Culmination of a month of DOF research

Wow.. Finally somebody said it.. It's the man behind the camera that creates the images, not the camera.. well said. I have been saying that since film school 40 years ago. I also created an adapter, but I don't call it a 35mm adapter because I use larger format lenses on my unit, but it's only an aid to the camera. I still have to create the images.. The video community has to place less emphasis on the equipment and more on the techniques behind the camera. Maybe that's the difference between a filmmaker and a videographer.
 
Winston, I'm no artist, nor do I pretend to be one. I've had folks come up to me and tell me that I "have an eye" after viewing some of my productions (not DOF test footage obviously). I politely thank them, them point them to pinelakefilms (of Disjecta fame) as an example of someone who actually "has an eye."

I like building stuff. I'm a tech head. I'm not a filmmaker or a videographer. Now if we were all artists, you'd be presenting your work with chalk on a slate. On the good side, we wouldn't have global warming. (Removes tongue from cheek :p )

I will say this. Using an adapter has forced me to think a lot more about compostion, lighting, focus, camera movement etc. etc. Being that you're a film school graduate, I'm guessing you'll appreciate that cuz a few hacks like me are being forced to get a bit more educated.
 
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guskersthecat said:
Thanks V. Well, worst case scenario I'll have an adapter collection on my hands! Given the collection of engineered diffusers and carbon fibre on my desk, I suspect the next adapter will be quite different. Heavier, costlier, but likely about .5 to 1 f/stop better with better diffusion, and 0 grain.
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How much more are we talkin?

If you can do it for $500, then you've got yourself an order once I get the cash. :thumbup:
 
Well, the big question at this point is what the CNC machining costs will be.

At this point, a package with invert/revert and basic rails is likely doable for under $600.
 
Do you have to rotate the engineered diffuser to lose the grain completely, or is it a good static solution in your opinion?
 
guskersthecat said:
Well, the big question at this point is what the CNC machining costs will be.

At this point, a package with invert/revert and basic rails is likely doable for under $600.
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With or sans rails?
 
One more question!

Which lens mount are you using? Canon? Nikon? Switchable (this would be preferred)? Can we request which mount we want for a few extra $$ when we order?
 
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