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Matthew B

Director of Photography / Cinematographer

Brooklyn, NY Member since March 2016

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Freelance shooter/editor, passed local 600 AC, non-union VTR op

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2-Cam Canon C200/C100 Doc/Event package

Includes: 24-70mm 2.8 VC USD Di, Tamron, w hood and pouch, SmallHD AC7 7" SDI/HDMI OLED monitor, (3) 128GB SDXC sandisk extreme pro cards

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INCLUDES

  • 24-70mm 2.8 VC USD Di, Tamron, w hood and pouch
  • SmallHD AC7 7" SDI/HDMI OLED monitor
  • (3) 128GB SDXC sandisk extreme pro cards
  • 1TB SSD (CFAST to SSD adaptor kit for Canon Lite Raw recording
  • (2) Switt Li-ion 14.4V battery kit (73Wh/5.1Ah)
  • (1) Canon BP-A30 (3100 mAH / 45 Wh)
  • SmallRig cage and shoulder rig
  • Manfrotto Tripod - 504HD with 536 carbon fiber legs
  • Manfrotto Monopod, w 500series fluid head
  • (1) Sennheiser G3 ew100 wireless lavalier mic pair
  • Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic
  • camera-mounted LED panel (sony batteries)
  • Tenba Cinelux 21 Roller camera bag
  • VCT-14 SmallRig Quick Release plate
  • (1) 256GB CF Fast 2.0 card

OWNER NOTES

Canon C200B kit
C100 kit

Media
(1) 256 GB CFast 2.0 card (Transcend CFX600)
(3) 128GB SDXC sandisk extreme pro cards
(1) [ currently not avail] 1TB SSD (CFAST to SSD adaptor kit for Canon Lite Raw recording)

Batteries
(2) Switt Li-ion 14.4V battery kit (73Wh/5.1Ah)
powers camera via DTAP to LEMO cable
(1) Canon BP-A30 (3100 mAH / 45 Wh)

Lenses
-Canon 16-35mm 2.8 LII,
-Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 VC USD Di, w hood and pouch
-Canon 70-200 LII

Monitor
- SmallHD AC7 7" SDI/HDMI OLED monitor
- 4 Sony NP-F550 batteries (heavier NP-F750 batts avail by request)
- (2) SDI short cables, (1) HDMI short
-11" articulating arm cold shoe mount
- AC power and charger

Cage/Rig
-SmallRig top plate, NATO handle
-VCT-14 Shoulder Pad, Rod pack, Rosette extension arm and handle
-VCT-14 Quick release plate (for quick transition from shoulder to tripod/monopod )
-cold shoe adaptor for 4 additional camera-mounted accessories

Support
Tripod, Manfrotto 504HD with 536 carbon fiber legs
Monopod, Manfrotto, fluid 500series

Audio
(1) Sennheiser G3 ew100 wireless lapel mic (transmitter and receiver)
(1) Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic
Optional audio upgrades available

Bag
(1) Tenba Cinelux 21 Roller camera bag

Misc
- camera-mounted LED panel (sony batteries)
- accompanying chargers & cables

$360
per day
$360
per day
(2) Bolex 16mm reflex kit (REX-4), with 5 lenses

This is a 16mm 2-camera kit. Ignore the reference to 8mm in the Kitsplit description above, which can't be removed. This 2-camera kit comes with: (1) Rex-4 camera body -- very clean, good camera tests as of Jan 2021. (1) H16 Pailard camera body (older model?), good footage in 2010, recommend camera test. 3 primes and 2 zooms: 16mm (1.8), 25mm (1.4), 50mm (1.4) for the turret (1) 18-144mm (F2-22) zoom (unmarked japanese model?) (1) 18-86mm (F2.5)_Vario Switar Universal finder 16-150 Various accessories, ie pistol grip, gel filters, macro filters, light meter, Pelican case

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OWNER NOTES

This is a 16mm 2-camera kit. Ignore the reference to 8mm in the Kitsplit description above, which can't be removed.

This 2-camera kit comes with:
(1) Rex-4 camera body -- very clean, good camera tests as of Jan 2021.
(1) H16 Pailard camera body (older model?), good footage in 2010, recommend camera test.

3 primes and 2 zooms:
16mm (1.8), 25mm (1.4), 50mm (1.4) for the turret
(1) 18-144mm (F2-22) zoom (unmarked japanese model?)
(1) 18-86mm (F2.5)_Vario Switar

Universal finder 16-150
Various accessories, ie pistol grip, gel filters, macro filters, light meter,
Pelican case

$50
per day
$50
per day
Lightweight tripod - Benro legs, Manfrotto Fluid Head

Lightweight travel Tripod Benro Series 2 Adventure legs, w flat base Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head, and manfrotto plate Benro Series 2 Adventure legs supports up to 26.5 lb, weighs 4 lb, extends up to 61.4", and folds down to 20.7". Its 4-section legs use flip lock levers for adjusting the height of each leg. A foam grip on one of the legs enables you to securely hold the tripod and protects your hand during cold weather. A 3/8"-16 thread on top of the tripod allows you to attach any compatible tripod head of your choice.

