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Ron Wilk · January 15th, 2011, 10:08 AM

Just wondering if anyone has ever received a reply to e-mails sent?

I have sent several e-mails to MTF via their website and have yet to receive, other than their automated response, a reply to a single one.

My latest was a request for information in re the proposed shipping date for their new NIkon to F3 adapter. Although the camera delivery is still up in the air, I paid in advance for the adapter that, according to their website, was to be shipped in January. Of course, it is still January, but they have my money and I, at the very least, feel that I am due a response to my communication.

Jim Tittle · January 15th, 2011, 01:42 PM

I ordered an adapter on December 20 and received an email from Mike Tapa saying that it would be shipped "around mid January". At this point, I'm not too concerned, because I don't know when I'll get the camera.

Thierry Humeau · January 15th, 2011, 03:23 PM

I would not worry. MTF has a very good customer service and delivery track record and I am sure they are very, very busy making adaptors for the Sony F3 and Panasonic AF100.

Ron Wilk · January 15th, 2011, 05:52 PM

Hi,
I just received an explanatory e-mail from Mike Tapa.

Thank you all for your responses.

Andy Shipsides · January 15th, 2011, 08:27 PM

We also have it for sale here -

MTF Nikon to Sony F3 Adaptor :: HDV, HD Lens Adapters :: Lens Adapters :: Lenses & Lens Accessories :: Equipment Sales :: Abel Cine Tech

Andy

Andrew Stone · January 16th, 2011, 10:35 AM

Hi Andy,

A question about the 1.5x magnification introduced by the adapter. Is this an actual magnification or a reduction in the field of view which is on the F3, as I understand, about .7 (or about 1.4 when you do the math the other way around) from a full frame DSLR sensor?

Alister Chapman · January 16th, 2011, 11:31 AM

It's about a 1.4x reduction in the FoV compared to full frame 35mm stills camera. The focal length is not changed, AFAIK there is no glass in the adapter.

Andy Shipsides · January 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Yes it is a reduction in FOV only, a bit confusing for sure because that is only when compared to using the lens on a full frame sensor camera. A 50mm Ultra Prime on this camera would have the same FOV as a 50mm Nikon Prime. A lens is a lens is a lens. You can compare the F3 to various sensor types here - AbelCineTech - Field of View Calculator - I just changed the picture and added the F3 the other day.

Andy

Jim Tittle · January 18th, 2011, 08:57 PM

I emailed MTF to see if I'd have my Nikon adapter by the 27th, when I'll be testing an F3. Mike Tapa responded, "The Nikon adaptor is being made right now and we should start shipping in the next week to 10 days. Sorry for the delay."

James Houk · February 8th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Mike Tapa informed me that my Nikon to F3 adapter shipped today - February 8th.

He expects I'll receive it in the next few days.

Not sure if this means all preorders have shipped - or in order even - but my preorder was placed on December 22nd if that helps.

Jim Tittle · February 9th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Mine was shipped on the 8th, too. Ordered it on 12/21/10.

Peter Corbett · February 9th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Ditto. Mine shipped to Australia on the 8th. Royal Mail - hope it's quiker than I've heard.

Ola Christoffersson · February 10th, 2011, 01:51 AM

Mine was shipped on the 7:th to Sweden. Tracking says "in transit".

Ola Christoffersson · February 10th, 2011, 01:54 AM

Slightly OT but I can imagine that the readers of this thread might be interested.
I just had my Nikons "declicked" by an authorized Nikon service center. I payed 180 euros to have the clicks removed from the aperture of six AI and AI-S lenses. He also gave them a look over and cleaned them. The aperture is really nice and smooth. Almost PL-feel!!

Daniel Doherty · February 10th, 2011, 02:00 PM

I tried to order the adapter but I couldn't find it on MTF website. Can someone please point me in the right direction.

thanks,
Daniel

January 15th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#1
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	MTF correspondence Just wondering if anyone has ever received a reply to e-mails sent? I have sent several e-mails to MTF via their website and have yet to receive, other than their automated response, a reply to a single one. My latest was a request for information in re the proposed shipping date for their new NIkon to F3 adapter. Although the camera delivery is still up in the air, I paid in advance for the adapter that, according to their website, was to be shipped in January. Of course, it is still January, but they have my money and I, at the very least, feel that I am due a response to my communication.

