HV20 and 35MM Adapter at DVinfo.net

Max Todorov · May 10th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Any one has successfully mounted a 35MM adapter to the HV20 yet? If yes, please post some feedback....

I am thinking of RedRock adapter.... but have not figured out the mounting plan.

Toenis Liivamaegi · May 10th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Try www.cinevate.com there are samples of HV20 footage as well as pics of the rig I think. Brevis would be much better than M2 IMHO.

Cheers,
T

Max Todorov · May 10th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Looks pretty awesome and reasonable price tag....

Chris Barcellos · May 10th, 2007, 12:52 PM

I have used it with the Letus35a: See these threads

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91225

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91465

My film in DVC8 was shot with HV20 and Letus35 see post #3 for link in this thread. Remember it is compressed footage. Like the combination.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=93375

Robert Ducon · May 10th, 2007, 01:23 PM

I have a Cinevate mounted on an HV20 - worked fine - get the achromat and a spacer though. And, rails would help...

Very fast setup and strip down - glad I got it.

Max Todorov · May 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Thanks.... cinevate looks really interesting...

Does it invert the picture? So you have the image upside down?

Do you have a picture of you rig by any chance?

Thanks!

Brian Valente · May 15th, 2007, 08:11 PM

Hi Max

Take a look at the Redrock M2 thread here:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91230

The image is really sharp and when you see the comparison of with/without the M2 adapter you can see the bokeh/depth of field the adapter adds

Cheers

Brian

Max Todorov · May 16th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Valente

Hi Max

Take a look at the Redrock M2 thread here:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91230

The image is really sharp and when you see the comparison of with/without the M2 adapter you can see the bokeh/depth of field the adapter adds

Cheers

Brian

WOW... that was awesome... I LOVED IT.. Thats exactly what I want... ... I am having trouble figuring out exactly what I need to get. I saw the whole kit... and it goes for about $1500.... But can I just get the adapter for $500 and the rails and not the whole kit?

Thats why I wanted to see some pics of things rigged together... saw the pics in the other post looks great... So what would that setup cost? is it 500 for unit plus the rails? ( i have plenty of nikon lenses)..... Trying to see how much i need to come with... Huge thanks!

Brian Valente · May 16th, 2007, 08:12 AM

Hi Max

The kit for that camera is more like $1295. In addition to the adapter, you will need rod support and an achromat - pretty much what we sell in our HD Bundle kit. You'll also need a small step ring, but that is very inexpensive (around $8 or so) via someone like adapterrings.com

Some other approaches suggest you do not need rods, but in practice most people really do end up needing them

It's a great little camera!

here's another shot of a rig from a customer of ours:

http://redrockmicro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3526

Cheers

Brian

John Hotze · May 16th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Valente

Hi Max

The kit for that camera is more like $1295. In addition to the adapter, you will need rod support and an achromat - pretty much what we sell in our HD Bundle kit. You'll also need a small step ring, but that is very inexpensive (around $8 or so) via someone like adapterrings.com

Some other approaches suggest you do not need rods, but in practice most people really do end up needing them

It's a great little camera!

here's another shot of a rig from a customer of ours:

http://redrockmicro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3526

Cheers

Brian

I have a Canon zoom telephoto ef 70-200 lens. Are there adapter kits for it.

Brian Valente · May 16th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Hi John

Yes, we have a canon EF (EOS) lens mount as well.

Cheers

Brian

Max Todorov · May 16th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Valente

Hi Max

The kit for that camera is more like $1295. In addition to the adapter, you will need rod support and an achromat - pretty much what we sell in our HD Bundle kit. You'll also need a small step ring, but that is very inexpensive (around $8 or so) via someone like adapterrings.com

Some other approaches suggest you do not need rods, but in practice most people really do end up needing them

It's a great little camera!

here's another shot of a rig from a customer of ours:

http://redrockmicro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3526

Cheers

Brian

Hey!

Huge thanks for the info....

