CINELUX has introduced a new B4 Mount Adapter. This is being touted as a simple, reliable way to mount B4 broadcast lenses onto your RED DSMC1 or DSMC2 camera (excluding Raven).
The B4 Mount Adapter brings new life to B4 broadcast lenses, allowing them to work natively with RED DSMC1 and DSMC2 cameras via the Blackmagic B4 mount system.
It utilises Blackmagic’s B4 adapter to optically correct the lens for RED’s single-chip sensors. This avoids the need for expensive optical expansion adapters that introduce data-heavy oversampling and serious light loss.
Compatible with Blackmagic’s B4 shims, by default, the mount is calibrated for the 0.5mm shim included with the Blackmagic B4 mount. If you don’t have a shim, you can still use it without one and adjust the back focus on the lens itself.
The company claims that when it is paired with the Blackmagic B4 optical adapter, you can get large zoom ranges, fast T-stops, and true parfocal performance, all while preserving your lens’s native image circle for sharper, cleaner shots.
It supports native RED recording modes from 1080p to 3K, within the optical range B4 lenses were designed for. On Gemini, for example, you can shoot up to 240fps with zero sensor crop.
When using it, you will get a 1/3 stop of light loss vs up to 3 stops on conventional B4-to-PL optical adapters. Great for low-light work and stopped-down shooting.
Pricing & Availability
The CINELUX B4 Mount Adapter for RED DSMC1/2 is very affordably priced at £395.00. This is a lot less than most B4 adapters.
