Comments on: How To Setup and Configure the Brevis 35mm Adapter http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html Serving up fresh, crispy news & views for users and consumers of DV, HDV and HD video Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:47:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Papacy http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-115975 Papacy Fri, 02 May 2008 16:56:42 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-115975 Matt Nice work--informative, articulate---and he's easy on the eyes, too! Matt

Nice work–informative, articulate—and he’s easy on the eyes, too!

]]> By: Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35763 Matthew Jeppsen Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:12:15 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35763 Cody, that is the million-dollar question and it's not one I could just rattle off a glib response to. There are so many variables that each individual shooter has. There truly is no right or wrong answer, only compromises each person can live with. If you haven't already, I suggest you listen to my discussion with Kendal about the EX1 and also my conversation with Adam Wilt: http://www.freshdv.com/2008/01/xdcam-ex1-hands-on-first-impressions-podcast-discussion.html http://www.freshdv.com/2008/01/interview-with-adam-wilt-on-the-xdcam-ex1.html Those two podcasts cover a lot of our likes and dislikes with the EX1. And I think the camera you choose is actually slightly more important than the 35mm adapter. I think that shooters basically need to determine their needs and requirements first. You can add the Brevis afterwards. That's not to say that it isn't a factor, just that the camera and format is really a more important decision IMHO. Finally, two quick notes to consider. The Brevis Pre-flip requires an extension tube when used with basically any Sony camera, the EX1 included. It does not need an extension tube with the HVX. The Brevis Flip does not need an extension tube with the EX1 (or the HVX I assume), and it's optics deliver improved edge sharpness and less chromatic aberration. Hope something in there helps. Best of luck! -Matt Jeppsen Cody, that is the million-dollar question and it’s not one I could just rattle off a glib response to. There are so many variables that each individual shooter has. There truly is no right or wrong answer, only compromises each person can live with. If you haven’t already, I suggest you listen to my discussion with Kendal about the EX1 and also my conversation with Adam Wilt:
http://www.freshdv.com/2008/01/xdcam-ex1-hands-on-first-impressions-podcast-discussion.html
http://www.freshdv.com/2008/01/interview-with-adam-wilt-on-the-xdcam-ex1.html
Those two podcasts cover a lot of our likes and dislikes with the EX1. And I think the camera you choose is actually slightly more important than the 35mm adapter. I think that shooters basically need to determine their needs and requirements first. You can add the Brevis afterwards. That’s not to say that it isn’t a factor, just that the camera and format is really a more important decision IMHO. Finally, two quick notes to consider. The Brevis Pre-flip requires an extension tube when used with basically any Sony camera, the EX1 included. It does not need an extension tube with the HVX. The Brevis Flip does not need an extension tube with the EX1 (or the HVX I assume), and it’s optics deliver improved edge sharpness and less chromatic aberration. Hope something in there helps. Best of luck!

-Matt Jeppsen

]]> By: Cody Stanton http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35746 Cody Stanton Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:15:31 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35746 Matt, Thanks. If you were to leave the house with one or the other,which camera would you prefer to use with the Brevis 35 mm. The EX1 or the HVX200? And what would your reasons be for that decision? Cody Stanton Matt,
Thanks. If you were to leave the house with one or the other,which camera would you prefer to use with the Brevis 35 mm. The EX1 or the HVX200? And what would your reasons be for that decision?
Cody Stanton

]]> By: Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35709 Matthew Jeppsen Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:54:23 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35709 Cody, it's basically the same procedure, only you'll need a 77mm to 72mm step-down ring. That's essentially it. -Matt Jeppsen Cody, it’s basically the same procedure, only you’ll need a 77mm to 72mm step-down ring. That’s essentially it.

-Matt Jeppsen

]]> By: Cody Stanton http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35650 Cody Stanton Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:57:59 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-35650 Matt, I just watched your very instructive, hands on video on the Brevis 35 mm Adapter. Is it possible to attach this to the EX1 and how is this done? Thank you. Cody Stanton Matt,
I just watched your very instructive, hands on video on the Brevis 35 mm Adapter. Is it possible to attach this to the EX1 and how is this done? Thank you.
Cody Stanton

]]> By: Frank Pietrantoni http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-28781 Frank Pietrantoni Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:37:29 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-28781 I too am a visual learner and this is a great tutorial...very informative! Nice job! I look forwrad to seeing more of these. THANKS for putting this together. fp I too am a visual learner and this is a great tutorial…very informative! Nice job!
I look forwrad to seeing more of these. THANKS for putting this together.

