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Left hand side of the Z-Box. Two-position toggle switch, center off, down is for internal battery power, up for external 12v supply. Production version has one green power on LED indicator, daylight visible.
|  | Right hand side of the Z-Box. Internal Battery door now has one thumbscrew on top of a swing down door. Lift handle upright bar also serves as the focus datum for pulling a tape measure to your subject.
|  | The alignment table is robust and allows for centering of the cameras optical axis with that of the Z-Box to maximize aperture framing.
|  | The Z-Box incorporates a Solid Cam Drive bayonet connection. This feature ensures lens stability like the larger PL type cinematic lenses so that your frame remains still during camera movement and pulling focus.
|  | Our follow focus system has interchangble gears to drive the different lens focus ring ratio requirement. This gives the First AC the ability to optimize the rotational range of the knob. Precision gears and roller bearings are used throughout for smooth operation. The unit can be swapped to the other side for Shoulder mount shooting. We also have an RC remote focus puller in the works for SteadyCam or hand held operation.
|  | | The matte box is constructed of Carbon Fiber and can accommodate three 4 x 4 filter stages allowing for 360 degrees of rotation and side translation, each can do this independently. It also has a swing away feature to quickly clear the lens for adjustments or exchange. Our unique use of Velcro allows for quick adjustment of the flags. |  | The base plate and reciever. The reciever has a saftey catch and a locking dovetail design for solid mounting of the complete camera package. The rails are 15mm stainless and on the 60mm center standard.
|  | Complete setup from the right.
|  | Complete setup from left.
|  | Shoulder/hand held configuration. It is well balanced with enough mass to provide inherent stability.
|  | |  | 7" color LCD included for framing. Hood is made from black poster matte board and held with Velcro. This monitor re-orientates the image being captured for the operator.
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