Letus Extreme for the JVC110? - Page 2

Benjamin Richardson · May 27th, 2008, 08:53 AM

We are now at the end of May and with no relay lens for the JVC or Canon cameras. Any word on its release date?

Michael Galvan · May 27th, 2008, 01:25 PM

Same here ...

I certainly would like to know at least the status of this thing for the XL cameras.

I was told it was suppose to come out in April.

At least give us an update ...

Mike Altman · June 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Here's what they told me in e-mail when I contacted them through their website:

We plan to release a modular addon for the Extreme in early July. The relay will attach to the existing Extreme and will allow you to attach the adapter straight to the JVC body.

Here is a picture of the prototype of our B4 mount relay: http://www.letusdirect.com/images/misc/letus-relay.jpg

We are finalizing the optics now and full production will begin soon.

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... Next, I'll follow up on the price and post the details.

Mike Altman · June 8th, 2008, 08:56 PM

"The B4 mount will be around $3,900. That is just a rough estimate right now until we get the final optics lined up. The XL and JVC relays will hopefully be less."

Mike Altman · November 6th, 2008, 09:17 AM

Did this mount ever get released? Is there a prototype getting tested?

Michael Galvan · November 6th, 2008, 10:52 PM

I must say I have lost faith in Letus. Back last March, they told me that I should buy the Letus Extreme as the XL relay lens was near completion and that it would be an add-on to the adapter, so I should buy the adapter and be ready for the new relay in a couple weeks. They told me that's what a lot of their customers were doing.

So I bought one ... and when a month past and nothing ... and no response from them, I sold the adapter. And to this day, still nothing.

I'm personally sticking with P+S for now and will get their mini35c system for an upcoming feature I'll be shooting. As a professional, I can't rely on a company that tells me one thing and then doesn't deliver and doesn't even attempt to update us on realistic timeframes of their products ...

Stuart Campbell · November 7th, 2008, 08:05 AM

This comes down to simple business method.

We opted for the Letus back in April purely on the basis that a relay was imminent and from the start we had no end of trouble with the adapter. We stuck with it only because the relay was due to be released. Every month we heard...'oh apparently it'll be next month', then 'next month' and so on and so on. Even today there has still been no communication from Letus to its customer base. The faults, obvious incompatibility and continued delay in releasing the 'wonder cure relay lens' cost my company money and I've proved myself an idiot by going against my own advice to others. If your business depends on it for income don't mess around with cheap, unproven products, promises and rumours.

If you require a 35mm adapter for your JVC for BUSINESS purposes (i.e for income to pay salaries and bills) buy or rent a P+S Technik.

You get what you pay for!

From what I read it seems the Letus company are currently unable to cope with the demand currently experienced. As soon as demand for my work grew beyond what I could physically deliver I hired more staff. If you don't continue to deliver, your customer eventually goes somewhere else. Fact.

May 27th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#17
Michael Galvan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 322	Same here ... I certainly would like to know at least the status of this thing for the XL cameras. I was told it was suppose to come out in April. At least give us an update ... __________________ www.cinemascopefilms.com

June 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#18
Mike Altman New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 17	Update... Here's what they told me in e-mail when I contacted them through their website: We plan to release a modular addon for the Extreme in early July. The relay will attach to the existing Extreme and will allow you to attach the adapter straight to the JVC body. Here is a picture of the prototype of our B4 mount relay: http://www.letusdirect.com/images/misc/letus-relay.jpg We are finalizing the optics now and full production will begin soon. -------------- ... Next, I'll follow up on the price and post the details.

June 8th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#19
Mike Altman New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 17	how much less? "The B4 mount will be around $3,900. That is just a rough estimate right now until we get the final optics lined up. The XL and JVC relays will hopefully be less."

November 6th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#21
Michael Galvan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 322	I must say I have lost faith in Letus. Back last March, they told me that I should buy the Letus Extreme as the XL relay lens was near completion and that it would be an add-on to the adapter, so I should buy the adapter and be ready for the new relay in a couple weeks. They told me that's what a lot of their customers were doing. So I bought one ... and when a month past and nothing ... and no response from them, I sold the adapter. And to this day, still nothing. I'm personally sticking with P+S for now and will get their mini35c system for an upcoming feature I'll be shooting. As a professional, I can't rely on a company that tells me one thing and then doesn't deliver and doesn't even attempt to update us on realistic timeframes of their products ... __________________ www.cinemascopefilms.com

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May 27th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#16
Benjamin Richardson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 127	We are now at the end of May and with no relay lens for the JVC or Canon cameras. Any word on its release date?

November 6th, 2008, 09:17 AM	#20
Mike Altman New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii Posts: 17	Did this mount ever get released? Is there a prototype getting tested?

November 7th, 2008, 08:05 AM	#22
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 321	This comes down to simple business method. We opted for the Letus back in April purely on the basis that a relay was imminent and from the start we had no end of trouble with the adapter. We stuck with it only because the relay was due to be released. Every month we heard...'oh apparently it'll be next month', then 'next month' and so on and so on. Even today there has still been no communication from Letus to its customer base. The faults, obvious incompatibility and continued delay in releasing the 'wonder cure relay lens' cost my company money and I've proved myself an idiot by going against my own advice to others. If your business depends on it for income don't mess around with cheap, unproven products, promises and rumours. If you require a 35mm adapter for your JVC for BUSINESS purposes (i.e for income to pay salaries and bills) buy or rent a P+S Technik. You get what you pay for! From what I read it seems the Letus company are currently unable to cope with the demand currently experienced. As soon as demand for my work grew beyond what I could physically deliver I hired more staff. If you don't continue to deliver, your customer eventually goes somewhere else. Fact.