The LETUS35 Extreme Adapter Kit LELT35EX77EX is an Extreme lens adapter kit for the Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3. This adapter allows the video camera to have access to prime lenses that create a shallow depth of field. This kit includes the Extreme adapter, 1/2" Pro Relay Lens and a Rod support system.
Shallow Depth of Field
Shallow Depth Of Field is a very powerful tool for telling a story and getting details across. Many movies use this feature yet cameras nowadays with small CCDs cannot produce this optical effect. The main purpose of this adapter is to bring shallow depth of field film look to low budget filmmakers with DV or HDV cameras.
How it Works
This adapter involves the concept of using a 35mm SLR still camera lens to project an image onto a translucent piece of moving glass. This projected image is then literally focused on by the DV or HDV camera and recorded. All this takes place in a tube.
Quality
Letus35's concentration is on sharp focus, aberration, grains, barrel distortions, audible noise, vibrations and weight making their adapters an excellent optical accessory. They immediately update their adapters, if they find that changes are necessary.
Image
Image is read upright for easier operation and this adapter only loses 1/2 stop of light sensitivity.
77mm Adapter Ring
This kit comes with the 77mm adapter ring for camcorders with 77mm lens filter threads.
Sony PMW-EX1
This particular adapter kit features connection and optimization parameters for the Son PMW-EX1 camcorder.