Redrockmicro m2 vs SG35 at DVinfo.net

Timofei Youriev · February 3rd, 2006, 04:14 AM

Looks like both adapters use similar technology, could anyone compare quality?

Thank you.

Wayne Kinney · February 3rd, 2006, 10:41 AM

Hello there,

Price aside, the biggest difference between the SG35 and the m2 is that the SG35 uses a condenser lens to avoid vignetting. I have heard some complaints that the m2 vignettes, not sure how true this is as I have never used an m2.

Neill Phillips · February 3rd, 2006, 04:39 PM

I have had my new M2 adapter for a week now, it is very nice. I will be able to compare it to my SG35, as soon as I get it back from Wayne ;-)

So i'll keep you posted on the outcome.

Neill

Wayne Kinney · February 4th, 2006, 05:34 AM

Neill,
I have now finished updating your unit to the new support system. Will be interesting to see a comparision to the m2.

Paul Cascio · February 4th, 2006, 06:16 AM

I can't wait to try it. I have a firend who owns an m2, so we'll compare notes.

Michael Maier · February 4th, 2006, 09:58 AM

I personally would go for a SG35. As you said they look very similar but the SG35 is much cheaper and you actually seem to get it in the promised time instead of having to dump your money and be promised an adapter in 6 weeks, but actually end up having to wait 12-13 weeks till you get one like it's the case with the M2. The bad things is that their boards are full of people complaining they don't even get a reply explaining why the delay.
So just go with the SG35 and be happy already.

Henry Cho · February 4th, 2006, 11:18 AM

turnaround times on the m2 have dramatically improved. i placed my order on Jan 1, and will have mine delivered on tuesday, a production turnaround of 4-5 weeks.

Michael Maier · February 4th, 2006, 12:44 PM

Well, at last. Good to hear that. It was about time they got they act together.

Soeren Mueller · February 5th, 2006, 07:37 AM

Yeah it would be so nice if someone could make a comparison... I don't even care for res charts anymore. ;-)

M2 vs. G35 vs. SG35 vs. Letus35 :-))

Wayne Kinney · February 10th, 2006, 04:14 AM

Neill will receive his SG35 in the next few days. Im sure he will be able to comment then.

Aaron Koolen · February 12th, 2006, 07:36 PM

I'm just gonna give this a little bump so people are reminded. I can't wait for a shootout of some sort.

February 3rd, 2006, 04:14 AM	#1
Timofei Youriev Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brooklyn / USA / Russia Posts: 33	Redrockmicro m2 vs SG35 Looks like both adapters use similar technology, could anyone compare quality? Thank you. __________________ russian in new york \| graphic designer \| filmmaker \| http://www.designkarma.com \| Sony HDR-HC1

February 3rd, 2006, 10:41 AM	#2
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Hello there, Price aside, the biggest difference between the SG35 and the m2 is that the SG35 uses a condenser lens to avoid vignetting. I have heard some complaints that the m2 vignettes, not sure how true this is as I have never used an m2. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

February 4th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#4
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Neill, I have now finished updating your unit to the new support system. Will be interesting to see a comparision to the m2. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

February 4th, 2006, 06:16 AM	#5
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	I've got an SG35 on order I can't wait to try it. I have a firend who owns an m2, so we'll compare notes. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

February 10th, 2006, 04:14 AM	#10
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Neill will receive his SG35 in the next few days. Im sure he will be able to comment then. __________________ Thanks, Wayne.

February 3rd, 2006, 04:39 PM	#3
Neill Phillips New Boot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 11	I have had my new M2 adapter for a week now, it is very nice. I will be able to compare it to my SG35, as soon as I get it back from Wayne ;-) So i'll keep you posted on the outcome. Neill

February 4th, 2006, 09:58 AM	#6
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	I personally would go for a SG35. As you said they look very similar but the SG35 is much cheaper and you actually seem to get it in the promised time instead of having to dump your money and be promised an adapter in 6 weeks, but actually end up having to wait 12-13 weeks till you get one like it's the case with the M2. The bad things is that their boards are full of people complaining they don't even get a reply explaining why the delay. So just go with the SG35 and be happy already.

February 4th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#7
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	turnaround times on the m2 have dramatically improved. i placed my order on Jan 1, and will have mine delivered on tuesday, a production turnaround of 4-5 weeks.

February 4th, 2006, 12:44 PM	#8
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Well, at last. Good to hear that. It was about time they got they act together.

February 5th, 2006, 07:37 AM	#9
Soeren Mueller Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany / Denver, CO Posts: 137	Yeah it would be so nice if someone could make a comparison... I don't even care for res charts anymore. ;-) M2 vs. G35 vs. SG35 vs. Letus35 :-))

February 12th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#11
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	I'm just gonna give this a little bump so people are reminded. I can't wait for a shootout of some sort. __________________ My Website Meat Free Media