oConnor C1243-0001 User manual

User Guide
O-Box WM Set
C1243-0001
User Guide

WARNING!
If the sunshade is damaged or torn, DO NOT touch the damaged
surfaces. Dispose of safely.
ŸDO NOT attempt to move the camera by pulling the flags.
ŸDO NOT lift the O-Box WM by the flags, the flag brackets or the O-Grips.
ŸDO NOT overload the O-Box WM as a carrying or rigging point.
ŸEnsure the lock levers on the flag brackets and the 3-system rod bridge
are firmly tightened.
ŸEnsure screws are sufficiently tight when attaching rod brackets or studio
adapter brackets.
ŸNEVER use solvents or oil-based cleaners to clean the O-Box WM.
Use mild detergents only. Wipe surfaces with a damp, lint-free cloth.
ŸALWAYS use genuine OConnor parts and accessories with the O-Box WM.
ŸWhen using the O-Box WM as a clamp-on mattebox and/or handheld mount,
DO NOT subject the lens to forces that may damage it.
Particular care should be taken when using still photography lenses intended
for autofocus photography.
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Contents
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The O-Box Wide Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
In the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembly
assembling the filter frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
assembling the flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
assembling the clamp rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
assembling the bellows ring (donut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
mounting onto camera rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setup options
Cine Follow Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
O-Grips Handgrip System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OConnor Offices worldwide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The O-Box Wide Mini
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new OConnor O-Box WM Set!
We want you to get the most from your new O-Box WM compact mattebox and therefore encourage
you to read this user guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new
to you. It also covers essential safety information.
Features and benefits of your new O-Box WM
The O-Box Wide Mini, the first mattebox from OConnor, offers a host of innovative features:
Ÿhighly shock-resistant and durable design
Ÿlarge rear clamping interface for lens diameters up to 150 mm
Ÿclamp rings featuring collet design for high compressibility with no light leaks
Ÿutility bar or “cheese stick” with provisions for attachment of O-Grips and other
mounting/rigging hardware such as ringlights, top lights, or monitors
Ÿinterface to O-Grips 3-system rod bridge to save rod space in studio configurations
Ÿeasy serviceability
Special features
The OConnor O-Box WM is a compact, two-stage mattebox designed around the 16:9 wide-angle
format. The O-Box WM can be combined with an OConnor Follow Focus, up to six O-Grips and up
to three filters, offering highly flexible configurability and many diverse filtering possibilities in a very
compact package.
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O-Box WM Set (C1243-0001)
O-Box WM
Weight (incl. top flag bracket, LWS rod bracket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 x 242 x 84 mm (8.3 x 9.5 x 3.3 in.)
Height, incl. bottom flag bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 x 242 x 84 mm (8.3 x 9.5 x 3.3 in.)
Width, incl. side flag brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 x 300 x 84 mm (8.3 x 11.8 x 3.3 in.)
Depth, incl. bellows ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 x 242 x 106 mm (8.3 x 9.5 x 4.2 in.)
Maximum lens diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ø150 mm (Ø 5.9 in.)
Top or bottom flag
Dimensions (width at widest point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 x 337 mm (6.5 x 13.3 in.)
Filter frames (sets of 2)
to hold square filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 4 in.
to hold rectangular filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 5.65 in.
Overall dimensions (per frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 x 145 mm (6 x 5.7 in.)
LWS rod bracket
for standard camera rods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ø15 mm (0.6 in.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications
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In the box
Filter Frames 4"x 4"
Set of 2
O-Box WM Set
C1243-0001
Top or Bottom Flag
Filter Frames 4"x 5.65"
Set of 2
O-Box Wide Mini
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Side Flags (Wings)
Set of 2
C1243-1122
Accessories
Clamp Rings
C1243-1123
C1243-1124
C1243-1125
C1243-1126
Side Flag Brackets
Set of 2
C1243-1121
Part no. Clamp Ring size
(for standard lenses)
C1243-1123
C1243-1124
C1243-1125
C1243-1126
150 to 114 mm
150 to 110 mm
150 to 95 mm
150 to 80 mm
Studio Adapters
C1243-1118 (19 mm)
C1243-1119 (15 mm)
(for use with rod bridge)
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Accessories
Reduction Rings
C1243-2171
C1243-2172
C1243-2173
Bellows Ring
(Donut)
C1243-1117
Part no. Reduction Ring size
(for use with bellows ring)
C1243-2171
C1243-2172
C1243-2173
114 to 110 mm
114 to 95 mm
114 to 80 mm
O-Grips 3-System
Rod Bridge
C1244-1002 Matching OConnor accessories:
Cine Follow Focus CFF-1 Set
C1241-0001
O-Grips Handgrip System
C1244-1001 (single module)
Bottom Flag Bracket Set
C1243-1127 (flag req.)
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Components
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top or bottom flag
sunshade
(mattebox)
bellows ring or “donut”
(optional)
lock lever
knurled flag screws
(hollow)
top or bottom bracket
(with utility bar or “cheese stick”)
fixing screw
(for rotatable stage) LWS rod bracket
filter stages
(front / rear)
side flag
(asymmetric)
rear clamping
interface
(Ø150 mm)
side flag bracket
O-Grip
mounting point
flag axle

