The genius speedbooster [Aputure DEC LensRegain]
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- It's finally here, Aputures version of the speedbooster, The Aputure DEC LensRegain!
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People asked for it; Why not combine the Aputure DEC and the Metabones Speedbooster? It would be the perfect combination to have both wireless follow focus, wireless camera control and focal reduction in one adapter. Aputure listened to us and accepted the challenge, and now one year later, the product is ready. And it’s even less expensive then the Metabones Speedbooster!
Here is a link to where you can buy the DEC Lens Regain (EF mount) for the best price and it’s safe: www.bhphotovid...
The Aputure DEC LensRegain is both a focal reducer (speedbooster), adapter, wireless follow focus, wireless aperture control and start/stop recording. The LensRegain adapter makes your full frame lenses and APS-C lenses work on micro four thirds cameras like the GH4 and the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera. The special glass inside the LensRegain adapter concentrates the light from full frame and APS-C lenses with a focal reduction of 0.75x, which makes the lenses look more like they should do and in addition you get one more stop of aperture. So my Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 turns into a f1.2 lens with the LensRegain adapter, and that’s perfect for shooting in low light.
Wether you shoot with a tripod or handheld with a shoulderrig, you can easily mount the remote controller with the included claw clip. On both the remote controller and the adapter there is a led panel that shows the exposure and focal length. In addition of wireless follow focus you also have the option to set digital focus marks. It will make the perfect focus change for you.
A great way to use the DEC Lens Regain is when shooting on a steadycam since you shouldn’t touch the camera while filming with it. Since the DEC is wireless, it’s solves the problem. In addition it’s perfect when operating a jib. A tip when using the wireless follow focus feature is to use a wireless HDMI transmitter like the Aputure ArrayTrans, to send the video signal to a monitor wirelessly. Then a person can operate the focus while watching the monitor. For more information about the Aputure ArrayTrans, see the video I made from IBC Exhibition 2015 here: • IBC 2015 [Aputure DEC ...
Overall the DEC Lens Regain is a genius product, and if they manage to get the update for controlling the aperture from the camera as well, I don’t see the need of buying a Metabones Speedbooster. And guess what, the Aputure DEC LensRegain costs less then the Metabones Speedbooster, only 598$.
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+Joey Smetsers Thanks ^^ Now I don't need to worry about my next video: Barbie Doll review!
+Andyax Haha, I'm looking forward to it 😂
Andy I want to thank you so so much for videos like this. I have a LUMIX G7 and this combination is definitely what I'm going for as an Aspiring actor and film maker. You give me hope that I'll realize my dreams. I actually was close to getting metabones but I saw they discontinued the one you've been using. (Not the XL) but I am in love with your videos!!! And where you live is beautiful. Thank you again Andy
Excellent video and a really interesting product, glad you brought up the lack of aperture control on camera, that could be a deal breaker for many.
The lighting, grading, editing and the music on your videos go so well with your style! They are informative and uplifting. Excellent job, thank you for making them!
You have this amazing dream-like quality to all of your videos. you make something as simple as a tutorial or a review, but they all seem so beautiful like little short films. very impressive.
This adapter is great! The only deal breaker for me is the fact that at some point you might not be able to change the aperture if the battery dies. To focus and control the aperture wirelessly is great, but if it could work as a wireless remote AND a standalone speedbooster it would be a perfect product.
Oh my gawd... Last year the GH4 because of Andy, after that the Sigma 18-35 and the DEC Lensregain... now that wasnt enough so why not throw in an DJI Ronin M. Seriously this combo is golden! Still a lot of money for an out of control hobby but its totally worth it!!
your videos are so informational and soothing to watch !
+Explore Gadgets Thanks, and congratulations with 300 000 subs! :)
I still love all your videos Andyax, and find myself coming back again and again to watch 😄
Thanks, that's great to hear :)
-598$ damn! because of you Andyax !
$559 US :) I got it on sale :)
$516 + shipping here :) www.sunsky-online.com/v/472180/2589/280047
Andyax Whau too bad I did not find this before :) did you order there ? I mean is it reliable ?
