Veloscura (formerly known as Nodal) is now taking pre-orders for the Sony E-mount version of their One PL mount focal reducer. This adapter allows you to achieve a near-to-full-frame field of view and depth of field when using full-frame PL mount lenses on a Super35/APS-C sensor. Pricing starts at $899. Last summer, a new company called Nodal – founded by cinematographer Joshua Chiara – showed up on the market with a PL to RF mount 0.71x focal reducer that was initially designed specifically for the RED KOMODO 6K camera. Since then, the new “kid” on the block changed their name to Veloscura and kept working on other mount options for their One adapter. The Sony E-mount version is now available to pre-order, while Micro Four Thirds, FUJIFILM X, and PL to PL are still in the works. Let’s take a quick look! Nodal becomes Veloscura. Image credit: Veloscura Veloscura One PL mount focal reducer – now for Sony E The Veloscura One focal reducer is designed to diminish crop by a factor of 0.71x when using large-format or full-frame PL mount cinema lenses on a camera with a Super35-sized sensor. In particular, this new version is designed for Sony E-mount bodies and exists in two variants: for Sony FX30 (or equivalent cameras, such as the a6XXX series) – in this case, the adapter offers slightly less rear optic clearance, due to the design of the FX/Alpha body; for Kinefinity Mavo and Edge models equipped with the Active E-mount only (please...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 19 March, 2024