MPIC 35mm lens adaptor

Norm_Li

Norm_Li

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Hey everyone,

Has anyone used the MPEG 35mm lens adaptor yet?

http://www.provisionvideo.com/features.htm (scroll to the bottom)

I never heard of this before but I was wondering if it was worth shooting with
on a number of short films coming up.

Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Norm Li
 
Thank you Brian,
I have posted tons of stills from footage on my site. I had the full clips as well, but due to limited bad of the net and compressions codex I took some of them off.
BTW, I just had it rented two days ago on a commercial to be broadcasted on CBC. I'll post footage when I get it. Thanks for checking it out.
Norm, give me a call if you want (604-780-1818), get your camera and you'll shoot some first hand footage to see/edit/comment about. More to come guys...thanks for checking it out.
Dan
 
I've seen that site and the thing looks damn impressive. The price is like $3k though, right? It'd take some very impressive footage to go with the design to make someone spend that money.
 
As a reply to earlier comments.
Guys, please give me the benefit of a doubt, OK?

I did not received any emails and ignored them. I always replay to any emails I get (is just common sense, right?)
Second; the website is new, I did not know for the first two weeks I had emails on info and sales@dandiaconu.com.
Took me a while to figure it out after I found similar comments on another website (poor customer service)

Give me a call when in doubt.

I don't have all the time for net information, sorry, but when I get emails, I do replay (subject to figuring out where to log in....lol)

Otherwise, thanks for your interest and if you want to see the device in person and test it, call me. You'll get some footage to take home and examine. Better, yet, we should make another meeting somewhere and demo it for more than one person at a time. I still do not know how to turn on notification when someone has a re on this thread.......

Meanwhile price has changed and I have two other products: Follow focus and Universal SLR focus gear.

Back to work.
 
Dan is a stand up guy period. I purchased his follow focus which is on the way now, shipped in the timely manner stated on his website. Dude is on some other **** with his inventions, and he's industry proven...more important than that is he delivers on his deliverables. You can't go wrong coppin' a product from Dan.

Norm, you should try to hook up with Dan and test the MPIC out in person, I know Dan often offers people in his geographical area the opportunity. I'd love to get your take on it as I've always admired your work.

Greg
 
Ok, I have seen at least three post on 35 adapters, price ranges from hundreds ~ thousands.

I am tempted to buy one but as everyone knows "buyer beware". it is hard comparing units side by side. So, making a determination between the cheaper 300.00 unit and a more expensive 2000.00 unit falls beyond most peoples capabilities. Leaving a lot of guess work and trust in the hands of the manufactures and what they claim.

The MPIC looks top notch (drool) and high quality but for 2K ? I just don't see it, like everything else in life just out of reach.

It would be nice to see someone introduce an adapter for around 500.00 that delivers.

I am almost positive more people are apt to spend 500 than 2000.00 on such a device.

understanding people should be rewarded for their hard work.
 
I know, I really want the MPIC but at 2g's I can't justify it right now. But in terms of innovation of build and seeming ease of use, its gotta be the MPIC.
No achromat and a small footprint really make me want the MPIC>
 
I can not justify 2k either, after all my dvx was just a little over that price in the first place.
Looks like the maker of MPIC does exceptional work and possibly the best choice for an adapter. It looks awesome.

I have only a small understaning about what is involved to make an adapter so it is unfair to expect anyone to set my price range..

Anyway, I guess I will keep browser peeled for an alternative that comes in around 500.00.

regards
 
dmbdvx said:
I can not justify 2k either, after all my dvx was just a little over that price in the first place.
Looks like the maker of MPIC does exceptional work and possibly the best choice for an adapter. It looks awesome.

I have only a small understaning about what is involved to make an adapter so it is unfair to expect anyone to set my price range..

Anyway, I guess I will keep browser peeled for an alternative that comes in around 500.00.

regards
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LOL, I tried my damndest to follow the threads at dvinfo.net and build my own oscillating vibratory spinnning dimension portal opening ground glass adapter....i gave up. Dan machines his parts and is great with the necessary calculations for offsets etc. Him and a few other guys on that board were like reading French...Hell Dan speaks French I believe.
 