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+Manu & Peter Cooking Jepp :)
:) thx
I like your videos BTW :)
Manu
Das ist mit Abstand das beste Setup ... das ganze mit der neuen GH5 und Ruhe ist :D
Hi folks! Remember to turn on 4k when the video is done processing :)
For all you wondering, you will NEVER be able to control aperture or auto focus IN CAMERA with this device. Check out 1:43. You can see the connections (little pins) from the lens to the speedbooster are there, which allows you to control aperture and stuff from the remote handle. However, when he flips the booster you will notice there are no connectors for connecting the booster to the camera body. No firmware update can fix this. Apurture will need to make a completely new device with pins on both sides. If you look at the front and back of the METABONES you will notice it has pins on both sides.
The pins are to connect to the camera. The speed buster is doing the aperture and the focus it self. It does not need to send the info to the camera. Its a shame that it doesn't do both, but its still awesome. You are right, no firm update will fix that.
Hey the new versions do have a little switch on the camera side box that allows you to change aperture and focus without the remote!
have you tried this with the new GH5 yet?
So good to know, any more links for that? I've been hoping they made this improvement, so much needed!
Nicely spotted!
For me, this is a bonus, as it means the LensRegain can provide easy focus and iris control of EF lenses on BMD Pocket and Cine cameras with the M4/3rds mount.
I love you picture (colors especially) very much
There are little youtubers that makes such quality videos and you one of them
Good job, guys!
+JustTony Thanks, I'll make a new video about how I colorcorrect since so many people comment it :)
Can you make a tutorial on how to be as Northern European as you?
Nice demo work of the unit , thanks hope all stay safe in the Norway.
Great video man! Always fun to watch you guys do a review. :)
I wish for once in my life I could be as happy as Anders is in every video
Can't believe it's cheaper than the Metabones with all that included. Awesome review, thanks Anders!
+Justafterdark Thanks, yeah it's crazy. Aputure is doing a great job keeping the price down, and still deliver high quality equipment. I recommend you to take a look at my video about the Aputure LightStorm Ls 1s :)
+Andyax Done! The high CRI on the LightStorm really makes a difference. You should put up some affiliate links in your video description so we can support your channel. I'm looking at getting this Aputure LensRegain for my GH4 very soon. ;)
the color grading was sooo sweet that i almost licked the screen 😂😂
Thanks for showing. Very good review! Cheers Julius
Hey there, loved the video, but there is one thing I must point out which will be valuable for you to know.
This is intended as a constructive comment, nothing else.
Your sigma 18-35 1.8 does not behave like that on a M43 sensor. Besides multiplying the focal length times 2x crop, you must also multiply the aperture. On a GH4, this lens is a 36-70mm f3.6. Here's why:
The f number is calculated using a mathematical formula: f=focal length/entrance pupil (not necessarily the aperture because of glass elements magnification)
So, the entrance pupil is fixed and you can't change it. If you increase the focal length due to the crop factor, you will have a bigger focal length number dividing by the fixed entrance pupil.
Lets consider that the 50mm f1.8 does not have any magnification to simplify the math.
Formula: focal length/entrance pupil= f number
Full frame 0x crop -> 50mm/27.7mm=f1.8
APSc 1.5x crop -> 75mm/27.7mm=f2.7
M43 2x crop -> 100mm/27.7mm=f3.6
So, basically, your lens will not become an f1.2 because it's physically impossible. If the speed booster reduces the crop by .75 it will bring you to the APSC performance giving you an effective 1.5x crop instead of 2x
Good luck in your endeavours (:
+Pedro Fonseca lol I just made this comment as well. I was caught off guard by the f1.2 statement haha
your video is soo high quality it makes me want to cry
You're doing an amazing job! Thanks for sharing with us your reviews!
This is awesome! After watching your videos for the past few weeks I have decided to move to the same setup from my Canon! I don't have a speedbooster from Metabones yet, but I am very interested in this DEC LensRegain! Thank you for the review!
Hello friend, first of all very awesome review, English isn't your first language though you in the review you were far more eloquent, clear and very intelligently highlighted different stuff as compare to many top reviewers of CZcams, bravo :)
I know many think or see this new Apurture adapter as the doom of metabones though i see both of them as the players of different leagues, Apurture just won by giving the auto focusing and wireless follow focus to its customers though i know with in 3 or 4 months Metabones will add something good in their firmware updates for both Ultra and XL. Probably the new model from Metabones may have similar features like Apurture, the game is on ;)
Awesome video again. You make the best videos on filmmaking by far.
