Best 35mm adapter? at DVinfo.net

Pascal Payant · February 12th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Hi
i have a hdr-fx1 and i would like to buy a 35mm adapter but there is so much brand. can someone tell me the big difference. i saw sgpro, brevis, letus m2...i know letus flip the screen i think it'S a big plus but please someone explain or help me thank you. my budget is about 1000$. nikon or canon lenses?

Chris Barcellos · February 12th, 2007, 11:51 AM

See this thread for a review of three good ones. You did not reference the M2, from Redrock.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...6&goto=newpost

I have built a Micro 35, using Redrocks plans as a guide, but doing my own adaptations. Go to www.Micro35.com. They sell plans, and a disk for about $50.00.

I am leaning toward Brevis for my FX1, for simplicity of use. It appear to be easier to set up and shoot, and run and gun. You may need one or two of their extension tubes, as I have some concern about the ability of the FX1, to zoom and close focus. I bought their achromat for my Micro35, and do have to have quite an extension to get inside the vignetting on my Pentax K mount lenses. Its quite possible they have some kind of condenser at work in their tube, though.

Ben Winter · February 12th, 2007, 11:56 AM

I have a Brevis + FX1 and I assure you the FX1 zooms in fine, with the 72mm achromat, no spacers needed. A very solid setup--I get fantastic images.

Chris Barcellos · February 12th, 2007, 12:58 PM

Hey Ben. Is there a condenser between the prime lens and Ground glass screen on the Brevis ? Either way, what range are you zooming at.

Ben Winter · February 12th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

Hey Ben. Is there a condenser between the prime lens and Ground glass screen on the Brevis ? Either way, what range are you zooming at.

No, the only optic is the macro. I would say I am zooming in at around 20ish.

Chris Barcellos · February 13th, 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Winter

No, the only optic is the macro. I would say I am zooming in at around 20ish.

Thanks for the info. I have been trying a while to see some footage with the FX1 and Brevis. Have you posted any, or have you seen any ?

Ben Winter · February 13th, 2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

Thanks for the info. I have been trying a while to see some footage with the FX1 and Brevis. Have you posted any, or have you seen any ?

I PM'ed you with a link.

Chris Barcellos · February 13th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks, Ben.

February 12th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#1
Pascal Payant New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mirabel, Canada Posts: 18	Best 35mm adapter? Hi i have a hdr-fx1 and i would like to buy a 35mm adapter but there is so much brand. can someone tell me the big difference. i saw sgpro, brevis, letus m2...i know letus flip the screen i think it'S a big plus but please someone explain or help me thank you. my budget is about 1000$. nikon or canon lenses?

February 12th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	See this thread for a review of three good ones. You did not reference the M2, from Redrock. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...6&goto=newpost I have built a Micro 35, using Redrocks plans as a guide, but doing my own adaptations. Go to www.Micro35.com. They sell plans, and a disk for about $50.00. I am leaning toward Brevis for my FX1, for simplicity of use. It appear to be easier to set up and shoot, and run and gun. You may need one or two of their extension tubes, as I have some concern about the ability of the FX1, to zoom and close focus. I bought their achromat for my Micro35, and do have to have quite an extension to get inside the vignetting on my Pentax K mount lenses. Its quite possible they have some kind of condenser at work in their tube, though. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 12th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#3
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	I have a Brevis + FX1 and I assure you the FX1 zooms in fine, with the 72mm achromat, no spacers needed. A very solid setup--I get fantastic images. __________________ BenWinter.com

February 12th, 2007, 12:58 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Hey Ben. Is there a condenser between the prime lens and Ground glass screen on the Brevis ? Either way, what range are you zooming at. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 13th, 2007, 10:19 AM	#8
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Thanks, Ben. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos