HPX300 Redrock M2e DOF Test

[seanblaze]

I just got all the parts in last night and did a quick test. I will post some new footage later today.
http://www.vimeo.com/7658696

 

[reem12]

Nothing seems to be completely in focus.

 

[zeke]

When you were shifting focus from one object to another, the picture shifted all over the place. What lens were you using?

 

[John Caballero]

Nothing seems to be completely in focus.

Exactly.

 

[tommygunn]

Looks like the back focus isn't set.

 

[GaryNattrass]

Nothing seems to be completely in focus.

Yup seems out to me too.

On this subject I just shot a drama in a farmhouse with the stock lens and we never struggled to get enough shallow DOF for our requirements.

 

[seanblaze]

I was using a Zeiss 85mm during this shoot. As stated, I just put this set up together and still working things out.

 

[seanblaze]

The focus start with the chair and racks to the candle. Then back to the chair. Simple!

 

[seanblaze]

Yes. I have been adjusting the back focus. Still learning this camera.

 

[seanblaze]

Here is some new footage that I shot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nojEdp2nf9Q&feature=youtube_gdata

 

[seanblaze]

Please let me know if the new footage looks any better. Thanks

 

[CinemaElectronika]

You might be probably doing something wrong...

Are you using the M2e alone with the scan reverse of the HPX300 or is the microXe attached?

Look at this video posted by RRM on Vimeo about 4 months ago... It doesn't look as bad!

http://vimeo.com/5533902

H.

 

[seanblaze]

I am using the reverse scan option with the m2e upgrade. I have not bought the achromat that comes with the m2e as I am using the older 72mm achromat. I wonder if that is making a difference? Maybe I still need to make some more adjustments with the back focus.

 

[CinemaElectronika]

I am using the reverse scan option with the m2e upgrade. I have not bought the achromat that comes with the m2e as I am using the older 72mm achromat. I wonder if that is making a difference? Maybe I still need to make some more adjustments with the back focus.

Yes, indeed! You should use the new 72mm 5x Achromat (Encore) for the sharpest resolution.

Set-Up info posted by Brian Valente, from camera to front setup...

Camera
82-72mm step-down ring
72mm 5x Achromat (Encore)
72mm blue coupler
1" 72mm spacer tube
72-55mm step down ring (part of hard mount kit)
55mm coupler (part of hm kit)

zoom approximately 38mm
focus all the way crashed in (approx 2m)
macro mode fully on

http://www.redrockmicro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7312&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Cheers!

H.