Illya Friedman
06-04-2009, 02:50 AM
Hello all,
This is an informal poll. Perhaps I'll post a regular poll later, as I've been contacted by several people by PM about building "proper" manual lens adapters in a few different formats.
The question is- what kind of lenses would you most like to use on you Gh1?
I've already got a lot of people who have told me PL, which is why I built the Hot Rod PL (website should go live tomorrow, Friday 6/5).
Lately I've had almost 10 people ask for a properly supported Nikon adapter, so I'm strongly considering that one too.
I've also had a couple people ask for Arri B and Arri Standard.
What else are people interested in?
It takes about 10x units to make the R&D worth while, which allows me to keep the price (relatively) low per unit.
The stuff I'm building is pro-level; utilizing all military spec / cinema grade / aviation materials only, not plastic and thin metals like the cheapo units on ebay.
A word of caution- heavy lenses and a weak adapter can easily wreck the m4/3 flange mount on the G1/Gh1 (you don't want to know how I found out.) As Gh1 cameras start shipping more and more people are going to discover how weak the Gh1 flange really is. It's an expensive repair! Use common sense with your shooting style (no heavy vibrations, bouncing with heavy 3rd party lenses- that's like hanging a lens twice as heavy/long on the camera!) Be cautious with lens mounted accessories (clamp on mattebox/filters) which is going to happen more and more because of the "movie" mode, and don't ever hold the camera from the rear when you've got a big 'ol honking telephoto lens mounted. Even with the kit lenses you can feel a little rotational play.
If you're working with a long and unsupported lens, simply use prudent caution and get some support under it.
This is an informal poll. Perhaps I'll post a regular poll later, as I've been contacted by several people by PM about building "proper" manual lens adapters in a few different formats.
The question is- what kind of lenses would you most like to use on you Gh1?
I've already got a lot of people who have told me PL, which is why I built the Hot Rod PL (website should go live tomorrow, Friday 6/5).
Lately I've had almost 10 people ask for a properly supported Nikon adapter, so I'm strongly considering that one too.
I've also had a couple people ask for Arri B and Arri Standard.
What else are people interested in?
It takes about 10x units to make the R&D worth while, which allows me to keep the price (relatively) low per unit.
The stuff I'm building is pro-level; utilizing all military spec / cinema grade / aviation materials only, not plastic and thin metals like the cheapo units on ebay.
A word of caution- heavy lenses and a weak adapter can easily wreck the m4/3 flange mount on the G1/Gh1 (you don't want to know how I found out.) As Gh1 cameras start shipping more and more people are going to discover how weak the Gh1 flange really is. It's an expensive repair! Use common sense with your shooting style (no heavy vibrations, bouncing with heavy 3rd party lenses- that's like hanging a lens twice as heavy/long on the camera!) Be cautious with lens mounted accessories (clamp on mattebox/filters) which is going to happen more and more because of the "movie" mode, and don't ever hold the camera from the rear when you've got a big 'ol honking telephoto lens mounted. Even with the kit lenses you can feel a little rotational play.
If you're working with a long and unsupported lens, simply use prudent caution and get some support under it.