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Silver metal cylinder adapter with PL and Red mounts

Kipon

Kipon PL to Red Camera Lens Adapter

SKU CH-13P9-47ETQ

Adapts PL-mount lenses to Red Epic and Scarlet-X cameras with full manual aperture control and aviation-grade aluminium construction

  • Maintains professional image quality when adapting PL lenses to Red Epic/Scarlet-X cameras
  • Preserves original focal length for consistent framing and perspective on Red camera systems
  • Enables full manual aperture control of PL lenses on Red Epic/Scarlet-X bodies
  • Built from aviation aluminium for durability under demanding shooting conditions
  • Part of Kipon's range of over 400 adapter types for versatile lens mounting

Kipon PL-to-Red Adapter

This Kipon adapter lets you mount PL-mount cinema lenses onto Red Epic and Scarlet-X camera bodies. It is built for cinematographers and owner-operators who want to use existing PL glass on a Red system without changing lenses. The all-metal construction provides a secure, stable connection for professional production environments.

Aviation Aluminium Build

The adapter body is machined from aviation-grade aluminium, giving it the rigidity to hold heavy cinema lenses without flex. Its compact form adds minimal length to the optical path, keeping the rig balanced on gimbals or shoulder mounts. No electronic contacts are present, so power draw and heat are not factors during operation.

Sustained Production Use

Under continuous shooting the mechanical lock remains firm, preventing lens shift that would ruin a take. The hard-anodised finish resists wear from repeated mounting cycles on set. Users who need electronic aperture control or metadata pass-through should look elsewhere, as this is a purely mechanical adapter.

Highlights

  • Maintains professional image quality when adapting PL lenses to Red Epic/Scarlet-X cameras
  • Preserves original focal length for consistent framing and perspective on Red camera systems
  • Enables full manual aperture control of PL lenses on Red Epic/Scarlet-X bodies
  • Built from aviation aluminium for durability under demanding shooting conditions
  • Part of Kipon's range of over 400 adapter types for versatile lens mounting

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I mount a PL lens onto my Red Epic using this adapter, and which step is commonly missed?

Align the PL lens with the adapter's PL mount, secure it using the lens's locking mechanism, then attach the adapter to the Red Epic's PL mount; the step often missed is fully engaging the adapter's own locking pin to the camera body.

What maintenance will this Kipon PL to Red adapter require over time?

Periodically check the silver ring and locking pin for wear or looseness, clean the mounting surfaces with a lint-free cloth, and ensure the aviation aluminum body remains free of corrosion.

What is the first limitation I will hit when using this adapter continuously on set?

The mechanical tolerances of the PL-to-PL connection may introduce slight play under heavy lenses or vibration, affecting critical focus stability before any optical degradation occurs.

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