Micro35 (original thread)

Leo Mandy · January 24th, 2005, 10:35 AM

James,

I am looking forward to reading your manual - but a few question that hopefully won't give too much away. What are we looking at here for expenses? Is there going to be lenses to buy and what prices ranges? What about motors and other equipment? Thanks

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 10:38 AM

The materials will cost you less than $45 dollars. The guide will tell you where to get every part and how much it should cost you.

Thanks!

Zachary W. Kranzler · January 24th, 2005, 11:15 AM

james,

what will it take to put one on a sdx900?

thanks.

Brett Erskine · January 24th, 2005, 11:55 AM

James-
I have a DVX100 (not the A) model. It doesnt have as short of a minimum focus as the A-model. Is this going to be a problem with you adapter as far as framing up and focusing on the GG?

Jonathan Pacheco · January 24th, 2005, 12:38 PM

Very awesome, James!

Question: If I were wanting to use (or build) an anamorphic lens with this adapter, would I have to get one to stick on the front, or would there be room for a rear anamorphic? I gotta admit, I know little about the cylinder lenses and rear anamorphic and all that. It's just I've been reading a few threads and getting really excited about it!

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 01:33 PM

Brett,
It should be fine with the Macro I've made. I've got a standard DVX100 coming over this weekend. So I'll get to try it out!

Leo Mandy · January 24th, 2005, 03:03 PM

Ok James, so I am assuming I won't need a macro lens or otherwise, just the parts that will stay under $45.00 - that is pretty good! I have been pricing macro lenses and other parts and they are pretty expensive, so if I can pay you $35.00 for the manual and $45.00 for the parts - that is a darn good deal!
James, please post some more pics and movies!
Also, I know you are claiming this only works on the GL2 and the DVX100A - are you going to including mods for workarounds in other models?

Thanks!

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 03:06 PM

The guide explains how to do it for any dv camera. It will also tell you how to make the macro (Real Achromatic Diopter) for ~$10.

Kyle Ringin · January 24th, 2005, 03:11 PM

James,

Will you be offering the guide in a pdf format?
Also, are the parts available outside the US?

Thanks.

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 03:17 PM

Kyle,
Yes, the parts will be available outside the US.

No, the guide will never be sent out electronically. The drawing package alone cost me thousands of dollars. So I'd rather not have it out there floating around on the internet.

Kyle Ringin · January 24th, 2005, 03:21 PM

Thanks James, I understand.

For those who buy the guide, will they get updates (to the guide) as they come out?

Looks like I'll have to hop over to your site and put my order in...

Cheers.

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 03:24 PM

Yep, the updates and improvements will get sent out to every customer.

Thanks Kyle!

Obin Olson · January 24th, 2005, 04:02 PM

when can you ship the guide? and when will I get it?

ohh and I almost forgot..will you have directions for the rods in the guide? I wan't rods for lens support ;) BTW PLEASE let me know how the dvx100 NON A works out - that is the camera I have ;)

Kyle Edwards · January 24th, 2005, 04:06 PM

I'd love to see some more footage before doing a pre-order or order.

Have any ETA on more samples?

James Hurd · January 24th, 2005, 04:18 PM

Obin,
I'll ship the guide anywhere the available via US Mail or International Air Mail. A bonus in the guide will be directions on building the rods and the macro. I'll have the DVX100 tested soon. I don't see anyproblems...

Kyle,
The next post of footage will be something professional. There are several folks shooting shorts and music videos that will be available for posts.

January 24th, 2005, 12:38 PM	#65
Jonathan Pacheco New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9	awesome Very awesome, James! Question: If I were wanting to use (or build) an anamorphic lens with this adapter, would I have to get one to stick on the front, or would there be room for a rear anamorphic? I gotta admit, I know little about the cylinder lenses and rear anamorphic and all that. It's just I've been reading a few threads and getting really excited about it!

January 24th, 2005, 10:35 AM	#61
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	James, I am looking forward to reading your manual - but a few question that hopefully won't give too much away. What are we looking at here for expenses? Is there going to be lenses to buy and what prices ranges? What about motors and other equipment? Thanks

January 24th, 2005, 10:38 AM	#62
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	The materials will cost you less than $45 dollars. The guide will tell you where to get every part and how much it should cost you. Thanks!

January 24th, 2005, 11:15 AM	#63
Zachary W. Kranzler Tourist Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	james, what will it take to put one on a sdx900? thanks.

January 24th, 2005, 11:55 AM	#64
Brett Erskine Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 445	James- I have a DVX100 (not the A) model. It doesnt have as short of a minimum focus as the A-model. Is this going to be a problem with you adapter as far as framing up and focusing on the GG?

January 24th, 2005, 01:33 PM	#66
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Brett, It should be fine with the Macro I've made. I've got a standard DVX100 coming over this weekend. So I'll get to try it out!

January 24th, 2005, 03:03 PM	#67
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Ok James, so I am assuming I won't need a macro lens or otherwise, just the parts that will stay under $45.00 - that is pretty good! I have been pricing macro lenses and other parts and they are pretty expensive, so if I can pay you $35.00 for the manual and $45.00 for the parts - that is a darn good deal! James, please post some more pics and movies! Also, I know you are claiming this only works on the GL2 and the DVX100A - are you going to including mods for workarounds in other models? Thanks!

January 24th, 2005, 03:06 PM	#68
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	The guide explains how to do it for any dv camera. It will also tell you how to make the macro (Real Achromatic Diopter) for ~$10.

January 24th, 2005, 03:11 PM	#69
Kyle Ringin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	James, Will you be offering the guide in a pdf format? Also, are the parts available outside the US? Thanks.

January 24th, 2005, 03:17 PM	#70
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Kyle, Yes, the parts will be available outside the US. No, the guide will never be sent out electronically. The drawing package alone cost me thousands of dollars. So I'd rather not have it out there floating around on the internet.

January 24th, 2005, 03:21 PM	#71
Kyle Ringin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	Thanks James, I understand. For those who buy the guide, will they get updates (to the guide) as they come out? Looks like I'll have to hop over to your site and put my order in... Cheers.

January 24th, 2005, 03:24 PM	#72
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Yep, the updates and improvements will get sent out to every customer. Thanks Kyle!

January 24th, 2005, 04:02 PM	#73
Obin Olson Trustee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,414	when can you ship the guide? and when will I get it? ohh and I almost forgot..will you have directions for the rods in the guide? I wan't rods for lens support ;) BTW PLEASE let me know how the dvx100 NON A works out - that is the camera I have ;)

January 24th, 2005, 04:06 PM	#74
Kyle Edwards Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 274	I'd love to see some more footage before doing a pre-order or order. Have any ETA on more samples?

January 24th, 2005, 04:18 PM	#75
James Hurd Micro35 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 221	Obin, I'll ship the guide anywhere the available via US Mail or International Air Mail. A bonus in the guide will be directions on building the rods and the macro. I'll have the DVX100 tested soon. I don't see anyproblems... Kyle, The next post of footage will be something professional. There are several folks shooting shorts and music videos that will be available for posts.