The Nodal One adapter is a focal reducer designed for use with PL-mount cinema lenses. It provides a 0.71x wider field of view, offers a 1-stop increase in exposure, and a user-interchangeable mount. The crowd-funding campaign for this product is now live on Indiegogo. Nodal is a Californian brand founded by cinematographer Joshua Chiara. The company has just launched a crowd-funding campaign on Indiegogo to fund the production of the first batch of Nodal One. This is a focal reducer for PL mount cinema glass that appears to compete directly with products such as Metabones’ PL to RF T Cine Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x. Let’s take a closer look! Nodal One – 0.71x focal reducer for PL cinema lenses The Nodal One is a 0.71x focal reducer that allows you to take advantage of a wider field of view when using large-format or full-frame PL mount lenses on camera bodies equipped with a crop-size sensor. Nodal One PL Mount Focal Reducer on RED KOMODO 6K. Source: Nodal Additionally, you also gain approximately a full stop of light when you use the adapter. This makes it a nice solution for users looking to make the best out of their glass – whether it be vintage or modern, spherical or anamorphic. Atlas Orion 80mm T2.8 2x anamorphic lens with Nodal One – side-by-side comparison. Source: Nodal The adapter has a user-interchangeable mount that is removed simply by loosening a few screws. However, the accessory is currently only compatible with camera bodies featuring...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 13 June, 2023