Gelatin Filter Holders

In addition to places for three or four filters in the various PANAVISION matte boxes there is also a provision on all PANAFLEX cameras to place a gelatin filter just in front of the film plane and on certain PANAFLEX zoom lenses to place a gelatin filter behind the rear optical element.

PANAFLEX cameras are supplied with a box containing 12 gelatin filter holders.

Before a shoot the Camera Assistant should very carefully mount a selection of gelatin filters into the holders as requested by the Director of Photography. PANAVISION Inc. and its distributors worldwide can supply a gelatin filter punch for cutting filters to shape. Be careful to keep dust, finger marks and other blemishes off the surface of the filters. The ...

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