January 15th, 2011, 03:23 PM	#3
Thierry Humeau Telecam Films Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 723	I would not worry. MTF has a very good customer service and delivery track record and I am sure they are very, very busy making adaptors for the Sony F3 and Panasonic AF100. __________________ Thierry Humeau, DoP Télécam Films www.telecamfilms.com

January 15th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#5
Andy Shipsides Sponsor: Abel CineTech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 361	We also have it for sale here - MTF Nikon to Sony F3 Adaptor :: HDV, HD Lens Adapters :: Lens Adapters :: Lenses & Lens Accessories :: Equipment Sales :: Abel Cine Tech Andy __________________ Andy Shipsides -Camera Technology Specialist AbelCineTech, New York - Visit our Blog - http://blog.abelcine.com

January 16th, 2011, 11:31 AM	#7
Alister Chapman Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK Posts: 4,957	It's about a 1.4x reduction in the FoV compared to full frame 35mm stills camera. The focal length is not changed, AFAIK there is no glass in the adapter. __________________ Alister Chapman, Film-Maker/Stormchaser http://www.xdcam-user.com/alisters-blog/ My XDCAM site and blog. http://www.hurricane-rig.com

January 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#8
Andy Shipsides Sponsor: Abel CineTech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 361	Yes it is a reduction in FOV only, a bit confusing for sure because that is only when compared to using the lens on a full frame sensor camera. A 50mm Ultra Prime on this camera would have the same FOV as a 50mm Nikon Prime. A lens is a lens is a lens. You can compare the F3 to various sensor types here - AbelCineTech - Field of View Calculator - I just changed the picture and added the F3 the other day. Andy __________________ Andy Shipsides -Camera Technology Specialist AbelCineTech, New York - Visit our Blog - http://blog.abelcine.com

January 15th, 2011, 01:42 PM	#2
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	I ordered an adapter on December 20 and received an email from Mike Tapa saying that it would be shipped "around mid January". At this point, I'm not too concerned, because I don't know when I'll get the camera.

January 15th, 2011, 05:52 PM	#4
Ron Wilk Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Parkland Florida Posts: 407	Hi, I just received an explanatory e-mail from Mike Tapa. Thank you all for your responses.

January 16th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#6
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Hi Andy, A question about the 1.5x magnification introduced by the adapter. Is this an actual magnification or a reduction in the field of view which is on the F3, as I understand, about .7 (or about 1.4 when you do the math the other way around) from a full frame DSLR sensor?

January 18th, 2011, 08:57 PM	#9
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	I emailed MTF to see if I'd have my Nikon adapter by the 27th, when I'll be testing an F3. Mike Tapa responded, "The Nikon adaptor is being made right now and we should start shipping in the next week to 10 days. Sorry for the delay."

February 8th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#10
James Houk Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78	Mike Tapa informed me that my Nikon to F3 adapter shipped today - February 8th. He expects I'll receive it in the next few days. Not sure if this means all preorders have shipped - or in order even - but my preorder was placed on December 22nd if that helps. __________________ www.viddovation.com

February 9th, 2011, 05:59 PM	#11
Jim Tittle Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 114	Mine was shipped on the 8th, too. Ordered it on 12/21/10.

February 9th, 2011, 06:24 PM	#12
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Ditto. Mine shipped to Australia on the 8th. Royal Mail - hope it's quiker than I've heard. __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

February 10th, 2011, 01:51 AM	#13
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	Mine was shipped on the 7:th to Sweden. Tracking says "in transit". __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

February 10th, 2011, 01:54 AM	#14
Ola Christoffersson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 462	Slightly OT but I can imagine that the readers of this thread might be interested. I just had my Nikons "declicked" by an authorized Nikon service center. I payed 180 euros to have the clicks removed from the aperture of six AI and AI-S lenses. He also gave them a look over and cleaned them. The aperture is really nice and smooth. Almost PL-feel!! __________________ Ola Christoffersson, Kamrat produktion, Stockholm - Sweden www.kamrat.tv

February 10th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#15
Daniel Doherty Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 58	I tried to order the adapter but I couldn't find it on MTF website. Can someone please point me in the right direction. thanks, Daniel