PROAIM MB 30 Swing-Away Video Camera Matte Box Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
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PROAIM MB 30 Swing-Away Video Camera Matte Box

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Product Information

MB 30 SWING-AWAY Video Camera Matte Box (P-MB-30)
This is an assembly manual for the MB 30 SWING-AWAY Video Camera Matte Box. The package includes:

  • Matte Box
  • 15mm LWS Rod Bracket
  • 124mm Fabric Knicker
  • 2 x 4 x 5.6 Filter Tray
  • (OD-87)-(ID-77) mm Threaded Adapter Ring
  • L-Type Allen Key (Size: 2mm)
  • 124-87mm Plastic Adapter Ring
  • 124mm Metal Ring
  • T-Type Allen Key (OD-87)-(ID-82) (OD-87)-(ID-72) (Size : 2.5mm)
  • mm Threaded Adapter Ring (OD-87)-(ID-67) mm
  • Adapter Ring
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Product Usage Instruction

MB 30 Matte Box Setup
Attach the Matte Box to the camera using the 15mm LWS Rod Bracket. Insert the Filter Tray into the holder and insert the plastic ring into it, as shown in the image. Attach the appropriate Adapter Ring to fit your lens size.

Matte Box With Fabric Knicker Setup
Attach the Matte Box to the camera using the 15mm LWS Rod Bracket. Insert the Filter Tray into the holder and insert the plastic ring into it, as shown in the image. Attach the Fabric Knicker to prevent light leaks. Attach the appropriate Adapter Ring to fit your lens size.

Universal Base Plate
Attach the Universal Base Plate to the Matte Box using the T-Type Allen key. Attach the Fabric Knicker to prevent light leaks. Attach the appropriate Adapter Ring to fit your lens size. Attach the other end of the Fabric Knicker to the camera.

Your PROAIM MB 30 SWING-AWAY VIDEO CAMERA MATTE BOX is now assembled and ready to use!

What’s In The Box

Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below.

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MB 30 Matte Box Setup

Matte Box

  • Release both knobs on either side of the matte box to insert the filter trays.

Filter Tray

  • Insert the filter trays and then tighten the knobs.
  • Use the Allen key to affix both the trays.

Adapter Rings

  • Stretch the 124-87mm plastic adapter ring and insert the 124mm metal ring into the former, as shown in the image.
  • The assembly will look like this.
  • Now, loosen the knob of the conversion ring holder and insert the plastic ring into it, as shown in the image.
  • Now, tighten the knob of the ring holder.
  • Insert camera (Not Included) into the matte box’s ring as shown in the image.
  • Unlock the knob of your tripod (Not Included) and press the quick release button, as shown in the image.
  • Now remove the plate (by sliding) from the tripod (Not Included) by pushing the quick-release button.
  • Attach the removed plate to the bottom of the camera (Not Included), and then tighten it with a screw.
  • Then mount the assembly (Not Included) on top of the tripod (Not Included) by sliding.
  • Now, lock the knob of the tripod (Not Included), as shown in the image.
  • Open the carbon fiber flag of the matte box.PROAIM-MB-30-Swing-Away-Video-Camera-Matte-Box-fig-8

Matte Box With Fabric Knicker Setup

  • Loosen and remove both the screws of the matte box using the T-Type Allen Key.
    15mm LWS Rod Bracket

  • Now, attach the 15mm LWS Rod Bracket to the matte box.

  • Screw the LWS Rod Bracket to the matte box with the T-Type Allen key.

Adapter Ring

  • Loosen the knob of the conversion ring holder and insert the 124mm Metal Ring into it, as shown in the image.
  • Now, tighten the knob of the conversion ring holder, as shown in the image.
  • The matte box would look like this after following all the instructions correctly.PROAIM-MB-30-Swing-Away-Video-Camera-Matte-Box-fig-11

Fabric Knicker

  • Cover the attached ring with the 124mm fabric knicker and then tighten it.
  • The matte box would look like this after following the above instructions.

Universal Base Plate

  • Now, loosen the quick-release knob of the universal base plate to remove the dovetail camera plate (Not Included).
  • Attach the Dovetail camera plate to the camera (Not Included) and secure it properly using a screwdriver (Not Included).
  • Insert 2 rods (Not Included) into the universal base plate holes and then affix them with the camera (Not Included) base by sliding.
  • Then, lock the center knob to secure it.
  • Loosen the knob of the 15mm LWS Rod Bracket, and then insert the rods (Not Included) into the LWS Rod Bracket.
  • Cover the camera lens (Not Included) with the other end of the Fabric Knicker.
  • Then, lock the knob of the LWS Rod Bracket.
  • Remove the plate (by sliding) from the tripod (Not Included) by pushing the quick-release button.
  • Attach the removed plate to the bottom of the universal base plate (Not Included) and screw it tightly.
  • Mount the camera setup on the tripod (Not Included) by sliding and secure it by locking the knob of the tripod (Not Included).

YOUR PROAIM MB 30 SWING-AWAY VIDEO CAMERA MATTE BOX IS ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO!

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Warranty

We offer one year warranty for our products from date of purchase. Within this period of time, we will repair it without charge for labor or parts. Warranty doesn’t cover transportation costs nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. Warranty repairs are subjected to inspection and evaluation by us.

Liability

We are not liable for damage caused by products that we do not supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, or lack of care of the product, or service by anyone other than our company.

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