Q-tip35 Vibrating Adapter Assembly - Footage and Pics

[wjm]

Hi all.

I got tired of waiting for others to offer their solutions for a vibrating adapter and built my own yesterday out of Q-tips, a vibrating motor from a Schick razor, and hot glue.

My adapter is based on the Ed35, and I would like to thank all those who spent so much time educating the rest of us poor slobs (Ed, Marlene, Snodart, Agus, and all the rest of you.) Now I contribute my own small part of the puzzle.

http://www.acorncreative.net/qtip35/IMG_4963.jpg

Here is some footage. (http://www.acorncreative.net/qtip35/qtip35.mov)
Shot mostly at F2.8 - F4 to test bokeh. Toward the end there are shots with the adapter on and off for comparison. The vibrator gets rid of the dust and hairs completely.

So the vibrating assembly works perfectly on 2 rechargeable AA batteries, and so I can forget about that.

HOWEVER...

I am still seeing some vignetting with my version of the Ed35, and I want to get it resolved. (Ed, Snodart, Marlene, etc. HELP ME!!!)

I am using an original DVX100 set up like this:

DVX100 (Original) > Canon 500D +2 > C.O. +7 > PVC Spacer > Canon Ee-a > PVC Spacer >Minolta MD 50mm 1.2

Questions:
1. Does anybody else use the Canon Ee-a and NOT get hot spots/vignetting? I can't see the hot spots with my eyes looking into the adapter, but the camera sure as heck does.

2. Does my (original) DVX need to be further from (or closer to) the focusing screen? My zoom and focus are something like Z-73 to Z-77 and MF91, but don't quote me on that) The Ee-a has a built in fresnel to evenly distribute light across the screen, but I am still getting the hot spots.

3. Would a +10 achromat fix the problem?

[Dennis Wood]

You made me laugh! Out loud! This is so beautifully ghetto, I think I'm going to cry. The illustrations are killing me...Qtip dude and razor.

With an MD 1.2 on there, your issue is probably not vignetting.

How far is the GG from the closest achromat? Do you see the hotspotting if you remove the achros and back the camera off?

[zakaree]

u have a similar design to mine.. only my eea isnt in a filter ring.. it sits directly on my motor. i had the same problem with the hot spot thing but i just flipped my screen around facing the other way and it works good. im at z70-74 and mf 13-15.

i had the co+7 and the cannon d500 booster with a spacer in between.. i got rid of the spacer and the cannon.. shortened my entire adapter by 1.5 inches and it works perfectly

[j]

very inspirational!

one tip with the hot glue: don't leave the camera in the car in the summer...

[wjm]

Thanks, Dennis. I am a big fan of your work.

Agreed the issue isn't the 1.2 lens. Could become an actual problem later with my MD 28mm 2.8. It's at the shop being cleaned, and I haven't been able to test it much yet.

The GG is approximately 101mm from the Century Optics +7, then step up to 72mm, then Canon 500D. Sometimes I add, subtract a blank UV filter between the DVX and the 500D, just because it also serves to protect the 500D when I remove it. This also helped me to zoom in further with the DVX.

Zakaree, I will shuffle the elements around as suggested. I assume you're using the original DVX100 too? For those that weren't aware, they do focus differently – longer minumum focus than the A & B models (and for once, longer isn't a good thing).

Thanks again for your help, guys.

[wjm]

very inspirational!

one tip with the hot glue: don't leave the camera in the car in the summer...

Good point - I'll be careful about that.

However, I treat my DVX better than I treat my daughter.

http://eve.bouncingbabysites.com/images/small_photos/26_00.jpg (http://eve.bouncingbabysites.com/zoom/26.html)

[kyle.presley]

your daughter is beautiful.

[cinebuddy]

The motor plus Q-Tip is sure to make a Vibrant thing.

[twocik23]

I've tried the M3 razor motor before, you must of spent some time trying to solder that little motor. I had to rip mine a part to get it out (I broke a few trying this), does the Schick motor come out easy?



Nice job!

[wjm]

Soldering was fairly easy - I got a LOT of practice from accidentally pulling off the wires during construction! I was using a tiny battery powered iron with a rally small tip, so that helped.

RE: Motor - Well, I got two out so far without incident. But you're right - it's tricky. Plastic guts everywhere!

[Alex.Flory]

Good image

[Dennis Wood]

Wj, I may be able to help you out with your image problem...drop me a pmail.


Now how long before the Qtip guys catch wind of this and come out with the "Sonic Z500 Ultra Super Vibrating Ear Wax Remover" :-)

[Alex.Flory]

Hi WIM, just had a look at your baby pics, cute baby. Reminds me of my own baby girl at home now with her mommy.

Back to the adaptor, how long is the Q-tip stick? The setup is crude, now you just need to design a GG holder and fix the Q-tip properly to avoid them coming off. Eevr thought about having the part made by professional?

[dan]

Now how long before the Qtip guys catch wind of this and come out with the "Sonic Z500 Ultra Super Vibrating Ear Wax Remover" :-)
Not that long rest assured! That's the whole purpose of these boards.....:2vrolijk_08:

[zakaree]

Thanks, Dennis. I am a big fan of your work.

Agreed the issue isn't the 1.2 lens. Could become an actual problem later with my MD 28mm 2.8. It's at the shop being cleaned, and I haven't been able to test it much yet.

The GG is approximately 101mm from the Century Optics +7, then step up to 72mm, then Canon 500D. Sometimes I add, subtract a blank UV filter between the DVX and the 500D, just because it also serves to protect the 500D when I remove it. This also helped me to zoom in further with the DVX.

Zakaree, I will shuffle the elements around as suggested. I assume you're using the original DVX100 too? For those that weren't aware, they do focus differently – longer minumum focus than the A & B models (and for once, longer isn't a good thing).

Thanks again for your help, guys.

actually im using the 100a

[PaPa]

you have created an exceptionally fantastic adapter.