Is the 35mm DOF adapter dead?

35mm adapters are far from dead. There are still many videographers who like the look of the 35mm DOF adapters vs the sterile look that video capable DSLR gives. The 35mm adapter gives an organic look that is closer to 16mm film. Light grain from the vibrating ground glass gives it a filmic quality. Using a 35mm DOF adapter is actually the same process that telecine uses to convert film to digital format. I have been building 35mm adapters since 2008 and have sold all over the world and now in 2011 onwards will continue to build these wonderful devices. The largest adapter maker JAG35 has discontinued all 35mm adapters and some people are wondering where to buy these. The latest GT35pro Elite and Nexus is now version 4a with precise reverse or forward motion of the ground glass controlled by turning 3 leadscrews attached to the wall inside the tube housing. This allows for fine tuning when SLR or DSLR lenses have different infinity focusing points. This feature also allows the user to use different mount converters / adapters without additional optics. This feature is not available in dapters in this price range. You can also use this to level the ground glass or purposely off set it. The Letus Ultimate has this feature but the price is about USD $4000. Even the other expensive models do not have this feature. The gt35pro also use the ULTRAFINE 3 micron ground glass to produce the brightest and highest resolution images available. This is also not available in even the more expensive adapters. Most 35mm DOF adapters use a 5 micron ground glass (smaller is better). For the best images possible the gt35pro series 35mm adapter will give you the best and brightest images possible. Warning: THIS IS NOT A TOY.

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