Who's gonna try it with a Redrock or SGpro?

[Kholi]

What kind of results could you expect from such a setup? HPX's 2/3ccd + M2 or SGpro.

[smelni]

I would love to be able to use my m2 - problem is the relay lens - the fujinon lens doesnt focus close enough - and there doesnt seem to be any inexpensive solution for this part

if anyone has ideas I will try them

[Kholi]

Oh so you can't take the lens off and use it like you would an XL H1 + 35mm Adapter?

[smelni]

even with that setup you would need a relay lens

[Kholi]

even with that setup you would need a relay lens

Ahhh! I gots it. Sounds complicated. >=\ Thanks for informing the ignorant here!

[smelni]

im not sure if you are being sarcastic

[Drew Ott]

I don't think he is.

I'm sure somebody will find a solution. Maybe some kind of macro kit with the red rock... I don't know.

[smelni]

the issue is that you need to be able to focus, adjust iris and have macro functions on the relay - now I know why the ps techniks is so expensive - most of the cost might be in the lens.

[Kholi]

No I'm not being sarcastic. I didn't know that. LuLLz.

I was going to mention the PS Tech.

[LuckyStudio 13]

don't they have a 2/3" PL mount that goes straight to the camera body ??

[smelni]

very expensive and yo wont get the DOF of 35mm without an intermediate image

[Kholi]

Yeahp.


Thanks for the info Smelni. By the way, your short movie stills look great.

[smelni]

thanks for the compliment -

trust me, i am feverish for a solution to use the M2 on the HPX - I check a list of message boards regularly and will let everyone know if I or someone else figures this out -

Perhaps red rock will work on a relay system - I heard rumor (dont know if its true) - that they are talking to zacuto about this.

[Christopher Barry]

smelni, if the JVC and HPX lens mount are compatible, perhaps this JVC HZ-CA13U (http://pro.jvc.com/pro/attributes/CAMERA/brochure/HZ-CA13U_041507.pdf) with some nice PL mount cine glass will do the trick?

[smelni]

that wont do it - its a 1/3 inch mount adapter - but that idea would work.

Although i think that is a couple thousand dollars :(

[Christopher Barry]

yes, 1/3" vs 2/3" Bayonet Mount and suggested list price of $4395. HVX/Hydra/Adapter might be where I am heading one day.

[Vincent Pascoe]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/862646451_359a72497d_b.jpg


Red Rock M2 on HPX 500......more stills to come......

VP

www.vincentpascoe.com

www.myspace.com/vincentpascoe

[smelni]

very interesting - is that yours? What do you have in front of the fuji lens to help focus on the glass?

[mcgeedigital]

Damn, you are a brave man putting that rig on a tiny Focus head Vincent!

[Vincent Pascoe]

the HPX-500 is rented from AVR....

The focus performed much better then thought...

I just couldn't get the counter balance perfect, but I had no problem with panning. and it didn't seem to strain the head at all...
the head is rated from 2,2 to 22 lbs...in hind sight I had about 24lbs on there so I'm probably going to go with out marshal monitor...with out the monitor and with my heaviest lens it weights in at 22 pounds...

but yes bumping up to the laser (suports 25 lbs) would be more appropriate...

VP

www.vincentpascoe.com (http://www.vincentpascoe.com)

www.myspace.com/vincentpascoe (http://www.myspace.com/vincentpascoe)

[smelni]

how are you focused on the ground glass?

[Kholi]

Dang. Nice Vincent!

[Matty_g]

Can't wait to see some stills.

[Drew Ott]

Nice Vincent. Wow.

I can't wait to see some more stuff that you shoot. I used to drool over that teaser trailer you shot with the HVX over on the Red Rock website.

It was "Yesterday's Tomorrow."