What's the deal with microX?

[rawfa]

So, what's the deal with microX? Did anyone try this with other adapters? It's been out for a considerable amount of time and nobody ever mentions it. Also, is this for M2 owners only? I went to the redrock website and I was trying to order one of these but it kept asking for my M2 serial number.

 

[Will Clegg]

I was under the impression that you could order one if you are not an M2 owner, but it costs $100 more. That's what it says in the RR forums anyway - you should email Brian or Andrew Lee if you can't order it.

I got my microX but have been on vacation and then slammed at work so I haven't done any proper testing. I built the camera once with it and it worked great. Extra light loss was noticeable, but not too bad. Less than 1/2 stop for sure. Edge to edge was great, but then I never really had an edge to edge problem with the unflipped M2.

I would be happy to try it out with other adapters if anyone in the NYC area wants to set up a test. Would also be interested to try other flips on the M2 to see the results.

 

[ryvac]

yeah, I want to know the updates too.

I read from another person somewhere that said that the edge to edge sharpness is gone with the MicroX.
so is that true ???
that would be great!!

 

[Will Clegg]

I read from another person somewhere that said that the edge to edge sharpness is gone with the MicroX.

I think you mean that the edge to edge sharpness ISSUE is gone Like I said, I never had a problem with it before, but I have also read the same reports that you have seen. The microX kit comes with a new hard mount kit and a new achromat, and I think these + the extra distance from camera lens to M2 contribute a great deal to the better edge to edge sharpness.

Maybe Brian can chime in with more specific information on why, but I certainly haven't seen anyone refute the claim that the sharpness is better now.

 

[dlang]

very curious myself...I tried to start a thread a little earlier but it was like a ghost town....tumble weeds and all My question is how well does it perform with other adapters, aka the brevis in my case. the price point and quality look really good on the microX.