List of ten 35 mm adapters

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jwfilm

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I need to buy a 35mm adapter and I have put together a list of the ones I could find. Many of these adapters have been thoroughly discussed in other threads, but I haven't found a list like this one anywhere. Feel free to add comments or information for any of the adapters, prices should include everything needed for use with HVX200:

1. Kinomatik Movietube
http://www.movietube.com/index2.php
price: 9500$
heavy, robust piece, looks like something from a medical lab, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

2. P+S Technik Mini35
http://www.pstechnik.de/en/digitalfilm-mini35.php
price: >8000$
lightloss due to upright image, good image quality, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

3. El Da Vinci digi35
http://www.digi35.co.uk
price: 1700$
not out yet, due for September, uses static glass, little information on their site

4. SGPro
http://www.sgpro.co.uk/pages/home/homeframeset.html
price: I would like to know
website currently not working properly, only dvx100 footage

5. Redrock M2
http://www.redrockmicro.com
price: 1300$ (for still camera lens adapter)
recommended by most people on this forum. Long delivery times. Image upside down, but little lightloss.

6. Cinvate brevis35
http://www.cinevate.com
price: 1130$ (with rails)
compact, half pound weight

7. Cinemek G35
http://www.cinemek.com
price: about 900$
they take preorders, but list is currently full

8. Go-35
http://www.go-35.com
no information except it's a static solution

9.Indie35
http://www.indie35.com
confusing website, but they sell bundles including the lens to avoid compatabilty issues

10. Letus 35
http://www.letus35.com
price: 470$ incl. shipping
uses vibrating ground glass. weighs half pound, no supporting rods needed. Some issues with this adapter have been discussed on this forum. There is a version with an upright image, but of course with lightloss


The first two are out of my price range. I have seen actual HVX200 footage only from the Letus35 and the Redrock M2. I understand a shootout is coming up in August, I just might wait for the results, but in the meantime I would be thankful for useful additions to this list.

So far it seems the M2, the brevis, the Cinemek and the letus come in question, with the letus obviously being the most affordable one, but if the picture quality or light loss or ease of use or stability of any other is significantly superior, I'll take that one.
 
Just to clarify - the Redrock M2 SD Indie Bundle is $995. We also include full support rods, which are needed for a matte box, follow focus, and to support heavier lenses.

It's an admirable job you've done putting the list together: it's also tough because it isn't an apples-to-apples comparison on what you get.
 
Anyone who pays next to 10,000 dollars for a 35mm adapter is friggin outta their minds.

Thanks for the list. I hadn't heard of a couple of them.
 
Just to clarify - the Redrock M2 SD Indie Bundle is $995. We also include full support rods, which are needed for a matte box, follow focus, and to support heavier lenses.

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I put the list of 35 mm adapters on the HVX Forum assuming most people work HD with that camera. I hope all the other prices are for HD filming. If not, please tell me.

it's also tough because it isn't an apples-to-apples comparison on what you get.

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I'll say! The MovieTube sure looks different than the Letus35, and the M2 probably has lots of advantages over a 240$ device. But they are all supposed to do the same job. They all have pros and cons (some cost less, some do better images, some are lightweight, etc.) and I would like to have a concise list of all the choices.
 
So it's 11 adapters now, I added the MPIC, which looks great, but also not within my price range. More information or comments on the devices is welcome.

1. Kinomatik Movietube
http://www.movietube.com/index2.php
price: 9500$
heavy, robust piece, looks like something from a medical lab, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

2. P+S Technik Mini35
http://www.pstechnik.de/en/digitalfilm-mini35.php
price: >8000$
lightloss due to upright image, good image quality, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

3. Diaconu MPIC
http://www.dandiaconu.com
price: 3600$
rotating screen, little lightloss, many website pictures don't show under Safari (and I don't have any other browser)

4. El Da Vinci digi35
http://www.digi35.co.uk
price: 1700$
not out yet, due for September, uses static glass, little information on their site

5. SGPro
http://www.sgpro.co.uk/pages/home/homeframeset.html
price: I would like to know
website currently not working properly, only dvx100 footage

6. Redrock M2
http://www.redrockmicro.com
price: 1300$ (for still camera lens adapter)
recommended by most people on this forum. Long delivery times. Image upside down, but little lightloss.

