Arri MB-16 w/ Filters

Joe Taylor · 10-03-2007, 04:20 PM

Hello

I have the opportunity to buy an Arri MB 16 mattebox w/ an eyebrown and a full set of mattes plus a 4x5.6 set of NDs, 85s, and a few other filters for $250.00. The mattebox as well as everything else is in top condition. Even comes with several rods. This seems like a really good deal but have not been able to find out their value.

Anybody familiar with this setup, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Kit even comes with donut and with other goods.

Thank you

Kevin Halverson · 10-03-2007, 04:21 PM

$250? Are you sure?

Tell you what, you really don't want this at all. Have the guy PM me and I will be happy to save you the trouble of having to deal with this.

chuck colburn · 10-03-2007, 04:25 PM

http://www.cinematechnic.com/products/matte_box.html

Kevin Halverson · 10-03-2007, 04:30 PM

Seriously, a set of NDs alone will cost several times that. At best, I suspect that an error in the placement of the decimal point might explain. $2500.00 wouldn't be too bad at all for this kit.

Greg M · 10-03-2007, 04:53 PM

generally when its too good to be true, you should stay away. This is worth at least $3000.

here is info on the Arri:
http://www.arri.com/infodown/cam/ti/mb_16_e.pdf

tj williams · 10-03-2007, 05:05 PM

I am guy from republic of Nigeria who wants to sell you several matter boxes for only 100.EU I will send you large money order you just cash it and send me back small money order and keep the matter box I will send you later.

Great deal if you have your hands on it when you give them the money!

Joe Taylor · 10-03-2007, 05:33 PM

It's an estate sale. Guy used to make travelogues back in the 60's through the 90s. Lady who is selling off all this gear now tells me that there are several cases filled with filters. Most are 4x5.6 with a few 4x4s. I'm all most afraid to see all these filters since I'm not sure how bad I'll feak out. The MB16 is in great shape. It even has the filter whip. I'll prbably buy as many filters as I can and auction off what I don't need. Most are Tiffens with some B&Ws. I go old school when it comes to filtration. Achieve it in camera.

Jeff Kilgroe · 10-03-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Taylor

It's an estate sale. Guy used to make travelogues back in the 60's through the 90s. Lady who is selling off all this gear now tells me that there are several cases filled with filters. Most are 4x5.6 with a few 4x4s. I'm all most afraid to see all these filters since I'm not sure how bad I'll feak out.

Joe, you lucky dog....

I say, get it while the gettin' is good. I might be interested in some filters if you see fit to part with some of the extras.

Finner · 10-03-2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Taylor

It's an estate sale. Guy used to make travelogues back in the 60's through the 90s. Lady who is selling off all this gear now tells me that there are several cases filled with filters. Most are 4x5.6 with a few 4x4s. I'm all most afraid to see all these filters since I'm not sure how bad I'll feak out. The MB16 is in great shape. It even has the filter whip. I'll prbably buy as many filters as I can and auction off what I don't need. Most are Tiffens with some B&Ws. I go old school when it comes to filtration. Achieve it in camera.

Ya right and she also is selling his '64 corvette with 500 miles that is under a cover in the garage for $1,000 because it is an "old car".

Jeff Kilgroe · 10-03-2007, 10:27 PM

I would normally dismiss such a deal as a scam... But Joe's posts read as if he's already seen the mattebox. Joe, don't hand over any money until you see the goods. ;)

10-03-2007, 04:20 PM	#1
Joe Taylor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 248	Arri MB-16 w/ Filters Hello I have the opportunity to buy an Arri MB 16 mattebox w/ an eyebrown and a full set of mattes plus a 4x5.6 set of NDs, 85s, and a few other filters for $250.00. The mattebox as well as everything else is in top condition. Even comes with several rods. This seems like a really good deal but have not been able to find out their value. Anybody familiar with this setup, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Kit even comes with donut and with other goods. Thank you __________________ American Cantos http://vimeo.com/8547635 The Lonely Moan Filmed with 1930's Era Cooke Panchros. http://vimeo.com/12093591 Dead Lonesome A film about Ghost Towns and the Mystique of the Western Landscape filmed in 35mm. http://vimeo.com/6874360

10-03-2007, 04:25 PM	#3
chuck colburn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashland, oregon Posts: 2,536	http://www.cinematechnic.com/products/matte_box.html __________________ CHUCK

10-03-2007, 04:53 PM	#5
Greg M Digital FX Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,675	generally when its too good to be true, you should stay away. This is worth at least $3000. here is info on the Arri: http://www.arri.com/infodown/cam/ti/mb_16_e.pdf __________________ www.digitalfx.tv dfx blog 2k - 4k di editorial - visual fx "There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better." - Bob Dylan

10-03-2007, 05:05 PM	#6
tj williams Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 921	I am guy from republic of Nigeria who wants to sell you several matter boxes for only 100.EU I will send you large money order you just cash it and send me back small money order and keep the matter box I will send you later. Great deal if you have your hands on it when you give them the money! __________________ TJ www.camera-person.com TJ Williams Seattle WA USA 206 769 8585 RED1, 4K Sony HD (HDCam) Panasonic HD Operator Dp, Videographer Steadicam Camera Crane Aerial mount www.camera-person.com

10-03-2007, 05:33 PM	#7
Joe Taylor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 248	It's an estate sale. Guy used to make travelogues back in the 60's through the 90s. Lady who is selling off all this gear now tells me that there are several cases filled with filters. Most are 4x5.6 with a few 4x4s. I'm all most afraid to see all these filters since I'm not sure how bad I'll feak out. The MB16 is in great shape. It even has the filter whip. I'll prbably buy as many filters as I can and auction off what I don't need. Most are Tiffens with some B&Ws. I go old school when it comes to filtration. Achieve it in camera. __________________ American Cantos http://vimeo.com/8547635 The Lonely Moan Filmed with 1930's Era Cooke Panchros. http://vimeo.com/12093591 Dead Lonesome A film about Ghost Towns and the Mystique of the Western Landscape filmed in 35mm. http://vimeo.com/6874360

10-03-2007, 04:21 PM	#2
Kevin Halverson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 960	$250? Are you sure? Tell you what, you really don't want this at all. Have the guy PM me and I will be happy to save you the trouble of having to deal with this.

10-03-2007, 04:30 PM	#4
Kevin Halverson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 960	Seriously, a set of NDs alone will cost several times that. At best, I suspect that an error in the placement of the decimal point might explain. $2500.00 wouldn't be too bad at all for this kit.

10-03-2007, 10:27 PM	#10
Jeff Kilgroe Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,002	I would normally dismiss such a deal as a scam... But Joe's posts read as if he's already seen the mattebox. Joe, don't hand over any money until you see the goods. ;) __________________ - Jeff Kilgroe - Applied Visual Technologies, LLC \| RojoMojo List of all current RED software tools.

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