Comments on: Video DSLRs, the death of 35mm Adaptors?

By: DSLRs vs Video Cameras | Videographer Journals

DSLRs vs Video Cameras | Videographer Journals — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:41:26 +0000

[...] This post is about my personal opinon but find out what famous film maker Philip Bloom has to say here: Video DSLRs, the death of 35mm Adaptors? [...]

By: Philip Bloom » Blog Archive » Canon EF lens support finally for 35mm adaptors (well just the Encore!) The Redrock Micro Live Lens

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:43:41 +0000

[...] great for some situations but it is far far from replacing 35mm adaptors with PROPER video cameras, please read my long article about it. I will be using 35mm adaptors for a long time to come. The image out of them is just so beautiful [...]

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The Editblog » Linkage: June 09 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:19:11 +0000

[...] Will video shooting digital SLR still cameras be the death of 35mm lens adapters? [...]

By: pbloom

pbloom — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:31:16 +0000

Very simple reason why I leave them out…is I don’t have one! Yes, I should have mentioned them here, but most people reading this are generally of lower budget and don’t use the P&S. Yes Nikon mount on Letus is pain! Why can’t we have one like they have on Nikon cameras, as in perfect?!

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:52:51 +0000

A good read, I always enjoy your website, but with so much discussion about DOF adapters, you continue to leave out the full line of adapters made by P+S Technik. They were the first kid on the block with the Mini35 and Pro35, and now with the Pro35 1/2″ for the EX3 they are continuing to provide the most high end, well engineered lens adapters on the market. From Working with and educating people on the Letus and P+S Technik products in a rental environment for the past several years, I must attest that for build quality, simplicity, and stability P&S still takes the cake in production. It pains me that the Letus guys can’t even put out a Nikon mount that doesn’t ‘loosen up’ after every handful of rentals. However, Letus gear still hits that price point for many, and the proof is in the picture.

The 5D is a fun tool, I certainly cannot wait enough for June 2nd, nor can I wait for that yet to be released, game changing, 1080P-4K based video camera with interchangeable lens mounts and a super35 sensor, at a sub $8000 price point that isn’t awkward and bulky to operate. Is it only a matter of time before one of the big guys gets the design right?

By: Peter Urban

Peter Urban — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:20:59 +0000

I’ve heard it’s not. Wanted to use that for critical focus monitor but it seems to be ressed down.

By: Tas Khan

Tas Khan — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:24:02 +0000

Most apt article with couldn’t-agree-more content.
But I’m waiting for the day when some DSLR company brings out a still camera with raw video footage out.
Do you think I’m waithing in vain?

By: Eli

Eli — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:33:33 +0000

A very interesting post. I agree that this new category does not pose any immediate threat to the 35mm adapter market. It remains to be seen whether the big boys are paying attention to the niche that the 35mm adapter has been catering to. As you mentioned, video was an afterthought on these new DSLR’s. An afterthought designed to help differentiate products in an already mature marketplace. What will really determine the future of this potential convergence is cost. If the Canon’s, Sony’s, Panasonic’s, and JVC’s of the world can figure out a way to make these large sensors on the cheap, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Red Scarlet vision, of a modular unit doing both stills and video will become more commonplace. I’m skeptical, however, about the prospect of this convergence actually taking over. I think that video and photo are very different arts and as a result, the needs of the artist will always require different tools.

By: pbloom

pbloom — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:38:18 +0000

but I don’t think the hdmi out is full hd is it?

Depends what you want from your work as I say in the article. For most work the G1 and Letus would be amazing for most things.

By: Neill Watson

Neill Watson — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:36:47 +0000

Nice post, Philip. I could be wrong, but I think if you set the 5D to record to an external HDD, the record limit goes up to just under 30 mins.

I’m in the process of learning shooting video, from a stills shooter background. I’ve used a 5D and currently I’ve borrowed an XH G1. Love what you do with the Letus and I’m worried that I might buy an XH and Letus only to have Canon bring out a killer hybrid.

So the question I ask myself is do I wing it with a 5D with work-arounds or cough for a pro video camera and Letus….

Thanks for the article!