New 35mm adapter at DVinfo.net

Jim Lafferty · January 12th, 2006, 12:11 AM

Hi,

I've been kicking into high gear trying to find parts suppliers so I can buy in bulk and pass some savings onto my fellow filmmakers. As it stands now, the irony is that I can buy "branded" components much cheaper than I can "generic" components with no outer markings (i.e. ThorLabs tubing). So the first run of these things will have a charming, DIY look :)

As of mid-February I will have the adapter available for sale and it will, in terms of optical quality, compare favorably with several others at a far lower price -- $209 each, plus shipping.

The design will be static, and the GG will be "upgradable," so as I make improvements to that element, I will offer upgrades at a significantly discounted price to previous purchasers.

Look for my adapter in the forthcoming DVXuser.com shoot-out.

- jim

R.P. Cuenco · January 12th, 2006, 01:30 AM

the more to confuse the n00bs with!

j/k.

upgradeable static design, hmmm. a fresh idea.
maybe we'll start laying off on gg wars and the like.

Graham Bernard · January 12th, 2006, 02:21 AM

An optical solution to achieving a static mini35. Bring it on! Bring it on!

Grazie

Joel Kreisel · January 12th, 2006, 02:25 AM

I'm looking into 35mm imaging devices right now, so this is sounding pretty good. I only have one concern though: I'm shooting 720p HD and I'm afraid a static adapter will show too much grain at that resolution. Any chance that once you finish it you could test it on an HD camera and post a video or two? If it performs well, I'll definately consider investing in it.

Jim Lafferty · January 12th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Kreisel

I'm looking into 35mm imaging devices right now, so this is sounding pretty good. I only have one concern though: I'm shooting 720p HD and I'm afraid a static adapter will show too much grain at that resolution. Any chance that once you finish it you could test it on an HD camera and post a video or two? If it performs well, I'll definately consider investing in it.

When the time comes, if someone in my area with an HVX or other cam could link up with me for an afternoon, I will definitely test it. Not promises that it will hold up at that res, though.

January 21st, 2006, 03:16 AM

Is it possible to develop a 35mm adapter solution to 1/2" or 2/3" CCD camcorders like the newest Sony's XDCAM-HD or Thomson GV's Infinity?

Jim Lafferty · January 22nd, 2006, 12:03 AM

I'm sure it's possible -- I doubt I'm the man for the task, though.

January 12th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#1
Jim Lafferty Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 636	New 35mm adapter Hi, I've been kicking into high gear trying to find parts suppliers so I can buy in bulk and pass some savings onto my fellow filmmakers. As it stands now, the irony is that I can buy "branded" components much cheaper than I can "generic" components with no outer markings (i.e. ThorLabs tubing). So the first run of these things will have a charming, DIY look :) As of mid-February I will have the adapter available for sale and it will, in terms of optical quality, compare favorably with several others at a far lower price -- $209 each, plus shipping. The design will be static, and the GG will be "upgradable," so as I make improvements to that element, I will offer upgrades at a significantly discounted price to previous purchasers. Look for my adapter in the forthcoming DVXuser.com shoot-out. - jim __________________ Realism, anyway, is never exactly the same as reality, and in the cinema it is of necessity faked. -- J-L G

January 22nd, 2006, 12:03 AM	#7
Jim Lafferty Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 636	I'm sure it's possible -- I doubt I'm the man for the task, though. __________________ Realism, anyway, is never exactly the same as reality, and in the cinema it is of necessity faked. -- J-L G

January 12th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#2
R.P. Cuenco Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 118	the more to confuse the n00bs with! j/k. upgradeable static design, hmmm. a fresh idea. maybe we'll start laying off on gg wars and the like.

January 12th, 2006, 02:21 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	An optical solution to achieving a static mini35. Bring it on! Bring it on! Grazie

January 12th, 2006, 02:25 AM	#4
Joel Kreisel Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 44	I'm looking into 35mm imaging devices right now, so this is sounding pretty good. I only have one concern though: I'm shooting 720p HD and I'm afraid a static adapter will show too much grain at that resolution. Any chance that once you finish it you could test it on an HD camera and post a video or two? If it performs well, I'll definately consider investing in it.

January 21st, 2006, 03:16 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Is it possible to develop a 35mm adapter solution to 1/2" or 2/3" CCD camcorders like the newest Sony's XDCAM-HD or Thomson GV's Infinity?