Yes I'm afraid I have another adaptor.

ovjamaica said:
How do his screens compare to a Beattie?
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Here is how:
http://dandiaconu.com/gallery/album29
the second pic is Beattie and the third is a generic focusing screen from a Kowa 6/6 camera. Double click each pic to see the details. I talked to Bill a year ago but decided to get Beattie and I have not tested his screens. They could be just as good, but I don't know.
 
Well, the clear winner is the Beattie. Even lighting across the entire screen. Amazing. No wonder they cost so much. ;) I would be interested to see how Bill's screens stack up against the Beattie. I wish we could have some sort of comprehensive test (like the one Dan did) with the different screens out there. Same subject, same lighting, same everything except for the screen. I know that's a dream but it sure would be nice.
 
In the still photography world, the Maxwell screens have an unmatched reputation. Beattie has a decent reputation but seems to have some QC issues. I had some discussions with Bill some time ago and at the time he thought he could come up with a custom designed screen for the express purpose of being used in a 35 adapter. The only downside to Bill's reputation is that he can be slow with delivery.
 
hey guys.. just got my new d screen.. but it came without the brackets or the diffuser.. so i just used the diffuser and bracket of my old scratched up d screen.. heres my problem.. im getting big time vingetting and its super hot right in the middle..

i dont get why this is happening? im using a diffuser and everything..
 
http://compleatsculptor.com but I can't direct you to exactly what I ordered. Their website is really hard to navigate through in order to find the right stuff. I wound up ordering 2 different kinds of wax and blended those with a little of some bees wax pellets that I bought from a craft store.

I kept trying different blends and came up with one that I think I'm going to like. I can't disassemble my 35 adapter that I made with the Nikon D type screen so I'm in the process of making another adapter. I can test it out as soon as I get another canon mount.....I found a deal so I have 3 on the way.

I'm also going to be experimenting with the GG that I ground myself and I'm working towards making the shortest possible adapter.

I'm sorry I can't be more help with the MicroWax......but.....If my blend works out I'd be happy to send you some of what I have.

Marlene
 
zakaree said:
hey guys.. just got my new d screen.. but it came without the brackets or the diffuser.. so i just used the diffuser and bracket of my old scratched up d screen.. heres my problem.. im getting big time vingetting and its super hot right in the middle..

i dont get why this is happening? im using a diffuser and everything..
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Came without the diffuser????? Do you mean it's just the condenser?? I'm confused.

Marlene
 
ovjamaica said:
I wish we could have some sort of comprehensive test (like the one Dan did) with the different screens out there
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I did those tests you are talking about in one way or another over the last 30 years.
The conclusion of those tests is my choice. However, I should add; there are other nice screens out there, capable of beautiful images, but most of them soak up light. Most times, the current budgets do not allow for proper work (time/lights and man power) and so, my choice could be seen as "budget oriented". BTW, the main reason to go with Beattie was to avoid the big brightness difference between the center and corners of the image (aka hot spot).
 
zakaree said:
hey guys.. just got my new d screen.. but it came without the brackets or the diffuser.. so i just used the diffuser and bracket of my old scratched up d screen.. heres my problem.. im getting big time vingetting and its super hot right in the middle..

i dont get why this is happening? im using a diffuser and everything..
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Do you have all these three pieces?

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=458952&postcount=157

And what is the speed of your lens?
 
Ok, this may seem like a stupid question, but the screen you finally settled on was the Beattie? I know that you manufacturer an incredibly splendid adapter and I'm not asking you to give up trade secrets or anything. I'm just wondering if that is what you finally settled on.
 
