SGpro lens mounts
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Wayne Kinney
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We do plan on adding a stainless steel C/Y mount but we have some other projects that are taking priority right now.
If you do not already own lenses, we recommend Nikon or Canon FD.
If you do not already own lenses, we recommend Nikon or Canon FD.
But I keep hearing about the short throws that make pulling focus like on cinema lenses impossible... some as short as a tad under half a turn... I was looking at the Zeiss SLR Nikon mount lenses
http://www.zeiss.com/photo
and there's the older ones with the C/Y mount that used go for under half the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carl-Zeiss-C-Y-...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
So it would really kill the little doubts I have on which way to go with the adapter... I mean I would love it if the SGpro could be fitted with a C/Y mount and I could start off with nearly twice the amount of Zeiss super sharp and fast glass...
EDIT: Also, there is a 180mm a 200mm and a 300mm
http://www.zeiss.com/photo
and there's the older ones with the C/Y mount that used go for under half the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/Carl-Zeiss-C-Y-...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
So it would really kill the little doubts I have on which way to go with the adapter... I mean I would love it if the SGpro could be fitted with a C/Y mount and I could start off with nearly twice the amount of Zeiss super sharp and fast glass...
EDIT: Also, there is a 180mm a 200mm and a 300mm
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BTW... DXmetal on the new ZFs with the RR Follow Focus: "To get from minimum focus distance to maximum (infinity), the focus ring travels 3/4" of the lens diameter. On the Redrock FF, it takes a total of 2 1/4 turn to go from min focus distance to max infinity focus" from his thread Test: XDcam EX with 35mm Lenses (Zeiss Prime vs. Nikon f2.8 Zoom) on Letus Extreme
2 and 1/4 sounds great... but with slightly under or say exactly 1/2 turn you would get 1 and 1/2 turns on the RR... not too shabby, but likely not enough for 1.4f or tricky focus pulling on moving subjects.
2 and 1/4 sounds great... but with slightly under or say exactly 1/2 turn you would get 1 and 1/2 turns on the RR... not too shabby, but likely not enough for 1.4f or tricky focus pulling on moving subjects.
Wayne Kinney
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You can get an EOS mount and add a C/Y to EOS adapter.
I'd love to test them out myself, but I don't know any guys with them. If you are offering let me know.
Wayne, thanks for your quick responses.. would these be good enough?
Nikon to EOS $50 -- (+ s/h + tax)
http://www.adorama.com/CZNKEOSA.html
EOS to C/Y $90 -- (+ s/h + tax)
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/contax_c-y_canon-eos-pro_adapter.htm
Wayne, thanks for your quick responses.. would these be good enough?
Nikon to EOS $50 -- (+ s/h + tax)
http://www.adorama.com/CZNKEOSA.html
EOS to C/Y $90 -- (+ s/h + tax)
http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/contax_c-y_canon-eos-pro_adapter.htm
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Avenger007
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There are cheaper rings avail online. Usually cost between $15-20. $80-90 will get you the high quality versions though which are great if you are having others use the gear. The cheaper rings tend to loosen under tension from poor follow focus attachment, basically the AC grinds the FF too tightly onto the lens ring and creates torque on the barrel, causing the lens to twist out of the C/Y to EOS adapter. It has happened to me on nearly every shoot that I release equipment to. Not a problem if you have common sense and use your own stuff.
Wayne Kinney
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Yes, that is what I am refering to, we do sell them on our site @ £12 each.
Wayne Kinney
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Hi,
Yes, they're the ones
Yes, they're the ones
Thanks Wayne... This might be a love confession (not literally!) induced by sleep deprivation, but I should let you know that since I asked for the cash and I started doing my research you and the other guys at SGpro became my new rock-stars.
You can always get more lights, but you cant fix things like this in post.
Do you guys make fanboi T-shirts?
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You can always get more lights, but you cant fix things like this in post.
Do you guys make fanboi T-shirts?
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Hi Wayne,
I am seeing a new display photo on your bord and I am guessing that is the SG Blade is it?
I'm sure a lot of people are exicited for the SG Blade and a lot of people are waiting for it.
so can you give us an updates on your upcoming projects?
I know everything is still in development but can you just give us a time period?
Like how soon will the SG Blade come out? (Estimated)
how soon will the C/Y mount come out (Estimated)
I know you can't give an definet answear but at least any update?
(will it be within this year?)
I am seeing a new display photo on your bord and I am guessing that is the SG Blade is it?
I'm sure a lot of people are exicited for the SG Blade and a lot of people are waiting for it.
so can you give us an updates on your upcoming projects?
I know everything is still in development but can you just give us a time period?
Like how soon will the SG Blade come out? (Estimated)
how soon will the C/Y mount come out (Estimated)
I know you can't give an definet answear but at least any update?
(will it be within this year?)
Wayne Kinney
DVXUser Sponsor
Because the SGblade is in the final R&D stages (patent pending) we are not releasing any pricing or availability info yet. The SGblade is not a replacement for the SGpro and we will continue to sell the SGpro upon release of the SGblade. We have a number of releases still to come for the SGpro such as X/Y adjustment ring in 'flipped mode', stainless steel mounts and whips , speed cranks etc.
The SGblade is aimed to improve lightloss, grain as well as being more compact and lightweight. We are trying to keep costs down with the design but it will cost more than the SGpro.....more details to follow soon
