Comments on: HPX300 and P+S Technik Mini35 Compact http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/ A blog covering my experiences working as a director on S106 projects. And my work with the HPX300 and P+S Technik Mini35 combination. This is where I will post my day to day life, my experiences and other work related stuff. Erhm… I guess mostly work related stuff. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:56:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: admin http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/comment-page-1/#comment-67 admin Thu, 13 May 2010 08:43:28 +0000 http://blog.s106.com/?p=162#comment-67 Hi Bryan, The 1/3 vs 1/2 discussion is pointless, yes you lose some depth of field with a 1/3 sensor but by compensating about one stop you regain this depth of field. The PS Technik will give you a 35mm depth of field no matter the chip you are using. It projects the 35mm image on the camera chip. And in terms of preferred picture; I simply love the Panasonic! I have been working with Sony for over 10 years but am very happy that I made the switch. The 300 is a bit noisy but the colors are simply gorgeous compared to the cold Sony settings. Hi Bryan,

The 1/3 vs 1/2 discussion is pointless, yes you lose some depth of field with a 1/3 sensor but by compensating about one stop you regain this depth of field. The PS Technik will give you a 35mm depth of field no matter the chip you are using. It projects the 35mm image on the camera chip. And in terms of preferred picture; I simply love the Panasonic! I have been working with Sony for over 10 years but am very happy that I made the switch. The 300 is a bit noisy but the colors are simply gorgeous compared to the cold Sony settings.

]]> By: Bryan Roy http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Bryan Roy Thu, 13 May 2010 01:54:20 +0000 http://blog.s106.com/?p=162#comment-66 Hi Balster. Do you still feel you have the same control over depth of field, or does the 2/3 have the advantage over the 1/3, even with the same 35mil lenses? You haven't yet said witch picture you prefer, the Sony or the Panasonic. Hi Balster. Do you still feel you have the same control over depth of field, or does the 2/3 have the advantage over the 1/3, even with the same 35mil lenses? You haven’t yet said witch picture you prefer, the Sony or the Panasonic.

]]> By: Joe Vargas http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Joe Vargas Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:14:57 +0000 http://blog.s106.com/?p=162#comment-37 Hi Balster: Great info. Would you share what all of the components are that make up the lens system that is in your picture? What lens? What attachments forward of the lens? What Matt Box? Thanks. Hi Balster:

Great info.

Would you share what all of the components are that make up the lens system that is in your picture?

What lens?
What attachments forward of the lens?
What Matt Box?

Thanks.

]]> By: balster http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/comment-page-1/#comment-36 balster Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:50:12 +0000 http://blog.s106.com/?p=162#comment-36 - I don't have a Letus Extreme with relay so nor have I seen this hooked up to a HPX300 so I can't say. - In terms of light loss here is a quote from the P+S Technik website: - Very light sensitive, loose only 1/2" stop - Light weight and compact - Power supply via camera, no extra battery needed - Uses the P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System (IMS) - Camera needs no modification, just mount the MINI35 Comapct and a 35mm lens to your 1/3" video camera - Adjustable ground glass speed - Low noise level All I can say is that it's all true. - The Mini35 Compact is built for full frame 35mm still and film lenses. - The Mini35 Compact is built for the Chrosziel 401-89B LWS so I have to wait for it to come in. Then I can do some real testing. - The tripod is a Sachtler 18PII - I don’t have a Letus Extreme with relay so nor have I seen this hooked up to a HPX300 so I can’t say.
- In terms of light loss here is a quote from the P+S Technik website:

- Very light sensitive, loose only 1/2″ stop
- Light weight and compact
- Power supply via camera, no extra battery needed
- Uses the P+S Technik Interchangeable Mount System (IMS)
- Camera needs no modification, just mount the MINI35 Comapct and a 35mm lens to your 1/3″ video camera
- Adjustable ground glass speed
- Low noise level

All I can say is that it’s all true.

- The Mini35 Compact is built for full frame 35mm still and film lenses.
- The Mini35 Compact is built for the Chrosziel 401-89B LWS so I have to wait for it to come in. Then I can do some real testing.
- The tripod is a Sachtler 18PII

]]> By: Henry Epstein http://blog.s106.com/2009/09/27/hpx300-and-ps-technik-mini35-compact/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Henry Epstein Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:50:53 +0000 http://blog.s106.com/?p=162#comment-35 Hi Balster, Looks terrific! I was wondering how would this setup will compare to the Letus Ultimate + Letus 1/3" Relay... Unfortunately the later not available so far. But the questions are, as per your own experience, is the P+S Mini35C as sensitive as expected for the Letus Setup (only 1/2 stop light loss)? The Letus 1/3" Relay Lens is 35mm Full Frame Size, optimized for 35mm Still Lenses as the Zeiss ZF's... Is the P+S Adapter also? I see you have a Zacuto Zephyr300 attached to your HPX300 but without the rods... How's the P+S Mini35C attached? Which Sachtler is that? The 15SB? Congrats! Looks wonderful... and hope to see your work soon. Henry. Hi Balster,
Looks terrific! I was wondering how would this setup will compare to the Letus Ultimate + Letus 1/3″ Relay… Unfortunately the later not available so far. But the questions are, as per your own experience, is the P+S Mini35C as sensitive as expected for the Letus Setup (only 1/2 stop light loss)? The Letus 1/3″ Relay Lens is 35mm Full Frame Size, optimized for 35mm Still Lenses as the Zeiss ZF’s… Is the P+S Adapter also?
I see you have a Zacuto Zephyr300 attached to your HPX300 but without the rods… How’s the P+S Mini35C attached?
Which Sachtler is that? The 15SB?
Congrats! Looks wonderful… and hope to see your work soon.
Henry.

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