I think you will really love the Encore. Let us know what you think when you receive it.

Cheers

Brian

As far as for light loss..I guess its a matter of what you plan to shoot. Shooting with the redrock micro (one of the very first versions) that had a ridiculous 3 stop loss, we shot with F2 lenses and a 650watt arri kit. Overall we could still get a good exposure, though stopping down the lens more than a stop or so and things got pretty dark.

But since then all of these adapters have improved, even the micro. Their light loss is so close that unless you are planning on using F5 or greater lenses, I wouldn’t worry about a stop or less difference between adapters in any environment where you have some control over the lighting.

Personally, I don’t own any of them though…and I’ve only shot with the redrock for two projects. They look great and all, but I’ve decided that a 35mm adapter is on the bottom of my wish list. It makes things look pretty, but it doesn’t give you the ability to do any new shots like a good dolly, jib, or other camera rig does.

I would stay away from the micro35 though. That this is a huge pain to deal with. The short trailer on my homepage was shot with it…and though I think it looks great, the hassle of keeping the glass in focus was a huge set back.

The short film you are speaking of, Wrath, was shot by Sam Henti. I had nothing to do with it. I just stumbled upon it and I enjoyed seeing what the Letus can do. I desperately want to purchase a Letus myself, and intend to do so in the not-to-distant future.

Sam’s other film “Trunk” is also worth checking out.

Cheers!

I checked out the short. Great work with the Letus. The title work is also excellent. My only disappointment was that shot in the beginning. I was so hyped up because I expected you to do the through the window transition, but it didn’t happen. Overall though a great looking short.