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OWNER NOTES

Lightweight travel Tripod
Benro Series 2 Adventure legs, w flat base Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head, and manfrotto plate

Benro Series 2 Adventure legs
supports up to 26.5 lb, weighs 4 lb, extends up to 61.4", and folds down to 20.7". Its 4-section legs use flip lock levers for adjusting the height of each leg. A foam grip on one of the legs enables you to securely hold the tripod and protects your hand during cold weather. A 3/8"-16 thread on top of the tripod allows you to attach any compatible tripod head of your choice.

$15
per day
$15
per day
C100 w/ 24-70mm & Sennheiser G3 wireless mic

-Canon C100 body (with Dual Pixel AF upgrade) -Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 USD Di -Sennheiser G3 wireless lapel mic (transmitter and receiver) -Batteries and media for an all day shoot camera kit includes: -(1) BP-955 battery -(1) BP-970G battery -(1) AC/wall power unit (8.4 V DC IN) -(3) 64 GB SDXC Class 10 cards -(1) 32 GB SDHC Class 10 SanDisk Extreme -(1) SD card reader (USB 2 or 3, depending on availability) -(1) padded camera bag ** Full C100 event/doc kit with accessories and lenses available in separate listings

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OWNER NOTES

-Canon C100 body (with Dual Pixel AF upgrade)
-Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 USD Di
-Sennheiser G3 wireless lapel mic (transmitter and receiver)

-Batteries and media for an all day shoot

camera kit includes:
-(1) BP-955 battery
-(1) BP-970G battery
-(1) AC/wall power unit (8.4 V DC IN)
-(3) 64 GB SDXC Class 10 cards
-(1) 32 GB SDHC Class 10 SanDisk Extreme
-(1) SD card reader (USB 2 or 3, depending on availability)
-(1) padded camera bag

** Full C100 event/doc kit with accessories and lenses available in separate listings

$105
per day
$105
per day
C100 doc kit with 24-70mm, 70-200mm, monitor, shotgun mic, tripod

-Canon C100 body (with Dual Pixel AF upgrade) -Batteries and media for an all day shoot (1) BP-955 battery (1) BP-970G battery (1) AC/wall power unit (8.4 V DC IN) (3) 64 GB SDXC Class 10 cards (1) 32 GB SDHC Class 10 SanDisk Extreme (1) SD card reader (USB 2 or 3, depending on availability) -Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 USD Di -Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS II USM -Tenba backpack Monitor: SmallHD AC7 (4) Sony NP-F 770 batteries (3 should power the monitor all day) w charger AC power (1) short HDMI cable cold shoe adaptor and articulating arm Mics -Sennheiser 416 w mount and windscreen -Sennheiser MKE-600 kit w mount and windscreen -(2) short xlr cables Tripod Manfrotto 504HD w carbon fiber legs ** Full C100 or C200 event/doc kit with other accessories and lenses available in separate listings

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OWNER NOTES

-Canon C100 body (with Dual Pixel AF upgrade)
-Batteries and media for an all day shoot
(1) BP-955 battery
(1) BP-970G battery
(1) AC/wall power unit (8.4 V DC IN)
(3) 64 GB SDXC Class 10 cards
(1) 32 GB SDHC Class 10 SanDisk Extreme
(1) SD card reader (USB 2 or 3, depending on availability)
-Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 USD Di
-Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS II USM
-Tenba backpack

Monitor:
SmallHD AC7
(4) Sony NP-F 770 batteries (3 should power the monitor all day) w charger
AC power
(1) short HDMI cable
cold shoe adaptor and articulating arm

Mics
-Sennheiser 416 w mount and windscreen
-Sennheiser MKE-600 kit w mount and windscreen
-(2) short xlr cables

Tripod
Manfrotto 504HD w carbon fiber legs

** Full C100 or C200 event/doc kit with other accessories and lenses available in separate listings

$205
per day
$205
per day

Reviews (77)

Average 5.0 Stars

Very accommodating and communicative, even sent me a video of how to use it

Quick to reply and saved me in a pinch! Would definitely rent from again.

Matthew was extremely accommodating, communicative, flexible and his equipment is great. Absolutely recommend.

Matthew is an excellent guy. We talked work and industry. Upon returning I needed to pick up a few shots and he was kind enough to help. Above and beyond.

Great gear, great renter -- Will definitely rent from him again soon

Matthew is easy and seamless. Thanks!

Good communications with the owner!

He was great to work with. I would definitely rent from him again.

Amazing rental with Matthew!

Solid rental. Organized kit and reliable communication.

