[Gary Snyder] "I'd love to hear what others think about ARRI accessories, like their lens, matte boxes etc... "
That's easy Gary,
Arri is one of the most respected names in hardware for Cinematic productions.
Arri's association with Zeiss have produced some of the best lensing that money can buy with SuperSpeeds, MasterPrimes and the DIgiPrime brands the most respected. I have always been a fan of Fujinon Lenses and am not surprised that Arri teamed with Fujinon to give us top quality glass at an affordable price point.
Remember that the founders of Arri (Arnold and Richter) basically invented what is considered the modern film camera and the company has been building and designing professional camera products for over 90 years.
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows for the Digitally Inclined
Chicago, IL
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