Until recently the beastgrip dof mk2 was pretty much the only depth of field adapter on the market for smartphones. The dof adapter is a metal tube with a simple lens on the end near the iphone lens and a matte focusing screen in the middle. The ulanzi dof adapter brings shallow depth of field to. Filmmaker steven soderbergh may be the type of creative being targeted with this adapter. The upgrade kit will be fully compatible with all previous iphone models, as well as most other smartphones. How to choose a wireless charger for your iphone cnet. A dof adapter works by giving the slr lens something to project its image onto, and you then focus your phones camera to the screen. Dof adapter, disassembled from left to right, the adapter consists of a 10x macro 37mmto52mm converter, focusing screen sandwiched between. Using a dof adapter is not simply point and shoot capable. Apr 11, 2018 filmmaker steven soderbergh may be the type of creative being targeted with this adapter. Connect your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch to a display. What makes this dof adapter the best is that its got large buttons that make it easy to adjust the orientation of the focusing screen. Connect the other end of your hdmi or vga cable to your secondary display tv, monitor, or projector.
Were launching a kickstarter campaign for the dof adapter mk2 soon, sign up here to know when its live. Ulanzi dof slrdslr cinema lens adapter only full frame manual lens is compatible. Beastgrip pro kits out your phone for video pictures cnet. Look lopsided adding a fancy lens to a smartphone with. The beastgrip dof adapter mkii was teased earlier this year with some sweet looking iphone 7 footage you can check our post about it here beastgrip are calling their allnew 2nd generation dof adapter and new anamorphic lens the next step in the evolution of smartphone photography and filmmaking.
You can attach any professional lens onto your phone and turn it into a cinema camera. I can however introduce the ulanzi dof adapter and share my initial impressions. Dof adapters are a great way to express your artistic nature, allowing you to create unique photographs and videos with your camera phone. Ulanzi dof smartphone full frame camera lens adapter with phone case for iphone 11 pro e mount lens slr dslr camera lens adapter. So a small, onecoil circular pad is fine, but if youre choosing a larger charging mat or a charging stand, opt for two or three coils. Mar 26, 2015 heres a sample video captured with an iphone 6, beastgrip pro, beastgrip dof adapter, and a canon 50mm f1. Both have a lot of barrel distortion but that is expected in the fisheye and wideangle lenses. Bring the bokeh, depth of field, focus pulling, and filmlike style of fullframe slr and dslr cinema lenses to your smartphones camera using the dof adapter mk2 from beastgrip. The optimal performance of our pro series 3x telephoto lens is very sensitive to any misalignment at all three axes. The legendary encinema slr lens adapter for iphone and other mobile devices is back with a new version. To achieve the dof look, the adapter projects the image onto some kind of screen and your camera takes a picturevideo of that. For best results, we recommend to use fast lenses f0. Smartphone cameras are great, but they have substantial limitations.
Its the first and so far only lens attachment that i will actually use. Ulanzi dof camera lens adapter 17mm phone case for iphone xr. Feast your eyes on some fresh iphone 7 plus footage captured with the upcoming beastgrip dof adapter mark ii, which will be ready to hit kickstarter sometime in the spring. Hi simon i bought the beastgrip dof adapter in january and a friend of mine has a beastgrip rig so we just lend them. This adapter lets you mount any camera lens onto your. Heres a sample video captured with an iphone 6, beastgrip pro, beastgrip dof adapter, and a canon 50mm f1. Moondog labs anamorphic adapter is, in my opinion, the best smartphone lens out there. Apr 20, 2019 youtuber mrwhosetheboss has tried out the beastgrip dof adapter, comparing the quality when used with 2 phones. If youre looking to step things up a notch, the beastgrip will let you use canon ef mount lenses made for standalone dslrs by utilizing a dof adapter. Im loving the moondog labs lens, awesome and purposeful creative tool for the iphone. Beastgrip improves smartphone pics and vids with dof adapter.
