New Shoot 35 achromat: any reviews yet

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Bobonli

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In another thread, it's been mentioned that Shoot 35 will be releasing an upgrade for the Blade, optimized for the EX-1.


I'm holding off pulling the trigger on an adapter, waiting to see if the image will be in the same quality category as the Ultimate once the CA issues are addressed.

When can we expect a comprehensive review?

Thanks.

Bob
 
Hi,

The new achromat is pretty good on the EX1, edge to edge is really good (focus drops off slightly in the far corners but that's it) and CA is massivly improved. Only got minor fringing in very extreme situations, and none at all under normal shooting conditions.

I have got some footage here, but the director of the film has asked me not to post it until the film is edited.

If you would like to see I can maybe email you some full res grabs?


Pete (r Hoare)
 
Hey Wayne, I've been loving the SGblade since I got it a couple weeks back. Good stuff.

Any update on the RR3 ship date?
 
hoarp001 said:
Hi,

The new achromat is pretty good on the EX1, edge to edge is really good (focus drops off slightly in the far corners but that's it) and CA is massivly improved. Only got minor fringing in very extreme situations, and none at all under normal shooting conditions.

Pete (r Hoare)
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could you please explain the extreme situation a bit more. what king of condition I should be avoiding all together?
 
Could someone summarize what the appeal of RR3 is? I know RR1 is least amount of light loss and RR2 is best film bokeh. So does the RR3 fit somewhere in-between there?
 
RR3 is going to loose even less light than RR1. I wonder if it makes any sense for me. RR1 light transmission is already excellent... How much more (less) can we get? Another 1/4 f-stop? If you have RR1 there probably won't be much point in getting RR3.
 
Does anybody have a working link to the the ex1 test with the new e2e/ca fix?
The link does not work on the shoot35 forum at least here in Los Angeles.
Thanks, keep up the good work Wayne.
 
Wayne Kinney said:
I think this one should work http://www.vimeo.com/3821671
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Thanks Wayne, Wow, i did see that, it looks great, since when does the UK have that kind of weather?
Makes me want a pint and a smoke now, thanks. I forgot is that rr1 on that clip?

When are you shipping the new kit and I would assume the non flip is even sharper on the EX series ? And what are the benifits of rr3?
Cheers
 
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RR2 was used on that footage and we will be shipping the new optics with all SGblade orders from now.

The Non-Flip Tube is slightly better on the EX series and RR3 is aimed at better light transmission.
 
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Anyone have a current review other than the footy links posted in previous threads?

I saw a comment on one site that the new achromat adresses only the CA issues and does not offer improved edge to edge sharpness. Can anyone (who has the new achromat) speak to this?

Thanks
Bob
 
Hi Bob,

Orders with the new Achromat will only start shipping next week. I am sure that there will be a flood of footage soon.
 
For those who are interested, the new Optics upgrade for the SGBLade is now available on the Shoot35 website. Just purchased mine. :)

It's located under the flip module link.
 
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