EX3 and 35mm Adapters at DVinfo.net

Anthony Ojo · January 2nd, 2009, 01:05 AM

I totally understand the advantage of 35mm Adapters. I have been looking at test shots of the EX3/EX1 from FreshDV, and it has awesome DOF without any help. Do you really need a 35mm Adapters on cameras such as the EX3. And if so wouldn’t it be faster/easier to just get the Sony ACM-21 2/3″ Lens Adapter and use your own 2/3″ lenses you may already have(or buy one)? Or maybe use a Fujinon lense. Why am i seeing people using 35mm Adapters on the EX3. Is it because they already have the 35mm Adapters from previous cameras, or are the 35mm Adapters cheaper and better than video lenses from Fujinon. Long story short EX3 with a 35mm Adapter or the EX3 with the ACM-21 2/3″ Lens Adapter in between with a Fujinon or Canon lense.

Brian Luce · January 2nd, 2009, 02:09 AM

It's a matter of taste. I think 1/2" gives adequately shallow dof. But some people obsess over it -- people put 35mm adapters on 2/3" cameras as well. Here's the EX with no adapter. Winter Thaw -- A Film Shot on Sony XDCam EX on Vimeo

David C. Williams · January 2nd, 2009, 02:15 AM

If your specifically after shallow depth of field, even a 2/3" can't come near a 35mm lens in a practical way. A 1/2" sensor is roughly 8mm diagonal, 2/3" 11mm, and a 35mm frame is 28mm. Large difference.

Mitchell Lewis · January 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM

I 1/2" chip works pretty well for a shallow depth of field if you're shooting outdoors (distances are great). But if you're shooting indoors, especially in smaller rooms, a VERY shallow depth of field because more important. (it also makes getting a correct focus more critical)

Phil Bloom · January 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM

The EX3 can get nice shallow DOF with a longer lens but it doesn't compare anywhere near what you get with a 35mm adaptor. But don't get obsessed with shallow DOF. 35mm adaptors give superb organic film look to harsh HD video even when going for a deep dof...

January 2nd, 2009, 01:05 AM	#1
Anthony Ojo New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 7	EX3 and 35mm Adapters I totally understand the advantage of 35mm Adapters. I have been looking at test shots of the EX3/EX1 from FreshDV, and it has awesome DOF without any help. Do you really need a 35mm Adapters on cameras such as the EX3. And if so wouldn’t it be faster/easier to just get the Sony ACM-21 2/3″ Lens Adapter and use your own 2/3″ lenses you may already have(or buy one)? Or maybe use a Fujinon lense. Why am i seeing people using 35mm Adapters on the EX3. Is it because they already have the 35mm Adapters from previous cameras, or are the 35mm Adapters cheaper and better than video lenses from Fujinon. Long story short EX3 with a 35mm Adapter or the EX3 with the ACM-21 2/3″ Lens Adapter in between with a Fujinon or Canon lense.

January 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM	#4
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	I 1/2" chip works pretty well for a shallow depth of field if you're shooting outdoors (distances are great). But if you're shooting indoors, especially in smaller rooms, a VERY shallow depth of field because more important. (it also makes getting a correct focus more critical) __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

January 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	The EX3 can get nice shallow DOF with a longer lens but it doesn't compare anywhere near what you get with a 35mm adaptor. But don't get obsessed with shallow DOF. 35mm adaptors give superb organic film look to harsh HD video even when going for a deep dof... __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

January 2nd, 2009, 02:09 AM	#2
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	It's a matter of taste. I think 1/2" gives adequately shallow dof. But some people obsess over it -- people put 35mm adapters on 2/3" cameras as well. Here's the EX with no adapter. Winter Thaw -- A Film Shot on Sony XDCam EX on Vimeo

January 2nd, 2009, 02:15 AM	#3
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	If your specifically after shallow depth of field, even a 2/3" can't come near a 35mm lens in a practical way. A 1/2" sensor is roughly 8mm diagonal, 2/3" 11mm, and a 35mm frame is 28mm. Large difference.