in here: Do the 4x4 filters (10cm x 10cm) fit in the Cinematics mattebox? Or are the holders a bit smaller like the Cokin P series (8,4 cm x 9 cm)?