Cheapest M2 at DVinfo.net

Loren Simons · January 9th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Just making sure, the cheapest i can get a working redrock micro for is 950 right? ecluding lense mount. i HAVE to buy the Acromat right? =(

Evan C. King · January 9th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah you're gonna need an acromat, but depending on your camera you can get the sd one which is way cheaper.

David W. Jones · January 10th, 2008, 08:21 AM

Save your money and buy one of the many used 35mm adapters that are for sale. People buy them all the time thinking it will make their video look like film, then end up selling them after they realize it's just not for them.

By the way, you will need more than just the adapter if you want to do it properly. Like a camera base plate, rails, lens support, 35mm lens selection, HD monitor, Monitor Batteries, Nogo Arm, Follow Focus, Follow Focus lens gears, Matte Box, ND Filters, Case, Tripod/Head that can properly support the extra weight, so forth and so on.

It will end up costing Much more than just $950.
And you will end up frustrated trying to shoot without the other items I mentioned.

Good Luck!

Ben Winter · January 10th, 2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David W. Jones

It will end up costing Much more than just $950.
And you will end up frustrated trying to shoot without the other items I mentioned.

Good Luck!

I second this. Too many people think the adapter alone is the magic pill. The right equipment with the right shooting ability is essential.

Brett A. Noe · January 10th, 2008, 11:01 PM

I agree with the others you really do need the other accessories to do this right. Try looking on the Redrock forums in the Off Topic/ Marketplace forum. There are frequently rigs available at really good prices.

Loren Simons · January 10th, 2008, 11:35 PM

thanks, you guys are right, i think im just gona buy a nice light kit and manipulate that to give a good dof Thanks =D

John Papadopoulos · January 11th, 2008, 08:04 AM

Light can only help you get a deeper depth of field because it lets you use a smaller aperture. ND filters can help you achieve the opposite when the light forces you to stop down.

January 9th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#1
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	Cheapest M2 Just making sure, the cheapest i can get a working redrock micro for is 950 right? ecluding lense mount. i HAVE to buy the Acromat right? =( __________________ Loren Simons

January 10th, 2008, 11:01 PM	#5
Brett A. Noe New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 20	I agree with the others you really do need the other accessories to do this right. Try looking on the Redrock forums in the Off Topic/ Marketplace forum. There are frequently rigs available at really good prices. __________________ Brett Noe \| Filmmaker Brett Noe Productions \| http://brettnoe.com

January 10th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#6
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	thanks, you guys are right, i think im just gona buy a nice light kit and manipulate that to give a good dof Thanks =D __________________ Loren Simons

January 9th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#2
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	Yeah you're gonna need an acromat, but depending on your camera you can get the sd one which is way cheaper.

January 10th, 2008, 08:21 AM	#3
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Save your money and buy one of the many used 35mm adapters that are for sale. People buy them all the time thinking it will make their video look like film, then end up selling them after they realize it's just not for them. By the way, you will need more than just the adapter if you want to do it properly. Like a camera base plate, rails, lens support, 35mm lens selection, HD monitor, Monitor Batteries, Nogo Arm, Follow Focus, Follow Focus lens gears, Matte Box, ND Filters, Case, Tripod/Head that can properly support the extra weight, so forth and so on. It will end up costing Much more than just $950. And you will end up frustrated trying to shoot without the other items I mentioned. Good Luck!

January 11th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#7
John Papadopoulos Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 336	Light can only help you get a deeper depth of field because it lets you use a smaller aperture. ND filters can help you achieve the opposite when the light forces you to stop down.