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Everything you wanted to know about the Letus line of 35mm DOF adaptors. A lot of the information in this film is relevant to a lot of other 35mm adaptors out there.

Get some popcorn. It's LONG!

I think I was slightly drunk in opening statement, took me a few takes and kept on drinking G&T each time, definitely slurring in it!

Presented, filmed and edited by Philip Bloom.

Thanks to Mum and Dad!

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amankerstudio 9 months ago

thanks for this video sir..:)
it's nice...
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

Thanks for commenting as always!!
Mark Watson 8 months ago

gOOD LUCK, mR. bLOOM!
Josua Stäbler 9 months ago

Wow !
I´m very very impressed by your work
Now I know evrything about 35mm Adapters!
I wish I could afford one.

Thanks for all your very good Videos, Philip!
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

You are welcome
Olivier David 9 months ago

Thank you for all these informations !
really great job !

What do you think about my DIY adapter?
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

You have a DIY adaptor?
Samu Ainesmaa 9 months ago

Ahhh thank you so much for this, Philip! It really cleared up a lot of things regarding the Letus products for me :)
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

Thanks, most of it applies to all the other adaptors too.
Underground Planet 9 months ago

You could start your own Philip Bloom Museum of DOF adapters. =)

Great job as always man.

Question : When you talk about not getting infinity and having to more the ground glass out fraction by fraction, how are you supposed to do that?
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

You pull out the three plugs EVER so slightly, making sure they are even...very tricky. Don't recommend it!
DURBAN 9 months ago

Very enlightening.
I really enjoyed being informed. Thanks.
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

Cheers!
Olimpiu 9 months ago

Thank You!
Jym Davis 9 months ago

Very interesting and a fantastic device. My only comment would be that the "mini" costs more than a consumer / prosumer camera itself. Cutting the cost of that in half would help defer people from spending that money on a higher grade video camera. Just a thought.

You definitely made me want one of these bad boys though.
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

I agree, but the cost of making the mini isn't much less than making the extreme! I also recommend people just buy an extreme in case they upgrade to a bigger camera
BumKi Cho 9 months ago

Very informative. Thank you.
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

Glad it was useful!
Victor Pagan 9 months ago

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!
Roberto Dessì 9 months ago

Can you tell me the title of the songs?
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

yep...Debussy L'apres midi d'un faune
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto
Holst The Planets: Venus
Saint Saens: Aquarium

All bought from classical royalty free.
Roberto Dessì 9 months ago

thanks :)
JPAZ 9 months ago

Very informative video.

Question. I have an Canon HV30. So you woould recommend getting the extreme over the mini? Also, The rod support fits a smaller camera like the hv30?
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

only if you plan to upgrade to a bigger camera at some point. rods work with small cameras
Michael Wysmans 9 months ago

Well done!
Which external HD monitor can you recommend?
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

Nothing cheap!
Tito Sacchi 9 months ago

Philip, you showed us a small Sony consumer camera in this video. I can't make out what is called. You say Sony AE1? Or A1? I don't seem to find a camcorder like that. Thanks.
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

it's a sony HVR a1e, the European version is the e
Kenny Mosher 9 months ago

Which letus do you recommend for an hpx 170? Do you prefer the letus to a brevis? I love the video
Philip Bloom 9 months ago

the elite...i prefer the letus to the brevis!
Justin Ho 9 months ago

Great video i love the letis, I'm thinking about buying one. If you don't mind me asking how much were the lenses that you used in this video?
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

Not too expensive. you can get good second hand nikons from ebay!
→Zac Boyet← 9 months ago

Very informative thanks! Now I just wish I could afford one.
Martin Tadilli 9 months ago

good to have a guru like you!
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

That's funny!
Antonio Segura 5 months ago

me gusta eso
Steve Perret 9 months ago

Because of you i've to learn English, i've understood a part of your video...

