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Ola Christoffersson · August 21st, 2008, 01:42 AM

Now, what is this?

Zacuto's Exclusive Letus35 Elite Adapter

Is it a new adapter or just some kind of Zacuto mod?

Benjamin Eckstein · August 21st, 2008, 06:08 AM

I think its just an Extreme with the external back focus adjustable mount of the Ultimate and maybe a new glass. Good idea actually for Letus to do this.

On another note: how come I never come across shooter's like the one pictured on that Zacuto page? I think heels on a camera op are really under rated.

Jeremy Hughes · August 21st, 2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin Eckstein

I think heels on a camera op are really under rated.

LOL

On another note, I wonder if current Extreme owners will be able to upgrade to the new GG...

Benjamin Eckstein · August 21st, 2008, 11:28 AM

It looks like they are selling the upgrade to the BF adjustment for 600. Seems kinda steep.

Ola Christoffersson · August 21st, 2008, 01:56 PM

This is what they say at the Letus camp:

"Ola,
That adapter currently only available through Zacuto. We have been too busy with the Ultimate to launch another adapter so they are currently pre-selling the Elite. This adapter is exactly the same as the Extreme except for the back focus ring. There will be an upgrade module available in the future for those with Extremes who find they need the back focus ring. However, unless you are using a large variety of different lens brands and find the back focus changing a lot, you will not need the upgrade. I use three lens brands on my personal Extreme (Nikon, Canon, and Minolta) and have never had to adjust the back focus.

Aaron"

Justin Benn · August 22nd, 2008, 04:00 PM

It seems you've had more success making your post 'stick'.

Zacuto and Letus have both told me that, as mentioned above, this Elite model is actually a modified Extreme from Letus. I would like to think that the Ultimate includes substantially refined optics to the Extreme/Elite.

Jus.

Giroud Francois · August 23rd, 2008, 04:19 AM

nope, letus elite is letus on high heels

August 21st, 2008, 01:42 AM	#1
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	New Letus adapter in September? Now, what is this? Zacuto's Exclusive Letus35 Elite Adapter Is it a new adapter or just some kind of Zacuto mod?

August 22nd, 2008, 04:00 PM	#6
Justin Benn Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: York, UK. Posts: 224	I posted about this a few days ago It seems you've had more success making your post 'stick'. Zacuto and Letus have both told me that, as mentioned above, this Elite model is actually a modified Extreme from Letus. I would like to think that the Ultimate includes substantially refined optics to the Extreme/Elite. Jus.

August 21st, 2008, 06:08 AM	#2
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	I think its just an Extreme with the external back focus adjustable mount of the Ultimate and maybe a new glass. Good idea actually for Letus to do this. On another note: how come I never come across shooter's like the one pictured on that Zacuto page? I think heels on a camera op are really under rated.

August 21st, 2008, 11:28 AM	#4
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	It looks like they are selling the upgrade to the BF adjustment for 600. Seems kinda steep.

August 21st, 2008, 01:56 PM	#5
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	This is what they say at the Letus camp: "Ola, That adapter currently only available through Zacuto. We have been too busy with the Ultimate to launch another adapter so they are currently pre-selling the Elite. This adapter is exactly the same as the Extreme except for the back focus ring. There will be an upgrade module available in the future for those with Extremes who find they need the back focus ring. However, unless you are using a large variety of different lens brands and find the back focus changing a lot, you will not need the upgrade. I use three lens brands on my personal Extreme (Nikon, Canon, and Minolta) and have never had to adjust the back focus. Aaron"

August 23rd, 2008, 04:19 AM	#7
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	nope, letus elite is letus on high heels