Description
ARRI MB-16 4x4 Production Matte Box Kit with Flight Case & Accessories
Equip your cinema rig with an industry-standard workhorse: the ARRI MB-16 4x4 Production Matte Box. Celebrated for its legendary build quality and field reliability, the MB-16 is designed for professional 16mm, 35mm, and digital cinema production configurations using standard 19mm studio rod supports.
This comprehensive vintage kit includes the main matte box housing (Serial No. 2023), a multi-stage 4x4 filter holder assembly, a full set of focal length masks, a top flag, and a custom-fitted hardshell aluminum flight case to keep your kit secure on set and during transport.
Item Specifics & Details
Brand: ARRI (Arnold & Richter Cine Technik)
Model: MB-16 Production Matte Box
Serial Number: 2023 (Stamped on the housing plate)
Filter Size Support: 4x4 Inches (Multi-stage filter assembly included)
Rod Support Standard: Standard 19mm studio rod bridge
Focal Length Masks Included: 24-28mm, 32mm, 35-40mm, 50-65mm, 85-180mm
Type: Professional Cinema Motion Picture Matte Box System
Condition Report
Mechanical Condition: Fully functional. The rod mounting locks tighten securely, the filter stages insert smoothly, and the swing-away mechanism/bellows are intact. Adjustments turn smoothly as intended.
Cosmetic Condition: Excellent Clean Condition. This kit shows exceptionally light signs of wear compared to typical production gear. The black anodized finish on the matte box, flags, and filter stages is remarkably clean, with only minimal superficial marks from gentle handling. The rubber bellows are clean and free of dry rot or tears.
Flight Case: The aluminum diamond-pattern hard flight case is in excellent structural condition. The custom-cut foam insert keeps every component perfectly separated and protected.
Please review the high-resolution images carefully to inspect the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
What’s Included:
1 x ARRI MB-16 Matte Box Housing (Serial No. 2023) with integrated 19mm rod support bridge
1 x ARRI 4x4 Multi-Stage Filter Holder Unit
5 x ARRI Focal Length Hard Mattes / Masks (Sizes: 24-28, 32, 35-40, 50-65, 85-180)
1 x ARRI Top Flag / Eyebrow (including mounting hardware)
1 x Flex Drive / Side Adjustment Accessory Whip
1 x Custom-Fitted Heavy-Duty Aluminum Flight Case
