Achieve the effect of vintage cinema lenses for less, with this revolutionary product from Module 8
Like the retro style but not the high cost of the recognizable vintage camera lenses?
You might be interested to learn that Module 8, in collaboration with Moment, has created The Tuner if you believe that the best mirrorless camera and the best movie cameras produce images that are excessively crisp.
The Tuner is a ground-breaking optical tool that enables mirrorless digital cameras and ordinary lenses to mimic the appearance and feel of certain legendary vintage glass, like the renowned Super Baltars (used in movies like The Godfather) and Canon K-35s (seen in movies like Aliens).
The Tuner can replicate vintage lenses and allow you manual control to modify the strength of their look in real time thanks to its patent-pending Vari-Look technology.
Iain Neil and Mike Thomas, along with Moment, two optical nerds and a mechanical engineer who like a good laugh and excellent optical products, established Module 8.
Not just any product, either; an optical system that changes completely in terms of step function. After spending our entire professional lives creating amazing optical products for other people, we made the decision to start our own path. Three Tuners, each with a unique appearance, are being introduced by Module 8.
The Tuner is the first optical product that allows you to manually modify the strength of the look since it uses Iain Neil’s Vari-Tune technology. Instead of choosing a fixed-look vintage lens, you will be able to choose the style you choose and then manually adjust from min to max. This significantly broadens the range of situations in which you can apply these skills.
The Tuner is compatible with current autofocus and in-body image stabilization, making it more easier to operate than a conventional antique lens. It also supports EF to E and EF to RF electronics.
The Tuner is now available for $1,999 at the official Module 8 website (opens in new tab). While this may seem like a costly amount to pay to get the appearance of a vintage lens, it is much less expensive than buying one of the lenses that The Tuner imitates. As a result, it is a fantastic alternative for filmmakers who adore the antique aesthetic but will find it difficult to come up with the money to purchase a vintage lens set.
