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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Zacuto
www.Zacuto.com
Steve Weiss
888.294.FILM
steve@zacuto.com
Zacuto Releases Letus35 Extreme Studio Handheld Packages
Chicago, IL - Zacuto is announcing the release their new packages for
the Letus35 Extreme Lens Adapter [http://www.zacuto.com/Letus.htm].
Zacuto's product line for Letus35 Extreme [http://store.zacuto.com/
manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=37] features a complete setup for
handheld use that is lightweight - while integrating all the
functionality of Zacuto's highly rated line of camera support
accessories. Besides the handheld package, configurations are also
available in two other kits for tripod mounting.
Zacuto's Letus Studio Handheld Package [http://www.zacuto.com/
Letus_studio_handheld_kit.htm] includes the Letus35 Shallow Depth of
Field Adapter [http://www.adapterplace.com/content/view/21/5/lang,en/]
plus all the Zacuto brand hardware necessary to achieve a balanced and
completely quick-releasable (Zacuto trademark) shooting outfit that is
quick to setup and fast to move about on location.
The DOF adapter is a powerful tool, allowing inexpensive DV, HDV and
HD cameras with small CCD's to capture a shallow depth-of-field to
achieve a 35mm motion picture look. One interesting benefit is that
while the DOF is very similar to 35mm film cameras; with the 1/3"
pickup area, the field-of-view is much wider. This is a huge benefit
to independent filmmakers because they are typically on location vs. a
studio and need the widest field-of-view (wide angle) they can get.
The Letus35 Extreme adapter is an affordable yet high quality unit
which is easy to use and will fit all cameras.
"After extensive tests, I've found that Letus35 Extreme loses the
least amount of light of any of the DOF adapters on the market
(including P+S-Technik & the Movie Tube)" says, Jens Bogehegn,
Product Designer/Technician Zacuto USA.
"We invented a new part just for the Letus35 called the Z-Riser
[http://www.zacuto.com/Z-Riser.htm]. When using a DOF adapter two
issues are important. Balance & Support [http://www.zacuto.com/
Letus_07.htm]. These setups tend to be very front heavy so designing
the system with balance is critical for both handheld and tripod use.
Second, support is key to your equipment lasting. Electronics are
delicate, in a Zacuto setup, the electronic components including the
Letus35 just sit with no pressure on them on the Zacuto rig. The
Zacuto setup has to take all of the stresses or damage will occur to
the electronic components." Says, Steve Weiss, Product Designer/Sales
Zacuto USA.
The Zacuto Letus35 Extreme case [http://www.zacuto.com/
Letus_Zacuto_case.htm] is the first of its kind to be able to put the
entire built Letus35 setup in a case fully assembled. It could take
30 minutes to assemble all of the parts of your rig each time you set
it up. "The less you take the components on and off the less breakage
you will have. Plus, you can come out of the case and shoot within 1
minute, who wouldn't want that?'" says, Steve Weiss, Product Designer/
Sales, Zacuto USA.
"Our handheld kit for the Letus35 adapter uses more than a dozen of
Zacuto's best products, including our latest (Version 3) Universal
Baseplate [http://store.zacuto.com/product.php?
productid=30&cat=0&page=1] and Z-grips [http://store.zacuto.com/
product.php?productid=69&cat=0&page=1] " says Steve Weiss, Zacuto's Co-
Designer/Sales Director. "Z-Grips give you that Zacuto low hand
position that DP's say is much less fatiguing when shooting for many
hours. Plus, the handgrips themselves fully articulate for further
comfort."
For more information about the Zacuto/Letus Extreme Configurations
visit
http://www.zacuto.com/Letus.htm
About Zacuto:
Zacuto offers custom HD video camera packages and accessories for sale
and rent. Zacuto.com carries the latest technology in HD 24p cameras
and specializes in its all inclusive camera packages and accessories
featuring the Zacuto USA brand.
Zacuto
Buy - Rent - Lease HD Video Cameras & Accessories
http://www.zacuto.com/
401 West Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610
Steve Weiss
312-863-3452 |
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