close up/telephoto lens for XH-A1? at DVinfo.net

O.C. Garza · February 23rd, 2009, 09:37 AM

I am trying to find a lens attachment that will allow me to focus closer with the lens on the XH-A1. I am working on a history project that includes lots of small photographs. I know the wide angle attachements are common, but can't seem to find a close focusing lens.

Any suggestions or ideas?

O.C. Garza
Victoria, Texas

Tim Cee · February 23rd, 2009, 10:32 AM

Try reading this thread, hope it has the info you are looking for.

Birds and small targets with the Century Optics 1.6 TC? - The Digital Video Information Network

Denise Wall · February 23rd, 2009, 10:45 AM

I don't know if this is a possibility for you but why not just use a still camera with the lens you need? The resolution should be good enough to pan and move around the pic in post using the Ken Burns method.

Ken Wozniak · February 23rd, 2009, 10:57 AM

Your best bet quality-wise would be to scan the photos, then perform any movements in post. It will take a bit longer than recording with the video camera, but the increased quality is well worth it.

Jase Tanner · February 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

Don Palomaki · February 28th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Be aware that scanning pictures at high resolution can introduce some interesting image effects/artifacts, especially if it is printed material that has a regular dot pattern.

February 23rd, 2009, 09:37 AM	#1
O.C. Garza New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victoria Texas Posts: 10	close up/telephoto lens for XH-A1? I am trying to find a lens attachment that will allow me to focus closer with the lens on the XH-A1. I am working on a history project that includes lots of small photographs. I know the wide angle attachements are common, but can't seem to find a close focusing lens. Any suggestions or ideas? O.C. Garza Victoria, Texas

February 23rd, 2009, 10:32 AM	#2
Tim Cee Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 179	Try reading this thread, hope it has the info you are looking for. Birds and small targets with the Century Optics 1.6 TC? - The Digital Video Information Network __________________ www.socalt.com

February 23rd, 2009, 10:57 AM	#4
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	Your best bet quality-wise would be to scan the photos, then perform any movements in post. It will take a bit longer than recording with the video camera, but the increased quality is well worth it. __________________ Woz

February 28th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#6
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Be aware that scanning pictures at high resolution can introduce some interesting image effects/artifacts, especially if it is printed material that has a regular dot pattern. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

February 23rd, 2009, 10:45 AM	#3
Denise Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Advance, NC Posts: 153	I don't know if this is a possibility for you but why not just use a still camera with the lens you need? The resolution should be good enough to pan and move around the pic in post using the Ken Burns method.

February 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM	#5
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