Comments on: Redrock Encore/ EX1 Review

By: pbloom

pbloom — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:50:41 +0000

i have heard they have decided not to make them now

By: Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:48:08 +0000

Hi Philip,

Regarding the optional mattes for 2.35:1 etc., I haven’t been able to find anything on their website regarding this. Did you do any further investigating into this by chance? I’d love to do some cinemascope type stuff and have looked at the current options available and have pretty much settled on getting a wide angle adapter (.6x – .7x) then use cropping to chop the top and bottom off in post to get to 2.35. Any info on the mattes would be great!

By: Marcello Mazzilli

Marcello Mazzilli — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:29:15 +0000

Thanks for the review… One thing I don’t understand about these 35mm adaptors… With cameras that have a removable lens (like my HM700) the adapter will hook directly on my camera with the bayonet mount, or i will have to use my stock 17x Fujinon and screw the Red Rock in front? Sorry .. it might seem a stupid request… but I never read these things around on reviews

By: Jason Jenkins

Jason Jenkins — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:52:02 +0000

I would go with the M2 Encore, just because of greater fstop flexibility. With the Letus Extreme/Elite you will be limited to stopping down no farther than f4, which means you always have very shallow depth of field. There are times when you need or want a deeper focus and with the M2E you can stop down the taking lens and achieve that.

By: Joe B.

Joe B. — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:41:14 +0000

Phil, Thanks for the review. Didn’t you find the Cinemek G35 a viable EX-series option as well, at least optically speaking (disregarding the nagging non-flip issue)? I’ve got a Brevis I had originally purchased for use with an HVX/HPX. I ended up with an EX3, and am trying to use the CinefuseXL element and the flip to accomodate the different optics. Have considered making a switch, or just picking up a new adapter “better suited” to my camera, or even waiting/springing for a relay. That said, I really do appreciate Cinevate’s responsive service, and ideally would like to make the Brevis work for my EX3. Cinemek footage looks fantastic, too, of course, if different. Thoughts? Thanks for being the tireless advocate and resource for independent filmmakers; have no idea how you make the time, very thankful that you do–Gracias, JB

By: Tobey

Tobey — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:26:26 +0000

Very good review PB=) I have searched the web for a long time for a review like this and finally;)

I have one question though… I´ve just bought the Sony EX1 and im now buying a new 35mm adaptor (Letus or Redrock M2). I´m making a international snowboard movie in 09/10 with a nice budgett and its going to be alot of traveling and winter shots.

Wich one would you recomend, the M2 or the letus (extreme or elite)?

It would be great if you responded=) I have tried to find out which one to buy for several weeks now but i cant decide… so which is the “best”?

By: Alvise Tedesco

Alvise Tedesco — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:09:37 +0000

ah ah. Totally agree

By: Xan

Xan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:54:25 +0000

nice to see you back on the ex’s phil we’ve been waiting to see another master piece

By: John Hwang

John Hwang — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:39:24 +0000

awesome!
i am a happy Redrock owner and you are my videographer idol. so it’s great
to finally see a review from you on the Redrock.

By: pbloom

pbloom — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:58:35 +0000

I had to zoom to around z80…I am not sure I had it quite set up right, I went to z80 to avoid a small top left vignette. Am sure it’s user error! It most often is.

With regards to weight I really mean with this camera. The EX1 is a fragile beast. There are so many electronics packed into that handle that I hate carrying it the when fully rigged with handle. The same with the Letus too. It is a touch lighter than the Letus for sure, but the rails are a bit heavier than my Zacuto ones, but incredibly sturdy and perfect for the Encore.