just built my 35mm adapter.. check it out

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DVXguy

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I just built my own 35mm adapter for the DVX-100a.. After a little trial and error, I think it came out great and I actually improved on Edweirdo's design a bit. My design requires no cutting of the PVC pipe. Now that I have the specs down I think I will be creating a more professional model with the center tube made from aluminum.. Below is my first sample footage.. I shot it the moment I put it together (which was right after a horrible storm) but you'll get the idea.. I'd like to encourage everyone's feedback.. If there is any interest I'll list the design.. Was very low cost (about 125.00)

http://www.rivedata.com/sxsw/35test_roy.mov
 
that looks pretty good. I'd definitely be interested in seeing the design and learning more about how you did this, seems like most others end up costing more to build (I could be wrong about that, havent researched it much)
 
The footage looked good man !! what cam and what framerate??

I'd be interested in buying one,,, am not brave enough to build it myself...

Ever consider to build a flip version with the spinning ground glass ??
 
thanks..I'll upload some pics of it by this weekend..

I'm going to build one with spinning glass next.. I almost dont see a reason to flip it on the camera.. I wouldn't want to lose any more light then I already am.. My solution is to use an external LCD that has the ability to flip it..
 
here are the pics of my adapter.. Forgive some of the blurriness of the photo's.. I took them while chasing my son and getting ready for work.. You'll see in the photos that this is basically edweirdo's design except I used different pieces of PVC pipe.. This required no cutting.. Also the pieces fit together nicely and allowed minor adjustments to get a perfectly sharp picture..

http://www.rivedata.com/adapter
 
thats a nice looking build, no duct tape or anything :) When you get a chance would love to hear the specifics on the parts you used. In the meantime I guess I need to take a closer look at Edweirdo's design.
 
That footage looks good! A static design?

I don't see any grain, though, it is hard to tell form the size of the video footage. Also, what GG are you using, and achromats?
 
you actually can't see any grain.. I found out it's best to put it together in pieces when attaching it to the DVX.. First add the font lens.. then lay the GG on top.. Focus in to the GG.. then add the rest.. That seemed to get the sharpest picture. it is static..and the GG is nikon F3 screen with the red dot.. it looks good, however in my next design I'm going to use the Canon EE-a screen.. Then I'll probably put this one up on ebay..
 
WOW!

for weeks I have been trying to figure out whether I should buy one or make one myself. Im a broke student with little money....blah blah.

But that is the best looking homemade adaptor I have seen.

Would LOVE to know how you made it and also what GG you used and achromat.
 
Your current image looks better than mine with a Canon EE-a screen. I actually am not too fond of the EE-a screen, seems that the fresnal lens portion of the lens is causing me some problems and I am even using a vibrating holder.
 
thanks for the compliments.. Below is a picture of the pvc pipe I used.. the Pipe fits together perfectly and with the correct focal length for a sharp image..

IMG_2811.JPG
 
I'll put up some stills once I officially test it.. The first footage was taken during a short break in the rain.. I'm going to take out the tripod tomorrow morning and shoot some nice images..
 
ok.. I've been reading all of these threads and I realize that I need to name this adapter.. It will be the H36.. I call it this because I feel it's 1 better then most static DIY adapters :)
 
It's very hard to judge anything from that footage. It's tiny in resolution so you can't check for grain and most of the shots are wide or form far away to you can't check for bokeh rendition.
 
Those are some clean tiff's you posted there, I can't believe that your adapter is a static one.

What was your GG again?
 
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