The sound of the Letus at DVinfo.net

Steven Dempsey · August 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM

The motor is virtually silent when running, making it practical to still use the built in mic.

Here's a quick sample I shot with the Letus, motor engaged:

http://www.pinelakefilms.com/letus/letus_sound.wmv

Jason Sovey · August 13th, 2007, 05:08 PM

I like it, crickets and a trickle of water; that's quiet! I just placed an order for the 35FE. I'm excited, seeing the quality of the video.

I have a question about lenses. The Letus was a good investment, but it set me back a bit. Doing a quick search for compatible lenses on B&H, I found some inexpensive brands. (Phoenix, Vivatar, Tokina.) Does anyone have experience using these brands? Or should I look for higher quality used equipment?
Thanks!

Steven Dempsey · August 13th, 2007, 05:10 PM

I use Nikon lenses and I bought all of them on eBay without a problem. I would recommend either Nikons or Canons.

Evan C. King · August 13th, 2007, 11:10 PM

Which lenses do you use? Obviously a 50mm but what else?

John Welsh · August 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM

I'm wondering which noise do Brevis and Redrock produce.
Steven, I read a couple of days ago you had that merlin sabilizer. Did you already take anything with that thing?

regards

Steven Dempsey · August 14th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Haven't had much time to do much with the Merlin yet. I'll post something when I do.

The lenses I use with the Letus are:

Nikon 28mm f2.8
Nikon 50mm f1.8
Nikon 100mm f2.8

August 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#1
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	The sound of the Letus The motor is virtually silent when running, making it practical to still use the built in mic. Here's a quick sample I shot with the Letus, motor engaged: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/letus/letus_sound.wmv __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

August 13th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#3
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	I use Nikon lenses and I bought all of them on eBay without a problem. I would recommend either Nikons or Canons. __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

August 14th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#6
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Haven't had much time to do much with the Merlin yet. I'll post something when I do. The lenses I use with the Letus are: Nikon 28mm f2.8 Nikon 50mm f1.8 Nikon 100mm f2.8 __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

August 13th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#2
Jason Sovey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 81	I like it, crickets and a trickle of water; that's quiet! I just placed an order for the 35FE. I'm excited, seeing the quality of the video. I have a question about lenses. The Letus was a good investment, but it set me back a bit. Doing a quick search for compatible lenses on B&H, I found some inexpensive brands. (Phoenix, Vivatar, Tokina.) Does anyone have experience using these brands? Or should I look for higher quality used equipment? Thanks!

August 13th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#4
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	Which lenses do you use? Obviously a 50mm but what else?

August 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#5
John Welsh Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA & Cologne, GER Posts: 47	I'm wondering which noise do Brevis and Redrock produce. Steven, I read a couple of days ago you had that merlin sabilizer. Did you already take anything with that thing? regards