Assembly – assembling the filter frames
Slide the assembled filter frame
Two filter stages are available between the sunshade
and the rear clamping interface: one fixed and one
rotatable stage. Slowly push the filter frame down,
until it audibly ‘clicks’ into place. If you can feel
mechanical resistance, slacken the red fixing screw
a few turns (see step 3).
into the filter stage.
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1Push up the filter spring. Align the
filter in the frame, then release the
spring to fix the filter in place.
B
A
4" x 4"
4" x 5.65"
A
B
OR
A
B
OR
rear stage
front stage
2
Turn the red fixing screw on the filter stage
clockwise to secure the filter frame in position.
The rear filter frame can be rotated 360°.
Push the head of the filter frame to the left
or right. Tighten the large silver fixing
screw on the front filter stage to
lock the rotation.
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assembling the flags
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1If required, turn the lock lever anti-clockwise to unlock the flag axle.
Adjust the axle so the hollow knurled screws point upward.
Turn the knurled screws anti-clockwise a few turns to slacken.
Align the cutouts at the bottom of the flag with the screw threads,
then push the flag into position and tighten the screws.
A set of two side flags and two flag brackets
are available as optional accessories. Attach a
flag bracket on either side of the sunshade;
use a 2 mm Allen or hex key and secure the
bracket with the six screws and two rectangular
nuts supplied.
Repeat the steps outlined above for the
bottom/top flag also for the side flags
(see step 1). Adjust each flag’s position
as desired, then tighten the lock lever
firmly to fix in position.
2
Adjust the angle of the flag as desired, then tighten the lock
lever clockwise to fix the flag in the desired position.
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2
Choose a clamp ring to suit your camera lens.
Turn the knurled screw anti-clockwise to widen the
rear clamping interface. The clamp ring uses a
collet design making it easier to compress.
Squeeze the ring adapter slightly, then carefully fit
it into the clamping interface.
Fit the clamp ring over the camera lens. Turn the
knurled screw clockwise to secure the clamp ring to
the lens ensuring that it is firmly attached and that
the mattebox cannot slip.
Use the clamp ring to mount the O-Box directly onto the camera lens.
This type of setup is used when carrying the camera on the shoulder
or when mounting it without camera rods. Four standard-size clamp
rings are available (see page 8).
For more information about lens diameters visit OConnor Labs online
at the OConnor website (see OConnor > Labs > ‘Lens Diameters’).
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assembling the clamp ring

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3
2Insert the front of the donut into the
clamping interface and push in as far
as the tooth profile. Turn the knurled
screw clockwise, until it firmly holds
the donut in the interface.
Insert the reduction ring into the donut
thread, then turn clockwise to fix in
position. Finally, using the LWS rod
bracket mount the assembled mattebox
on the camera rods and push until it
engages with the camera lens.
The O-Box WM can be fitted with an optional bellows ring
or “donut” and a reduction ring for use with camera lenses
with smaller lens diameters (see page 9). The donut can
accommodate an optional rotatable round filter (Ø138 mm).
This configuration is suitable for camera rods.
Slacken the large knurled screw on the
rear clamping interface a few turns to
widen the clamping ring. If a round filter
is used, unscrew the retaining ring at the
front of the donut, insert the filter in the
ring groove, then reassemble the donut.
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assembling the bellows ring (donut)

mounting onto camera rods
The O-Box WM can be fitted with a 15 mm or 19 mm studio adapter
and a 3-system (O-Grips) rod bridge to suit standard camera rods
(see page 9) supporting lightweight to heavy accessory loads.
Turning the lock levers clockwise secures the mattebox on the rods.
For more information about rod adapters visit OConnor Labs online
at the OConnor website (see OConnor > Labs > ‘Rod Standards
Explained’).
Remove the LWS bracket (see page 19).
Align the studio adapter and—using a 3 mm
Allen or hex key—tighten the two cap head
screws to secure the adapter.
Mount the 3-system rod bridge. Align the
bridge mounting holes with the adapter
rods, then push the bridge forward onto the
rods. Turn the lock levers clockwise, tighten
firmly to secure the bridge in position.
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Cine Follow Focus
For precision movement control
the O-Box WM can be partnered
with the Cine Follow Focus.
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adjusting the LWS rod bracket
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2
The O-Box WM mattebox can be attached to a
camera fitted with an OConnor Follow Focus with
the camera rods mounted above or below the
camera lens. The complete O-Box WM mattebox
assembly, including a suitable lens adapter, is then
mounted flush on camera rods using the 15 mm
LWS rod bracket.
The O-Box WM comes with an LWS rod bracket
attached. Mount the O-Box WM onto camera rods
above the camera using a 3 mm Allen or hex key
to unscrew the two screws holding the LWS rod
bracket and remove the bracket.
Attach the LWS rod bracket at the top of the rear
clamping interface. Use the two screws to secure
the bracket in place.
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O-Grips Handgrip System
For more information consult the OConnor O-Grips Handgrip System User Guide (publication
part no. C1244-4980) supplied with the product or visit the OConnor website (see page 19).
The O-Box WM can be equipped with
up to six O-Grips (A), where the system
setup includes a studio adapter and a
3-system O-Grips rod bridge.
The standard setup with a 15 mm LWS
rod bracket offers four mounting points
for O-Grips (B).
A
B
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