Lens adapter for Depth of Field FX at DVinfo.net

Mike Mona · March 28th, 2010, 09:21 PM

What lens adapter do you know that I can use with my FX1000 and get the depth of field effect?

Thank you,
Mike

Dale Guthormsen · April 1st, 2010, 08:59 AM

I have not used this, (350 bucks) but if it can go on an xl1 it can go on the 72 mm thread of a fx 1000.

The CineCity*::*DOF Adaptors*::*Cine 35mm Dof adapter with Vibrating Ground Glass for xl1 xm2 GL1 GL2

More expensive: at 1200 bucks

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/552530-REG/Cinevate_Inc_72_1LE_FL_MP2_72_1LE_FL_MP1_Brevis35_Imaging_Kit.html

Have you tried shooting at the further end of your zoom and using your nd filters+ an exterior nd and perhaps a polizer to allow you to open up your aperature and therefore have shallower depth of field??

It is quite surprising how decent that can be.

I just took this pick in the kitchen with my fx 1000, the pepper mill is about 30 inches behind the clock. It a bit grainy but you can get the idea what you could do without out an adapter.

Dale

Mike Mona · April 1st, 2010, 08:55 PM

Dale, thank you verry much for your help. Your shot looks interesting. I'll try my polirizing adapter, see if I can come up with something.

thanks.

Dale Guthormsen · April 2nd, 2010, 11:53 AM

Mike,

Glad to help when I can. I have had tons of help from this group over the years!!!!

I might add, if you were going to shoot an entire indie film and want the shallow depth of field I would use the adapter as I think you would get more consistancy from the various exposures you would run up against throughout the shots. If it is only a hand full and you can conrtol the light circumstances then you could get by without one. You just need to set up shots a little better considering the light and subject placement.

I am sure others could contribute here more than I can.

dale

March 28th, 2010, 09:21 PM	#1
Mike Mona Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tustin California Posts: 33	Lens adapter for Depth of Field FX What lens adapter do you know that I can use with my FX1000 and get the depth of field effect? Thank you, Mike

April 1st, 2010, 08:59 AM	#2
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	I have not used this, (350 bucks) but if it can go on an xl1 it can go on the 72 mm thread of a fx 1000. The CineCity::DOF Adaptors::Cine 35mm Dof adapter with Vibrating Ground Glass for xl1 xm2 GL1 GL2 More expensive: at 1200 bucks http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/552530-REG/Cinevate_Inc_72_1LE_FL_MP2_72_1LE_FL_MP1_Brevis35_Imaging_Kit.html Have you tried shooting at the further end of your zoom and using your nd filters+ an exterior nd and perhaps a polizer to allow you to open up your aperature and therefore have shallower depth of field?? It is quite surprising how decent that can be. I just took this pick in the kitchen with my fx 1000, the pepper mill is about 30 inches behind the clock. It a bit grainy but you can get the idea what you could do without out an adapter. Dale Attached Thumbnails __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen Last edited by Dale Guthormsen; April 1st, 2010 at 10:07 AM.

April 2nd, 2010, 11:53 AM	#4
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Mike, Glad to help when I can. I have had tons of help from this group over the years!!!! I might add, if you were going to shoot an entire indie film and want the shallow depth of field I would use the adapter as I think you would get more consistancy from the various exposures you would run up against throughout the shots. If it is only a hand full and you can conrtol the light circumstances then you could get by without one. You just need to set up shots a little better considering the light and subject placement. I am sure others could contribute here more than I can. dale __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

April 1st, 2010, 08:55 PM	#3
Mike Mona Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tustin California Posts: 33	Dale, thank you verry much for your help. Your shot looks interesting. I'll try my polirizing adapter, see if I can come up with something. thanks.