7. Cinvate brevis35
http://www.cinevate.com
price: 1130$ (with rails)
compact, half pound weight

8. Cinemek G35
http://www.cinemek.com
price: about 900$
they take preorders, but list is currently full

9. Go-35
http://www.go-35.com
no information except it's a static solution

10.Indie35
http://www.indie35.com
confusing website, but they sell bundles including the lens to avoid compatabilty issues

11. Letus 35
http://www.letus35.com
price: 470$ incl. shipping
uses vibrating ground glass. weighs half pound, no supporting rods needed. Some issues with this adapter have been discussed on this forum. There is a version with an upright image, but of course with lightloss
 
The Brevis package at $1200 is the complete HD imaging system. It includes the interchangeable lens mount, interchangeable diffuser system, AC adapter/charger, Pelican box, 72mm achromat, and complete rails system. The same package less rails and achromat is $795. I'll be updating the product photos this weekend to reflect the Brevis "Revision 2" adapter and new rails system. The new products are the result of a great deal of feedback from existing customers (hats off to the Beta folks who've been incredibly supportive), and an exhaustive testing regimen.
 
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guskersthecat said:
The Brevis package at $1200 is the complete HD imaging system. It includes the interchangeable lens mount, interchangeable diffuser system, AC adapter/charger, Pelican box, 72mm achromat, and complete rails system. The same package less rails and achromat is $795. I'll be updating the product photos this weekend to reflect the Brevis "Revision 2" adapter and new rails system. The new products are the result of a great deal of feedback from existing customers (hats off to the Beta folks who've been incredibly supportive), and an exhaustive testing regimen.
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Awesome...eagerly awaiting to see more HXV footage. :D
 
Thanks for the great list JWFILM. It's amazing how the list grows.

I'm glad that the MPIC was added, because there are some new developments in the works. There should be some news coming in the next few weeks and it should prove to be good. The lastest version of the MPIC is going to soon be competing closer to the price range of the other adapters on the list... and I'm not talking about the P+S and MovieTube.

I don't believe Dan's site is working right in any browser. Something is wrong with the links to the galleries. We are working on redoing his site and putting together a more cohesive presentation to showcase what the adapter can do. This should all happen as we get closer to releasing the adapter.

We're also going to try and get a production model done for the NY shootout, but I'm still waiting to hear back from Timur on the specifics. If it's August we should be able to make it.

Again, the adapter market is getting crowded to say the least, but we're hopeful that we can compete well and offer a great product with the best materials at a reasonable price.

I'll keep everybody posted so that we can be an official link on this list. :)

Best,

Jason
 
Since many of the adapters deliver a flipped image, I allude to following thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=53456 that shows how the LCD image can be flipped on the HVX200. Since upright images from adapters always mean lightloss, I find the flip trick preferable.

I made some additions to the list:

1. Kinomatik Movietube
http://www.movietube.com/index2.php
price: 9500$
heavy, robust piece, looks like something from a medical lab, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

2. P+S Technik Mini35
http://www.pstechnik.de/en/digitalfilm-mini35.php
price: >8000$
has been around for a long time, so very experienced, lightloss due to upright image, good image quality, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

3. Diaconu MPIC
http://www.dandiaconu.com
price: 3600$
rotating screen, little lightloss, many website pictures don't show under Safari (and I don't have any other browser)
update: it seems the MPIC is named FELIX now and costs only 1500$, not shipping yet, website doesn't confirm it.

4. El Da Vinci digi35
http://www.digi35.co.uk
price: 1700$
not out yet, due for September, uses static glass, little information on their site

5. SGPro
http://www.sgpro.co.uk/pages/home/homeframeset.html
price: I would like to know
website currently not working properly, only dvx100 footage, see http://dvxuser.com/articles/35 for a test report with DVX100
and another thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=62743 but also only DVX100!

6. Redrock M2
http://www.redrockmicro.com
price: 1300$ (for still camera lens adapter), 1750$ (for PL mount version)
recommended by most people on this forum. Long delivery times. Image upside down, but little lightloss.

