Got my Letus35 Flip...Opinions & Questions!

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a2zproductions

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Finally got my Letus35 Flip. No Left, Right problems, No Upside Down Problems,
& No Magnets!

Opinions: right out of the box & screwed onto the DVX with my Canon 1.4 lens,
one word...WOW! That's the look I've been screaming for since I bought the DVX.
It went from a "reality show" look to a 35mm (well more like 16mm) look instantly.
It did take some cleaning due to the packaging popcorn. A little lens cleaner &
compressed air and I was in business. It is pretty HEAVY! I feel like the end
of the camera would fall off with extended use. Light Loss, well, I figure the
light loss estimations were way under estimated, at least with my lens. Tip; if
you test the adapter out for the first time, do it during the day or you will be
discouraged. Example, with a small "interview" lighting setup, my DVX looks great
between 2.8 & 4.0. With the Letus35 Flip, you would need to go Wide Open,
and slow the shutter to 1/24 to get anywhere close to the same exposure,
or use a "Buttload" of light. I mean a "BUTTLOAD"! That said, outside in natural
sunlight, it is simply Beautiful! The vibration of the GG is not noticable. Although,
I would like to see an LED on the power supply to let you know if it is on or off.
The Biggy...Not having to flip the footage in post, or having to use magnets or
external LCD monitors mounted upside down. That is worth the price of admission. Now the Questions!!!

Question:
1. Rod Supports, where & how much? Everyone is out of stock on the Cavision
rods. You would really need this setup with the Flip http://www.cavision.com/rods/lenssupport.htm
as it tends to come Un-mounted from its step down ring. Mine pulls right off.

2. How do I get "More" depth of field? Different lenses? The depth of focus on
my 50mm 1.4 is mere inches, and the focal range is about 50 ft, after that it's
fuzz city.

3. How would you dolly in or use a jib with a 35mm adapter? I would love to
weld this thing to the end of the DVX & leave it, however, you really need 3 hands
to constantly focus the darn thing.

That's all for now. Sorry for being long winded. Please overlook my "Nashville"
grammar.
Thanks,
Adrian
 
Excuse my ingorance of the 35mm lens, but,
how do I stop down the lens more?
& what would a fast lens be?

Thanks,
Adrian

P.S. Will post footage soon!
 
The 35mm still lens has a aperture ring on it. Try to find a f1.2 lens for it, you'll see a difference.
 
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a2zproductions said:
1. Rod Supports, where & how much? Everyone is out of stock on the Cavision
rods. You would really need this setup with the Flip http://www.cavision.com/rods/lenssupport.htm
as it tends to come Un-mounted from its step down ring. Mine pulls right off.
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Try giving Cavision a call at 604-298-9053 I've ordered parts directly from them with much success.
twocik23 - Good call on the support rods from b&h...! :dankk2:
 
Let's see if I got this right.

To stop down the 35 lens I turn the lens ring to a higher number? Like anywhere from 1.4 to 20?
This will increase the depth of field & will it not also let in less light?

Again, first experience with a 35mm lens, duh...
Adrian
 
you have two things going on here, and they are both working against eachother. By stopping down a lens, ie. increasing the f-stop number, you will have a deeper depth of field, however you will also decrease the ammount of light entering the lens. A faster lens, ie F1.2 would allow more light to enter, but also work against you wanting deeper depth of field. My opinion, get a 24 or 32mm lens, f 1.8 or so. this will give you percieved deeper depth of field, allow you to use the lens for dolly shots, and still let in enough light. Again, this depends on what type of shot you are looking for, but I can tell you right now, there aren't alot of films you will ever watch that will have a dollying 50mm lens or higher, except for special circumstances or artistic flare.
 
tigeba said:
I know this may sound harsh, but how could you have purchased this thing without understanding the relationship between aperture and depth of field? Go search for depth of field and so some reading!
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Because I've got more money than I know what to do with :)
I bought it for the "LOOK". I hate the stock DVX look. Reality Show!

Anyway, This is a hobby to me, I'm a music producer by trade,
(Grammy award winning) none the less, so cut me a "little" slack.
please?

I did some google searching, however, I came here to get a little
help from those of you who actually use adapters on a DVX.
If you need Pro Tools Advice, I can help, but relationship between
aperture & DOF, I'm a moron!

Adrian
 
Low & Behold!
My lens is broken. That would explain some of this.
I did in fact attempt to stop down the lens, but to no avail.
The darn inards are gimped. Disregard any light loss statements
until I can get a lens that actually works.
Thanks for the help,
Adrian
 
Well the reality is on my Letus Flip after indoor testing is that Im loosing about 2-3 stops.
 
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