Micro35 (original thread)

Kyle Edwards · January 17th, 2005, 05:57 PM

If those issues are a problem, James also mentioned he could build one for you. Might be a bit more, but can save you the hassle.

Any ETA on the guide James?

Allen Liu · January 17th, 2005, 07:57 PM

Hey, this is my first post as well.

James, I'm wondering if you'd be able to tell me if your adapter can fit a GL-2, and not only a DVX100A. Is there some sort of simply modifcation I can make to have it fit?

Rabi Syid · January 18th, 2005, 03:48 AM

Also would it work on the XL2?

Donnie Wagner · January 18th, 2005, 10:50 AM

Cant get a look at the .jpeg's and .mov cause the links are down.

Cosmin Rotaru · January 18th, 2005, 01:00 PM

yes, link's down.. :(

James Hurd · January 18th, 2005, 01:54 PM

Hey Guys,
Sorry about the server going down! I've had an incredible amount of interests, enough that my server couldn't handle them...

All is good though. Yes, I can put the drawings in metric. It will work with the XL2 and the GL-2. I'm trying to obtain mechanical drawings to make sure the fit just right. The way the device is designed, it really comes down to having a macro fit for the threads. If you guys looking for other cameras besides the dvx could email me your thread sizes, it may save me some time...

I will certainly be available to assemble these for you guys that are ready to shoot! Its really easy, as you guys already know, to get side-tracked on this kind of stuff instead of out there making the next big indie film!

Thanks again!

Cody Dulock · January 18th, 2005, 02:01 PM

i really liked the footage.

are you going to be selling the guide on how to make it or will it be free? what part of texas are you in?

James Hurd · January 18th, 2005, 02:06 PM

I'll be selling the guide to try to recoup some of my expenses over the last year and a half of developing this. I'm hoping it will be around $30. My intent is to provide a guide that explains how to make it for less than the price of the guide! So far, so good!

I'll be spending the rest of the week finalizing the guide and should have it off to the printers by early next week.

Thanks for all the responses!

(DFW)

Matt Champagne · January 19th, 2005, 05:28 PM

Perhaps you could make a pdf version or ebook? But I'd understand if that is a bit more difficult to keep secure...

$30 sounds great...count me in.

Eric Gaston · January 20th, 2005, 09:47 AM

Just saw the footage and it looks great! I just bought a Canon XM-2 and would love to use your Micro35, so count me in for a guide .. or better a pre build Micro35.

James Hurd · January 20th, 2005, 09:49 AM

Eric,
Thanks! I'm working on getting my hands on an XL1/XL2. I'm sure it would work today, but I'm trying to get it to work without the big lens that comes with the canon.

Make sure you're on the List!

www.micro35.com

Thanks again,

James

Eric Gaston · January 20th, 2005, 11:48 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by James Hurd : Eric,
Thanks! I'm working on getting my hands on an XL1/XL2. I'm sure it would work today, but I'm trying to get it to work without the big lens that comes with the canon.

Make sure you're on the List!

www.micro35.com

Thanks again,

James -->>>

I'm allready on the list... first thing I did when I read this thread. :-)

Oh and my cam is the Pal version of the Canon GL-2.. wish I had the XL-2 though.

James Hurd · January 20th, 2005, 11:51 AM

GL-2 Will work too!

Ramon Georges · January 20th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Boy, your footage looks great. I'm impressed. I'd like to see the uncompressed version.

Last year, I made a half-hearted attempt to duplicate the Agus35 gadget. It worked, but my samples didn't look nearly as good as some others I saw. Then everybody took their designs in all sorts of directions. With the many variations that started showing up on the threads, I shelved the idea and decided to see what design would win out in the end.

It's nice to finally see that someone is willing to take the bull by the horns (or maybe in your instance, the horse by the reins) and put together something that people can understand and use.

I've added my name to your list and look forward to making a second attempt when I purchase your guide. Now that I'm a year wiser, I'm hoping that my experience and an improved design will result in much better footage.

For me, that would rock!!

Mark Easton · January 20th, 2005, 04:43 PM

Hi James

I'd be keen if it will fit the Panasonic GS400
Also I'm interested in an ebook version if you can figure some way of doing that.

Can you detail how much equipment you'd need to make the device i.e. Do you need engineering equipment such as a lathe etc? Feel free to point me to another thread if this has already been answered

Cheers
Mark

January 18th, 2005, 10:50 AM	#19
Donnie Wagner Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	LINKS ARE DOWN! Cant get a look at the .jpeg's and .mov cause the links are down.