Looks like I will have to stat saving....

I also have an Canon XH-A1... and the fact that one can use an adapter ring would make the setup usable for both Cams I presume (just by changing the adapter )

Thanks you for the info....

Brian Valente · May 16th, 2007, 09:13 AM

Hi Max

Yep - same Redrock adapter, all cameras.

Dennis Wood · May 18th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Max, the HV20 has been a lot of fun to shoot with :-) We shot this footage with apertures etc. set for max sharpness with great results. In about two weeks we'll have our brand new carbon fibre rails system released which should complement the camera nicely with respect to weight. I own both the XH-A1 and HV20 and use them as representative test cams with the adapter.

Peter J Alessandria · May 18th, 2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Wood

Max, the HV20 has been a lot of fun to shoot with :-) We shot this footage with apertures etc. set for max sharpness with great results. In about two weeks we'll have our brand new carbon fibre rails system released which should complement the camera nicely with respect to weight. I own both the XH-A1 and HV20 and use them as representative test cams with the adapter.

Dennis - what's the deal with the lens mounts. Can I switch mounts myself or do they come permanently attached to the adapter?

May 10th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#1
Max Todorov Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 42	HV20 and 35MM Adapter Any one has successfully mounted a 35MM adapter to the HV20 yet? If yes, please post some feedback.... I am thinking of RedRock adapter.... but have not figured out the mounting plan.

May 10th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I have used it with the Letus35a: See these threads http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91225 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91465 My film in DVC8 was shot with HV20 and Letus35 see post #3 for link in this thread. Remember it is compressed footage. Like the combination. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=93375 __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

May 10th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#5
Robert Ducon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 400	I have a Cinevate mounted on an HV20 - worked fine - get the achromat and a spacer though. And, rails would help... Very fast setup and strip down - glad I got it. __________________ Mac + Canon HV20

May 15th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#7
Brian Valente Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 293	Hi Max Take a look at the Redrock M2 thread here: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=91230 The image is really sharp and when you see the comparison of with/without the M2 adapter you can see the bokeh/depth of field the adapter adds Cheers Brian __________________ ========================== Brian Valente Redrock Microsystems

May 16th, 2007, 08:12 AM	#9
Brian Valente Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 293	Hi Max The kit for that camera is more like $1295. In addition to the adapter, you will need rod support and an achromat - pretty much what we sell in our HD Bundle kit. You'll also need a small step ring, but that is very inexpensive (around $8 or so) via someone like adapterrings.com Some other approaches suggest you do not need rods, but in practice most people really do end up needing them It's a great little camera! here's another shot of a rig from a customer of ours: http://redrockmicro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3526 Cheers Brian __________________ ========================== Brian Valente Redrock Microsystems

May 10th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#2
Toenis Liivamaegi Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 579	Try www.cinevate.com there are samples of HV20 footage as well as pics of the rig I think. Brevis would be much better than M2 IMHO. Cheers, T

May 10th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#3
Max Todorov Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 42	wow Looks pretty awesome and reasonable price tag....

May 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#6
Max Todorov Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 42	Thanks.... cinevate looks really interesting... Does it invert the picture? So you have the image upside down? Do you have a picture of you rig by any chance? Thanks!

May 16th, 2007, 09:11 AM	#11
Brian Valente Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 293	Hi John Yes, we have a canon EF (EOS) lens mount as well. Cheers Brian __________________ ========================== Brian Valente Redrock Microsystems

May 16th, 2007, 09:13 AM	#13
Brian Valente Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 293	Hi Max Yep - same Redrock adapter, all cameras. __________________ ========================== Brian Valente Redrock Microsystems

May 18th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#14
Dennis Wood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 916	Max, the HV20 has been a lot of fun to shoot with :-) We shot this footage with apertures etc. set for max sharpness with great results. In about two weeks we'll have our brand new carbon fibre rails system released which should complement the camera nicely with respect to weight. I own both the XH-A1 and HV20 and use them as representative test cams with the adapter.