Sachtler Ace Matte Box User manual

Ace Matte Box
Manual

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Publication number: S2152-4980/1
Original instructions: English.
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Ace Matte Box
Manual
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Deutsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seite 15
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 29
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43
Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 57
中文 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 页码 71

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Table of contents
Page
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling the flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling the filter frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembling the rod bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting the Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the Ace Matte Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Safety instructions
Read the General Safety and
Operating instructions before using
the product.
Always press the filter release buttons
to insert or remove the filter frames.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the Ace Matte Box.
Clean regularly using a soft cloth and
mild detergent.
Dry the product after use in wet
conditions.
Should the product become defective,
contact your local Sachtler service
center. To find your local service
center visit www.sachtler.com
Usage
The Ace Matte Box is designed for use by
professional camera operators to block
sunlight in order to prevent glare and lens
flare. The Ace Matte Box must be mounted
onto a suitable base plate, head and tripod,
designed to support the total payload.
Warranty
The warranty expires if:
(a) The Ace Matte Box was operated
improperly or not in line with the specified
technical data.
(b) The Ace Matte Box housing was opened
by unauthorized personnel.
Sachtler reserve the right to make changes to
product design and performance as 
technology advances.
Please register your product for an extended
warranty period at www.sachtler.com
Scan Quick Reference (QR)
code to view the Sachtler 
website.

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Technical specification
Ace Matte Box
Top flag
Side flags
Filter frames
0.88 kg (1.9 lb) (Incl. top flag, side
flags and rod bridge)
21 cm (8.2 in.)
27.8 cm (10.9 in.) (Incl. top flag)
28.5 cm (11.2 in.)
43 cm (16.9 in.) (Incl. side flags)
7.9 cm (3.1 in.)
12.3 cm (4.8 in.) (Incl. flags)
1 kg (2.2 lb)
(each side)
Ø14 cm (5.5 in.) 
(Max lens diameter)
32.7 cm (12.8 in.)
14.7 cm (5.7 in.)
18.8 cm (7.4 in.)
12.7 cm (5 in.)
10 cm (4 in.) (Square filters)
10 cm (4 in.) (Rectangular filters)
10 cm (4 in.) (Square filters)
14 cm (5.65 in.) (Rectangular
filters)
Rod bridge
Ø15 mm (0.5 in.) (Support rod
diameter)
8.5 cm (3.3 in.) (Small diameter
camera lens configuration - centre
of support rod to centre of rear
clamping interface)
10.9 cm (4.3 in.) (Large diameter
camera lens configuration - centre
of support rod to centre of rear
clamping interface)

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Operating elements
The Ace Matte Box has been designed to support a range of DSLR and HDV cameras. The Ace
Matte Box embodies adjustable top and side flags and attachment points, two accessory bars,
two filter stages, rear clamping interface and a rod bridge.
Fig. 1 Operating elements
Top flag Top flag clamp
Accessory bar
Filter frames
Side flag
Side flag clamp
Filter frame
Rear clamping
Rod bridge
Support rod clamp
interface
release button
Neoprene rings

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Top and side flags / clamps
The Ace Matte Box allows top and side flags to be installed and adjusted as required. The top
flag clamp is located on top of the sunshade, between the two accessory bars. The side flag
clamps are located on the left-hand and right-hand side of the sunshade.
Accessory bars
Two accessory bars allow a variety of products, such as lights or microphones to be attached to
the sunshade. Each accessory bar comprises two 1/4” 20 UNC threaded inserts. The accessory
bars are located on top of the sunshade, one each side of the top flag clamp.
Filter stages
Two filter stages, one fixed and one that rotates, accommodate two filter frames. The filter
stages are located between the sunshade and rear clamping interface.
Filter frames
Two filter frames accommodate two different sized filters (4” x 4” and 4” x 5.65”). The filter stages
are located between the sunshade and rear clamping interface.
Filter frame release buttons
Two filter frame release buttons, one for the front filter stage and one for the rear filter stage,
when pressed, allow the filter frames to be inserted or removed from the filter stage housing. The
filter frame release buttons are located on the left-hand side of the filter stages (operators view
looking forward).
Rear clamping interface
The rear clamping interface allows a reduction ring to be fitted, to accommodate a range of lens
diameters.
Rod bridge
The rod bridge allows the Ace Matte Box to be mounted to the Ace Base Plate. The rod bridge
can be installed in two positions, depending on the lens diameter used.
Ace Matte Box mounting
The Ace Matte Box is mounted directly onto the support rods that are installed on the Ace Base
Plate. The rod bridge, that is attached to the Ace Matte Box is pushed onto the support rods until
the camera lens is seated inside the recess of the rear clamping interface.
Accessories
To provide further shade from the sunlight, the Ace Matte Box is supplied with two neoprene
rings that flex over the camera lens. When the camera is in position, the neoprene ring can be
moved along the lens to meet with the rear clamping interface. 
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The Ace Matte Box is also supplied with a 3 mm Allen key, to enable assembly and disassembly
of the rod bridge.

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Assembly
Assembling the flags
The Ace Matte Box comes with two side flags and one top flag. The side flags are secured by
clamps, located either side of the sunshade. The top flag is secured by a clamp on top of the
sunshade, between the two utility bars.
To assemble the side flags onto the Ace Matte Box (see Fig. 2):
If required, turn the side flag clamp knob counter-clockwise to loosen the side flag
clamp.
Insert the side flag cut-out between the sunshade and the side flag clamp [A], then
tighten the side clamp knob [B] until it grips the side flag.
Adjust the angle of the side flag as desired [C], then tighten the side clamp knob [B].
Fig. 2 Assembling the side flags