"Merde" !
George Kingsnorth 9 months ago

Hi Philip, Great documentary about the Letus range. It was based on your short films that I decided to get an Extreme over a year ago and also got the college I lecture at to invest in one. The students are now producing a range of film using the Extreme. All the best George
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

Thanks George!
George Kingsnorth 8 months ago

Hi Philip,

Have you used one of the Red cameras? We are putting together a proposal for a slate of feature films and would love to shoot digitally using something like the Red.

I was out film using the Letux Extreme last weekend for a promo video and came back with some great shots using the Extreme and a Sony HDR-7. The students are editing the material now.

All the best

George
Matt Barwick 9 months ago

Great video Phillip. I'm considering getting a DOF adaptor for an XH-A1 at the moment.

Thanks so much for taking the time to post it - helps with the decision making process!
Joseph Palmario 9 months ago

Great informative video Mr. Bloom ... Thanks ...
Liam Underwood 9 months ago

great info mate, really helped me alot! hopefull i can produce some better images now, iv'e extended my gound glass and it has helped alot.

your old man has a certain look to him, i think he would make a great character in a movie :P

now all we need is a video with shots of the same object with a variety of lenses :)

thanks again, Liam.
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

you seen him in my Return to Dungeness video?
Ryan Kennedy 8 months ago

Wow i have always wanted to do this but not had the time to look in to it, just taking 20 mins out my life told me all i needed to know to get some fantastic results. some brilliant stock footage too, you really do have a good eye
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

thanks Ryan!
Maarten Toner 8 months ago

Nice solid piece of teaching, if I was still teaching camera technique this would have been burned on DVD and showed in class.
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

thanks very much, am focusing a lot more on tuition these days
Adam Russell 8 months ago

I've been using the Extreme with my EX1 for a few months and couldn't figure out why I couldn't achieve infinity focus. Looks like I'm taking it apart again! Great video Philip, love your work.
Felipe Tavares 8 months ago

Philip,

At 15:58 in this video, you say: "if you're gonna use still lenses, make sure they're for [...]". I didn't get what you said after that. What was it? Esse... what?

Thanks for the video anyway.

Best,
FT
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

erm...make sure they are not made for dslrs as they project smaller images and generally dont have manual apertures.
Perfect-Day Images 8 months ago

I am still confused with the whole back focus issue...I know you're probably incredibly busy, but was wondering if you could email me exactly how you check and verify that the backfocus is in focus. My email is perfectday@me.com Thanks Philip, love your work!
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

the easiest way is to see if infinity is in focus when the lens is set to infinity
stewart charles 8 months ago

have you used the red rock m2? if so how did it compare?
thanks for uploading the video
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

only the old one not the new one which is much better
Eyes Like Fire 8 months ago

Thanks. Your the man.
woody 8 months ago

Fist time I've sat down and watched an 18min video on Vimeo. Thanks for the post, very informative. Letus is still a little out of my price range, but hopefully one day eh!!
George Kingsnorth 8 months ago

Hi Philip,
If you were shooting a feature film what camera would be you preference and why?
All the best
George
Philip Bloom 8 months ago

maybe an f35? what is my budget?
George Kingsnorth 8 months ago

Say $6,000,000, and then $30,000,000. Shooting in mountainous areas in winter and tropical islands? Would you go film or digital?
Philip Bloom 7 months ago

with a large crew, probably still digital as that is where my experience is
Devian Zutter 8 months ago

excellent job! I'm your fan hehe!
what do you think about the new M2 Encore adapter?
Philip Bloom 7 months ago

am getting one next week
Freddie Smith 8 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to share this bible of information. It is very useful and very much appreciated.
Shark Eats Bear 8 months ago