Nice speedbooster! I'd love to visit Norway btw!
+Shutter Authority about the speedbooster, how much would the angle of view change if you removed the booster and swapped the body with a 5d3 staying at the same place?
+Shutter Authority crop factor with this adapter is 1.5x FHD and 1.725x on 4K. So with the 5DmkIII the angle of view is either 50 or 72.5% wider
Jaime Jaime Thanks!
This is a totally awesome tool if you do video like Andyax, i don't personally but i see a lot of great use for this. I was expecting an absurd price but $600 for the speed booster, transmitter, and controller is quite a good price! If i had a use for it it would definitely be something i would consider. Great video and great video footage in the video.
Great review Anders!
One thing that is holding me back from buying it is that you can't change the Fstop from the camera itself. So i asked Aputure about the firmware update.
And i got this genius answer from them:
Hi Mark, we can look into that but I can't promise anything. I can only promise to try.
:D:D:D
I have the Lens Regain on the Bmpcc, It works really well for me. The Lens I currently use is the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8, I do a lot of run and gun so I have to put the controller
in my pocket as well. The only thing is I hope it's a long-term investment for me so I hope Micro Four Thirds Cameras will still be a popular choice.
Billion Bites hi, are you able to auto focus with the Aputure remote?
love the colors ^^ and it would be nice if you put links for the parts in the description too :> maybe even get an-affiliation code or something too ^^
Useful when you have a zoom lense, a 3.5 becomes a 2.8, and you can use a 18-105 for shooting a timelapse in the nightlight, more light means more colors, so great review!
***** umm no but if you want an high resolution picture you need light, it means that if you have more light even the things very far away will looks sharp, if the lens is dark you have less light and less details, then yes at 50% may improve even depth the other 50% it's about the resolution of your sensor.
***** You're welcome! If you want learn something subscribe to my channel :)
you've improved a lot , as a cinematographer and colorist
I'm glad i find your channel. Very good job!
Missed you men! Thanks for the quality video, as allways
FINALLY! have been waiting for your video for so long
+Vail Gu Sorry, there are so many other film projects besides CZcams as well, but I'll upload as fast as I can. What do you think about the idea of making a second channel where I upload casual vlogs as well? Then I can keep you posted more often :)
+Andyax OMG feel so happy to have your reply. Second channel would be awesome, I just really enjoy watching your video no matter its a review or Q&A whatever. Love the quality and editing and obviously helps a lot for my study (I'm a media arts and productions student). Some chitchat in regarding to beginning to intermediate level filmmaking would be nice!!! Anyway, more videos please!!!
Andyax, you make me spend alot of money haha! First of all i bought the Panasonic Gh4 and thought that was enough... Now the Sigma and DEC Lensregain are on it's way :)! My girlfriend didn't liked it, but i hope i can create such videos as you do to make her thoughts change :D
Wow this was a REALLY good video. A really interesting product and really well presented demonstration of it. Thanks!
The amount of sound quality in the intro blew my mind o.o
Beautiful footage. Could you do a video on color grading?
+Gavin Remme Thanks. I've made one already called "Film Look effect in Premiere Pro", but would you like me to make a new and more advanced one? :)
+Andyax Yes! Please!
+Andyax That would be awesome!
+Viktor Skarbäck Okay, I'll write it down :) Thanks for the suggestion.
Andyax Thank you :D
Dang, and I was literally just about to go buy a speedbooster, now I need to rethink this a bit first. I'll probably get the regular and speedbooster adapters now and get the DEC ones later but I really like the idea of being able to control the focus from the handle, that's something that I've been trying to find for my BMPC for a while now
you make the best videos. been subbed since the beginning lol. love your work!
+Ryan Casey Thanks Ryan, I really appreciate it :) I'm glad you are still hanging on! I wonder how long we can make this channel running. I hope a long time!
Love how my Samsung NX30 gives me full control over Wi-Fi on my phone and even works as a view finder. Okay I know my camera isn’t shit but I really hate how Canon and Nikon wont update their archaic tech for years on end.
This is great, but I'm fairly certain you're not getting f1.2.
On the gh4, since you have a crop factor of 2x, the 18-35/1.8 is actually acting like a 36-70/3.6. Because the aperture they put on there is based on a full frame standard. So when using the focal reducer, you're just getting the 1.5x crop instead; effectively 27-52mm f2.7.
