Brevis 35 vs. m2 redrock adaptor

On the horizontal resolution each dot is actually just one of the RGB colors. If the resolution is 2400x480 dots you would get the actual pixel resolution by dividing the horizontal dot resolution by 3, giving you 800x480 pixels.
 
Bear in mind when looking at LCDs that the first resolution number often needs to be divided by three to get the actual resolution. Don't ask me why they do this, but they're counting the separate RGB elements in the horizontal. So that monitor is 800x480, which isn't too bad. I don't have the Xenarc, but my LCD is that resolution. It works, but mine isn't bright enough. But I only paid around $100 for it, so I don't complain.

Anyway, I, too, look forward to the M2/Brevis smackdown. I have an M2, but I barely have enough lights to shoot with it indoors. Otherwise, I dig it.

Fox
 
A bit off topic- but is it possible to use a matte box with Brevis and 35mm lens?
If so what are you guys using?
 
yes it is. im using the hysonfilms.com mattebox and follow focus with the M2, and cant wait for his new one
 
i dont know much about either, but form what i can tell, the brevis is cheaper, and much more customisable. I read somewhere bout changing the GG, lens mount changes, and it looks alot ligher as well.
 
The M2 claims it only weighs a little over a pound and - i don't know- looks more professional.
Also the online footage between the two- IMO- the M2 looks better.
BTW- what type of lens works best with this system? (I have Canon, Nikon and Pentax lens)
Thanks
 
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No you can't use your century adapter. Both Brevis and M2 need to fit over/on the HVX's lens. On the 35mm side of the adapter, you would use 35mm primes or zoom lenses...not the century adapter.

BTW- I don't think the M2 is more expensive than the Brevis.
 
The Brevis is also screw on and the M2 is not, thus with the Brevis you can go without rails for handheld (though I'd still hold on to the brevis for support!). The Brevis is also carbon fiber, will have a filp module, follow focus, changable ground glass, PL mount, etc. And it is cheaper.

For a while I thought the M2 was the better looking adaptor as well, then I saw this:
http://www.cinevate.com/images/tracksLaneway.mov

Bob does great work. It reminded me that when the Redrock came out, everyone said it had crappy footage and the G35 was the only way to go... now the G35 seems to be vanished off the map and history is repeating itself with the Brevis and M2.

For what it's worth the Redrock people were not very nice and responsive to me, and Dennis Wood, creator of the Brevis, has been very kind. He had some production hold ups (due to a certain companies Achromat distro) but is on track now with the Brevis, so now is a good time to buy, as you will actually get it soon.
 
There is a lot of speculation on these pages about how the Brevis will compare to the M2.
Clearly if it lives up to its promise the Brevis may have advantages - that is if it does need less light, is equally sharp and is as well made.
Until someone has both in his hands to compare head to head we will not know. I just ordered a Brevis and already own an M2. i'll let you know what I find out when I get mine.
 
I don't give much credence to online footage. Unless I can see the same shots back to back with the exact same settings it's all arbitrary.

I agree with Lenilenapi that we just have to wait till we can see a comprehensive side by side test.
 
People i start shooting a 1 hour block pilot Nov 26th and am still confused as to which adapter to buy, will somebody extremely qualified please shed some light on this situation for me

forever indebted
Pete
www.illyrian-ent.com
 
Buy the Brevis, while I have not done the consumer reports analysis, it seems to have high grades in most areas and minimum negatives, price is competitive and well, that is what I decided on after 8 months of looking, and by the way, I don't have it yet. my 2 cents.......Chuck
 
Peter R said:
People i start shooting a 1 hour block pilot Nov 26th and am still confused as to which adapter to buy, will somebody extremely qualified please shed some light on this situation for me
www.illyrian-ent.com
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With a production date that close you may have to "rent". These products have to be orfered and there's usually a waiting list.

As for which product to buy - like others have said, the BREVIS has only now begun shipping.

I have the M2 and I love what it allows us to do. Typically, IMHO, it's never an either or choice because what works for some may not work for others. You have to try them both out and see what works for your style. I suggest renting.
 
Just to clarify - the M2 is available now and ships within one week. There is no waiting list.

Cheers

Brian
 
What's the difference between the M2 adaptor and the SGpro? Just wondering. The footage from both looks great.
 
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