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Author: ModuLR on April 23 2008 Viewed 2119 times. 17 people liked this blog. You can rate it below if you haven't already.
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I edit on the daily, but want to start shooting some stuff myself. I just got finished knocking together a diy depth of field adapter so I can dump slr lenses on my camcorder. So here is a little clip I shot trying create interesting elements with no post processing.
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is this interesting? does it possess any film'esque qualities? if it sucks, just tell me. ;)
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04/24/08
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cbit
i forgot this was the internet, i learned about bokeh  link
04/24/08
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jogn
The look is pretty evocative. That's shot in the evening/morning right? It certainly looks like the adapter cuts down quite a bit of light.
04/24/08
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Ochre
Really nice stuff, lovely.
04/24/08
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quip
thats really nice.
i am interested in this as the production company i work for have just got an adaptor
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04/24/08
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bbwax
cool stuff man. makes we want to break out the old dvx100 again.
04/24/08
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ModuLR
it was shot in the early evening, directly at the reflections in the water (thus the silhouette). The adapter does eat a lot of light tho, but it only makes it difficult at night.
quip, the footage on greenjelly is amazingly nice!
if you have cam sitting around, time to dust it off!
04/24/08
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Tripnik
I just got an hv30 myself, and one thing I was wondering is if the dof adapters were brand specific. There are different ones made for canon lenses and nikon lenses, and I know that if you try just slapping any old lens on a 35mm camera you can seriously eff it up. My lenses are all minolta  Before I plunk down the cash on the spacer rings and the other necessary items to build one of those I want to make sure it will actually work. Anyone know?
04/24/08
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Tripnik
also, did you build a vibrating adapter?
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RRine
nice video!!!!! Soft, and subtle. Great colors and audio.
04/24/08
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ModuLR
I don't know too much about what's avail for the Minolta lenses. I think most of the established co's that sell dof adapters have minolta fittings. There is probably some kinda reverse mount adapter specifically with a minolta fitting that would work, or a lens adapter that will let you put a minolta lens on a nikon or canon mount. The latter will effect the focal length between the diffuser (gg) and lens itself, so you'd have to make some minor adjustments to make it work. I opted not to build a vibrating adapter because I did not want to deal with batteries, proper vibrating speed, drilling, glue, wiring, soldering with my horrible iron, etc. I wanted the dof adapter to be uber easy to build, and as compact and clean as possible. Since I plan to dump most stuff on the net, I don't mind a bit of grain... I actually kinda like it.
this is what is looks like... link
I've made one adjustment since this pic, so it's actually even a bit more compact.
that being said, the vibrating adapters are pretty grainless... look at that greenjelly link with the letus footage. It's really nice!
04/24/08
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cbit
that nice blurriness makes everything look good. insta-awesome!
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bodo
very beautiful indeed, i like the wire looks very fragile in the light of the reflection
nice 1!
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ejectorset
ModuLR said: "this is what is looks like... link
I've made one adjustment since this pic, so it's actually even a bit more compact."
so rad. im jealous.
04/25/08
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jogn
Lovely pic. I like the table as well!
05/14/08
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tantan
I built one too! With excellent guidance from Mod and some good info online about focus screens, achromats and optics in general I was able to get all the parts and assemble it really easily!
I have to say, anyone who is fearful of this sort of DIY thing, NO ONE is less mechanically inclined than me and it was SOOOO easy! The results, so far, for something that cost maybe $150 in parts, are absolutely gorgeous.
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