Adaptor Ring Question at DVinfo.net

Kevin A. Sturges · January 21st, 2007, 07:04 PM

Hey! I just got my HV10 yesterday. It's a replacement for my trusty Canon Xi. Have to say I was almost shocked by the performance upgrade. They fixed everything I wasn't happy with about the Xi.

White balance, focusing, contrast outlines, rough edges on over-blown areas (I never do that...): no more issues. Noise is almost non-existent in reasonable low light. The resolution increase......shot some quick test footage outside with it right away (mostly in Auto or Sunset mode) just as the sun was going down. When I saw the playback on my HDTV I couldn't believe it was actually this good! Looks like a high res photograph in motion. Much better even than HD broadcast footage. No jaggies or blocking effects anywhere. Who could believe there's a consumer cam that is finally capable of taking such amazing quality video? Such a deal in this little package.

Here's my question: I have a good selection of 46mm filters for my Xi. The HV10 takes a 37mm. I've found a lot of adaptor rings on ebay, but I'm not sure if what I want is a "step UP", or "step DOWN" ring?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Proud to be a member of this forum now :)

Robert Batta · January 21st, 2007, 07:50 PM

hi,

37-46mm step up ring

Kevin A. Sturges · January 21st, 2007, 08:29 PM

Thanks! This will save me having to rebuy all those things again.

Luiz Murillo · January 22nd, 2007, 09:57 AM

I have a Sony Cybershot and I'm planning to buy a HV10. Sony's filtermount is 58mm and I wish i could buy a 0.3x fisheye, a 0.6x wide angle and a 2.0x tele. Can I use the step up on HV10 on three lenses and use them without having vignetting?

Thank you very much, Luiz.

Kevin A. Sturges · January 23rd, 2007, 12:33 PM

I've found with my previous camcorders that two is usually the limit. Since you are making a substantial step up to a higher diameter, you may be able to get away with three.

Lee Wilson · January 23rd, 2007, 02:08 PM

LOL ! Kevin, I don't think he wants to use a three lenses at once !!

Luiz it should be fine as the lenses are bigger, it would be a problem if the lenses were smaller.

:)

Kevin A. Sturges · January 30th, 2007, 08:43 PM

Ha! I was thinking about filters, not lenses. :)

January 21st, 2007, 07:04 PM	#1
Kevin A. Sturges Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Adaptor Ring Question Hey! I just got my HV10 yesterday. It's a replacement for my trusty Canon Xi. Have to say I was almost shocked by the performance upgrade. They fixed everything I wasn't happy with about the Xi. White balance, focusing, contrast outlines, rough edges on over-blown areas (I never do that...): no more issues. Noise is almost non-existent in reasonable low light. The resolution increase......shot some quick test footage outside with it right away (mostly in Auto or Sunset mode) just as the sun was going down. When I saw the playback on my HDTV I couldn't believe it was actually this good! Looks like a high res photograph in motion. Much better even than HD broadcast footage. No jaggies or blocking effects anywhere. Who could believe there's a consumer cam that is finally capable of taking such amazing quality video? Such a deal in this little package. Here's my question: I have a good selection of 46mm filters for my Xi. The HV10 takes a 37mm. I've found a lot of adaptor rings on ebay, but I'm not sure if what I want is a "step UP", or "step DOWN" ring? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Proud to be a member of this forum now :)

January 21st, 2007, 07:50 PM	#2
Robert Batta Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hungary / Europe Posts: 128	hi, 37-46mm step up ring __________________ Robert Batta my stock video portfolio : https://www.pond5.com/artist/skysuta Pond5 – the world’s first web-based stock footage marketplace –

January 21st, 2007, 08:29 PM	#3
Kevin A. Sturges Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Thanks! This will save me having to rebuy all those things again.

January 22nd, 2007, 09:57 AM	#4
Luiz Murillo New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 15	I have a Sony Cybershot and I'm planning to buy a HV10. Sony's filtermount is 58mm and I wish i could buy a 0.3x fisheye, a 0.6x wide angle and a 2.0x tele. Can I use the step up on HV10 on three lenses and use them without having vignetting? Thank you very much, Luiz.

January 23rd, 2007, 12:33 PM	#5
Kevin A. Sturges Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	I've found with my previous camcorders that two is usually the limit. Since you are making a substantial step up to a higher diameter, you may be able to get away with three.

January 23rd, 2007, 02:08 PM	#6
Lee Wilson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 376	LOL ! Kevin, I don't think he wants to use a three lenses at once !! Luiz it should be fine as the lenses are bigger, it would be a problem if the lenses were smaller. :)

January 30th, 2007, 08:43 PM	#7
Kevin A. Sturges Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Ha! I was thinking about filters, not lenses. :)