New SG35 'Real Spinning Ground Glass Adapter' Commercial version coming soon.

Neil Camero · December 17th, 2005, 07:08 PM

wayne, just confirming that you recieved my e-mail?

Wayne Kinney · December 17th, 2005, 07:12 PM

No emails, Neil

waynekinney@hotmail.com

Luke Brown · December 18th, 2005, 04:49 PM

The unreleased G35 was supposed to be $999 according to their FAQ page. Now according to their forum:

"The G-35 will run you just under $1300 for the adapter." Posted by someone on the G35 team.

Are they raising the price on an adapter no one has seen yet? Seems strange...

DJ Lewis · December 18th, 2005, 07:49 PM

Actually the adapter was always $999.... And has not changed.... The $1300 accounts for the adapter and the two mounts (one for the camera and one for the lens). So when you buy a G35 you will buy the adapter AND parts for your specific camera (dvx100, pd170, whatever), as well as your lenses (nikon, canon, etc.)

This, whether you believe it or not, allows the G35 to be a much more flexible tool for someone who owns or has acess to multiple cameras and lenses.

Luke Brown · December 18th, 2005, 10:03 PM

Makes sense I guess...now if they would just release it so I can decide which adapter I'm buying. :)

Wayne Kinney · December 19th, 2005, 12:46 PM

Hello,
I have worked on a new rods support system for the SG35 unit. Picture below:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...newsupport.jpg

The new support is less bulky, lighter and now has the unit at a fixed height. Instead, the camcorder is adjusted in height to align with the adapter. Also, the tripod mount is a seperate peice that can slide along the rods to find the best balance on the tripod. The metal wing nuts are only tempory for the picture, the support will ship with this style of wing knob: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/wingknob.jpg

All new orders will ship with this new support system.

Yasser Kassana · December 20th, 2005, 04:53 AM

Good news to hear man.

Wayne Kinney · January 6th, 2006, 10:03 AM

Hello,
I am pleased to say that the SG35 is now tested and confirmed working with the DVX100. Below is a test clip taken this morning (sorry its very wobbly, my tripod is broken):

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...5_dvx100_2.htm

And here is a picture of the dvx100 with the updated support system:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...g35_dvx100.jpg

Yasser Kassana · January 6th, 2006, 01:46 PM

At last some good dvx footage! Sharp images, i'm impressed. Was it shot in 16:9 or 4:3?

Michael Maier · January 7th, 2006, 10:39 AM

Looks good. Do you have any plans of testing it with the HD100? I haven't seen any footage from the HD100 with any of those adapters yet. I wonder who will be the first one to break it.

Wayne Kinney · January 7th, 2006, 10:45 AM

Hello,
We are currently trying to find a solution with the HD100. We have managed to get it working but is not perfect. We feel the HD100 will only work to our satisfaction once we release the SG35pro (flip) version.

Michael Maier · January 7th, 2006, 10:57 AM

May I ask what's not working? Did you get hold of one for tests?

Greg Bates · January 7th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Michael, do you have a HD100? I'm leaning HD but can't decide on the cam. Wayne your footage looks awesome, very sharp.

Wayne Kinney · January 7th, 2006, 11:38 AM

All tests are being carried out by my HD100 beta tester. The problem is getting the HD100's stock lens to focus on the GG.

Greg, thanks for your comments.

Michael Maier · January 7th, 2006, 11:55 AM

I have been contemplating an adapter since I got my HD100, but I haven't seen anybody who tested the camera with one yet. I was very close to buying some of them but I always thought it would be better to wait till somebody posted a test clip. I'm glad I backed up. If nobody has done it yet, it may be a sign I was right on waiting. Redrock announced once they were testing the HD100 with the M2, but the footage never went up, just screen grabs. Makes you wonder why.
I have said this many times, the first adapter to have an online clip shot with the HD100 showing good results I will buy it. But so far, the only one that works is the P&S Mini35 and I can’t afford it.
I have to say the new Letus35 with the flip looks very interesting, but I’m waiting for somebody to post some HD100 footage shot with it before I buy. That goes for any adapter actually.

Greg, I’m a happy HD100 owner along with Tim, Nate and many others here. You can’t beat it’s features and image quality for that price.