7. Cinvate brevis35
http://www.cinevate.com
price: 1200$ (complete with rails)
compact, half pound weight

8. Cinemek G35
http://www.cinemek.com
price: about 900$
they take preorders, but list is currently full, still not shipping

9. Letus 35
http://www.letus35.com
price: 470$ incl. shipping
uses vibrating ground glass. weighs half pound, no supporting rods needed. See http://dvxuser.com/articles/35 for a test report with DVX100

10. Go-35Pro
http://www.go-35.com
price: 430$ (not sure if that is for HD)
not shipping yet, Thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=42945 (long thread)
and another thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=52878

11. Indie35
http://www.indie35.com
confusing website, but they sell bundles including the lens to avoid compatabilty issues
 
We shoot with the Redrock M2 everyday - it beautiful everytime. Get yourself a a set of fast lenses (we use Nikon F-mount), an HD on-board monitor (we use the Marshall) and a follow-focus - with 35mm dof, everything is specific. We get no vignietting, no artifacts, just beautiful images. Regarding the upside-down images, it is only a problem at ingestion. What is needed here is a P2 Genie that can remove duplicate frames, mount to a Firestore, and flop the footage. Again, of all adaptors listed, only a handful are currently shipping and only the M2 has proven itself a winner... http://www.showreel.org/memberarea/article.php?172.
 
Suede said:
We shoot with the Redrock M2 everyday - it beautiful everytime. Get yourself a a set of fast lenses (we use Nikon F-mount), an HD on-board monitor (we use the Marshall) and a follow-focus - with 35mm dof, everything is specific. We get no vignietting, no artifacts, just beautiful images. Regarding the upside-down images, it is only a problem at ingestion. What is needed here is a P2 Genie that can remove duplicate frames, mount to a Firestore, and flop the footage. Again, of all adaptors listed, only a handful are currently shipping and only the M2 has proven itself a winner... http://www.showreel.org/memberarea/article.php?172.
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p2 genie flips the image and removes duplicate frames?
 
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Just to let you know the SGPro is $740.


New list containing the SGPro price change:

1. Kinomatik Movietube
http://www.movietube.com/index2.php
price: 9500$
heavy, robust piece, looks like something from a medical lab, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

2. P+S Technik Mini35
http://www.pstechnik.de/en/digitalfilm-mini35.php
price: >8000$
has been around for a long time, so very experienced, lightloss due to upright image, good image quality, the price makes it suitable for commercial purposes only

3. Diaconu MPIC
http://www.dandiaconu.com
price: 3600$
rotating screen, little lightloss, many website pictures don't show under Safari (and I don't have any other browser)
update: it seems the MPIC is named FELIX now and costs only 1500$, not shipping yet, website doesn't confirm it.

4. El Da Vinci digi35
http://www.digi35.co.uk
price: 1700$
not out yet, due for September, uses static glass, little information on their site

5. Redrock M2
http://www.redrockmicro.com
price: 1300$ (for still camera lens adapter), 1750$ (for PL mount version)
recommended by most people on this forum. Long delivery times. Image upside down, but little lightloss.

6. Cinvate brevis35
http://www.cinevate.com
price: 1200$ (complete with rails)
compact, half pound weight

7. Cinemek G35
http://www.cinemek.com
price: about 900$
they take preorders, but list is currently full, still not shipping

8. SGPro
http://www.sgpro.co.uk/pages/home/homeframeset.html
price: $740
website currently not working properly, only dvx100 footage, see http://dvxuser.com/articles/35 for a test report with DVX100
and another thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=62743 but also only DVX100!

9. Letus 35
http://www.letus35.com
price: 470$ incl. shipping
uses vibrating ground glass. weighs half pound, no supporting rods needed. See http://dvxuser.com/articles/35 for a test report with DVX100

10. Go-35Pro
http://www.go-35.com
price: 430$ (not sure if that is for HD)
not shipping yet, Thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=42945 (long thread)
and another thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=52878

11. Indie35
http://www.indie35.com
confusing website, but they sell bundles including the lens to avoid compatabilty issues
 
The article is for the old SG35, not the SGpro.

As a note, we should have footage coming in soon with the SGpro and PL mount.
 
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