Get That Film Look (on the cheap!!)

I know I have posted quite a bit about these DIY 35mm adapters, but I have recently down-graded from my Redrock Micro to this adapter.

With HDV and AVCHD camera prices plunging in price, nearly any size church can afford the jump into HD Video!!  Adding one of these adapters in front of your camera can make a huge and professional looking difference.

Let’s talk money: a Canon HV30 is $599.00 right now here. A used HV20 is only $479.00 here.  

Now there are several kits out there you can purchase. There’s The Jag35, the GT35Pro, TwoneilHD, just to name a few. They range in price from $199 - $574 making that film look very obtainable even on a budget. I personally went with the GT35Pro because I have a HV20 and a XH A1 and his adapter will fit both of my cameras.  I will post a review and footage when I receive the kit.  There is also a great site on how to make them yourself here! 

Here are a few examples.

The Jag35

Ready for summer from Baden on Vimeo.

The GT35Pro

GT35pro in the cold Canadian north from Scott Simmons on Vimeo.

TwoneilHD

Twoneil 35 mm adapter test from Adam Örsvik on Vimeo.