Redrock M2 - Cinema lens adapter for DV and HD cameras

Submitted by cameradepartment on Mon, 2009-05-04 13:47

Redrock Microsystems introduces the M2 – enabling you to achieve cinema-quality video at a revolutionary price. M2 allows 35mm lenses to be used with your DV or HD camera to create incredible depth-of-field, angle of view, and focus typically found in high-end film productions. The M2 works even with DV or HD cameras that have fixed lenses, such as the Panasonic AG-DVX100, HVX200, and the Sony HVR-Z1U.

The Redrock M2 adapter is the only adapter available in the market that enables you to use both large lens apertures for shallow depth of field, and smaller lens apertures to increase your depth of field. This revolutionary level of flexibility allows you to use a consistent 35mm look for all your footage, not just shallow depth-of-field shots.

The M2 is designed to work with just about every modern DV and HD/V camera available

M2 has been tested with:

Panasonic AG-DVX100, DVX100A, DVX100B
Canon XL1, XL1S, XL2, GL1, GL2, GM2, HV20
Sony Z1, FX1, FX7, V1, A1, HC1, HC3
JVC HD100, HD110, HD200, HD250, HD10, HD20
Panasonic DVC30, DVC60
Panasonic HVX-200, 201, 202
Sony PD150, PD170, PD100
Sony PC9
Canon XL-H1, XH-A1, XH-G1

Features

Achieves cinema-quality depth-of-field

Create stunning images with shallow DOF using 35mm lenses
Use techniques such as racking focus and follow focus to enhance your look

Supports interchangeable lenses to get the exact angle of view and focus you want

Attach a 20mm wide angle lens for your master shots, switch to a 50mm for your standard scenes, then bump up to a 85mm for that shallow depth-of-field close-up.

Uses a wide variety of 35mm lenses – even 35mm SLR camera lenses

Choose the type and brand of lens that works best for you and your budget
Mounts are available for Canon MF, Canon AF, Nikon, PL, and OCT-19, and Pentax.
Interchangeable mounts let you upgrade your lenses as your project or needs change – start with inexpensive Nikon or Canon still lenses, and maybe for the big shoot rent some Cooke or Arri Ultra Primes (just make sure you have the correct M2 mounts – check with us)

Works with the camera you will have tomorrow

DV camera owners desiring the M2 but are looking to upgrade to HD cameras in the future can feel confident their M2 investment.
The M2 is designed to be camera-independent, allowing you to preserve your investment in the M2 as you upgrade your camera. Make sure to check the list of M2 tested cameras to ensure compatibility

Compatible with popular accessories such as Matte Boxes and follow focus units