Sachtler Ace Matte Box User manual

Ace Matte Box

Manual

Publication number: S2152-4980/1

Original instructions: English.

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Published by:

Vitec Videocom Ltd

Supports Technical Publications Department

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Ace Matte Box

Manual

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

Deutsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seite 15

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 29

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43

Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 57

中文 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 页码 71

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Table of contents

Page

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Assembling the flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Assembling the filter frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assembling the rod bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mounting the Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Removing the Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Safety instructions

Read the General Safety and

Operating instructions before using

the product.

Always press the filter release buttons

to insert or remove the filter frames.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the Ace Matte Box.

Clean regularly using a soft cloth and

mild detergent.

Dry the product after use in wet

conditions.

Should the product become defective,

contact your local Sachtler service

center. To find your local service

center visit www.sachtler.com

Usage

The Ace Matte Box is designed for use by

professional camera operators to block

sunlight in order to prevent glare and lens

flare. The Ace Matte Box must be mounted

onto a suitable base plate, head and tripod,

designed to support the total payload.

Warranty

The warranty expires if:

(a) The Ace Matte Box was operated

improperly or not in line with the specified

technical data.

(b) The Ace Matte Box housing was opened

by unauthorized personnel.

Sachtler reserve the right to make changes to

product design and performance as



technology advances.

Please register your product for an extended

warranty period at www.sachtler.com

Scan Quick Reference (QR)

code to view the Sachtler 

website.

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Technical specification

Ace Matte Box

Top flag

Side flags

Filter frames

0.88 kg (1.9 lb) (Incl. top flag, side

flags and rod bridge)

21 cm (8.2 in.)

27.8 cm (10.9 in.) (Incl. top flag)

28.5 cm (11.2 in.)

43 cm (16.9 in.) (Incl. side flags)

7.9 cm (3.1 in.)

12.3 cm (4.8 in.) (Incl. flags)

1 kg (2.2 lb)

(each side)

Ø14 cm (5.5 in.) 

(Max lens diameter)

32.7 cm (12.8 in.)

14.7 cm (5.7 in.)

18.8 cm (7.4 in.)

12.7 cm (5 in.)

10 cm (4 in.) (Square filters)

10 cm (4 in.) (Rectangular filters)

10 cm (4 in.) (Square filters)

14 cm (5.65 in.) (Rectangular

filters)

Rod bridge

Ø15 mm (0.5 in.) (Support rod

diameter)

8.5 cm (3.3 in.) (Small diameter

camera lens configuration - centre

of support rod to centre of rear

clamping interface)

10.9 cm (4.3 in.) (Large diameter

camera lens configuration - centre

of support rod to centre of rear

clamping interface)

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Operating elements

The Ace Matte Box has been designed to support a range of DSLR and HDV cameras. The Ace

Matte Box embodies adjustable top and side flags and attachment points, two accessory bars,

two filter stages, rear clamping interface and a rod bridge.

Fig. 1 Operating elements

Top flag

Top flag clamp

Accessory bar

Filter frames

Side flag

Side flag clamp

Filter frame

Rear clamping

Rod bridge

Support rod clamp

interface

release button

Neoprene rings

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Top and side flags / clamps

The Ace Matte Box allows top and side flags to be installed and adjusted as required. The top

flag clamp is located on top of the sunshade, between the two accessory bars. The side flag

clamps are located on the left-hand and right-hand side of the sunshade.

Accessory bars

Two accessory bars allow a variety of products, such as lights or microphones to be attached to

the sunshade. Each accessory bar comprises two 1/4” 20 UNC threaded inserts. The accessory

bars are located on top of the sunshade, one each side of the top flag clamp.

Filter stages

Two filter stages, one fixed and one that rotates, accommodate two filter frames. The filter

stages are located between the sunshade and rear clamping interface.

Filter frames

Two filter frames accommodate two different sized filters (4” x 4” and 4” x 5.65”). The filter stages

are located between the sunshade and rear clamping interface.

Filter frame release buttons

Two filter frame release buttons, one for the front filter stage and one for the rear filter stage,

when pressed, allow the filter frames to be inserted or removed from the filter stage housing. The

filter frame release buttons are located on the left-hand side of the filter stages (operators view

looking forward).

Rear clamping interface

The rear clamping interface allows a reduction ring to be fitted, to accommodate a range of lens

diameters.

Rod bridge

The rod bridge allows the Ace Matte Box to be mounted to the Ace Base Plate. The rod bridge

can be installed in two positions, depending on the lens diameter used.

Ace Matte Box mounting

The Ace Matte Box is mounted directly onto the support rods that are installed on the Ace Base

Plate. The rod bridge, that is attached to the Ace Matte Box is pushed onto the support rods until

the camera lens is seated inside the recess of the rear clamping interface.

Accessories

To provide further shade from the sunlight, the Ace Matte Box is supplied with two neoprene

rings that flex over the camera lens. When the camera is in position, the neoprene ring can be

moved along the lens to meet with the rear clamping interface.

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The Ace Matte Box is also supplied with a 3 mm Allen key, to enable assembly and disassembly

of the rod bridge.

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Assembly

Assembling the flags

The Ace Matte Box comes with two side flags and one top flag. The side flags are secured by

clamps, located either side of the sunshade. The top flag is secured by a clamp on top of the

sunshade, between the two utility bars.

To assemble the side flags onto the Ace Matte Box (see Fig. 2):

If required, turn the side flag clamp knob counter-clockwise to loosen the side flag

clamp.

Insert the side flag cut-out between the sunshade and the side flag clamp [A], then

tighten the side clamp knob [B] until it grips the side flag.

Adjust the angle of the side flag as desired [C], then tighten the side clamp knob [B].

