Revolutionary filtration

Learn about Revolva

The smart filter mount for RED DSMC2

Learn about Revolva

Unique multi-filter quick change cartridge

Learn about Revolva

Full DSMC2 integration

Learn about Revolva

Rapid

Revolva is a complete intelligent lens mount for RED® DSMC2. Industry first quick-change filter cartridges are each loaded with a four-position rotating filter. Best of class ND and diffusion, right where you need it.

Intuitive

Revolva is easy to love. No fumbling with trays, sticking screw threads or dropped and smashed filters. Just slip in the tough aerospace alloy filter cartridge and spin to the filter you need.

Compatible

Revolva works with any swappable mount RED® DSMC2® camera. The majority of PL and EF lenses are compatible, and the supplied smart fitment tool makes double checking simple.

Revolva is available in PL and EF mount versions. Both have super precise and beautifully machined components. iData for PL and lens communication for EF are supported.

The design complements your RED® system elegantly, with robust and ergonomic engineering.

At the heart of the Revolva system, the quick change cartridges contain four best of class filters. ND values from clear to 2.1 and a range of diffusion options exist for maximum flexibility.

The filter wheel snaps magnetically between positions, locks positively, and clicks convincingly into the mount.

Backfocus is compensated correctly by design, with clearance for a wide variety of lenses.

Backing up the quality optics and tough engineering, Revolva features camera firmware integration, captive mounting screws and RED certification where appropriate.

What is Revolva? Give me the executive summary.

Solution for built-in ND on RED camera.

• Price: Starting from £1400.
• Includes complete PL or EF mount for RED DSMC2 and ND 0 (clear) to 2.1 ND.
• Slot in upper right side of mount receives easily swapped cartridge.
• Each cartridge has four filter positions, changed by rotating filter wheel.
• Always quick to return to clear filter.
• No backfocus shift.
• Many PL and all common EF lenses compatible.
• PL and EF both have OEM circuitry and firmware support, full set of 8 filter strengths.
• PL-S has no electronics and a single filter wheel.
• Designed and made by KipperTie in the UK.

How do I fit Revolva to my camera?

Fitting Procedure

• Switch off your camera.
• Remove any existing lens mount using a Torx T20 tool
• Line up the mount and attach using the captive screws, always starting with the exposed screw, upper right.
• Slide in a cartridge and boot the camera.
• Removal is the reverse of fitting; remove the upper right exposed screw last.

How do I change from one filter to another?

Just turn the wheel!

Ensure the locking screw is loosened and rotate the filter wheel by hand.
It will snap into alignment automatically.

If you want to avoid accidental changes, simply tighten the locking screw.

How do I change cartridge?

Just hold the filter cartridge firmly and pull it out.

A finger grip on the top surface sometimes helps.

Note:
Be aware that a small number of very deep lenses can prevent the cartridge from being pulled out.
Always use the fitment check tool prior to mounting a lens, if there is any substantially long rear element.

My back focus must be affected, surely?

No.

Revolva compensates for back focus by design.
As long as you have a Revolva cartridge fitted, back focus will be correct.

Bear in mind that temperature, knocks and bumps and other factors can affect back focus for any given lens and camera.
Adjusting backfocus on RED is simple, so you should collimate prior to shooting whenever absolute precision is required.

I use EF for electronic focus, iris and stabilisation, does this still work?

Yes.

Revolva EF has full support for electronic lenses, exactly the same as Red’s own EF mount.

I have a behemoth of a lens, how strong and stable is Revolva?

Revolva’s strength is comparable to any regular DSMC mount.

We advise you to use lens support wherever you normally would.
Typical primes and stills lenses are no issue.

The critical points are the mounting flange on the lens and the camera face.
Support is important in any case to safeguard these areas from flexing.

Does this replace the OLPF? I have a favourite OLPF, or I don’t like to change it.

No, do not remove the OLPF.

Revolva’s filtration is separate and distinct from the OLPF.
As a result your preference of OLPF can be combined with any Revolva filter.
No need to touch the OLPF or get near the sensor.

How is colour affected?

Revolva is extremely colour neutral.

We always recommend testing your equipment prior to shooting.
Revolva additional optics naturally result in subtle image characteristic changes.

Do I need to configure the camera in any special way?

You may need a riser for your monitor.

However, no changes are needed in how you use your camera’s interface and controls.

Do I need to do anything in post?

No.

No changes in post are required.

I need iData metadata, does Revolva provide this?

Yes.

Revolva PL has the exact same support for lens data as Red’s own PL mount.
Revolva PL-S does not support iData.

How is Revolva packaged?

Revolva bundles ship with a great hard case.

Revolva comes packaged in a robust and waterproof Underwater Kinetics case with foam filling.
Slots are included for multiple spare cartridges and the fitment test tool.

Can I use more than one cartridge at a time?

No, just one.

Pro tip:
You can combine Revolva with any KipperTie OLPF, if you need ND and Diffusion for example.

It looks like it’s only held on with three screws, what gives?

Nope, don’t worry.

There is definitely a full complement of four.
Revolva does have an unusual cantilevered design allowing for the cartridge to be inserted.

What’s the down side? You can tell me, we’re friends…

PL has some fitment compromises, EF doesn’t.

