DIY micro35 kit (New Footage!)

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From what I understand from my limited knowledge is that there is more glass elements etc in a zoom lense and that means more absorption etc....


again I come from computer graphics where we have every lense ever made in any aspect ratio at any time :-)
 
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You won't get a set of 35mm primes for nothing...
and from my knowledge the term primes only applies to 35mm motion picture terminology.

So instead I think you, me we, are looking for a set of 35mm still lenses.
Well if I was to do it cheap, a set of good old pentax lenses, next a set of Nikon lens, then a PL mount or adapter and rent true motion picture primes.

I think there are also gender bender's too for like Nikon to Canon and Nikon to PL.

Hello Redrock...come in ...over...
 
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Prime just means they are no zoom lenses
so you can have prime still lenses as wel
 
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Perhaps RedRock was injured in a horrid ground glass accident?

;D
 
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Hey guys,

Sorry for the delay!

I finished machining the first set of rails. I'll have the base powder coated this weekend.

new_rails_side.jpg


The base is adjustable for different cameras.

www.micro35.com/pics/rails_side.jpg
www.micro35.com/pics/rails_back.jpg
www.micro35.com/pics/adj_base.jpg

The nice thing about this setup is that you can use it without a micro35...

Here's the OCT19 mount that's going to be used on the first Pre-Assembled unit.
www.micro35.com/oct19/side.jpg

And here's a pic of the Mattebox mounted on the rails.
www.micro35.com/oct19/rail_matte.jpg


Almost there!!
 
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hrrrm... sounds like things are getting further. i guess the question of when the guides will be printed will never be answered. Principal photography is in the next month or so for a serious project of mine.... wish i could know if these guides would be shipping or not soon... ;(

this adapter would put the project on a new level. i just can't wait to get there.
jesus (you're more important than the J Man to me anyways). redrcock, help us please!
 
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Redrock is listening to input from future users and customers during prototyping - that's a very good thing. I'd prefer a delay to a half-hashed product that'll need modifications or upgrades to get it where it should have been on its initial release.

It is good to see the passthrough base and 15mm rods and accommodation for a mattebox using standard hardware.

Looks like that base might be a purchase item, while the rest of the kit will be DIY-able? Once you get into machining, it becomes harder to execute in the average garage!

This project is developing very nicely!

Cheers,

e
 
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Death,
My partner is handling the guides. I believe they're being printed now.

The rails will be sold by themselves for anyone needing them.

The "Pre-Assmebled" micro35 orders will come with the rails!

Thanks for the feedback guys.
 
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If the rods are 15mm and have the industry standard spacing between them I'm interested in hearing how much for a complete rail system from you Redrock? Weight?
 
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Hey Brett,
I sent them out for quotes yesterday. I'll let you know as soon as I get it back.

The rods are 15mm and cost 10x the price of a 9/16 rod which is .45mm less than 15mm... Really bites...

I'll keep you posted!
 
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Here is a link where for the 15mm rods:
http://www.mcmaster.com/

They have all sorts of materials, including aluminum and stainless steel. From what I was able to see a 15mm stainless steel rod would be about $30 bucks (for a 40" one). We would probably find everything we need here.
 
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So, when is this guide going to arrive in my mailbox?-An interested and slightly impatient customer. ??? :P
 
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IncMedia - That was hilarious! ;D Who made that video? I like the "Optura" line.

Great stuff! Thanks.
 
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It was the guy who is made the 35mm adapter for the XL2. http://www.holyzoo.com/content/35mm/

I love that video, because, as I already said, it's so true.

Oh P.K, I'm currently downloading all the movies you have uploaded into a folder called "The PK Collection" (cos I'm a freak haha ;D) And I absolutely love the "rainier" clip. Is that real, looks weird but really nice.
 
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