All lens focal lengths and apertures are stated based on 35mm standard (which is really mischievous of lens makers) so when used on a smaller sensor, you get a crop of the full image circle, thus showing an effective longer focal length and narrower aperture.
CRAP! If I would of know this was gonna come out I wouldnt of bought the metabones speedbooster! This is great for Warped Tour! Just finished making my BMPCC run and go friendly with a 256gb memorycard, external battery and a view finder but this would make my rig THE PERFECT RIG! Guess I'll have to put my speedbooster up for sale :/
This is the DEC Lens Regain (EF mount) I used in this video from BHphotovideo: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1251088-REG/aputure_declr_mft_dec_lensregain_for_mft.html/BI/20363/KBID/15164/kw/APDECLRMFT/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xAPDECLRMFT
Thanks a bunch!! Do you know if they'll charge customs duty? BTW I love your videos!!! So cool!! Helps a lot!!
i wanna know aswell, dont want to pay an extra 200 dollars
Thanks for the vid! I was wondering if I can use this with A7sii with my Canon EF 16-25mm f4 lens IS?
Andy - what lens + body setup were you shooting this video with!? The opening shots of you speaking to the camera are amazing!
+Adrian Barrios no, it's for m4/3 only
love the slider shots
Amazing, I love what you do and how you make videos! Thanks!
It only took me a year Andy but I bought the Adapter to go with my new GH5!
production quality is on point!
Wait so you can't adjust the aputure with the lens regain on, bit of a killer flaw right there. Was considering buying one too :/
Great stuff as always Anders!
Hey Andy, if you could answer this I would be over joyed, what is the profile you shot in on the GH4? CineD -5 for everything but hue? What were the settings like and what profile? Did you colour grade? Just wondering because your shots look so detailed and clean. I've gotten around there but find myself making mistakes here and there with the colour grading and pushing it slightly too far making it look muddy. It would be awesome to know how u grade (if you even do) and sharpen your image and what your export settings are like! Thanks
Now I want an alarm clock like that!
Great job! Informative and educational. I learned lots. I've made my mind up now on what's next for my GH4 :)
Impressive find there. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome as always!
Great job Anders !
Another wonderful review - thanks!
Super job, as always! Thanks :)
omg your videos are so beautiful, can you go over how you shot it or something? what you shot with/color correction/lighting, everything. so good haha
+Austin Nwachukwu He uses a Panasonic GH4 and recorded this video in 4k DCI und UHD.
As far as I know he uses Filmconvert to Grade the footage and lights the scene with an Aputure Lightstorm or a HR672C
Martin W Thanks for that, I've gathered a bit more I watching a bit more of his videos. Just really great quality stuff.
Awesome review, you have a nice style and it's very complete. Couple questions!
1) Is there a way to turn the remote off so you can adjust the aperture from the camera? Or how am I supposed to change the aperture in hand-held shots while holding the camera with both hands? Or if you run out of battery of the remote? Or if I want to run-and-gun and don't want to bring the remote?
2) I guess focus control only works on digital lenses with autofocus? What if you have a manual lens?
I've never been so sure I need to subscribe.
I just find your videos yesterday and is amazing, send me to another place, thanx for all, i just going to buy Aputure DEC, thnx really i need one a lot, well i going to search a video of ligthning yo recomended, greetings from Mexico!
Hi Andy, How do you find the LensRegain now as its been a few months since you posted this video? After watching this a few weeks ago ive been looking at moving over to the GH4 with LensRegain but as i want to shoot photos as well as video Im not sure if to go with the SpeedBooster. Do you still use the SpeedBooster at all?
Another great video. Kudos!
THIS IS GENIUS.
Fantastic video well done I use this camera n now I am thinking on buying the speed usted.
Great videos! I wish I could afford the Genius speedbooster right now. lol.
Have you ever used the Sigma 19mm Micro Four Thirds Lens?
I have a toss up between the panasonic 20mm and the stigma 19mm.
Great feat. to explain this! It helps a lot! Thanx!
Wireless follow focus systems with a focus gear motor, wireless transmitter, gear rings and a wireless follow focus cost around $2000 and up. So this device is a much cheaper option.
Very informative video and looks better in many ways than the Metabones.
