View Full Version : Lens adaptor for C-Mount lenses


Bo Skelmose
April 23rd, 2008, 03:33 PM
Strange that Sony does not provide any info about where to buy different lens adapters. I have been looking for a adapter for mounting C-mount lenses on the Z7. This would make the Z7 a good alternative to the Iconix when making Nature Documentaries.
Anyone aware of such an adapter ?

Brian Standing
May 1st, 2008, 08:04 AM
I recently asked Mike Tapa (www.mtfservices.com) about this, and he told me that a C-mount to JVC/Sony bayonet mount adapter is not possible. Apparently the beam splitter in these cameras does not allow enough clearance for a C-mount lens. You'll have to settle for Mike's Nikon adapter instead.

Too bad... I'd love to try some old Bolex lenses on the Z7.

Now I just have to find a 4mm lens with a bayonet mount! (One that doesn't cost more than the camera!)

Zach Love
May 4th, 2008, 11:28 PM
I saw the Sony Alpha mount at NAB, but didn't find out when it will be released / how much it will cost

for the time being, anything that will work w/ the JVC cameras should work w/ the Z7/S270.

anyone know if anyone in the states makes an adapter like mtfservices.com? (the dollar / pound conversion is just horrible right now)

Tim Dashwood
May 5th, 2008, 10:30 AM
JVC used to have a 2/3" to C-Mount adapter called the HZ-CA23U (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.vcm-markt.de/geraete_details.php%3Fgeraete_id%3D813&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=6&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DHZ-CA23U%26num%3D30%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den). I actually have one I use with my Switar 25mm C-mount lens.
When you combine it with the 2/3" to 1/3" Fuji adapter (ACM-17) it works on the JVC HD200 series cameras. Of course that Fuji adapter is expensive (over $1000) and the HZ-CA23U is hard to find nowadays.

Mabuti Ngandu
August 4th, 2009, 03:43 PM
JVC used to have a 2/3" to C-Mount adapter called the HZ-CA23U (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.vcm-markt.de/geraete_details.php%3Fgeraete_id%3D813&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=6&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DHZ-CA23U%26num%3D30%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den). I actually have one I use with my Switar 25mm C-mount lens.
When you combine it with the 2/3" to 1/3" Fuji adapter (ACM-17) it works on the JVC HD200 series cameras. Of course that Fuji adapter is expensive (over $1000) and the HZ-CA23U is hard to find nowadays.

Tim, does the HZ-CA23U work with bolex and/or non-bolex lenses in the setup you describe here? I have access to one but have never thought to try it. Please advise, thanks!