Owner

C200B (body only)

November 2020

Matt was incredible and super accommodating! From pick-up to drop-off and every step in between he made sure all our questions were answered and that we had everything we could possibly need for our last minute shoot. Literally saved our production. I'm excited to work with him more moving forward and can't recommend enough.

Owner

C100 w/ Atomos Samurai Blade

September 2020

His communication is great, and he went out of his way to make sure I had the best experience possible with the gear!

Owner

(2) Bolex 16mm package - Student

September 2020

Great! Matthew is great, super helpful and his equipment is always in great shape. Easy pick up and drop off.

Matthew was a flexible and helpful renter and the gear was in perfect shape. Thank you!

Owner

Sennheiser 416

May 2020

Loved this little monitor! Matthew swooped in and saved me with my last-minute request. He was extremely responsive and his equipment was pristine (5yr-old monitor looked brand new). Thank you!

A consistently excellent renter!

Matthew is a stellar person and fantastic renter and communicator. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Owner

(2) Bolex 16mm package - Student

November 2019

Matthew was a greater lender! He took extra time to give me a tour of the camera and was flexible and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend him and would rent from him again!

Matthew was a greater lender! He took extra time to give me a tour of the camera and was flexible and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend him and would rent from him again!

Matt was so easy to work with and very accommodating with my picky pickup/drop-off times

Matthew was fantastic. Thanks to him!

Owner

3-piece LED Light kit

July 2019

A total pro with great gear!

Great and friendly renter!

Great experience renting from Matthew! Simple and so fast!!

Good kit. Friendly and flexible

Great gear, easy to work with. Would rent from again.

Owner

C200B (body only)

November 2018

Matthew took the time to make sure I had everything I needed and went over questions. Gear was in great condition too! Thanks!

Great experience; loved the lenses!

Great rental. Matthew was awesome! looking forward to renting from him again!

Beautiful mics

Matthew was fantastic, and wow what a full-service light kit he has with all the accessories you could ask for. Very tailored service.

The kit worked perfectly and Matthew was both flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. Would certainly rent from again!

Matthew was accommodating and flexible with my return time, really helped me out! Gear was in great condition.

Was great renting from Matt! Very nice and flexible. Highly recommend.

Light worked great and coordination with Matt was easy! Would recommend.

Renting from Matthew was a completely positive experience. Equipment was in great shape and worked perfectly. He is also quick to respond and super accommodating. Would rent from again. 10/10! 5 STARS! Seriously good stuff

Great Rent! Matthew customized a kit that accommodated my needs and it went flawlessly. Would rent again.

Michael was flexible with the pickup & drop-off times, and also offers an extremely economical and modular camera package, perfect for any run & gun project, or even studio work.

Great rental !

GReat rental !

Worked great! Matthew is a super nice guy, and the entire experience was smooth and easy.

Owner

Zhiyun Crane Plus Gimbal

June 2018

Matthew’s gear was in great condition and pickup/drop off scheduling was flexible. Would rent from again!

Great renter, very responsive!

Matthew was great and very understanding. Smooth rental process. Equipment was exactly as described. Would rent from him again!

Owner

C100 w/ Atomos Samurai Blade

February 2018

Easy transaction

Renter

Canon 6D

November 2017

Matthew was fast at communicating and the kit was exactly as described. Thank you

Great little rig, and very accommodating.

Very helpful - great person to rent from!

Matthew was easy to connect with and fast to respond

Owner

Zhiyun-Tech Crane 3-axis Gimbal

September 2017

Matthew was very accommodating and has great equipment. This monitor will do the trick.

The lav I rented worked perfectly & Matt was very quick to respond to messages & was incredibly easy to coordinate with. I will definitely be renting from him again!

@mb7 offered quick and helpful communication. Easy pick and drop off. The stabilizer worked wonders!

Worked out perfectly!

Matthew was very communicative and thorough, the gear was in great shape and the rental was quick and easy!

Great gear, Matt was very easy/flexible with his schedule for pick up/drop off. Even threw in extra G&E which was really handy to have. Thanks!

Simple renting with Matt! Thanks for being cool.

Renter

Canon Extender EF 2X III

June 2017

Awesome communication and flexibility, showed me some tips in using it. Will def rent again!

Simple rental! Cool guy and flexible. Thanks!

Renter

Canon Extender EF 2X III

May 2017

Matt was very reliable and flexible! I recommend him very much. Monitor was in very good condition!

Great!

Renter

May 2017

Matt is alway great to work with and flexible.

Matthew was super helpful, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Thanks!

Always easy to work with and accommodating.

Awesome guy

Matthew was great at responding to my request and offered a brief overview of his rental. The equipment worked great!

Owner

3-piece LED Light kit

March 2017

Was returned without a scratch!

Renter

Canon Extenders

September 2016

Gear came back in perfect condition and promptly. He was even kind enough to walk it back to my house himself. Hope to do business again!

Renter

September 2016

Camera came back in perfect condition

Renter

Sony a6300 4K-Autofocus-Wonder

September 2016

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