Certain PL lenses just don’t fit.
Certain lenses vignette on VV.
Gate flare when not using a sunshade is potentially different from normal expectation.
Certain combinations of camera accessories will obstruct fitment and require changes to your rigging.

…also, people will be jealous of your cool gear and say mean things about you in the crafty line.

Where can I buy Revolva?

Online orders can be placed through this store.

Purchases are also possible through Kippertie resellers around the world.

What filters exactly am I getting in the package?

The PL and EF package contains two cartridges.

Cartridge 1:

Clear filter (ND 0)
ND 0.3
ND 0.6
ND 0.9

Cartridge 2:

ND 1.2
ND 1.5
ND 1.8
ND 2.1

The PL-S package contains one cartridge:

Clear filter (ND 0)
ND 0.6
ND 1.2
ND 2.1

KipperTie provides filters manufactured to our own exacting specification, with some unique design aspects.
Our filters are extremely colour neutral from one ND value to the next.

Optionally available is a set of KipperTie diffusion filters.
All are grade 1 strength, consisting of:

Clear filter
Gold
Pearl
Carbon

Further cartridges are in development.

Is Revolva approved by Red? Is my warranty OK?

KipperTie is part of RED’s approved third party programme.

Revolva PL has full RED approved status.
It is our intention that neither Revolva, nor any part of the recommended method of fitting and using Revolva affect your RED warranty.

When do you expect to ship?

All orders placed prior to September 2018 will ship before the end of Q3 2018.

A new ordering window and production batch will be announced shortly.

Will you ship to my country?

We ship worldwide.

The only export limitations we must adhere to are for Cuba, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Iran and Syria.

Can I buy the just the mount or cartridges separately?

System components will shortly be available separately.

In the mean time, spare or additional parts for existing customers are available by request.

Can I have a custom version with my choice of filters?

Never say never.

We have no current plans for custom filter choices on a general basis.
As always KipperTie are proud to offer flexibility wherever possible.
Please get in touch if you have real and unusual requirements.

Compatibility FAQ

Which cameras is Revolva compatible with?

Revolva is designed for any S35 sensor DSMC2 RED camera.

There is substantial compatibility with VV sensor cameras; certain lenses may vignette at full frame.
DSMC2 is the current RED body style, comprising: SCARLET-W, EPIC-W, WEAPON
S35 sensors: Dragon and Helium
VV sensor: Dragon and Monstro.

Note:

- A number of camera configurations may need a simple riser for your LCD/EVF.
- Not compatible – any pre DSMC2 camera, Raven.

What accessories clash with Revolva, and what is recommended?

Red’s 7” and 4.7” touch screens require the use of a riser for installation on the top cable-less port.

We recommend the Wooden Camera tool-less LCD adapter, which adds some practicality of its own for 4.7” users too.

The DSMC2 EVF requires the same type of riser, again adding some practicality to its mounting in the process.
Red’s Lemo adapters, as well as Pogo to Lemo adapters from Tilta and Wooden camera fit and function normally.
No accessory or top plate can be allowed to protrude beyond the face of the camera above the lens mount, adjacent to the camera name badge.

For specific rigging queries please enquire directly prior to purchase.

Which lenses do and don’t work, and why?

Revolva PL and PL-S are compatible with most modern PL lenses, and Revolva EF is compatible with any EF lens.

Only PL lenses which have a very deep rear element projection cause trouble.
Lenses with rear projection up to ~21mm behind the flange are safe.
Rear projections of ~21mm to ~23mm fit, but are in the ‘No Swap’ zone.
‘No Swap’ means the Revolva cartridge must not be swapped without removing the lens.

Note that lenses of this type tend often to be less than ideal on digital systems due to the acute angle of light striking the sensor.

To check safe lens fitment a simple tool is provided.
The tool is available separately for a nominal charge, refundable against a Revolva purchase.

Are there plans for a Nikon/Leica/other mount?

No.

Currently we intend only to make EF and PL versions.

Nikon has some electro-mechanical complications which are tough to package around Revolva’s mechanism.
Leica flange depth makes this version impossible.

Note that many unusual lenses are adaptable to EF.

Revolva

Revolva Feature Comparison

Features	PL	PL-S	EF
Price	£2300	£1400	£2300
Precise back focus calibration
Aerospace aluminium and stainless steel construction
Lens compatibility	Modern PL lenses	Modern PL lenses	All EF mount lenses
Included filters	Cartridge A ND Clear, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 Cartridge B ND 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1	Cartridge FSND ND Clear, 0.6, 1.2, 2.1	Cartridge A ND Clear, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9 Cartridge B ND 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1
Integrated electronics for metadata and/or lens control
/i data support
Red approved status		N/A	In progress
Compatible with all Revolva cartridges
Weight	374g / 13.2oz	286g / 10.1oz	329g / 11.6oz

Revolutionary filtration

The smart filter mount for RED DSMC2

Unique multi-filter quick change cartridge

Full DSMC2 integration

Rapid

Intuitive

Compatible

Clear filter (ND 0)

ND 0.3

ND 0.6

ND 0.9

ND 1.2

ND 1.5

ND 1.8

ND 2.1

Clear filter (ND 0)

ND 0.6

ND 1.2

ND 2.1

Clear filter

Gold

Pearl

Carbon

A number of camera configurations may need a simple riser for your LCD/EVF.

Not compatible – any pre DSMC2 camera, Raven.

Revolva Feature Comparison