Hire of prime lenses/adapter in UK at DVinfo.net

Paul Gale · July 9th, 2008, 12:49 AM

Anyone know if you can hire a suitable adapter and prime lenses for the F350 in the UK? I'm thinking of having a go on a future project.

Paul.

Steve Phillipps · July 9th, 2008, 01:48 AM

What sort of primes are you after? The Sony 2/3" adapter is readily available and means you can put Canon cine primes or Zeiss 2/3" lenses on it. Or do you mean Nikons etc.?
Steve

Paul Gale · July 9th, 2008, 02:04 AM

TBH, I'm really not sure - just wanted to get a great shallow DOF.

What lenses are most available for hire and give the best results?

This is a whole new area I need to get up to speed with :)

Thanks,

Paul.

Steve Phillipps · July 9th, 2008, 02:12 AM

The depth of field of a prime lens is the same as a zoom at the same focal length and aperture. The only way to get 35mm-type DoF is with one of the adapters from Redrock/Letus etc. that optically convert them (never used one myself) - presumably that's what you're after. Do a search on this forum under Letus - I think there may even be a sub-forum about them.
Also I believe Phil Bloom is a bit of an authority - check his website www.philbloom.co.uk
Steve

Paul Gale · July 9th, 2008, 02:21 AM

Yes thanks Steve, I've read everything on here about the Letus and spoken to Phil in the past.

What I was after is if there's a hire outlet for either these or the other alternatives to the Letus (P+S Technik)?

Thanks.

Steve Phillipps · July 9th, 2008, 03:00 AM

Have you tried Visual Impact? They are probably the best bet. Also www.axisfilms.co.uk has a Pro35 listed for hire.
Steve

Paul Gale · July 9th, 2008, 03:01 AM

Thanks - will enquire...

Alister Chapman · July 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM

If you want a 2/3" adapter I have one.

Paul Gale · July 9th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks Alister, much appreciated.

After ringing around, a couple of people recommended an adapter with the Pro 35.

Any experience of the Pro35 at all?

Cheers,

Paul.

PS let me know how the shoot went...

July 9th, 2008, 12:49 AM	#1
Paul Gale Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 425	Hire of prime lenses/adapter in UK Anyone know if you can hire a suitable adapter and prime lenses for the F350 in the UK? I'm thinking of having a go on a future project. Paul.

July 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#8
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	If you want a 2/3" adapter I have one. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

July 9th, 2008, 01:48 AM	#2
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	What sort of primes are you after? The Sony 2/3" adapter is readily available and means you can put Canon cine primes or Zeiss 2/3" lenses on it. Or do you mean Nikons etc.? Steve

July 9th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#3
Paul Gale Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 425	TBH, I'm really not sure - just wanted to get a great shallow DOF. What lenses are most available for hire and give the best results? This is a whole new area I need to get up to speed with :) Thanks, Paul.

July 9th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#4
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	The depth of field of a prime lens is the same as a zoom at the same focal length and aperture. The only way to get 35mm-type DoF is with one of the adapters from Redrock/Letus etc. that optically convert them (never used one myself) - presumably that's what you're after. Do a search on this forum under Letus - I think there may even be a sub-forum about them. Also I believe Phil Bloom is a bit of an authority - check his website www.philbloom.co.uk Steve

July 9th, 2008, 02:21 AM	#5
Paul Gale Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 425	Yes thanks Steve, I've read everything on here about the Letus and spoken to Phil in the past. What I was after is if there's a hire outlet for either these or the other alternatives to the Letus (P+S Technik)? Thanks.

July 9th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#6
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	Have you tried Visual Impact? They are probably the best bet. Also www.axisfilms.co.uk has a Pro35 listed for hire. Steve

July 9th, 2008, 03:01 AM	#7
Paul Gale Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 425	Thanks - will enquire...

July 9th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#9
Paul Gale Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 425	Thanks Alister, much appreciated. After ringing around, a couple of people recommended an adapter with the Pro 35. Any experience of the Pro35 at all? Cheers, Paul. PS let me know how the shoot went...