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Canon EOS mounts for Red Pro Primes

Jacek Zakowicz

Jacek Zakowicz

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Now you can use your RPPs on unmodified- completely stock Canon still cameras. Just finished first few test units . All you need to do is remove the PL mount and install the (very affordable) EOS mounts on your lenses.
Advantages:
1.No modifications to your still camera or the lenses-your warranty is unaffected.
2.Perfect matching for VFX plates in hi resolution raw.
3.your B cam videos shot on Canon will also perfectly match (at least color, distortion, field etc. wise) you RedOne footage
4. They will come with an integrated clip on support so there will be no weight on the camera mount and will allow lens changes in seconds.
First few pics included
The chart and the outside shot with the 25mm RPP on T1i rebel.
 

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DUDE!
Do they focus to infinity?

I'm laughing here. 500$ camera, 5000$ lens!
Interesting steady shot alternative... if you can live with the issues.
Honestly though a PL mount on the camera seems to be a better option
considering how inexpensive a rebel is.
 
I'm not understanding - are we saying that the PL mounts need to be removed (which means its not tenable as a second camera on a Red shoot) - or are we saying that the clip on option will accommodate the PL section?

I am unclear because removing the PL mount (thereby causing Backfocus issues) would be unrealistic as a method for any kind of B cam option - or am I misreading?
 
Pl removed

Pl removed

James T Mather said:
I'm not understanding - are we saying that the PL mounts need to be removed (which means its not tenable as a second camera on a Red shoot) - or are we saying that the clip on option will accommodate the PL section?

I am unclear because removing the PL mount (thereby causing Backfocus issues) would be unrealistic as a method for any kind of B cam option - or am I misreading?
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Unfortunately that's the case for now.
More of a rental facility job I suppose...
I definitely recommend for it to be done by a professional.....
The EOS mounts are matched very closely to the PL counterparts so there should not be major BF issues- I just swapped the mount on the 25 mm and it was very close... no shimming.
I'm trying to keep the price for a set of 5 including the support under $1000-this is the only way to do that.
I do however have a quick change design but that would require new PL mounts and some other hardware- most likely double the price point.
Do you think it would be a better choice?
anyway- if interested please contact me at jacek2@optitek.org or pm me here. I'm releasing production prints to the shop and would like to know the quantities... turn around about 4-6 weeks -they are not very busy now..
 
Very cool Jacek.
How are you overcoming the very soft brass Canon mount with such a heavy lens?
Or are you making stainless mounts? Will you also offer a support for the RPP considering the current configuration only allows support of the camera.
Might I suggest a clamp ring that utilizes the front diameter (110mm) that also has a protrusion diameter of 110mm to still allow a cap to be used.
Just a thought.
 
Like this:
please excuse the childish drawing. My coloring book is full.
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an engineering machine

an engineering machine

Matt,
You are a machine, dude. I can hear the gears turning in your head all the way in newbury park...
The support will actually be integrated into the mount on the lens side so there is no strain on the camera mount(other than the camera weight) Much like tripod mount on large tele still lenses. I made it a clip-on so you can remove the lens and swap in seconds.
Look I'm not saying this is right or wrong- just that this is available. I can think of many scenarios to be useful: scouting with the very same lenses you shoot, shooting odds and ends with the very same lenses as the principal, etc.
VDSLRs are here to stay- no doubt about it. Now while you wait for S35 Scarlet you can use cine lenses and go back to PL when it(Scarlet) ships. I try to make it (very) affordable so the investment will pay off on the first job. I could make it a quick change system but it wouldn't be as affordable. If there is enough interest in a quick change system I may still do that as well..
 
quick change

quick change

I hear you Zack, it looks like the universal, quick change way.
The goal is to :
1. make no modifications to RPPs so warranty is not affected and they don't have to be sent in.
2. Make no modification to camera(Canon) for the same reasons.
3. Make a kit that can be shipped and installed by a reasonably skilled individual- or, preferably, a professional.
now back to work.:seeya:
In the interim, I offer a mount and support for RPPs on Canon EOS.....
 
Done!!!

Done!!!

After a bit of debate I decided to build a self contained PL to EOS adapter for ALL Canon VDSLRs so it's switchable between 5dII 7D, 1D MIV, and my T1i
The adapter kit quickly munts on the camera, much like a lens and instantly turns it into a PL cam. Now use of RPPs will require modified PL mounts, but once swapped the RPPs will work on BOTH R1 and Canons. Owner operators, Rental facilities rejoyce!!! The support plate is mounted on the adapter so there is no strain on the camera mount whatsoever.
I added an adjustable carry handle(also integrated with the adapter)
Advantages:
-no mods to the camera required so it warranty is intact.
-the DSLR retains it's value so when new one comes out you can swap the camera- the adapter will work.
-all Angenieux Optimo zooms work with no modifications at all.
-now quick swap of cine lenses for use of Canons as a B cam is possible for perfect (lens)color and perspective match.
Let me know if anything else is needed- this is the time to change things!!!!:emote_hippie:
 

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Dang, Jacek. You are making it really hard for me not to buy a DSLR. Love the integrated handle. As far as suggestions...maybe an integrated rod mount system?
 
How can lenses clear without hitting the mirror?
 
lenses that clear

lenses that clear

Angies clear, Cooke zooms clear, RPPs clear, albeit with my PL mount-shorter pilot. I'm offering RPP owners this option for A/B cam use- as promised:thumbsup: This is Red forum after all..
 
what system

what system

Larry McKee said:
Dang, Jacek. You are making it really hard for me not to buy a DSLR. Love the integrated handle. As far as suggestions...maybe an integrated rod mount system?
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mini rods would be pretty easy to implement..
 
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