SGpro or Redrock for my A1? at DVinfo.net

Loren Simons · January 31st, 2008, 05:50 PM

I've seen arguing footage for both of them! So i was just curious on what peoples thoughts were. I already have an Achromat, (or will soon enough), so just tell me what ya think! thanks in advance!

Andrew Waite · February 3rd, 2008, 08:14 PM

neither... i would go with the brevis. i did for my a1 and i'm really glad i did.

David W. Jones · February 3rd, 2008, 11:16 PM

For larger budget commercials or music videos I would rent a P+S Technik 35 along with Zeiss Super Speed primes. But decided I needed an in-house solution for lower budget shoots that would give similar results. So I purchased a Brevis 35 with a couple different diffusers, and a set of Zeiss Contax lenses. I am very pleased with the results, and will probably pickup one of their flip modules.

Good Luck!

Willis Chung · February 3rd, 2008, 11:21 PM

how are the zeiss contax lenses treating you? i just got a 25,50,85 for my Letus Extreme that will come on thursday.

David W. Jones · February 3rd, 2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willis Chung

how are the zeiss contax lenses treating you? i just got a 25,50,85 for my Letus Extreme that will come on thursday.

Nice glass for the money.
I just purchased a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar zoom that will arrive soon,
and I still have a few more primes to add to my kit.

Willis Chung · February 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM

what lens gears are those? which follow focus unit are you using? Thanks, you have a nice set, kinda curious though, what is that mutar 2x? know where i can locate a 35mm f/1.4 planar?

Alan Ortiz · February 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM

brevis for sure- but be sure to grab the flip module.

Loren Simons · February 4th, 2008, 12:19 PM

hmm, i think though in my price range im going to be forced for a M2, thats the first adapter ive ever looked at, and its prob going to be the last ;) and i think its the only one i can afford USED. lol not to big of a budget, when i started this thread, i thought the SG was 300, but that was pounds, and i in the states, so thats more than the M2, hahahaha so thanks all!

David W. Jones · February 4th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willis Chung

what lens gears are those? which follow focus unit are you using? Thanks, you have a nice set, kinda curious though, what is that mutar 2x? know where i can locate a 35mm f/1.4 planar?

Gears were done by Focus Optics.
I have an Indifocus follow focus, but it is junk and will be replaced soon.
The Mutar 2X is a doubler. Mount it to a 200mm for example, and it becomes a 400mm.
You will just have to keep your eyes and your pocketbook open for a 35/1.4,
as they tend to fetch a fistful of yen.

Willis Chung · February 5th, 2008, 06:10 AM

thanks for all the great info, very much appreciated.

Kellen Dengler · February 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM

I would honestly go with the Brevis and the flip module as well. The M2 is cool, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it won't flip the image so you would need an external monitor (expensive) and mounting hardware for that on top of the rail mount system etc. So if you figure the cost of adding all of that to the M2 vs having your image correctly flipped, I think the Brevis is a better deal.

I guess you could put up with an upside-down image in your LCD, but that would drive me nuts...

Willis Chung · February 6th, 2008, 04:39 AM

No Letus fans in here?

Trish Kerr · February 6th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Yeah, I was surprised nobody has piped in with the letus extreme - similar in price to the brevis once you add the flip module isn't it?

I'm wondering if anyone has tested the extreme head to head with the newer brevis with flip combo pack.

trish

Loren Simons · February 6th, 2008, 06:38 PM

im planing on buying the redrock used, so hopefully about 400 or 450, far cry from the 1200 letus =o i think it might even be more now after the holidays or something like that?

Danny Hidalgo · February 6th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Letus just came out with bundles, rails plus letus extreme or mini plus case:

check it out...
http://www.letusdirect.com/news/

Peace and Blessings,

Hidalgo

January 31st, 2008, 05:50 PM	#1
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	SGpro or Redrock for my A1? I've seen arguing footage for both of them! So i was just curious on what peoples thoughts were. I already have an Achromat, (or will soon enough), so just tell me what ya think! thanks in advance! __________________ Loren Simons

February 4th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#8
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	hmm, i think though in my price range im going to be forced for a M2, thats the first adapter ive ever looked at, and its prob going to be the last ;) and i think its the only one i can afford USED. lol not to big of a budget, when i started this thread, i thought the SG was 300, but that was pounds, and i in the states, so thats more than the M2, hahahaha so thanks all! __________________ Loren Simons

February 6th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#14
Loren Simons Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 288	im planing on buying the redrock used, so hopefully about 400 or 450, far cry from the 1200 letus =o i think it might even be more now after the holidays or something like that? __________________ Loren Simons

February 6th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#15
Danny Hidalgo Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 30	Letus Bundles... Letus just came out with bundles, rails plus letus extreme or mini plus case: check it out... http://www.letusdirect.com/news/ Peace and Blessings, Hidalgo

February 3rd, 2008, 08:14 PM	#2
Andrew Waite Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 307	neither... i would go with the brevis. i did for my a1 and i'm really glad i did.

February 3rd, 2008, 11:16 PM	#3
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	For larger budget commercials or music videos I would rent a P+S Technik 35 along with Zeiss Super Speed primes. But decided I needed an in-house solution for lower budget shoots that would give similar results. So I purchased a Brevis 35 with a couple different diffusers, and a set of Zeiss Contax lenses. I am very pleased with the results, and will probably pickup one of their flip modules. Good Luck!

February 3rd, 2008, 11:21 PM	#4
Willis Chung New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 15	how are the zeiss contax lenses treating you? i just got a 25,50,85 for my Letus Extreme that will come on thursday.

February 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#6
Willis Chung New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 15	what lens gears are those? which follow focus unit are you using? Thanks, you have a nice set, kinda curious though, what is that mutar 2x? know where i can locate a 35mm f/1.4 planar?

February 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#7
Alan Ortiz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 392	brevis for sure- but be sure to grab the flip module.

February 5th, 2008, 06:10 AM	#10
Willis Chung New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 15	thanks for all the great info, very much appreciated.

February 5th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#11
Kellen Dengler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 118	I would honestly go with the Brevis and the flip module as well. The M2 is cool, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it won't flip the image so you would need an external monitor (expensive) and mounting hardware for that on top of the rail mount system etc. So if you figure the cost of adding all of that to the M2 vs having your image correctly flipped, I think the Brevis is a better deal. I guess you could put up with an upside-down image in your LCD, but that would drive me nuts...

February 6th, 2008, 04:39 AM	#12
Willis Chung New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 15	No Letus fans in here?

February 6th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#13
Trish Kerr Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 294	Yeah, I was surprised nobody has piped in with the letus extreme - similar in price to the brevis once you add the flip module isn't it? I'm wondering if anyone has tested the extreme head to head with the newer brevis with flip combo pack. trish