A depthoffield adapter often shortened to dof adapter is used to achieve shallow depth of field on a video camera whose fixed lens or interchangeable lens selection is limited or economically prohibitive at providing such effect. Lightning to sd card camera reader previous gallery image. Jan 24, 2019 connect your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch to a display. Mar 24, 2015 dof adapter, disassembled from left to right, the adapter consists of a 10x macro 37mmto52mm converter, focusing screen sandwiched between two rings, and the ef mount tube. As you will see in the video, the samsung comes out on top, with the iphone xs creating problems in low light situations. If youre shooting videos with your smartphone, there are plenty of accessories that help to expand your possibilities. Compare models, find more iphone power and iphone cable accessories and shop online. Lightning to sd card camera reader next gallery image.
That said, it is currently the only way to achieve real, optical, shallow depth of field with a smartphone camera. Beastgrip launches kickstarter to fund next generation. Its the same kind of focusing screen as in an slr viewfinder. A dof adapter could theoretically be used on a multitude of platforms, although it is most useful on prosumer digital camcorders where high resolution is a. The whole reason to use the dof adapter in the first place is that shallow depth of field, so use wide apertures.
Beastgrip pro is a versatile lens adapter and camera rig. Dof adapter mk2 this adapter is kind of like the 35mm ones we used to use back in the old days before prosumer cameras came with detachable lenses. I probably will order the dof attachment so i can use my nikon lenses with it. Ulanzi have been making various smartphone photography related accessories for some time.
Ulanzi dof smartphone full frame camera lens adapter with. Jan 31, 2017 not long after, the companys first dof depth of field adapter became a reality, and not beastgrip are working on getting the mark ii of their dof adapter ready. Diy dof adapter for 1020 wbeastgrip windows central forums. Smartphone grips and rigs for your iphone december 17, 2018 reply. Ulanzi dof camera lens adapter 17mm phone case for iphone xr xs max 8 plus huawei p30 pro mate 30 samsung s10 plus 7 pro 4. Jun 24, 2017 dof adapter mk2 this adapter is kind of like the 35mm ones we used to use back in the old days before prosumer cameras came with detachable lenses. This adds a lot of stability while filming with an iphone or even just taking a photo. Wondering if the dof mk2 is compatible with it, or do i need to get the beastgrip as well. Oct 22, 2012 the dof adapter is a metal tube with a simple lens on the end near the iphone lens and a matte focusing screen in the middle. The dof adapter allows the iphone lens to focus on the focusing screen, which is what youre taking a picture of when you shoot with the slr jacket. Im using an m42 to sony e adapter pictured below along with the cages for both iphone 11 pro max and iphone xs max.
Sony e mount manual lenses can be mounted directly onto the dof adapter. Chalenko is once again turning to kickstarter to raise funds and take. I understand i will need a compatibility adapter for nikon. Not long after, the companys first dof depth of field adapter became a reality, and not beastgrip are working on getting the mark ii of their dof adapter ready. And as the use of smartphones for serious photo and video productions continues to heat up, so does the market for highend attachments. An iphone dof adapter that allows you to mount slr lenses to your phone, giving you more control of your photos and videos.
Plug your digital av or vga adapter into the charging port on the bottom of your ios device. The iphone does give you gps but that is a small trade. However, the dof adapter is a bit of an anchor back to the traditional, it forces the use of manual lenses only, so it does get in the way of this new fluid experience, not just ergonomically or physically but functionally as well. Beastgrip is proud to announce the dof adapter mk2, the next generation of the bestselling dof adapter that allows photographers and filmmakers to mount a real slr or dslr lens to a smartphone for a stunning bokeh, shallow depth of field and manual focus control. We create the most advanced equipment for mobile photography and filmmaking on iphone, android and windows phones. Onto mk4 of the adapter now replaced with stronger diopters, meaning a shorter overall length and removal of the distracting circle effect on the bokeh. Beastgrip depth of field adapter mark 2 on iphone 7 plus. On the other side of the focusing screen, the smartphone camera lens is focused onto this projected image. Their updated version of this adapter incorporates a patentpending system with a rotating barrel and locking mechanism to frame the focusing screen, while also aligning the bayonet mount and slrdslr lens in the correct orientation so that lens measurements may be properly seen, as on a professional camera. Slr lenses designed for full frame sensors with an aperture speed of f0. Apple 12w usb power adapter previous gallery image. Also, what are your experiences shooting video with such a setup. Jan 07, 2017 beastgrip is about to launch a depth of field adapter that makes it possible to use highend slr lenses with your smartphone with impressive results. A complete solution just add your mobile device and slr lens.
