Scarlet mount compatibility question.

[J. C. John]

Hi, I'm about purchasing a scarlet, and I would like to ask the following:
I own both R Leica lenses and some Nikkor lenses. I would like to use
both types on the Scarlet. Is it a good idea to buy a Canon mount camera
in order to use Leica's and Nikkor's with canon adapters?

Thanks
John

 

[Peter Majtan]

That is a one way.

You can also just buy the brain without either PL or Canon mount (http://www.red.com/store/products/scarlet-x-brain-only)...
Then buy the Nikon and Leica mounts separately (or chose the brain package with either the Nikon or the Leica mount...)...

http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc-ti-nikon-mount
http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc-al-nikon-mount
http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc-al-leica-m-mount

Biggest advantage is that you will retain electronic control of the lenses and capture lens metadata from compatible lenses...

Peter

 

[J. C. John]

Thanks Peter for the reply, unfortunately I can't afford right now purchasing 2 mounts, I was thinking getting the Canon mount option and use adapters for each lens manufacturer.
Regards
John

 

[Jay Kim]

Your best option is just getting a Scarlet body and put Allstar mount on it since you have Leica-Rs (not Leica-Ms) & Nikons.

 

[Alvise Tedesco]

Canon mount + Leitax on your Leica and Nikkors. Rock solid