ED. my origional one that i got off ebay was all three.. it was a complete set.. then i found this one being sold.. but it was kinda diffeent.. its completly matte.. but it has a condensor built in.. (attached to it) really odd.. but im just getting a weird vibe from it.. i get a hot spot right in the center and its vingetting on the sides.. whereas my origional doesnt do that.. but im experimenting with a wax solution right now.. ill post my findings on its own thread
 
ALBASIC Dude said:
How do you get the glass out of the UV filter ring? Do you just smash it out, or is there a cleaner, more refined way to do it?
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Look at the objective side of the filter. This is the side facing away from the camera. A small black ring is threaded down over the glass, holding it in. Two small notches are in the ring, 180 degrees apart. These accept something called a spanning wrench which apparently is pretty expensive. Now, proceed at your own risk: Get a sturdy pair of scissors. With one hand holding the filter, use your other hand to hold the scissors open enough to fit into both notches. Be careful not to scratch the glass if you will be using it to make your ground glass, like I did. Carefully push into the notches with your scissor tips and rotate counterclockwise.

Congratulations, you just saved yourself some $. The retaining ring can be replaced the same way.
 
MagicLantern said:
Look at the objective side of the filter. This is the side facing away from the camera. A small black ring is threaded down over the glass, holding it in. Two small notches are in the ring, 180 degrees apart. These accept something called a spanning wrench which apparently is pretty expensive. Now, proceed at your own risk: Get a sturdy pair of scissors. With one hand holding the filter, use your other hand to hold the scissors open enough to fit into both notches. Be careful not to scratch the glass if you will be using it to make your ground glass, like I did. Carefully push into the notches with your scissor tips and rotate counterclockwise.

Congratulations, you just saved yourself some $. The retaining ring can be replaced the same way.
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hey MagicLantern, are you saying that you actually polished the uv filter to create your ground glass? do you have anything shot with it? is it grainy?
 
Barry_S said:
Great work on the 35 adapter Edweirdo and everyone else. I have a contact that may be able to help on the focusing screen front--Bill Maxwell of Maxwell Precision Optics.

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Bill is one of the most knowledgable guys around when it comes to fabricating focusing screens. I'm pretty sure he could come up with an as good or likely better solution than the Nikon D screen. ONE of you should give him a call with the specs of what you'd like and see what he comes up with.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
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WOOT!?! I live in Decatur? What? In my friggin backyard this whole damn time?!? Dangit. I mean I got my Red dot D Screen for $30 - but I'm gonna have to look Mr. Maxwell up pronto! Thanks Barry.
 
moochy said:
hey MagicLantern, are you saying that you actually polished the uv filter to create your ground glass? do you have anything shot with it? is it grainy?
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Yes, I did. I looks pretty good even under magnification. I don't have my macro lenses yet to complete my adapter so I don't have any footage yet. Once I got the UV glass out, I used tape to cover one side of the it, then built up the taped side with some balled-up newspaper and more tape until I had a bulge about 1-2 inches high to use as a handle. I took the glass out of an old picture frame, taped it to a newspaper on a flat table. I put about 1/8 teaspoon of polishing grit (white, looks like aluminum oxide and probably is) from a rock polishing kit onto the picture frame glass and added about as much water. Mixed it into a slurry, then holding my handle, ground in figure of 8 shapes against about 500 times. Took about 20 minutes. Wash with dish soap and lots of water.
 
bklyndv said:
Bill Maxwell's a great guy and his screens are excellent. However, you're looking at a cost several times the Nikon D -- $120-150 per screen. If you can get a group of people to pay for a run of 26 or more, he will give you a significant pricebreak to below $100 per unit. With runs of 25 or more, you can get them custom cut to any shape and dimension.

Also be aware that you will have to be VERY CAREFUL with these screens as they are an EXTREMELY DELICATE optical polymer. You will need a plastic mask like MicroMask to coat them when you cut them down (they're square) to protect the surfaces.
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So how many here want to go in together? Say we get enough we might strike a deal?
 
"I can see the grain man..."

In honor of Steev. :D But really, I can see the grain (or dirt) in several of your shots, most notably the opening pan, especially after it gets past the green dumpster. Footage looks pretty good though, despite that.
 
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