Have you had a chance to check this out yet with the GH5 ?
you didn't make a joke this time!! its ok, love your videos keep it up.
+Jggarza 07 Sorry, I'm getting old and serious :P Next video will contain more jokes, I promise ^^
Thanks man i love your wok. U now make me think again about speedboosterI hope i dont regrets lol
Has the firmware been updated to adjust the aperture from the camera yet?
If that would be possible theres no reason to get a Metabones...
I just got mine and it is amazing !
Great video. Would buy this if you could control the aperture from the camera.
Great review as always !
But I do have one question : you mentionned it's useful with glidecam work, but where do you place the remote in order to change focus easily without losing the balance of the whole setup ?
+Charles S. Use it clamped to the original handle
+Charles S. Thanks Charles. Either use the claw clip to attach it to the handle of the steadycam, or have a second person operating the focus.
That's what I thought, but do you really think the remote(clamped to the handle) is made to hold a heavy steadicam (mine is around 6kgs total). I'm not sure it can withstand the weight for long before receiving damages :/
great video Super great color movie 👍
"Another great way to use the DEC LensRegain is when shooting on a steadycam since you shouldn't touch the camera while filming it's really hard to focus, but since the DEC is wireless it solves the problem" - do you mean that someone else should pull focus for you? or would you mount it to the handle of the steadycam? in the clip you show while saying that you're not using the remote
You can't really complain about the crop factor because it's combining both of the most useful tools for mft cameras
So If I can only afford one mount for the GH5 +Sigma 12-35mm, what should I get? Metabones or Aputure?
Contexts for what I'm doing:
Initially the Sig Lens will be used indoor for Green Screen work on a GH5.
I'll have the Pan 12-60mm 2.8/4 for outdoor run and gun stuff but If I wanted to take the Sig Outside...
What light are you using in the background?
+Agung Hapsah is Aputure Light Storm LS 1s
Thank you sir
Hi Andyax !!
Can I use it with panasonic lens in my gh4? Or, does it works just with canon lens? I appreciate the help.
Thanks for your answer and congratulations for your amazing videos!!
Thanks for the presentation!
Hi,
I understand that Aputure is now working on a new DEC lens adapter called Vari-ND and added a new lens control dial/button directly on the module without the need to carry the grip handle every where you go. will the DEC lens regain also enjoy this new feature update?
Hi, have you tried the Aputure DEC LensRegain with the Tamron 24-70 2.8 lens on your GH4 ? I would like to know if the in-built VC (equivalent to Canon's IS) works fine with this adapter on the GH4 ? Cheers
Hi! Have you answer? :(
That looks pretty sweet!
How shoudl Aputure update the firmware to make the aperture controllable by the body? The adapter has no contacts towards the lens, there's no communication :(
I have the first Aputure DEC and I can't change the aperture directly from the comera with my Sigma 17-50, only with the controller. Now you have the 18-35 my problem is that DEC doesn't support my lens or this happens with the old version. I'm about to change it for the Lensregain, doest it happen with that too?
Thank you!
Curious to see if they’ve updated firmware in 2021 to allow for aperture and auto focus in camera
"If aputure had of made it with more focal reduction for full frame lenses that would have been great". Can you expand on this a little are you suggesting full frame lenses arent adequately compatable with this product? Or are you refering to the fact that with more focal reduction you would be getting a true focal length full frame equivalent on a MFT sensor? Also about the focal length read out on the device is that full frame equivalent or just what position your lense is at? Sorry for all the questions would greatly apreciate it if you got back to me.
Can you put the link of the compatible lens please I'm confused about that. and your videos are gold!!
Can the lens still Autofocus through the adapter? And will you gives us an update if the aperture control problem is fixed?
Gracias a vosotros por el vídeo.
+Comando Bernoulli yaes
Very nicely done. I must look into buying one of these, assuming they're available in the UK.
Could you please let us know the camera used to shoot this video. Anything you upload, the quality of the video is always fantastic 👌👌👌
Not sure how much time you've spent with the Panasonic GH4, however, I've had this question for some time.
I want to shoot (video) in the night - mostly vehicles. What do you think about the GH4 + Canon 50mm f1.4 + Speedbooster (DEC or Metabones)?
What other lens would you suggest getting?
Awesome video tutorials and advice, keep bringing them to us, thanks.