Just ordered my HV10! :) Possible to fit a 37mm lens onto it? at DVinfo.net

Brad Vaughan · December 17th, 2006, 03:43 PM

Hello all...

Well after checking out the site for the last few weeks and seeing all the great sample footage I have chosen the Canon HV10 over the Sony HC3. I have always owned a Sony Camcorder so this is a big change for me. The image quality was truly the winning factor for me (as was the Auto Focus).

Anyway, I was wondering if any of you HV10 owners here know if it would be possible to fit a Telephoto or Macro 37mm lens onto it for some additional filming options?

Does the lens support this type of addon? If so does it just screw right on or do you have to unscrew the default lens?

As soon as I start taking footage (probably not unitl after Christmas) I will share some of my footage here to return the favor of you guys sharing your samples.

I'm very excited at the prospect of having an HDV capable camcorder in my pocket to record HQ HDV Footage on the go!

Thanks again guys, the site has been truly helpful in my decision to get my HV10 HDV camera!

Fergus Anderson · December 17th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Hi Brad

I think you have made the right choice - I struggled for ages debating between the HC3 and the HV10 but Im more than happy with my choice and as you say the PQ is the winning factor!

I have jessops 37m UV and polarising filters and they screw on directly - nothing to unscrew.

Brad Vaughan · December 17th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Fantastic to hear!

However, I better relax on spending anymore cash, but I will buy me some nice add-on lenses in the future.

Thanks for the reply!

Lee Wilson · December 17th, 2006, 05:02 PM

Also you might not need a macro lens, on fully wide the HV10 can focus on objects touching the lens, I am not joking, it really can focus that close, I pressed the front of the camera against my computer monitor (so it was actually touching) and it focused on the pixels perfectly.

Now all I need to do is find a spider willing to perform.

Brad Vaughan · December 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM

Wow, Lee!

I'm getting more and more excited about this Camera by the minute!

PS. I sent you an email...

I was hoping you might have some more sample vids to share to hold me over until my Camera gets here. :)

Dave Lammey · December 17th, 2006, 07:47 PM

Brad: I have been able to use my 37mm Sony wide angle lens (screw-on) on my HV10, looks great.

You won't be disappointed with the picture quality, it truly is stunning, better than the picture I was getting with my HC1. Others have complained about the audio quality, but I think it's perfectly fine for a consumer cam.

The one thing to beware of is when shooting in lowlight, the HV10 has an automatic slow shutter feature, which slows down the shutter to 1/30 or even 1/15, which does help with the lowlight picture but it also results in some picture blurring. You can easily override this feature but it is worth mentioning because I'm not aware of too many other cameras that have this feature -- for instance, the HC1 stays at 1/60 unless manually overrided.

That said, the HV10 is truly an awesome camera.

Brad Vaughan · December 17th, 2006, 11:54 PM

Excellent advice Dave.

Many thanks!

Lee Wilson · December 18th, 2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Vaughan

Wow, Lee!

I'm getting more and more excited about this Camera by the minute!

PS. I sent you an email...

I was hoping you might have some more sample vids to share to hold me over until my Camera gets here. :)

I didn't get an email ?

Ken Ross · December 18th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Lammey

The one thing to beware of is when shooting in lowlight, the HV10 has an automatic slow shutter feature, which slows down the shutter to 1/30 or even 1/15, which does help with the lowlight picture but it also results in some picture blurring. You can easily override this feature but it is worth mentioning because I'm not aware of too many other cameras that have this feature -- for instance, the HC1 stays at 1/60 unless manually overrided.

That said, the HV10 is truly an awesome camera.

Just to be clear, when Dave says you can override this feature, you can go in to the camera's menu and tell it to never use the slow shutter speed regardless of light levels. So this doesn't have to be done each time you use the camera, just once in the menu and you're done.

Brad Vaughan · December 18th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Thanks Ken.

And Lee, I sent another email thru the forum here. I hope it works this time.

I guess it gets sent to your email that you used to sign up here with.

Fergus Anderson · December 18th, 2006, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Ross

Just to be clear, when Dave says you can override this feature, you can go in to the camera's menu and tell it to never use the slow shutter speed regardless of light levels. So this doesn't have to be done each time you use the camera, just once in the menu and you're done.

ah thanks I didnt realise I could do that - that is very handy!

Cheers

December 17th, 2006, 03:43 PM	#1
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Just ordered my HV10! :) Possible to fit a 37mm lens onto it? Hello all... Well after checking out the site for the last few weeks and seeing all the great sample footage I have chosen the Canon HV10 over the Sony HC3. I have always owned a Sony Camcorder so this is a big change for me. The image quality was truly the winning factor for me (as was the Auto Focus). Anyway, I was wondering if any of you HV10 owners here know if it would be possible to fit a Telephoto or Macro 37mm lens onto it for some additional filming options? Does the lens support this type of addon? If so does it just screw right on or do you have to unscrew the default lens? As soon as I start taking footage (probably not unitl after Christmas) I will share some of my footage here to return the favor of you guys sharing your samples. I'm very excited at the prospect of having an HDV capable camcorder in my pocket to record HQ HDV Footage on the go! Thanks again guys, the site has been truly helpful in my decision to get my HV10 HDV camera!

December 17th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#2
Fergus Anderson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 321	Hi Brad I think you have made the right choice - I struggled for ages debating between the HC3 and the HV10 but Im more than happy with my choice and as you say the PQ is the winning factor! I have jessops 37m UV and polarising filters and they screw on directly - nothing to unscrew.

December 17th, 2006, 03:54 PM	#3
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Fantastic to hear! However, I better relax on spending anymore cash, but I will buy me some nice add-on lenses in the future. Thanks for the reply!

December 17th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#4
Lee Wilson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 376	Also you might not need a macro lens, on fully wide the HV10 can focus on objects touching the lens, I am not joking, it really can focus that close, I pressed the front of the camera against my computer monitor (so it was actually touching) and it focused on the pixels perfectly. Now all I need to do is find a spider willing to perform.

December 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM	#5
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Wow, Lee! I'm getting more and more excited about this Camera by the minute! PS. I sent you an email... I was hoping you might have some more sample vids to share to hold me over until my Camera gets here. :)

December 17th, 2006, 07:47 PM	#6
Dave Lammey Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Simsbury, CT Posts: 247	Brad: I have been able to use my 37mm Sony wide angle lens (screw-on) on my HV10, looks great. You won't be disappointed with the picture quality, it truly is stunning, better than the picture I was getting with my HC1. Others have complained about the audio quality, but I think it's perfectly fine for a consumer cam. The one thing to beware of is when shooting in lowlight, the HV10 has an automatic slow shutter feature, which slows down the shutter to 1/30 or even 1/15, which does help with the lowlight picture but it also results in some picture blurring. You can easily override this feature but it is worth mentioning because I'm not aware of too many other cameras that have this feature -- for instance, the HC1 stays at 1/60 unless manually overrided. That said, the HV10 is truly an awesome camera.

December 17th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#7
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Excellent advice Dave. Many thanks!

December 18th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#10
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Thanks Ken. And Lee, I sent another email thru the forum here. I hope it works this time. I guess it gets sent to your email that you used to sign up here with.