January 18th, 2005, 01:00 PM	#20
Cosmin Rotaru Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Romania, Timisoara Posts: 453	yes, link's down.. :( __________________ Cosmin Rotaru

January 17th, 2005, 05:57 PM	#16
Kyle Edwards Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 274	If those issues are a problem, James also mentioned he could build one for you. Might be a bit more, but can save you the hassle. Any ETA on the guide James?

January 17th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#17
Allen Liu New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 10	Hey, this is my first post as well. James, I'm wondering if you'd be able to tell me if your adapter can fit a GL-2, and not only a DVX100A. Is there some sort of simply modifcation I can make to have it fit?

January 18th, 2005, 03:48 AM	#18
Rabi Syid Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: location Posts: 68	Also would it work on the XL2?

January 18th, 2005, 01:54 PM	#21
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Hey Guys, Sorry about the server going down! I've had an incredible amount of interests, enough that my server couldn't handle them... All is good though. Yes, I can put the drawings in metric. It will work with the XL2 and the GL-2. I'm trying to obtain mechanical drawings to make sure the fit just right. The way the device is designed, it really comes down to having a macro fit for the threads. If you guys looking for other cameras besides the dvx could email me your thread sizes, it may save me some time... I will certainly be available to assemble these for you guys that are ready to shoot! Its really easy, as you guys already know, to get side-tracked on this kind of stuff instead of out there making the next big indie film! Thanks again!

January 18th, 2005, 02:01 PM	#22
Cody Dulock Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: arlington, texas Posts: 420	i really liked the footage. are you going to be selling the guide on how to make it or will it be free? what part of texas are you in?

January 18th, 2005, 02:06 PM	#23
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	I'll be selling the guide to try to recoup some of my expenses over the last year and a half of developing this. I'm hoping it will be around $30. My intent is to provide a guide that explains how to make it for less than the price of the guide! So far, so good! I'll be spending the rest of the week finalizing the guide and should have it off to the printers by early next week. Thanks for all the responses! (DFW)

January 19th, 2005, 05:28 PM	#24
Matt Champagne Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Iberia, LA Posts: 229	Perhaps you could make a pdf version or ebook? But I'd understand if that is a bit more difficult to keep secure... $30 sounds great...count me in.

January 20th, 2005, 09:47 AM	#25
Eric Gaston New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, Netherlands Posts: 7	Just saw the footage and it looks great! I just bought a Canon XM-2 and would love to use your Micro35, so count me in for a guide .. or better a pre build Micro35.

January 20th, 2005, 09:49 AM	#26
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Eric, Thanks! I'm working on getting my hands on an XL1/XL2. I'm sure it would work today, but I'm trying to get it to work without the big lens that comes with the canon. Make sure you're on the List! www.micro35.com Thanks again, James

January 20th, 2005, 11:48 AM	#27
Eric Gaston New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, Netherlands Posts: 7	<<<-- Originally posted by James Hurd : Eric, Thanks! I'm working on getting my hands on an XL1/XL2. I'm sure it would work today, but I'm trying to get it to work without the big lens that comes with the canon. Make sure you're on the List! www.micro35.com Thanks again, James -->>> I'm allready on the list... first thing I did when I read this thread. :-) Oh and my cam is the Pal version of the Canon GL-2.. wish I had the XL-2 though.

January 20th, 2005, 11:51 AM	#28
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	GL-2 Will work too!

January 20th, 2005, 02:30 PM	#29
Ramon Georges New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 14	Boy, your footage looks great. I'm impressed. I'd like to see the uncompressed version. Last year, I made a half-hearted attempt to duplicate the Agus35 gadget. It worked, but my samples didn't look nearly as good as some others I saw. Then everybody took their designs in all sorts of directions. With the many variations that started showing up on the threads, I shelved the idea and decided to see what design would win out in the end. It's nice to finally see that someone is willing to take the bull by the horns (or maybe in your instance, the horse by the reins) and put together something that people can understand and use. I've added my name to your list and look forward to making a second attempt when I purchase your guide. Now that I'm a year wiser, I'm hoping that my experience and an improved design will result in much better footage. For me, that would rock!!

January 20th, 2005, 04:43 PM	#30
Mark Easton New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Posts: 22	Hi James I'd be keen if it will fit the Panasonic GS400 Also I'm interested in an ebook version if you can figure some way of doing that. Can you detail how much equipment you'd need to make the device i.e. Do you need engineering equipment such as a lathe etc? Feel free to point me to another thread if this has already been answered Cheers Mark