It started as one of Quyen's original models that he sold on ebay. A $220 Century Optics +7 Achromat was then added to replace the original macro. It was then painted black. Soon after, the ground glass was replaced. Then it was used to test other focusing screens--the Nikon D screen, plastic bags, what have you. Then the entire vibrating unit was replaced with the new design, with shorter plastic sticks and the metal switchable Canon/Nikon mount. Then the Beattie Intenscreen was installed, where it has remained. And now, this wonderful, time-tested piece of optical wonder must find a new owner.
I am now realizing that college costs money, and an electrical engineering degree does not come free. I am letting this Letus go for $549, just over the $500 you would have to pay Quyen anyway for a mediocre macro, standard ground glass, dust-proofing and metal mount. I have probably spent more on this unit than that anyway, between the macro, the screen and the unit's initial cost + upgrades + repairs. But the image, suffice it to say, is fantastic.
The Beattie screen is well worth the $100 investment. It produces fantastic, crisp images will nearly zero light loss. You may scoff at that claim, but I am able to shoot indoor scenes with no external lighting (a must in student filmmaking) with this adapter on with zero dB gain.
I like to use this as an example:
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/P2080009.JPG
and this (non-vibrated):
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/compare.jpg
Feel free to browse the rest of the photos here, they're scattered:
some of these photos may not have been taken with the Letus in it's current form...they may be working photos during testing periods.
http://www.frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/letus/
but these are pictures of the Letus as it is right now. What you see is what you get.
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/
Here is a list of features/improvements:
* Vibrating Beattie Intenscreen for crisp, bright images
* Replaced battery wire with longer, thicker gauge
* Moved vibrating sticks out and secured to allow greater vibrating movement
* $220 58mm Century Optics Macro for almost zero chromatic abberation/distortion
* Condenser lens removed (no longer needed with Beattie focusing screen)
* Metal front and end caps to protect lens ends
* Dust-proof
* Metal Canon/Nikon switchable mount
* LED power indicator
I think whoever decides to buy this beast will be very satisfied. $549--I accept paypal.
Cheers,
Ben
I am now realizing that college costs money, and an electrical engineering degree does not come free. I am letting this Letus go for $549, just over the $500 you would have to pay Quyen anyway for a mediocre macro, standard ground glass, dust-proofing and metal mount. I have probably spent more on this unit than that anyway, between the macro, the screen and the unit's initial cost + upgrades + repairs. But the image, suffice it to say, is fantastic.
The Beattie screen is well worth the $100 investment. It produces fantastic, crisp images will nearly zero light loss. You may scoff at that claim, but I am able to shoot indoor scenes with no external lighting (a must in student filmmaking) with this adapter on with zero dB gain.
I like to use this as an example:
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/P2080009.JPG
and this (non-vibrated):
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/compare.jpg
Feel free to browse the rest of the photos here, they're scattered:
some of these photos may not have been taken with the Letus in it's current form...they may be working photos during testing periods.
http://www.frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/letus/
but these are pictures of the Letus as it is right now. What you see is what you get.
http://frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/
Here is a list of features/improvements:
* Vibrating Beattie Intenscreen for crisp, bright images
* Replaced battery wire with longer, thicker gauge
* Moved vibrating sticks out and secured to allow greater vibrating movement
* $220 58mm Century Optics Macro for almost zero chromatic abberation/distortion
* Condenser lens removed (no longer needed with Beattie focusing screen)
* Metal front and end caps to protect lens ends
* Dust-proof
* Metal Canon/Nikon switchable mount
* LED power indicator
I think whoever decides to buy this beast will be very satisfied. $549--I accept paypal.
Cheers,
Ben
Last edited: