The newest edition to Spotlight Media is the M3 cinematic lens adapter by Redrock Micro. This adapter give us the ability to shoot video with 35mm SLR lenses which in turn give us the ability to achieve a very shallow depth of field. Here’s more on the M3 adapter.

The brand new M3 is the definitive 35mm lens adapter for achieving remarkable film look with your existing video camera. The M3 brings together seven years, a handful of prestigious industry awards, and hundreds of iterations into a next-generation product that is simply the best lens adapter available today.

State-of-the-art everything
The M3 is as close as you will get to perfection in a lens adapter, delivering razor sharp images with a beautiful look, wrapped in a rugged professional body and support system. The many technical achievements and enhancements of the M3 include:

* Monster oversized optics delivery approximately ¼ stop: nearly transparent operation
* High rpm spinning ground glass enables stopping the lens down to f16 or more without showing grain
* State of the art power system with locking lemo-style connectors, auxiliary power ports, rechargeable batteries, and power status indicators
* Pro housing: uni-body design, precision machined aluminum, hard anodized finish, rubberized weather-resistant port covers, cleaning port, and fully gasketed for silent operation
* Tool-less setup and operation, including new baseplate with thumbscrews, and breach lock camera connector, and integrated flip optics