Press Release

16×9 Inc. and Alfred Chrosziel introduce the HDV Mattebox Kit for
4×4/4×5.650 filters and the 4×4 Clamp-On Sunshade System made to
complement the Canon XL H1 HDV camcorder.
The new professional mattebox system shares the smart design details
and technical innovations that have made the Chrosziel name renowned
throughout the industry. Its true 16:9 housing covers both 16:9 and
4:3. Features include a filterstage for 2 filterholders (one 4×4
rotating and one 4×4/4×5.650 fixed), full-size French flag, 16:9 insert
mask, and 110-72mm screw-in adapter ring. The mattebox comes complete
with center bracket and 1ightweight support rods to provide a secure
mount. Chrosziel’s DV Follow Focus system can be added to provide the
precise manual focus that’s so critical when working in the HDV format.
Employing a unique direct drive mechanism, there is no lag or backlash.
For compact, lightweight use, the Chrosziel 4×4 Clamp-on Sunshade
System attaches directly to the front of the camera’s 20X lens. It
includes a 16:9/4:3, housing, full-size French flag, filterstage for 2
filterholders (one rotating and one fixed), and a 104:72mm step-down
ring. An optional center bracket and lightweight support system are
also available.
Chrosziel Matteboxes and Sunshade Systems are available exclusively in
the U.S. from 16×9 Inc. The basic HDV Mattebox Kit (#450-H1KIT) is
available at the introductory price of $1625 (regularly $1915). The kit
including DV follow focus system (#450-H1KIT2) is $3215 (regularly
$3780). The introductory price of the 4×4 Clamp-on Sunshade System
(#440-03H1KIT) is $798 (regularly $913).
In addition to the new HDV Mattebox Kit and 4×4 Clamp-On Sunshade
System, 16×9 Inc. offers a complete line of professional tools for the
new XLH-1, including the 16×9 Inc. 0.7X Wide Angle Converter, Noga
Hold-It Articulating Arm, and Zoe-DVL Remote Zoom Control.