Beastgrip, a company that has established its name in the smartphone filmmaking market, is introducing its latest product through a Kickstarter campaign: the DOF Adapter MK3. This new product is a testament to the innovative path Beastgrip has followed, having previously released successful products like the Beastgrip Pro, the Beastcage, and earlier versions of the DOF adapter.
Revolutionizing Smartphone Filmmaking
The DOF Adapter MK3 is designed to bring a significant enhancement to smartphone filmmaking. It allows users to attach full-frame SLR/DSLR lenses to their smartphones, aiming to provide a cinematic depth of field effect that was once challenging to achieve with smaller sensor cameras like MiniDV camcorders.
Historical Context and Evolution in Filmmaking
In the past, achieving a cinematic look involved extensive zooming to blur backgrounds, limited by the spaces available for shooting. The advent of DOF adapters allowed videographers to attach SLR photo lenses to their cameras, introducing new visual styles and terminologies in filmmaking.
The Technology Behind the MK3
The DOF Adapter MK3 works by projecting the lens’s image onto its screen, which is then captured by the phone. This version offers improvements in focusing, frame coverage, and image detail. It also adds a vintage touch to images, characterized by halation, reduced contrast, and color fringing.
Design and Compatibility
Designed primarily for full-frame lenses with a Canon EF-mount, the MK3 is compatible with other lenses through conversion rings. It’s optimized for mechanical manual focus lenses and is compatible with other Beastgrip products.
Limitations and Usage Recommendations
The adapter has limitations, such as image inversion and a 20% light reduction, making it suitable for well-lit conditions. Beastgrip advises against using crop sensor lenses to avoid vignetting and recommends fast lenses for optimal results.
The DOF Adapter MK3 represents a significant advancement in smartphone filmmaking, offering a versatile solution to enhance the cinematic quality of mobile device videography.
News source: https://beastgrip.com/pages/beastgrip-dof-adapter-mk3
