Relay lens for XLH1 at DVinfo.net

Simon Wood · November 11th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Does anyone know if there are any relay lenses available for the XLH1 series? (by that I mean a DOF adapter that attaches directly to the 1/3 mount without the use of the stock lens).

I know that P+S Technik make an XL adapter for the Mini 35, but that still seems massively expensive. I had read a long time ago that both Letus and Cinevate were working on XL adapters, but these seem to have come to nothing.

Is anyone aware of any other options than the Mini 35? I'm aware that this has been discussed previously (going back a couple of years though), and I was just wondering if there have been any developments in the meantime?

Thanks!

Michael Galvan · November 11th, 2010, 05:45 PM

Unfortunately, it seems that the P+S Technik is the only option at this point. And the mini35 Compact, built specific for the camera, is by far the best option.

But at $7000 for the system, it is no small buy. It coast as much as the camera itself!

Bob Hart · November 12th, 2010, 07:23 AM

I mentioned on another thread that there are pre-owned Mini35-400s on eBay and some may be XL1 and 2 versions which may fit up to the XLH1 if the lens mount is the same. It is recommended you check to see if the conductor pins inside the XLH1 mount stick out furthur than the XL1 or 2.

If these pins make contact with the metal rim of the mount, then the camera may end up cactus.

Listen to others who know better than I on this subject.

Simon Wood · November 17th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Yeah, seems the Mini 35 is still the only option...

Letus are offering a 1/3 relay lens ( Letus Corporation*::*Letus Relay Lenses*::*Letus 1/3" Pro Full Frame Relay Lens ) but the mount for the XLH1 has still to appear...

November 11th, 2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Relay lens for XLH1 Does anyone know if there are any relay lenses available for the XLH1 series? (by that I mean a DOF adapter that attaches directly to the 1/3 mount without the use of the stock lens). I know that P+S Technik make an XL adapter for the Mini 35, but that still seems massively expensive. I had read a long time ago that both Letus and Cinevate were working on XL adapters, but these seem to have come to nothing. Is anyone aware of any other options than the Mini 35? I'm aware that this has been discussed previously (going back a couple of years though), and I was just wondering if there have been any developments in the meantime? Thanks!

November 11th, 2010, 05:45 PM	#2
Michael Galvan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 775	Unfortunately, it seems that the P+S Technik is the only option at this point. And the mini35 Compact, built specific for the camera, is by far the best option. But at $7000 for the system, it is no small buy. It coast as much as the camera itself! __________________ www.michaelgalvan.com www.screenanthology.com

November 12th, 2010, 07:23 AM	#3
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,477	I mentioned on another thread that there are pre-owned Mini35-400s on eBay and some may be XL1 and 2 versions which may fit up to the XLH1 if the lens mount is the same. It is recommended you check to see if the conductor pins inside the XLH1 mount stick out furthur than the XL1 or 2. If these pins make contact with the metal rim of the mount, then the camera may end up cactus. Listen to others who know better than I on this subject.

November 17th, 2010, 07:52 PM	#4
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Yeah, seems the Mini 35 is still the only option... Letus are offering a 1/3 relay lens ( Letus Corporation::Letus Relay Lenses::Letus 1/3" Pro Full Frame Relay Lens ) but the mount for the XLH1 has still to appear...