The Letus35 Ultimate Adapter PMW-EX3 Relay Kit is a lens adapter kit that adapts PL mount cinema lenses for use on Sony PMW-EX3 camcorders. This allows the camera to create the rich colors and shallow depth of field found in 35mm film productions. This kit includes the Ultimate adapter with EX3 ring, 1/2" pro relay lens, and the V2 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 with small CCDs cannot produce this optical effect. The main purpose of this adapter is to bring a 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 PL mount cinema 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.
1/2" Pro Relay Lens
This 1/2" lens module allows you to bypass a camera's stock lens and attach a Letus adapter directly to the camera's body. The relay works with the Extreme, Elite, or Ultimate on cameras with removable lenses, such as the Sony PMW-EX3, XDCAM 350/355, and many more.
Quality
Letus35's concentration is on sharp focus, aberration, grain, barrel distortion, audible noise, vibrations and weight, making their adapters an excellent optical accessory.
Image
Image is read upright for easier operation, and this adapter only loses 1/2 stop of light sensitivity.
PMW-EX3 Adapter Ring
This kit comes with an adapter ring for Sony PMW-EX3 camcorders.
Ultimate Series Upgrades
The Ultimate Series is a step-up from the Extreme series and offers these features:
- Smart Spinning Ground Glass
- X/Y Adjustment
- Variable RPM motor with LED Display
- Full Stop Down Ability on a 35mm Lens
- External Power Option
V2 Rod Support System
The rod support system allows for easy use of matte boxes, sunshades and other lens accessories, and includes a front support bracket.