Fig. 2 Assembling the side flags

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To assemble the top flag onto the Ace Matte Box (see Fig. 3):

If required, turn the top flag clamp knob counter-clockwise to loosen the top flag clamp.

Insert the top flag cut-out between the sunshade and the top flag clamp [A], then tighten

the top clamp knob [B] until it grips the top flag.

Adjust the angle of the top flag as desired [C], then tighten the top clamp knob [B].

Fig. 3 Assembling the top flag

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Assembling the filter frames

The Ace Matte Box comes with four filter frames. The filter frames are housed in two filter stages,

located between the sunshade and the rear clamping interface. The front filter stage is fixed, the

rear filter stage can be rotated through 90 degrees left or right.

To assemble the lens filter frames (see Fig. 4):

Push up the filter spring and align the filter in the frame, then release the spring to fix the

filter in place [A or B].

Slide the assembled filter frame into the filter stage. Slowly push the filter frame down,

whilst pressing the filter frame release button, until it is in position [C or D].

If required, rotate the rear filter frame 90 degrees. Push the handle of the filter frame to

the left or right until it is in position [E].

Fig. 4 Assembling the filter frames

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Assembling the rod bridge

The Ace Matte Box comes with a rod bridge attached. The rod bridge can be installed in two

positions, depending on the lens diameter used.

To assemble the rod bridge when using small diameter camera lenses (see Fig. 5):

Align the rod bridge with the recess on the sunshade. Using the 3 mm Allen key

supplied, tighten the two screws to secure the rod bridge in position.

Fig. 5 Assembling the rod bridge - small diameter camera lenses

To assemble the rod bridge when using large diameter camera lenses (see Fig. 6):

Align the rectangular recess of the rod bridge with the mounting holes on the sunshade.

Using the 3 mm Allen key supplied, tighten the two screws to secure the rod bridge in

position.

Fig. 6 Assembling the rod bridge - large diameter camera lenses

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Operation

Mounting the Ace Matte Box

To mount the Ace Matte Box onto camera rods (see Fig. 7):

Ensure that the fluid head platform is level and apply both the horizontal and vertical

brakes [A].

If required, slide a neoprene ring over the camera lens [A].

Turn the rod bridge clamp knob counter-clockwise to loosen the clamp.

Align the rod bridge mounting holes with the support rods, then push the bridge forward

onto the rods [A].

Adjust the Ace Matte Box to the desired position, then turn the rod bridge clamp knob

clockwise to secure the bridge in position [B].

Fig. 7 Mounting the Ace Matte Box

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Removing the Ace Matte Box

To remove the Ace Matte Box from the camera rods (see Fig. 8):

Ensure that the fluid head platform is level and apply both the horizontal and vertical

brakes [B].

Turn the rod bridge clamp knob counter-clockwise to loosen the clamp [A], then slide the

Ace Matte Box away from the support rods [B].

If fitted, remove the neoprene ring from the camera lens [B].

Fig. 8 Removing the Ace Matte Box

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Mounting accessories to the Ace Matte Box

To mount accessories to the Ace Matte Box (see Fig. 9):

Insert the fixing screw of the accessory into the threaded hole on the accessory bar.

Secure the accessory to the Ace Matte Box.

Fig. 9 Mounting accessories to the Ace Matte Box

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Maintenance

Cleaning

During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.

Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.

Particular attention should be paid to the filter frames, the forward face of the sunshade and the

flag attachment points.

CAUTION! Do NOT use solvent or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to

r

em

ove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces.

Use only detergent-based cleaners.

Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will require

special at

tention. Salt spray should be

washed off with fresh clean water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive

and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.

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Inhalt

Seite

Sicherheitshinweise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Nutzung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Gewährleistung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technische Daten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Bedienelemente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Montage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Befestigung der Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Montage der Filterhalter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Montage der Rod Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bedienung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Montage der Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Demontage der Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wartung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Reinigung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Sicherheitshinweise

Lesen Sie sich vor Verwendung des

Produkts bitte die allgemeinen

Sicherheits- und Betriebshinweise

durch.

Drücken Sie zum Einsetzen und

Entnehmen der Filterhalter stets die

Tasten zur Filterhalter-Freigabe. Die

Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisung

kann eine Beschädigung der Ace

Matte Box zur Folge haben.

Reinigen Sie das System regelmäßig

mit einem weichen Tuch und sanften

Reinigungsmittel.

Trocknen Sie das Produkt nach einer

Verwendung bei feuchten und nassen

Bedingungen.

Wenden Sie sich bei Schäden am

Produkt an Ihren Sachtler-

Kundendienst vor Ort. Die

Kundendienststellen in Ihrer Nähe

finden Sie unter www.sachtler.com

Nutzung

Die Ace Matte Box wurde für den

professionellen Einsatz entwickelt, um

Sonneneinstrahlung zu vermeiden bzw. Licht

und Reflexionen zu steuern. Sie muss auf

einem geeigneten Stativsystem mit Ace Base

Plate montiert werden, dessen Traglast für

den Aufbau geeignet ist.

Gewährleistung

In folgenden Fällen verliert die

Gewährleistung ihre Gültigkeit:

(a) Die Ace Matte Box wurde unsachgemäß

unter Missachtung der angegebenen

technischen Daten eingesetzt.

(b) Das Gehäuse der Ace Matte Box wurde

von unqualifiziertem Personal geöffnet.

Sachtler behält sich das Recht vor,

Produktdesign und -leistung zu ändern.



vorzunehmen.

Unter www.sachtler.com können Sie Ihr

Produkt für die erweiterte Gewährleistung

registrieren.

Scannen Sie den QR-Code, um

direkt zur Sachtler-Website zu 

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