L3 Tuner - Retroscope Variable Look Lens
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The Module 8 L3 Tuner is an innovative new lens that transforms your modern digital cameras into a nostalgic dream machine. It unlocks the cinematic magic of vintage films with a simple twist on lens adapter, available in three distinct looks.
The L3 Tuner is Module 8’s co-founder Iain A. Neil signature look and is the culmination of decades of experience designing some of the most iconic cinematic lenses, especially anamorphic. L3 gives you the funky astigmatic characteristics of classic anamorphic lenses, even though you are using spherical optics. L3 will simulate the vertical / horizontal depth of field effects seen on vintage anamorphic glass (without the flares or bokeh). Most lens tunings focus on halation and glow, or simple filed curvature. The L3 creates a very complex effect that adds off-axis character.
Features & Compatibility
Features
- Iain Neil original, inspired by classic anamorphic lenses – we call it Retro-cope.
- Unique off-axis effect. Center stays in focus while Tuner adds ample astigmatism to edge of frame.
- Perfect for shooting spherical lenses and cropping to 2.4:1.
- Creature unique elliptical, swirly bokeh.
- Off Axis aberration cannot be focused out, just like vintage anamorphic glass.
- Ideal for full frame but S35 sensors will still have unique foreground effect.
- EF Tuner supports autofocus, focus and aperture control via camera.
- PL version allows professional and affordable PL lenses from Zeiss, Leitz, Tokina, Sigma and DZO
- No shimming or complex setup. Twist on and start creating with vintage looks.
- Maintains 4k center resolution while softening the contrast/
- All aluminum construction with integrated gear for adjusting look.
- Affordable alternative to expensive “Tuned Lenses” or specially detuned lenses.
- Real time visual feedback with our patent pending Variable Tuning Technology.
Compatibility
- Full PL Compatibility Chart click here.
- Camera Compatibility Chart click here.
- Lens Compatibility Chart click here.
Specs
- Lens Type Variable Look Zoom Adapter
- Materials Aerospace Quality
- Mechanical Design Precision Multi-cam
- Lens Side Mount Canon EF Lenses and PL Lenses Only
- Electronics Support Canon, Tamron, Sigma
- Camera Side Mounts Sony E or Canon RF (sold separately)
- Electronics Support EF Tuner: Focus (wire), Aperture, IS and Autofocus Pass though
- Electronics Support PL Tuner: None
- Inspired by Anamorphic
- Neutral Setting No
- Adjustment Range 0-10
- Halation (Center) Low
- Halation (Edge) Low
- Axial Aberrations Spherical
- Full Frame Aberrations Astigmatism
- Resolution 4K+
- Max. Bokeh Effect Swirl
- Magnification Factor 1.05x
- Tuner Breathing < 0.5%
- F/# Range (Optimal) EF Tuner: F/1.2-F/5.6
- F/# Range (Optimal) PL Tuner: F/1.0-F/5.6
- Stop Loss < 1/4
- Lens Image Circle Full Frame
- Coatings Vintage Emulation
- Dimensions EF Tuner: Ø76mm x L32mm
- Dimensions PL Tuner: Ø80mm x L46mm
- Weight 200g (EF to E Mount) - 200g (EF to RF Mount) - 300g (PL Tuner)
- Tuner Dial Rotation EF Tuner: 70 degrees
- Tuner Dial Rotation PL Tuner: 70 degrees
- Firmware Update EF Tuner: Via Micro USB
- Firmware Update PL Tuner: No Firmware
- Warranty 1 Year
Video
The L3 Tuner Look
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