Very impressive for the price. That said, the removable lever has a fair bit of slop in it which isn't a big deal as I probably wouldn't use it. It would have been nice if one more moderate sized gear had been included. It would also be nice to have somewhere on the body to screw in stops when not using them so they don't click against the marker. Overall I do recommend it.

Fantastic matte box for the price, honestly it is built incredibly well. Even feeling and looking like some of the very high end matte boxes out there. I provided some photos of the matte box on my rig and it is fantastic. The thumbscrews are solid and lock tight. The barn doors and eyebrow are aluminum and are solid, I can see them getting scratches over time but that's not really going to bother me. It is carbon fiber and it definitely has that professional weight to it. It is not at all to heavy or light. The swing away feature is exceptionally solid as well. It swings far out enough so I can totally fix anything that happens behind. It locks in place too!

Overall, it's a fantastic matte box. I personally don't have any cons and I'm a very picky person. It is a bit pricey if you are looking for a budget matte box but definitely splurge and pick this one up over any of the other cheaper options.

I primarily shoot with the Sony A7sII and the base of my rig is the Movcam cage and rail system.

This is hands down the best budget matte box I've ever used. It feels sturdy- built mostly with metals and some high-grade plastics in select areas. The matte box glides right onto my rig's 15mm rods- buttery smooth. I also have the FOTGA DP3000 M3 matte box, which was ok for a cheapo unit, but it didn't work too well with my Movcam A7s rig (the slide adjust didn't go down low enough to line up my with lenses evenly). Not only is this box MILES better than the 3000 M3 model, the DP500 Mark III fits PERFECTLY with my Sony A7sII and Movcam cage & rail system. You can just feel the difference in quality when you hold it in your hands. I should have just bought the DP500 in the first place, but meh, at least I can use the 3000 M3 with my B cam. I also purchased this unit specifically for the 4x4 sized filter trays. I use the excellent Light Craft Workshop 4x4 Variable ND filters, which are pretty thick slabs of glass. This is the first budget matte box in which the trays fit my ND glass properly.

Are there any cons to this matte box? We're about to head into nitpick territory... but speaking of the filter trays, I wish they were made of aluminium like the rest of the matte box's structure. Instead, they're made out of what appears to be a really nice high-grade plastic. Don't get me wrong- they're extremely durable and I'm fully confident that they'll function well in the long run, but the package would be pretty much perfect if they were constructed out of some sort of lightweight metal. Also, there's not much of a stop for the filter trays when you insert them so make sure you have them screwed in tight! There is some minimal friction holding them into place, but the trays could potentially fall through the bottom if left unscrewed, shattering any glass filters you might be using on the floor. These really are just nitpicks though and honestly don't take anything away from how awesome and functional this matte box truly is.

Furthermore, I have communicated with the folks at Fotga in the past and they are extremely helpful and accommodating. They practice some of the best customer service I've ever dealt with.

And have I mentioned how sexxxxxxxxxy this matte box makes my rig look??? That carbon fiber.... mmhmmmmm. If you're on the fence about this box, don't hesitate. GET ONE.

I paired this up with the FOTGA DP500III Follow Focus and I couldn't be happier! Works amazing and it super easy to install. Swapping out lenses is also super easy, just the flip quick release and you are good! Can't say enough good things about this product. If you are in the market (Which you must be since you are shopping for accessories) Stop searching and get this NOW!

I do a range of commercial production work and independent films and I HIGHLY recommend this follow focus! It's very well made and is super smooth. It's also very easy to use and extremely easy to swap out lenses when shooting. I would suggest pairing it with the "Cine extension arm" which I also purchased as it takes this to the next level! With the two pieces you will be up to $300 which is still pretty inexpensive compared to the higher end versions. Don't get the super cheap one's to "just get by" with.. you will regret it and end up buying another. So save yourself the headache and grab this one!