View Full Version : Ok, 35mm adaptor - whats the best way?
Double_IT
02-23-2005, 09:00 PM
There are so many pages about doing the 35mm adaptor I have no clue where to start. Is there a good reilable, easy, cheap way to do this yet? Are there any disadvantages to doing this? I am going for a very surreal look for my next film and I think the 35mm adaptor would do wonders. My dad has a lot of 35mm photo lens for his still cannon camera. Can I use one of those? I assume that is the big cost in this conversion. Any info would be awsome.
Double_IT
02-24-2005, 11:54 AM
anyone?
goober542
02-24-2005, 01:05 PM
If you go with redrock's set up you can use the canon lenses, and his system is nearly resolution lossless. The newer GG's may make it a full resolution rig, and it is a hell of alot cheaper than the other 2 35mm mounts that are out there, and they are not close to full resolution. I recommend you checking it out www.micro35.com
Bill__Turner
02-24-2005, 01:35 PM
I think you need to take the time to read thru all the threads on this topic, there is no easy answer. The idea that RedRocks DYI unit might be better in resolution than the existing commercial units is unproven. The unit being shown has an upside down image (which while inconvenient can be dealt with if one is willing). To my knowledge, no one has seen or tested this unit yet, and until that happens, everything is speculation.
Clearly redrock is very clever and talented, but error on the side of caution.
Bill Turner
Century Division
Schneider Optics
* The idea that RedRocks DYI unit might be better in resolution than the existing commercial units is unproven. *
Bill Turner
Century Division
Schneider Optics
Mr. Turner: can you direct us to the "existing commerical units"?
Policar
02-24-2005, 07:58 PM
Just a heads up, the cheapest "existing commerical unit" is $10,000 to start.
Just a heads up, the cheapest "existing commerical unit" is $10,000 to start.
YIKES! :o
YIKES! AND uh... never mind.
Double_IT
02-25-2005, 09:46 AM
Just a heads up, the cheapest "existing commerical unit" is $10,000 to start.
I dont want commerical for sure, def a DYI setup is the only way ill be able to do this.
LloydC
02-25-2005, 11:15 AM
ya right now everyone is waiting for redrock to ship the pieces and manuals...
I'm going to wait what others say about his model and decide whether or not to purchase one
Double_IT
02-28-2005, 03:49 PM
When is redrocks unit supposed to be done ? I wnat to start shooting in about a month...
SloMocean
03-03-2005, 12:40 PM
Mr. Turner -
According to Redrocks postings and his images and screen captures from his resolution tests, his unit captures the image right side up with no mirroring, so there is no post-production flipping.
http://www.micro35.com/resolution_tests.htm
Bill__Turner
03-03-2005, 01:52 PM
I know that Redrock has talked about devising a solution with a "right-side up" image. The unit in the pictures clearly will produce and upside down image as he is directly photographing the ground-glass.
The fact that the posted images are "right side-up" does not mean they were not upside-down when captured.
Perhaps Redrock would be willing to clarify this point. The optical system required to invert and revert the image is not simple or inexpensive. If Redrocks DYI unit has good image quality, as I have said previously, dealing with the upside down image in post or by some other means (even mounting the camera upside down) is the only way I see to do this inexpensively.
Bill Turner
Century Division
Schneider Optics