Best RF to EF mount for Komodo

[chris ware]

Hey RedUser folks,

I am in the market for a Komodo and I am a bit concerned about the Canon RF to EF adapter. I am reading that it rotates a bit. I am wondering what folks are using for a converter when not using RF glass.

The Kippertie adapta looks nice, I know they make great products. If this is the best solution, should I also get the chin strap for it?

Is the chin strap necessary? If not, I would invest in the Tilta cage since I don't think you could use the Kippertie chin strap and the Tilta cage together.

thanks!

chris..

 

[M Harvey]

There isn't a one-size fits all answer for this question. The good news is that, for many purposes, the slight rotation of an adapter is not going to be a big issue. Some will disagree with me, but it's a matter of degrees, not absolute utility.

That said, you're thinking the right way-- chin strap-type accessories will take your adapter to the best available level of stability. I think you're talking about the Bright Tangerine solution for the Kippertie, and that looks like one of the better ones for me, but keep in mind you'll need to buy the Bright Tangerine cage parts as well. Tilta does make its own adapter support foot, but it's not compatible with all adaptors. You can also get a Wooden Camera rod-mount support that will work with any adapter that has an Arca foot.

Just for more context: I've successfully used the Komodo with a Wooden Camera PL adapter and the Zeiss Super Speeds and Sigma Cine primes, and the Metabones Nikon G adapter with a variety of stuff (Zeiss Milvus, Nikon 70-200) without significant issues. For follow focus, I've used the Arri MFF-2 as well as the low- and medium-end Tilta motors (Nucleus Nano and M, I think). If you're going to have problems, they'd most likely show up with heavier lens and higher torque motors. Not sure you're especially likely to encounter with EF glass, but better is better.

 

[chris ware]

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. Enjoy the weekend.