Genus Eclipse Variable ND Filter , pictures, resolution and colorshift

feha

Here are some test pictures with Genus Eclipse ... Voigtländer nokton 25mm at f2.0 and old Tokina 200mm/ f3.5 it does not seem to have any problems and no color shift ... Included pictures in full resolution ... Later on coming a video test and if I get some zoom lenses to test more ...

vicharris

You bought it. Sweet. So I take it you like it? Looks pretty damn good so far. Hell of a lot better than the LCW Fader. No way You'd be able to use it at 200mm.

feha

@vicharris , so far i like it very much, it looks like it does not distort or affect a resolution. Silly i don't have other zoom lenses, my Soligor does have now some problem with aperture ring :-(

I do have a 77mm version (outer filter thread is 82mm, perhaps to avoid problems with wide angle lenses .

vicharris

You would see a huge difference with the 200mm. I really don't think you need to test anymore. It seems to be a winner for a bargain price. Thanks again and ordering mine right now.

azza_act

@feha thanks for taking the time to do this.

vicharris

Anyone one a LCW ND Fader II for a coaster? It'll protect you fine wood furniture really well!!

Rambo

Not to be confused with the non Eclipse model that's also available.

vicharris

@Rambo Yep, I bought that one by accident and missed the return window. Going to sell it too. Same piece of crap as the LCW Fader

DanPV

I was making the same mistake confsing the Eclipse with the other Genustech filter. I couldn't find the Eclipse for sale anywhere other than the Genustech website. All other retailers I could find carry the older model.

vicharris

@DanPV, yep, you need to order it direct from them. It's still well priced.

Rambo

Some resellers are still selling the older Genustech "non Eclipse" model marked as "NEW" so be aware. Prices are similar also.

Aria

@feha, Thanks. I had my eye on this Fader too. Was wondering if it was as good as they claimed.

feha

Thank you for feedback, I'm glad if this test helped you a bit. Yes the "Eclipse" is much different and I attached the photo below of the package too.

toxotis70

any cheap link in Europe for this filter ?

vicharris

You can only buy it from the website

tinyrobot

@feha What do you still think of the fader? Good buy?

Any any new companies with new faders? I heard Lightcraft came out with a new model. I still see a light color shift. I wonder how it compares to the Genus Eclipse.

feha

@tinyrobot , sorry i don't own any new ND from Light Craft, I'm very satisfied with Eclipse Genus ...

soundgh2

Videogear has them in the UK

http://www.videogear.co.uk/genus/genus-nd-faders-hoods/eclipse-nd-fader/cat_561.html

Salvijus

In UK for less:

http://www.proav.co.uk/Genus-Eclipse-ND-Fader/p30111.aspx

Gamer_s

Just got the genus eclipse. Is it just me or are the filter threads weird? Tried to attach it to the 35-100 but I''m afraid to damage the filter thread on the lens :/

feha

@Gamer_s , i have a 77mm version so i can't answer (58mm ?). I use Cordvision Cine rings 77mm to 58 mm and Genus Eclipse 77mm works OK. If you use an UV filter between it may solve your problem.

manstok

@Gamer_s Hmm, that reminds me of the genus eclipse on my 35-100, it feels a bit 'loose', i can't get it to tighten, going around in circles...

Gamer_s

Hm, that kinda sucks. The filter thread on the eclipse doesn't even look like a screw in thread, they just look parallel. Is this some kind of vari nd standard or did I just get a bad copy? Guess I'll just have to contact genus...

Gamer_s

@manstok so this is how they're designed? Weird. I guess the only solution would be to exchange it for a bigger one and use stepper rings like feha

Gamer_s

@feha are you able to turn the eclipse all the way in on the stepper ring, or just 1/2 to 1 revolution?

feha

@Gamer_s , all the way in ...

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