SmallRig Star-Trail Modular VND Matte Box Kit 3645: A Guide to Rigging & Use 

Thanks for posting this. I could not figure out how to slide the VND in the slot. Now I know you have to take the front off first.

Great! Thanks Ive been waiting for a decent vid review on this.

Thank you for this! Been looking for a good review about this matte box 😊

Thanks! Very helpful 👍🏼

Honestly I might opt to their newer one, the 114mm version just to stir clear from the 24-50mm vignetting range in full frame that people are experiencing with Tilta Mirage. According to Smallring (don't 100% trust their word), the VND has clearance in 4K video up to 16mm and the rectangular tray has up to 14mm. Photo mode is 100% another story, indeed.

Thanks for your video, mate. Unfortunately I bought one of them myself. The idea was to use it on my RS3 PRO with the focus motor, VND adjustment is stiff, sometimes not too bad, sometimes I can’t turn it with my finger. As a result focus motor is struggling to adjust it, also makes noise when you turn it. Another issue is you can’t just remove VND without disassembling the whole thing, not ideal for run and gun style. First smallrig product that needs to be returned.

Now you have used this for 10 months or so are there any updates or learnings? Just liked and subscribed. I'm considering buying one too but also looking at Tilta's equiv. I like the SmallRig brand and build quality, so in absence of good reasons either way I'm inclined to go SmallRig. A few queries that you might know after using. 1) How even is the ND effect (ie and X pattern) and is it good/consistent across 8 stops? 2) Is there any discernible colour shift? 3) How easy, or otherwise, is it to use with zoom lenses where the front element moves forward with zoom (I'm wishing t use with primes and a 24-70mm Sony GM mk ii lens - front moves)? 4) for (3) zoom lenses I'm guessing you can't use with the front rail support? But probably OK with my 70-200 which has internal adjustment (no front element movement). 5) Any subsequent learning if wishing to add a 'drop-in' filter (eg black mist) as well as run the VND (presumably a second add-on filter tray module)? 6) Any belated views SmallRig vs Tilta Mirage? Thanks if you or anyone else can answer any of my product queries.

Hi, what do you use as an IR cut filter for the blackmagic when you use the VND? Greetings :)

Where did you get your cage from?

If you plan to use this on a 16mm, don't the vignetting is awful and it only goes away at 20mm