IKord 35mm Adapter Test

Be sure to click "Watch in HD"!!

This footage is from my first day out with my new adapter and my Panasonic SD9. There's some dust, some vignetting, all fixable on my next go-round, I'm still getting used to the adapter. But all in all, I think it looks pretty good.

I'll be experimenting more with the aperture to get it looking a little less cloudy, but part of it was just that rare Seattle sun that I'm not at all used to. I've also got a new ring coming to lengthen the adapter, and hopefully get the infinity focus sharper.

more info on the adapters at: http://ikord35.blogspot.com/

Category:

Film & Animation

[lord6095]

I love my SD9 for how small it is, does this 35mm kit make it unusable for fast handheld work? Love your stuff, thanks...

[WillBraden]

unusuable for fast handheld work, pretty much yeah. the adapter means you can't zoom in and out, the image is flipped in the viewer, and you can't use auto-focus. so for just walking around and shooting, it's REALLY challenging.

[MajicPictures]

the ikord is the best in at that price point.

never go for a jag - EVER.

if you really want an upgrade, go for a letus. but then you're getting into thousands of dollars..you need a better set up..etc etc etc

[WillBraden]

I like it well enough, it's the best by far for the price, but it's not as good as some on the next tier, price-wise. it is static, but they make vibrating ones, I just didn't want one. I do have an acromat on mine, though not every camera will need one depending on the size.

[groomlake67]

Hi Will,

Thx for the reply. I will check up on it some more. I would love to get this since seller is from Finland I believe and I´m in Denmark. Would make it easy instead of having to order JAG35 or twoneil from the states due to the custom taxes.

Few Questions:

- Are you satisfied with it

- Is it Static

- Can you fit a acromat

Thx.

[WillBraden]

the iKord can look MUCH better. do a search for it on vimeo, you'll see, it's quite good. I was missing one ring to get the focal screen far enough for a real crisp image once the focus went to infinity, that's why it's a little fuzzy. I had the iris wide open because I didn't know how many stops I would lose, which turned out to be not many.

[groomlake67]

Was not rude. I guess a test is ok to be criticized.

Trying to be constructive. I am looking for a 35mm. solution for my HV30. But I was disappointed with this 1.

[WillBraden]

first try at using it on a bright day. and by the bye, why do people apologize for rude comments? it really de-balls them. just be rude and proud, don't apologize.

[groomlake67]

washed out footage - sorry.

[kankerdope]

Dont know how to say it correct but

Did you use an static ? you know where u put ur cam on