December 17th, 2005, 07:12 PM	#182
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	No emails, Neil waynekinney@hotmail.com __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

December 18th, 2005, 04:49 PM	#183
Luke Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31	G35 Price Increase? The unreleased G35 was supposed to be $999 according to their FAQ page. Now according to their forum: "The G-35 will run you just under $1300 for the adapter." Posted by someone on the G35 team. Are they raising the price on an adapter no one has seen yet? Seems strange...

December 19th, 2005, 12:46 PM	#186
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	SG35 - New Improved Support System Hello, I have worked on a new rods support system for the SG35 unit. Picture below: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...newsupport.jpg The new support is less bulky, lighter and now has the unit at a fixed height. Instead, the camcorder is adjusted in height to align with the adapter. Also, the tripod mount is a seperate peice that can slide along the rods to find the best balance on the tripod. The metal wing nuts are only tempory for the picture, the support will ship with this style of wing knob: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/wingknob.jpg All new orders will ship with this new support system. __________________ Thanks, Wayne. Last edited by Wayne Kinney; December 19th, 2005 at 07:24 PM.

January 6th, 2006, 10:03 AM	#188
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	SG35 - DVX100 version now ready for orders - Test footage Hello, I am pleased to say that the SG35 is now tested and confirmed working with the DVX100. Below is a test clip taken this morning (sorry its very wobbly, my tripod is broken): http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...5_dvx100_2.htm And here is a picture of the dvx100 with the updated support system: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...g35_dvx100.jpg __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

January 7th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#191
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Hello, We are currently trying to find a solution with the HD100. We have managed to get it working but is not perfect. We feel the HD100 will only work to our satisfaction once we release the SG35pro (flip) version. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

December 17th, 2005, 07:08 PM	#181
Neil Camero Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 27	wayne, just confirming that you recieved my e-mail?

December 18th, 2005, 07:49 PM	#184
DJ Lewis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 97	Actually the adapter was always $999.... And has not changed.... The $1300 accounts for the adapter and the two mounts (one for the camera and one for the lens). So when you buy a G35 you will buy the adapter AND parts for your specific camera (dvx100, pd170, whatever), as well as your lenses (nikon, canon, etc.) This, whether you believe it or not, allows the G35 to be a much more flexible tool for someone who owns or has acess to multiple cameras and lenses.

December 18th, 2005, 10:03 PM	#185
Luke Brown Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31	Makes sense I guess...now if they would just release it so I can decide which adapter I'm buying. :)

December 20th, 2005, 04:53 AM	#187
Yasser Kassana Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 223	Good news to hear man.

January 6th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#189
Yasser Kassana Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 223	At last some good dvx footage! Sharp images, i'm impressed. Was it shot in 16:9 or 4:3?

January 7th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#190
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Looks good. Do you have any plans of testing it with the HD100? I haven't seen any footage from the HD100 with any of those adapters yet. I wonder who will be the first one to break it.

January 7th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#192
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	May I ask what's not working? Did you get hold of one for tests?

January 7th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#193
Greg Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 186	Michael, do you have a HD100? I'm leaning HD but can't decide on the cam. Wayne your footage looks awesome, very sharp.

January 7th, 2006, 11:38 AM	#194
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	All tests are being carried out by my HD100 beta tester. The problem is getting the HD100's stock lens to focus on the GG. Greg, thanks for your comments. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

January 7th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#195
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	I have been contemplating an adapter since I got my HD100, but I haven't seen anybody who tested the camera with one yet. I was very close to buying some of them but I always thought it would be better to wait till somebody posted a test clip. I'm glad I backed up. If nobody has done it yet, it may be a sign I was right on waiting. Redrock announced once they were testing the HD100 with the M2, but the footage never went up, just screen grabs. Makes you wonder why. I have said this many times, the first adapter to have an online clip shot with the HD100 showing good results I will buy it. But so far, the only one that works is the P&S Mini35 and I can’t afford it. I have to say the new Letus35 with the flip looks very interesting, but I’m waiting for somebody to post some HD100 footage shot with it before I buy. That goes for any adapter actually. Greg, I’m a happy HD100 owner along with Tim, Nate and many others here. You can’t beat it’s features and image quality for that price.