I saw some of the footages and I don't know if its my eyes but the images looks abit soft. For the price I would expect it to be really sharp. Not trying to downgrade the product but I still think the G35 produces the best image quality and has the best price!
 
Guys,
It just happened I remembered about DVX forum (no nothing intended) I just am not in the habit to check and post here, that's all.
How do I get notified of new replays? Where is that any key button to turn ON da feature?
I don't speak French, boyz (nor Greek)

And now: ANYONE living in Vancouver: organize a meeting, name a place and a date, give me a 24h notice, get your camcorders of ANY brand and come see the image yourselves: get a tape with you and take home some footage to dissect, post from and analyze.
I have a DVD you can watch from past footage (Felix and friends...) for sharpness and so on.
Do it! Set it up and let's meet. You'll be happy to know something to reference other contraptions to. Why am I saying this?
Because I did this device to achieve a better image then Mini35 will ever deliver and I succeeded about one year ago.
Proof is in the pudding.
Matrix (local rental house) has one Mini35 available. I was there countless times and had MPIC on Z1U side by side. The image does not even come close.
Let's meet and see for yourselves.

A word about the device (and price)
I proceeded to build it knowing the shortcomings of Mini35. I know the device since 2000 when first built. I visited P+S in Munich in Sept 2000.
Any GG (regardless if micro waxed or frosted somehow) will vignette and loose light.
The only one replacement (I know of) to defeat those inconveniences is a Fresnel Focusing Screen.
All SLR cameras (film or digital) have in the viewfinder (for framing) a Fresnel Focusing screen (not a ground glass)

They used to use just GG on medium format cameras till the technology allowed manufacturing of FRESNELS to replace the GG.

Any Fresnel Focusing Screen is A LENS (type Fresnel) Like ANY lens, the focusing screen has a FOCAL LENGTH. This is why MPIC does not need an ACHROMATIC lens and the image does not degrade optically (chromatic aberrations and other distortions)
For the very same reason, I can mount it straight on the lens of any camcorder, zoom in a touch and focus on the Screen. Lock and shoot.

Long story short:

Set up a time (at Matrix if you want) to compare Mini35 and MPIC.
I do not know how happy they'll be since they have that unit available for rental (most of the time....) but we'll try.
Otherwise, you can go there on your own, see the image, check the "original Nikon mount by P+S if suitable for this kind of work!), and then meet with me.
I don't bite (in public, lol)

I just got a call today: someone will use this weekend the G35 for a music video on Fri and Saturday and he needs my set of Nikkors (rental) Let's do it this weekend.

I'll get MPIC as well and shoot some footage as well. This guy will also get some footage from MPIC. If you happen to read this message (you, the one I talked to on the phone today), accept my apologies please, I am awful at names. I could get my 30" LCD so all of us can SEE the picture(s).

Call me if you want to set up something 604-780-1818 and someone email me please with instruction for that "any key" so I can get notified when you replay here.

Greg, post your impression on the FF and images from MPIC here. I have sent you a DVD with shots (pretty much all I have the samples on my site) I am anxious to hear your opinion since you will SEE Felix and its mighty fur first hand. Tell us if the image is sharp or no. I already have a wonderful comment on the footage from Australia. I just have to find the time to gather them all and make that “testimonial” page on my site.
Back to veork, but... I’ll be back!

Best to you bros,
Dan
 
I want an MPIC, but Dan you already know this. The DVD footage was phenomenal and the follow focus is a damn fine piece of pro gear. Plain and simple Dan knows what the f he's doing.
 
Thanks Greg, I am glad I managed to please you.
Just for the record; I have received two POC sample diffusers (a while ago) and I am VERY happy with the picture. It looks VERY GOOD. The only problem is light loss (and a touch of vigneting). Subsequently, it is possible that the G35 CAN create a suitable image (without screen motion) I will not know until I see one (whenever that will be) but I should refrain from comments without SEEING.
Is just fair this way.
 
Here it is:
The DVD I made (intended for customers only) so you know what to expect.
The SLR focus Gear, the FF and a few shots with MPIC. See it all first hand and then you'll know.
Pay Pal me $5 (to cover the DVD, Pay Pal commission and shipping) and I will send you a copy.
Thank you your interest.
 
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