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

Mike Oveson · March 22nd, 2006, 10:09 AM

I agree Wayne, looking very good. And I've been meaning to post that I really respect your decision to overhaul the SG35 after the DVXuser shootout. The light loss (I should say lack of) on your adapter is really amazing. While it was a good product to begin with, I think it's great that you're willing to improve it further. Good luck with the refinements. I'll be following the progress, that's for sure.

Wayne Kinney · March 22nd, 2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks for your comments guys.

Yes I was a little dissapointed with the results of the DVXuser shootout. Footage from both the SG35 and letus seemed soft and smeared, and we all know these units can produce very sharp results. Not sure the reason for this, but Norm will be updating the shootout later, reviewing the SGpro and I think the Brevis35.

Wayne Kinney · March 30th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Hello,

We are happy to announce that we are now ready to take pre orders for the SGpro. All is now finalized in the design and dates from the machine shop. Final price is £400 (around $700) and includes the main SGpro unit, CNC machined aluminium 15mm support rods system and 1 lens mount of users choice. First batch of 10 units should ship end of april. We are offering the following metal interchangeable lens mounts:

Canon FD
Canon EOS/EF
M42
Contax
Leica R
Minolta MD
Nikon
Olympus OM
Pentax K
PL mount

All support clamps are CNC machined and anodozed black. All in all, a very solid system. Please email me at waynekinney@hotmail.com for info on the pre order list.

Teaser pics below:

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

http://www.sysmicfilms.com/wayne/sgp...rame03fade.jpg

Aaron Koolen · March 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Wayne, how long are the rails? I ask cause I was wondering if it would marry with something like the Redrock Follow Focus or other follow focus'

Cheers
Aaron

Andreas Fernbrant · March 30th, 2006, 05:32 PM

Are there any demo clips?
Will this unit be compatible with the new Sony HC3?

Wayne Kinney · March 31st, 2006, 02:54 AM

Aaron,

The rails are 40cm long for supporting a FF or matte box.

Demo clips for the DVX100, FX-1 and XL2 to follow in the upcoming few weeks.

I see no reason why the HC3 will not work.

Wayne Kinney · March 31st, 2006, 05:02 AM

Here is a frame grab from yesterdays SGpro/DVX100 test:

http://www.sysmicfilms.com/wayne/sgpro_dvx100.jpg

Mike Glover · March 31st, 2006, 06:22 PM

I see quite a bit of grain in that grab (on the top right you'll notice).

Maybe it's just me.

Nice job anyway though.

Mikko Parttimaa · April 1st, 2006, 02:20 AM

That grab looks like it has been deinterlaced in post. Is this true? If it is, why so?

Wayne Kinney · April 1st, 2006, 04:13 AM

Hi,
No, was shot 50i, frame export from premiere. into photoshop and to JPEG. You can see the interlacing in the dog.

Paul Cascio · April 1st, 2006, 02:26 PM

I'm not one of the more experienced pros on this forum, but so far I am delighted. It did take some time to get - about 10 weeks, but I'd say it was worth the wait.

Wayne has been great, never ducked my emails.

The engineering seems top notch and there's a lot more to it than I anticipated. Setup was, to my surprise, quite easy even without documentation.

I will try to post some stills using an HC1 when my memory card arrives.

BTW, I'm using a Nikon 28-200 AF lens and had to tape the aperture wide open. Anyone know a better way to do this? Seems there is no manual aperture control.

Alvise Tedesco · April 2nd, 2006, 07:44 AM

Wayne, did you tested the new version with an HVX200? Or you worked much aimed to SD?
Waiting for some footage.
Thanks.
Cheers

Wayne Kinney · April 2nd, 2006, 08:00 AM

Hi,
Yes we are working on this. We may have found a local HVX200 user, and we are eager to test ASAP. The SGpro is HD ready.

Wayne Kinney · April 17th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Hi,

Are there any HVX200 users around the London area wanted to test SGpro? Im eager to get the SGpro up and running with this cam. It would need to be local so I can travel, im based in Brighton, East Sussex.

Anyone interested, please let me know!

Wayne Kinney · April 29th, 2006, 01:08 PM

OK guys,

I promised to post a picture of the SGpro rig, so here it is:

http://www.sgpro.co.uk/sgpro.jpg

On the unit is the nikon mount, next to the unit is a Canon FD, Olypmus and Exakta/Topcon mounts.

Not pictured is the included shims to adjust the height of the sliding plate.

