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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Everything you wanted to know about the EPIC Canon Mount

Set back focus with the PL mount then switch to the Canon mount. SLR lenses are built to accommodate looser tolerances between the mount and image plane. ...The reason the witness marks usually don't line up exactly with your subject distance and how the lenses focus past infinity, to name a couple common attributes.

That said, with other more accurate lens options coming to market, like the Zeiss CP.2's in various mounts, it would be nice to have a system like the RED Focus that can accommodate interchangeable mounting options.

The Null system from AbelCine and IB/E is built to do this in a way by using "null lenses" in your choice of mount and then an optional electronic target that can thread onto the front. Unfortunately, they have yet to release a "null lens" component with any mount other than PL. And the wide optics inside it cause it to be kinda bulky behind the mount flange, so it's incompatible with EPIC. Bummer, too... I own one and really like it, so hoping for an EPIC solution. Canon and Nikon "null lenses" for it would be a nice bonus too.

Optitek's Optimator has interchangeable mounts. Their Pro model also has a micrometer adjustment, which is great if you're working on a system where you need shims or can accurately dial the amount of change you need. The down-side to the Optimator is the reticle image -- which is a great concept how they have it marked out, but it needs to be higher resolution for these 4K and 5K camera systems.
 
Jeff Kilgroe said:
Optitek's Optimator has interchangeable mounts. Their Pro model also has a micrometer adjustment, which is great if you're working on a system where you need shims or can accurately dial the amount of change you need. The down-side to the Optimator is the reticle image -- which is a great concept how they have it marked out, but it needs to be higher resolution for these 4K and 5K camera systems.
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A little correction:
Optimator reticle has center target that matches the pixel pitch of the M/MX sensors- I designed it this way on purpose as these were the highest resolution sensors (in MP industry) available . (I believe they still are until the F65 comes out)
It doesn't really make sense to make it finer pitch as there is no camera at this time that would "see" it.
A little patronizing now (I hope he doesn't mind- really!!!)
Other than that I find Jeffs posts both technically correct and clearly stated...:thumbup1:
 
Zeiss Cp.2's don't actually come from the factory correctly collimated in canon mount (at least across the three sets I've seen).

Far from.

Blasphemy - I know.

Sorry Zeiss. Cp.1's had better quality control.
 
How's progress on shipping these? I'm headed to India for an amazing doc opportunity in two weeks... Shooting for a couple orphanages and a kick-ass young woman who's worked her way up in fashion in New Delhi.

Really need my Canon mount as we're all volunteering for a good cause! (unless someone wants to send me some PL glass heheh...)
 
How are these coming? Are there any for rent anywhere?
 
Next week should be a big week for shipping Canon Mounts :)
 
Jarred, I know you are tired of hearing this, but take comfort in the fact that I am just as tired asking... any word on the Nikon mount?
 
never tired hearing about the Nikon mount :) Nov. 3rd is next revision. Its taking a lot longer as there are so many more parts because of the mechanical iris control.
 
Jarred Land said:
never tired hearing about the Nikon mount :) Nov. 3rd is next revision. Its taking a lot longer as there are so many more parts because of the mechanical iris control.
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Next week, like this week of the 3rd.? Or the following? I have a project I need it for so just making it clear.
 
Jarred Land said:
never tired hearing about the Nikon mount :) Nov. 3rd is next revision. Its taking a lot longer as there are so many more parts because of the mechanical iris control.
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Thanks for the update. Assuming all goes as planned, Nov. 3 isn't that far off. Happy to hear of the progress in tackling something that appears very complicated. But I assume that won't mean they will be shipping in large numbers November 3rd, just that there will be a new prototype to test? Apoligies for hi-jacking the Canon thread, but there isn't a Nikon Mount thread started yet.
 
Jarred Land said:
Next week should be a big week for shipping Canon Mounts :)
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So how fast can you make the Canon EPIC mounts? I got the email from my rep, and I ordered very quickly as soon as it went up in the store. If I got the order in early will it help? Hopefully the orders will be filled according to order placed..fingers crossed for shipment soon. Thanks in advance...
 
Jarred Land said:
Next week should be a big week for shipping Canon Mounts :)
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Not to be a pest, but is there any way to prioritize people that already have mounts on order AND have epics?
 
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