Thank you Philip, we recently got the Extreme, it is opening doors for us, and your work is inspiring ;)
Philip Bloom 7 months ago

glad it was of help
Peter York 7 months ago

so awesome
Ed Rosie 7 months ago

Philip Bloom, you're my hero!
Absolvent TV 7 months ago

You actually mastered it! Do You know anything about the Miny (www.miny.tv)? Do You know how does it compare to jag35st or E? I'm considering buying a static adapter..would You recommend it? My budget isn't too big.. Do You know anything about the picture quality loss when using a static version? Do the vibrating options shake the camcorder much? Do You know how we can prevent that?
I know it's a lot of questions and I sound like a noob but I'm trying to make the right choice but get no reply from anywhere :/

Thanks!
Philip Bloom 7 months ago

i have a jag35 but not tested it properly yet. looks cool so far. but it is a budget tool. it isn't as sharp as the letus but is very cheap. the static one shows up grain quite a lot
Absolvent TV 7 months ago

Thanks for the reply! I'll consider buying a vibrating version then
Todd Kappelt 7 months ago

Phillip,
Awesome video... So do you need to use a Nikon lens, or can the Letus adapters take other brands?
Thanks.
Philip Bloom 7 months ago

check out letusdirect.com for all the types they use
Todd Kappelt 7 months ago

Thanks!
Geoff A Charters 7 months ago

Thanks mate. Very helpful. You didn't get your mum's looks.
Fraula 7 months ago

Hello Mr BLOOM,

You said "Get some popcorn. It's LONG!"

I am sorry but, i get a GUINESS and the film was not long enough...
Seriously, i like very much what you doing for the community of the film maker.

good night from France...
Felipe Iguaran 6 months ago

Thank you very much!! I would love to hear what you have to say about the M2 Encore from Redrock Micro
Chris Giordano 5 months ago

Brilliant video, super informative.
2FIVE3 MEDIA-J.Delaney 5 months ago

i have got an xha1 phli what adaptor would you recomend i love the dof look the dof plug from tiffen is very hard to figure out as i'm very new to film
John-Mark Krum 5 months ago

Learned a lot, Thanks for the vid!
Antonio Segura 5 months ago

me gusta eso
Rob Imbs 5 months ago

This is the definitive 35mm adapter how to video.
Some Like It Shot 5 months ago

cheers Rob. Will be doing another one for fstopacademy.com which will cover the other adaptors too
Gray Vick 5 months ago

Would love to hear your thoughts on the EX3/g35 combo :)
Some Like It Shot 5 months ago

check this out then! philipbloom.co.uk/2009/03/31/short-film-return-to-dungeness/
Charles Oundo 5 months ago

Hi Phil
I'm as always impressed at the way you give good reviews on cameras. I like this video..... One or two gin and tonics??? why not.
Marcelo Paiva 5 months ago

Thanks Phil, you are really great!
I`m ordering one now!
Obrigado
Tim Davison 3 months ago

Extremely informative and well produced Philip, thank you. These 'tutorials' are exactly what someone like me needs when starting out at the bottom rung! Quick question (I'm guessing the answer will be "whatever your budget will stretch to") but which adapter would you recommend be used for a Sony FX1? Can I literally buy the adapter and connect that to this camera or will I need anything else?
Duncan Birnie 3 months ago

Great video. I've been wondering about 35mm adaptors for ages, and this explained everything I wanted to know. Thanks Philip, I think I know what my next purchase will be.
Donatello Romanazzi 3 months ago

Very clear and usefull as you got us used to. Thanx.
Spencer Lawes 2 months ago

Mr. Bloom - great video and tutorial....I miss the riverbanks of Richmond, but Southern California makes up for it!!
cheers - Spencer
Louis Kreusel 2 months ago

@Spencer - Where in Southern California are there river banks as in Richmond? I'd love to know :)
Brad Herring 29 days ago

Thanks so much for this video! I have been searching for something like this for as while as I am trying to decide whether or not to buy an adapter, what kind to buy and how it works! This was very helpful and I'll be coming back to watch again.
Vladimir Philogene 21 days ago

Nice work Phillip! It is very useful !