March 22nd, 2006, 10:09 AM	#241
Mike Oveson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 349	I agree Wayne, looking very good. And I've been meaning to post that I really respect your decision to overhaul the SG35 after the DVXuser shootout. The light loss (I should say lack of) on your adapter is really amazing. While it was a good product to begin with, I think it's great that you're willing to improve it further. Good luck with the refinements. I'll be following the progress, that's for sure. Last edited by Mike Oveson; March 22nd, 2006 at 10:53 AM.

March 22nd, 2006, 10:50 AM	#242
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Thanks for your comments guys. Yes I was a little dissapointed with the results of the DVXuser shootout. Footage from both the SG35 and letus seemed soft and smeared, and we all know these units can produce very sharp results. Not sure the reason for this, but Norm will be updating the shootout later, reviewing the SGpro and I think the Brevis35. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

March 30th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#243
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	SGpro Pre-order list Hello, We are happy to announce that we are now ready to take pre orders for the SGpro. All is now finalized in the design and dates from the machine shop. Final price is £400 (around $700) and includes the main SGpro unit, CNC machined aluminium 15mm support rods system and 1 lens mount of users choice. First batch of 10 units should ship end of april. We are offering the following metal interchangeable lens mounts: Canon FD Canon EOS/EF M42 Contax Leica R Minolta MD Nikon Olympus OM Pentax K PL mount All support clamps are CNC machined and anodozed black. All in all, a very solid system. Please email me at waynekinney@hotmail.com for info on the pre order list. Teaser pics below: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.k...gpromounts.jpg http://www.sysmicfilms.com/wayne/sgp...rame03fade.jpg __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

March 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#244
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Wayne, how long are the rails? I ask cause I was wondering if it would marry with something like the Redrock Follow Focus or other follow focus' Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

March 31st, 2006, 02:54 AM	#246
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Aaron, The rails are 40cm long for supporting a FF or matte box. Demo clips for the DVX100, FX-1 and XL2 to follow in the upcoming few weeks. I see no reason why the HC3 will not work. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

March 30th, 2006, 05:32 PM	#245
Andreas Fernbrant Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sweden - Helsingborg Posts: 283	Are there any demo clips? Will this unit be compatible with the new Sony HC3?

March 31st, 2006, 05:02 AM	#247
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Here is a frame grab from yesterdays SGpro/DVX100 test: http://www.sysmicfilms.com/wayne/sgpro_dvx100.jpg __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

March 31st, 2006, 06:22 PM	#248
Mike Glover New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	I see quite a bit of grain in that grab (on the top right you'll notice). Maybe it's just me. Nice job anyway though.

April 1st, 2006, 02:20 AM	#249
Mikko Parttimaa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 45	That grab looks like it has been deinterlaced in post. Is this true? If it is, why so?

April 1st, 2006, 04:13 AM	#250
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Hi, No, was shot 50i, frame export from premiere. into photoshop and to JPEG. You can see the interlacing in the dog. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

April 1st, 2006, 02:26 PM	#251
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Just got my SG35 I'm not one of the more experienced pros on this forum, but so far I am delighted. It did take some time to get - about 10 weeks, but I'd say it was worth the wait. Wayne has been great, never ducked my emails. The engineering seems top notch and there's a lot more to it than I anticipated. Setup was, to my surprise, quite easy even without documentation. I will try to post some stills using an HC1 when my memory card arrives. BTW, I'm using a Nikon 28-200 AF lens and had to tape the aperture wide open. Anyone know a better way to do this? Seems there is no manual aperture control. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

April 2nd, 2006, 07:44 AM	#252
Alvise Tedesco Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milan/Italy Posts: 63	Wayne, did you tested the new version with an HVX200? Or you worked much aimed to SD? Waiting for some footage. Thanks. Cheers

April 2nd, 2006, 08:00 AM	#253
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Hi, Yes we are working on this. We may have found a local HVX200 user, and we are eager to test ASAP. The SGpro is HD ready. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

April 17th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#254
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Any HVX200 users around the London area wanting to test the SGpro? Hi, Are there any HVX200 users around the London area wanted to test SGpro? Im eager to get the SGpro up and running with this cam. It would need to be local so I can travel, im based in Brighton, East Sussex. Anyone interested, please let me know! __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

April 29th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#255
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	SGpro pictures are here. OK guys, I promised to post a picture of the SGpro rig, so here it is: http://www.sgpro.co.uk/sgpro.jpg On the unit is the nikon mount, next to the unit is a Canon FD, Olypmus and Exakta/Topcon mounts. Not pictured is the included shims to adjust the height of the sliding plate. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.