Letus35 v/s G35? at DVinfo.net

Ram Ganesh · November 30th, 2005, 02:13 PM

I love the idea of plug'n'play G35 - and dont like support/rod based systems like M2.

Looks like Letus35 is similar to G35 (www.cinemek.com - G35s new home)

anyone has compared both? price / image quality / ease of use

Erik Rangel · November 30th, 2005, 03:36 PM

I've seen really great footage shot with both. I'd like to try the G35 and most likely will once it's available. As far as the differences this is what I've read/know so far.

Letus 35a, Guerilla35
$350, $1000+
Vibrating GG, Static GG (wax?)
58mm thread, 58mm thread

Theres more but it escapes me at the moment.
E.

Bill Porter · November 30th, 2005, 04:00 PM

I think the G35 (or should it now be called C35?) shouldn't be classified as "58mm" mount. From what I see on their forums, the new one is larger.

Also at the camera end it has "adapter mounts" set up for 72mm, 58mm, etc. And I believe it's best to use their adapter mount to position the optics exactly where they should be, not just a regular ring. I see it also has some other neat features to do with dialling the camera in, but we'll have to wait and see.

A.J. Briones · November 30th, 2005, 04:58 PM

...and quyen now has a 72mm version for an added $20.

A.J. Briones · November 30th, 2005, 05:05 PM

letus35 - plastic lens mount
g35 - metal lens mount

letus35 - mine gets dirty a lot.. dust..
g35 - ???

anyone know if the fstop on the lenses need to be hacked to work on the g35 or if they work out of the box?

Quyen Le · November 30th, 2005, 05:09 PM

A.J. Briones

Metal mount (Canon FD and Nikon AI swapable) and dust proof now available on my website, thanks.

Quyen

Ben Winter · November 30th, 2005, 06:40 PM

Aren't the Canon FD and Nikon "ground glass to flange" distances different?

Quyen Le · November 30th, 2005, 06:42 PM

Yes, 42 for Canon FD and 46.5 for Nikon AI, thanks.

Quyen

Madhav Yerella · November 30th, 2005, 07:16 PM

I have LETUS35A. Some are talking about dust and dirt. I have not come across any issue with dirt so far and used it for a month.

November 30th, 2005, 02:13 PM	#1
Ram Ganesh Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 175	Letus35 v/s G35? I love the idea of plug'n'play G35 - and dont like support/rod based systems like M2. Looks like Letus35 is similar to G35 (www.cinemek.com - G35s new home) anyone has compared both? price / image quality / ease of use

November 30th, 2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Erik Rangel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 125	I've seen really great footage shot with both. I'd like to try the G35 and most likely will once it's available. As far as the differences this is what I've read/know so far. Letus 35a, Guerilla35 $350, $1000+ Vibrating GG, Static GG (wax?) 58mm thread, 58mm thread Theres more but it escapes me at the moment. E. __________________ Erik Rangel www.inthemind.com

November 30th, 2005, 05:09 PM	#6
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	A.J. Briones Metal mount (Canon FD and Nikon AI swapable) and dust proof now available on my website, thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

November 30th, 2005, 06:40 PM	#7
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Aren't the Canon FD and Nikon "ground glass to flange" distances different? __________________ BenWinter.com

November 30th, 2005, 06:42 PM	#8
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Yes, 42 for Canon FD and 46.5 for Nikon AI, thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

November 30th, 2005, 04:00 PM	#3
Bill Porter Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 751	I think the G35 (or should it now be called C35?) shouldn't be classified as "58mm" mount. From what I see on their forums, the new one is larger. Also at the camera end it has "adapter mounts" set up for 72mm, 58mm, etc. And I believe it's best to use their adapter mount to position the optics exactly where they should be, not just a regular ring. I see it also has some other neat features to do with dialling the camera in, but we'll have to wait and see.

November 30th, 2005, 04:58 PM	#4
A.J. Briones Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 275	...and quyen now has a 72mm version for an added $20.

November 30th, 2005, 05:05 PM	#5
A.J. Briones Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 275	letus35 - plastic lens mount g35 - metal lens mount letus35 - mine gets dirty a lot.. dust.. g35 - ??? anyone know if the fstop on the lenses need to be hacked to work on the g35 or if they work out of the box?

November 30th, 2005, 07:16 PM	#9
Madhav Yerella New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 24	I have LETUS35A. Some are talking about dust and dirt. I have not come across any issue with dirt so far and used it for a month.