Any news from Redrock?

any prove this new "hd achromat" is better than the standard 55mm on the M2? what's the sole purpose of the achromat (?) to magnify the inner frame of the m2, for back focusing purposes.
 
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bvalente said:
Sure -

There is additional detail posted in the Redrock forums as well.

The HD achromat is a 72mm diameter achromat optimized for HD (compared to the regular 55mm Redrock achromat). It provides a larger sweetspot that is good for HD cameras, especially the Sony Z1 and FX1 cameras (we were speaking with Sony reps at the show and learned more about their larger lens sweetspot on those cameras)

So as a result, we now have SD and HD versions of each of our bundles, depending on which type of camera you want to use. We also have an upgrade to the HD version from SD, so you can start with SD now and move to HD later by just upgrading the achromat. HD also works with SD cameras.

We have tested with the Z1 FX1 and HD100 all with improved results. We have not yet gotten results with the HVX.
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Can anyone buy this achromat or is it only for people who own Redrocks' adapter?
 
Still waiting....

Still waiting....

I have still been waiting to hear about the HD achromat and the HVX - many people have asked questions, but there haven't been any answers. There haven't been any posts specifically in regards to the HVX's 82mm thread and the 72mm achromat. I am assuming this is because the old achromat which comes with the m2 has edge softness with the HVX, and in that case renders itself unuseable; thus, no one wishes to comment in regards to the new achromat. In that case I may have to cancel that order order a different package without the old achromat. Any thoughts?


thanks
markus
 
Hi Brian: Is there going to be a M2 + Follow Focus + Mattebox bundle in the near future ?

best
Andreas
 
Eventually we will have bundles -

At the moment we have the M2 bundles (including rod support, etc.)

the microFollowFocus will go on general sale June 1st.

the microMatteBox is slated for late summer release.

Once we get everything out there, I'm sure we'll come up with additional bundles

Thanks

Brian
 
Hey Barry,
Good to hear that Red Rock had a successful NAB. Living and working in Europe means that I didn't get over to NAB to see all your kit working. A while back I emailled you guys with some questions and all I got back was an automated reply. So, here goes:

Hello there,

I've been reading about your wonderful products for some time now on all the Internet boards. Larry McKee - also from Texas - has turned me on to Red Rock Micro in a big way.

I am considering buying a Panasonic HVX-200 camcorder and a Red Rock Micro M2 Indie lens system and Red Rock Micro follow focus system as accessories.

My questions are:

Do you get 2 sets of rods with the two Red Rock Micro systems (M2 Indie and follow focus)?

Will you be making a matte box and French flag for the M2 system? If not, who would make one to fit?

You don't show the follow focus system with an HVX-200 on your website - will the follow focus system fit and work with an HVX/200?

What are your shipping charges here to the UK? Do you take PAY PAL?

Sorry to overload you with questions.

Best regards.

Charlie Mac
 
Hi Charlie

Hm- mistaken for barry?!

You can drop us a line directly at sales@redrockmicro.com

To answer your questions:

1. You use one set of rods that come with the M2 bundle for all your accessories including the microFollowFocus. The M2 bundle comes with rods, the microFF does not (though you can purchase our rods separately or use your own)

2. Yes, we announced the microMatteBox for release late Summer

3. Yes our microFF works with the HVX with our adapter - for a lens gear for the HVX lens itself, it is about to be released.

4. yes we take paypal (and also regular credit card) and we do ship to the UK. the specific pricing depends on which shipping option you choose, but all prices are available under the Purchase menu from our home page.

Cheers

Brian
 
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