A full frame lens projects an image which is upside down onto a focusing screen, approximately full frame in size. Youtuber mrwhosetheboss has tried out the beastgrip dof adapter, comparing the quality when used with 2 phones. The beastgrip dof adapter allows you to use some slr lenses with your camera phone to achieve a shallow depth of field, similar to a dslr camera. The best way to compose your shots, and hide the spherical aberration is to have good separation of your subject from foreground and background. Both the dof adapter and cage are made from aluminium alloy and are black anodized for a durable and attractive finish.
Product charging and headphone jack adapter splitter male charger to 3. Beastgrip is about to launch a depth of field adapter that makes it possible to use highend slr lenses with your smartphone with impressive results. Beastgrip improves smartphone pics and vids with dof. The ulanzi dof adapter is built with a 17mm thread for mounting to ulanzis own all metal smartphone cage, and features a sony emount for lenses.
Ulanzi dof adapter is a sony emount adapter,most of the full frame manual lens can be used with the proper adapter rings to e mount. The beastgrip dof adapter is a similar concept, with a smartphone case and a lens mount for mixing a smartphone with a dslr or cinema lens. Beastgrip pro is a versatile lens adapter and camera rig for. Apr 11, 2018 the beastgrip dof adapter is a similar concept, with a smartphone case and a lens mount for mixing a smartphone with a dslr or cinema lens. Beastgrips dof adapter adds some major muscle to your. Their updated version of this adapter incorporates a patentpending system with a rotating barrel and locking mechanism to frame the focusing screen, while also aligning the bayonet mount and slrdslr lens in the. Type c to hdmi media hdtv adapter 1080p 3ft cable 8 pin for samsung galaxy s7 s8 s9 s10 note 5 6 7 10 iphone x xr xs max 8 plus macbook projector monitor3 in1.
About apple digital av adapters for iphone, ipad, and ipod. Look lopsided adding a fancy lens to a smartphone with this. Its a daptable for most smartphone models including iphone 8 plus, iphone x, samsung and huawei with or without protective cover. The ulanzi dof adapter brings shallow depth of field to your. Diy dof adapter v3 video test flickr photo sharing. A few weeks ago i wrote up my first impressions of the ulanzi dof adapter. The ulanzi dof adapter works best with a lot of light. How does the iphone camera compare, wrt to final results, to regular video. Buy beastgrip dof adapter featuring use slr lenses with smartphone, fits canon ef mount lenses, for use with beastgrip pro lens adapter, replaceable focusing screen, includes 10x macro lens, stepup adapter. The new ulanzi dof adapter is the new kid on the block, for half the price.
Sample video shot with beastgrip dof adapter mk 2 on iphone 7. For example, led light, microphone, tripod or slider none of the extras like mic, light and lens in the picture are included. Apr 11, 2018 if youre shooting videos with your smartphone, there are plenty of accessories that help to expand your possibilities. The quality of machining and all finishes cant really be faulted, although, on my iphone xs max cage. This adapter lets you mount any camera lens onto your smartphone.
At first this might seem like an odd choice for a lens mount, especially considering that it requires fully manual lenses. Ulanzi dof camera lens adapter 17mm phone case for iphone. The reason you would use a dof depth of field adapter with the beast grip is so you can attach slr lenses to your phone, simple really. Were incredibly excited to be working with moondog labs to develop the software solution for. Our upcoming lens mount upgrade will be optimized to deliver the best possible performance for the iphone 11 11 pro 11 pro max with our lenses and dof adapter mk2. At nab 2018, cinematics international co, ltd introduced an adapter that lets you pair your smartphone with camera lenses.
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