October 7th, 2002, 03:12 PM | #46 |
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It's possible -- sort of
I spoke with a sales woman from Century and she said it's possible to mate a wide angle adapter with their anamorphic adapter, but she wasn't willing to vouch for the results. She said their pro dv series lens VS-06wa75 can clamp on to the front of the anamorphic adapter. I'd love to hear from someone who has tried this, as the inability to use a wide angle lens is the main reason I'm holding off on bying a 16:9 adapter.
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October 7th, 2002, 04:09 PM | #47 |
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One thing to remember though is that an anamorphic will give you a wider field of view anyway.
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October 8th, 2002, 06:22 AM | #48 |
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Yeah, but from what I hear, it isn't near enough. I don't know why all these camcorders seem to be biased towards the telephoto end. Maybe they figure consumers like the gee whiz sensation of being able to zoom way in. While we're at it, when is a company going to a make a series of 16:9 adapters in a variety of focal lengths?
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October 8th, 2002, 08:57 AM | #49 |
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16:9 adapters review
Hey Frank, where is that review of Adam WIlt's?
I was interested in shooting with a 16:9 adapter. You don't sound terribly impressed with the adapters. I have never used one. What's up? Maybe this post belongs in the general DV area... |
October 8th, 2002, 01:25 PM | #50 |
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Nothing's up. It's just that they don't work as good as a cam that can shoot at 16:9 (without cropping). That's from what I've read. Like you, I've never used one. Those 2 review articles were published in DV Magazine. Adam also rated them. (www.dv.com)
There might also be info about these at: www.adamwilt.com Try here too for 16:9 adaptor info: www.geocities.com/hollywood/location/5272 |
November 16th, 2002, 07:11 PM | #51 |
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wide angle
I saw a GL1 today with a wide angle lens adaptor called Cadivision or Cadvision. Does anyone know more about this lens adaptor?
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November 16th, 2002, 11:29 PM | #52 |
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Are you sure it wasn't Cavision, Frank?
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November 17th, 2002, 02:32 AM | #53 |
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That's it, Cavision. Thanks. It looked more like a fisheye. Is Cavision a brand, or the type of adaptor?
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November 17th, 2002, 10:02 AM | #54 |
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Cavision is a lens accessory manufacturer, Frank... check 'em out at http://www.cavision.com/ -- their glass comes from China; the company is in Canada. Hope this helps,
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November 17th, 2002, 01:10 PM | #55 |
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Chris,
With respect to all the lenses on Ebay, is there anything to watch out for? (other than the seller) Seems like most sub $100 lenses are Japanese. Is this good or bad or no issue. Is there generally more distortion is lower priced lenses? Thanks, Tom BTW, got my bus. degree from SWTSU back in '87. Great town. |
December 8th, 2002, 04:33 AM | #56 |
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XM2 wide angle converters
Hi everybody.
Is any input of Century Optics DS-65CV-GL vs. Canon WD-58H. Please have a look at: http://www.centuryoptics.com/products/dv/1/1.htm Any info should be appreciate. Ignacio
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December 8th, 2002, 05:22 AM | #57 |
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Hi.
Ignacio again. Sorry to all forum readers. The post was already done with the "search" option: Century Optics
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December 29th, 2002, 06:40 PM | #58 |
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WD-58H Wide Angle images?
Just curious if anyone knows of a website or other resource that shows a side-by-side image comparison of a GL-2 image with and without the WD-58H Wide Angle adapter. I'm curious to see the effect of the adapter and see visually how much wider it makes the image.
I'd appreciate any guidance. :) NA |
December 29th, 2002, 07:44 PM | #59 |
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The closest I know is the Century Precision Optical site. They show their .65 wide angle adapter here http://www.centuryoptics.com/product..._wac/index.htm It is 5% wider, but I think it will give you a good idea how much wider the WD-58H (.70 wide angle adapter) is than the standard lens.
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December 29th, 2002, 09:59 PM | #60 |
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I ordered one a short while ago and I expect it in the mail any time now. Once I get it, I will post a side by side from my GL-2 on my site for you to see.
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