fp

]]> By: Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-24775 Matthew Jeppsen Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:07:50 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-24775 <i>"i have a hvr v1u camera so how do i fix this adapter with it and what are the things in need"</i> The following would work nicely: 1. The Brevis HD adapter bundle 2. A 72 to 62mm step-down ring -MJ “i have a hvr v1u camera so how do i fix this adapter with it and what are the things in need”

The following would work nicely:
1. The Brevis HD adapter bundle
2. A 72 to 62mm step-down ring

-MJ

]]> By: nischal http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-24093 nischal Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:19:30 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-24093 i have a hvr v1u camera so how do i fix this adapter with it and what are the things in need i have a hvr v1u camera so how do i fix this adapter with it and what are the things in need

]]> By: Kendal Miller http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19461 Kendal Miller Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:06:59 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19461 Part of our goal in these gear reviews to do just that, to help give feedback to manufacturers in such a way as to enable them produce better more efficient products into the market place. The end result hopefully is that everyone wins, better tools are produced that sale better for manufacturers, and filmmakers wind up with solid tools to do better work. Part of our goal in these gear reviews to do just that, to help give feedback to manufacturers in such a way as to enable them produce better more efficient products into the market place. The end result hopefully is that everyone wins, better tools are produced that sale better for manufacturers, and filmmakers wind up with solid tools to do better work.

]]> By: Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19398 Matthew Jeppsen Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:22:29 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19398 Excellent, I'm very glad to hear that Dennis! Any time tools can be take out of the equation, I say that's a good thing. A tool-less top clamp should really speed up mounting and breaking down the adapter rig. Thanks for the heads up. -MJ Excellent, I’m very glad to hear that Dennis! Any time tools can be take out of the equation, I say that’s a good thing. A tool-less top clamp should really speed up mounting and breaking down the adapter rig. Thanks for the heads up.

-MJ

]]> By: Dennis Wood http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19397 Dennis Wood Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:02:35 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19397 Kendal, Matt, your work on this is very much appreciated. Your comments on the Brevis to rails mount prompted a redesign to make the top clamp a quick release part...which will make the entire system tool-less. It's in production right now :-) Kendal, Matt, your work on this is very much appreciated. Your comments on the Brevis to rails mount prompted a redesign to make the top clamp a quick release part…which will make the entire system tool-less. It’s in production right now :-)

]]> By: Kendal Miller http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19375 Kendal Miller Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:33:18 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19375 I'll ad that for 3:30am on the tail of a like 3 days of shooting Matt was near delirious LOL!!!! Wait til you guys see the outakes on this shoot its amazing we ever got through it ROFLING!!! I’ll ad that for 3:30am on the tail of a like 3 days of shooting Matt was near delirious LOL!!!! Wait til you guys see the outakes on this shoot its amazing we ever got through it ROFLING!!!

]]> By: Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19368 Matthew Jeppsen Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:30:21 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19368 Hey Mike, thanks for the clarification on the chuck thing. You don't think about those simple things until you are sitting in front of the camera and supposed to be talking... :-) Appreciate the feedback and cross-threading tip. Thanks for watching! -Matt Jeppsen Hey Mike, thanks for the clarification on the chuck thing. You don’t think about those simple things until you are sitting in front of the camera and supposed to be talking… :-)

Appreciate the feedback and cross-threading tip. Thanks for watching!

-Matt Jeppsen

]]> By: bscenefilms http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19366 bscenefilms Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:22:11 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-19366 You guys have been doing a great set of videos lately. This Brevis one is very nice as was the focus pulling series. Thanks for doing these. A couple of points here. A chuck is a device that holds a bit or a tool. The thing that you are referring to in the video is just a wrench. Referred to as a hex or allen wrench. With regard to cross-threading, a trick that you can do to prevent cross-threading is to turn the item in the reverse direction of the threads until you feel it synch with the treads on the device that you are screwing into. For example, for the Brevis here, you would thread it counter-clockwise into the adapter ring until you feel it click into place with the threads on the adapter ring. Then you can safely thread the Brevis clockwise with no fear of crossthreading. Thanks again for the great blog and the great videos! Mike You guys have been doing a great set of videos lately. This Brevis one is very nice as was the focus pulling series. Thanks for doing these. A couple of points here. A chuck is a device that holds a bit or a tool. The thing that you are referring to in the video is just a wrench. Referred to as a hex or allen wrench.

With regard to cross-threading, a trick that you can do to prevent cross-threading is to turn the item in the reverse direction of the threads until you feel it synch with the treads on the device that you are screwing into. For example, for the Brevis here, you would thread it counter-clockwise into the adapter ring until you feel it click into place with the threads on the adapter ring. Then you can safely thread the Brevis clockwise with no fear of crossthreading.

Thanks again for the great blog and the great videos!

Mike

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