Letus35/Redrock shootout

Dennis Wood · February 5th, 2006, 10:21 AM

Once Jim's beattie arrives in my hands, I'll be posting up tests of my spinner vs the vibrating beattie...including evaluations of light loss with the same lighting/framing on the bare camera vs beattie vs spinner. I'm working on a design to vibrate a 35mm beattie in a 58mm tube. The total package will be a 58mm diameter tube, about 60mm long...very compact!

Aaron Koolen · February 8th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Ted, can't wait to see the results. I'm very keen on getting one of these adapters, just not sure which. Been following redrock for sometime and they seem to have a good product, albeit expensive compared to the letus.

Tomas Chinchilla · February 11th, 2006, 03:53 PM

Would the Lettus35 work with the FX1?

Also, I already have a nikon D50 with a couple of lenses will these work on that adapter?

Thanks!

Quyen Le · February 12th, 2006, 12:58 PM

The Letus35 works with FX1 but not Nikon D50 lenses. This kind of lens will have smaller coverage than regular 35mm SLR lens, therefore will give bad vignetting, thanks.

Quyen

Tomas Chinchilla · February 12th, 2006, 02:47 PM

Quyen I sent you a couple of emails a few days ago!

What kind of 35mm lenses are we talking about and average price point? (ebay?)

I want one!

Quyen Le · February 13th, 2006, 02:40 AM

Canon FD 50mm f1.4 is the best for the money, Nikon AI also a good choice, thanks.

Quyen

Daniel Rudd · February 23rd, 2006, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Wood

Once Jim's beattie arrives in my hands, I'll be posting up tests of my spinner vs the vibrating beattie...including evaluations of light loss with the same lighting/framing on the bare camera vs beattie vs spinner. I'm working on a design to vibrate a 35mm beattie in a 58mm tube. The total package will be a 58mm diameter tube, about 60mm long...very compact!

Any word on this yet?

Tomas Chinchilla · February 23rd, 2006, 08:34 AM

I am myself still waiting for this so I can make my desicion.

It would be nice if they included the SG35 from Wayne Kinney in England.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=60512

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/sg35.htm

Quinn OConnell · February 23rd, 2006, 10:40 AM

Hello ,

If your interested i am coming back to Auckland on Thu for 2 weeks for a mates wedding - i have both the letus35A and the SG35 - i also shoot with an XM2.. basically if your keen to hook up & try them out then drop me a line ..

Cheers

Quinn

Rafael Lopes · February 24th, 2006, 07:01 AM

I would really like to see this comparison. I once owned the letus35 (regular, non A) and I found it too soft and grainy for HD, but I've heard the "A" version is a lot better...I haven't seen any footage though and I'd really like to see how much of an improvement was made from the first version. There's also the option to buy a 72mm version and I wonder if it is all built with 72mm components (which would avoid zooming in so much) or if it simply comes with a 72-58 step down ring? Anyone knows?

Jeremy Hughes · February 24th, 2006, 11:21 AM

I've got a flip and its all 72mm components - no stepdown

Rafael Lopes · February 24th, 2006, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy Hughes

I've got a flip and its all 72mm components - no stepdown

What camera do you use it with? How are the results?

Dennis Wood · February 25th, 2006, 01:10 AM

posted in wrong thread....

Rafael Lopes · February 27th, 2006, 12:17 PM

how is it going with that footage?

Jeremy Hughes · February 27th, 2006, 03:51 PM

Hey Rafael,

It's getting some maintenance right now. Needed cleaned. I havent gotten to use it a ton yet but hopefully soon!

February 8th, 2006, 07:00 PM	#32
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Ted, can't wait to see the results. I'm very keen on getting one of these adapters, just not sure which. Been following redrock for sometime and they seem to have a good product, albeit expensive compared to the letus. __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

February 12th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#34
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	The Letus35 works with FX1 but not Nikon D50 lenses. This kind of lens will have smaller coverage than regular 35mm SLR lens, therefore will give bad vignetting, thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

February 13th, 2006, 02:40 AM	#36
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Canon FD 50mm f1.4 is the best for the money, Nikon AI also a good choice, thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

February 23rd, 2006, 10:40 AM	#39
Quinn OConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 94	Aaron - Hello , If your interested i am coming back to Auckland on Thu for 2 weeks for a mates wedding - i have both the letus35A and the SG35 - i also shoot with an XM2.. basically if your keen to hook up & try them out then drop me a line .. Cheers Quinn

February 24th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#41
Jeremy Hughes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 276 Images: 2	I've got a flip and its all 72mm components - no stepdown __________________ www.elevate-m.com filmvideostuff.blogspot.com

February 5th, 2006, 10:21 AM	#31
Dennis Wood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 916	Once Jim's beattie arrives in my hands, I'll be posting up tests of my spinner vs the vibrating beattie...including evaluations of light loss with the same lighting/framing on the bare camera vs beattie vs spinner. I'm working on a design to vibrate a 35mm beattie in a 58mm tube. The total package will be a 58mm diameter tube, about 60mm long...very compact!

February 11th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#33
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	Would the Lettus35 work with the FX1? Also, I already have a nikon D50 with a couple of lenses will these work on that adapter? Thanks!

February 12th, 2006, 02:47 PM	#35
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	Quyen I sent you a couple of emails a few days ago! What kind of 35mm lenses are we talking about and average price point? (ebay?) I want one!

February 23rd, 2006, 08:34 AM	#38
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	I am myself still waiting for this so I can make my desicion. It would be nice if they included the SG35 from Wayne Kinney in England. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=60512 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/sg35.htm

February 24th, 2006, 07:01 AM	#40
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,240	I would really like to see this comparison. I once owned the letus35 (regular, non A) and I found it too soft and grainy for HD, but I've heard the "A" version is a lot better...I haven't seen any footage though and I'd really like to see how much of an improvement was made from the first version. There's also the option to buy a 72mm version and I wonder if it is all built with 72mm components (which would avoid zooming in so much) or if it simply comes with a 72-58 step down ring? Anyone knows?

February 25th, 2006, 01:10 AM	#43
Dennis Wood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 916	posted in wrong thread.... Last edited by Dennis Wood; February 25th, 2006 at 03:44 PM.

February 27th, 2006, 12:17 PM	#44
Rafael Lopes Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,240	how is it going with that footage?

February 27th, 2006, 03:51 PM	#45
Jeremy Hughes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 276 Images: 2	Hey Rafael, It's getting some maintenance right now. Needed cleaned. I havent gotten to use it a ton yet but hopefully soon! __________________ www.elevate-m.com filmvideostuff.blogspot.com