Name: Fotodiox Vizelex RhinoCam for Hasselblad V-Mount Lens to Canon EOS M-Mount MILC Cameras
Brand: Fotodiox
SKU: FDRCMEOMHASV
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

Fotodiox Vizelex RhinoCam for Hasselblad V-Mount Lens to Canon EOS M-Mount MILC Cameras

Fotodiox Vizelex RhinoCam

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Fotodiox Vizelex RhinoCam for Hasselblad V-Mount Lens to Canon EOS Cameras

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Become a master of high-resolution photography with the Vizelex RhinoCam for Hasselblad V-Mount Lens to Canon EOS M-Mount MILC Cameras. This innovative and versatile camera system brings the power of a full-size 6x6 medium format back into the digital age, making it accessible to photographers at all levels. Harnessing the affordability of the Fujifilm X-Series Digital camera sensor, the RhinoCam allows you to capture dramatic detail and sharpness that surpasses even a high-end full-frame 35mm sensor. This is the first release from Fotodiox's new Vizelex line of premium high-end camera systems and adapters, designed to deliver stunning 140+ megapixel images. The RhinoCam is not just about high resolution, it's also about choice. It offers photographers the flexibility to choose their preferred low-cost sensor options and classic lenses. Whether you're a landscape, commercial, or architectural photographer, the RhinoCam is your ticket to remarkably high-resolution images at a fraction of the cost of traditional medium format back cameras. This durable and compact adapter uses an interchangeable lens mount to couple medium format lenses with the Canon EOS M (EF-M) Camera. The built-in Composition Screen allows you to preview your shot, while the RhinoCam's moving platform positions the sensor for multiple precisely-positioned exposures. The RhinoCam is not just a cost-effective alternative to full-size medium format back options, it's a game-changer. It opens up the world of high-quality resolution, detail, and sharpness typically associated with medium format cameras to a wider audience. The post-capture process is as simple as it gets. It takes mere seconds to merge the multiple exposures into one larger image using automated stitching functionality built into recent versions of Adobe Photoshop and other software offerings. The RhinoCam uses the more accurate flat stitching method, avoiding the perspective errors and curvilinear distortion found in images joined via spherical stitching. The result  A panorama or 645 medium format photograph that boasts over four times the normal resolution of a high-end full-frame 35mm camera sensor. With the Vizelex RhinoCam, you're not just taking photos, you're creating masterpieces.

I received the Rhinocam adapter about two weeks ago and have used it to connect my Hasselblad 60mm f/3.5mm lens to my Fuji X-T2.   

There are no instructions for the Rhinocam provided by the manufacturer and I'm still at a loss as to if they provided me the wrong case as the foam doesn't match the adapter properly.  So be sure to visit youtube or the Fotodiox website for instructions on how to use the adapter.   

My unit had the L-shaped bracket which controls the vertical motion of the back installed upside down.  After a few minutes of confusion and about 90 seconds of work with a screwdriver this problem was resolved.

The adapter works very well.  The lens clicks easily into place, the plate slides smoothly, and the camera adapter is secure.  Rotating the camera from horizonal (for panoramic) to vertical (for 6x4.5) is easy and there's a screw to tighten the mount so that the camera doesn't rotate.   

On the downside, it helps to have small fingers.  The space between the camera and the adapter is very tight and it makes it difficult to tighten the screw once the camera is in place.  Removing the camera is similarly fussy as the little lever that depresses the lens release button on the camera isn't quite aligned.

So some more thought into usability needs to go into this device.

I used a hiking ballhead tripod on my initial trip and for the future I'll be sure to use a heaver tripod.  The adapter isn't very heavy but it is considerably wider than a camera and will affect stability on lightweight tripods.

When I went to process the photos in lightroom I found that it was able to successfully create panoramas about 30% of the time.  This may be due to the limited overlap between frames.  The dots don't provide the 40% overlap that photoshop asks for in its auto-align function.   So there was a bit of manual work but not too bad.   I think if I took photos with less negative space (the day was overcast so little detail in the sky) lightroom would have been able to get a higher percentage of sets merged automagically.   

Overall its a very effective device but the manufacturer could put a little more care into the usability and packaging of the device.  Instructions would be nice and matching the bloody case to the ordered adapter should be a no-brainer.