Wide Angle Adaptor for XH A1?

Jarda Bar · July 14th, 2009, 08:17 AM

I try to test very cheap wide adapter: Zeikos 72mm, 0.45x ... and result is: USELESS

Take a look: Canon XH A1 - Zeikos 72mm 0.45x wide adapter test

Tom Hardwick · July 14th, 2009, 08:27 AM

I agree - pretty useless with all that vignetting and distortion. I see it says DSLR on the rim of the lens, so it may not be sold with a camcorder in mind.

Christopher Warwick · September 20th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Hi folks,

I bought the WD-H72 some time ago and when I'm shooting video it's on most of the time.

However I use the Letus Elite for a lot of film projects and I need to go wider than my widest, Nikon 24. Question is, how wide is acceptable and what's the best one to go for?

I was looking at the Tokina 12-24mm F4 AT-X124 Pro DX. Without understanding too much about the DX lenses, I was wondering if it would be any good on the end of the Letus?

Chris

Alex DeJesus · September 23rd, 2009, 05:29 PM

For my Canon XHA1s. I know of the Canon and the "16x9" models. Are there others? and what are the pros and cons of each? I have a bad back and can do without a lot of extra weight, but I need a good picture.

Sorry for starting a new thread. I know this topic is elsewhere on this forum, but they strayed from the topic.

Jonathan Shaw · September 23rd, 2009, 06:08 PM

There is heaps of info on this but you can't go too wrong with the Canon WA... it's zoom through, doesn't distort too much and is a pretty good price.

J

Alex DeJesus · September 23rd, 2009, 06:23 PM

I read somewhere that the Canon adapter has no threads (like for filters) Is that an issue? Would you then screw the filters on the camera before the Wide Angle adapter?

Richard Hunter · September 23rd, 2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex DeJesus

I read somewhere that the Canon adapter has no threads (like for filters) Is that an issue? Would you then screw the filters on the camera before the Wide Angle adapter?

Most likely you will get vignetting if you do that.

Jonathan Shaw · September 23rd, 2009, 09:23 PM

Also would be waaaaay to many bits of glass for my liking, I reckon you'll end up with all sorts of funky reflections going on.
Depending on what you need you could chuck a matte box on and add filters that way.

Alex DeJesus · September 24th, 2009, 12:09 PM

How will a Matte Box fit onto the XHA1s? Have you done so?

I still wonder what other choices there are for lens adapters.

Richard Gooderick · September 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM

There are old threads about this. I read them and bought the Canon adaptor. Have been very happy with it.

Will Mahoney · October 1st, 2009, 07:35 AM

Alex,
No, there are no threads on the end of the Canon Wide-angle lens to attach filters to. Also, you cannot attach anything in between Canon's wide-angle and the camera lens - the wide angle has an inner ring that fits deeply into the factory lens - no room for filters or anything.

Plus, it is quite heavy and would probably rip any filter right off the front of the camera.

I have no input on matte boxes - haven't used one, not looking to.

Will

Jarda Bar · October 7th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Hi! I would like to buy wide adapter, but I wasn't able to find some sample shots (pictures) on the internet. Is there somebody, who can post 1920x1080 video screenshots for these wide adapters, please? Thanks a lot!!!

1) Century Precision Optics 0HD-FEAD-XLH 0.3x HD Fisheye
2) Century Precision Optics 0HD-FE3X-XLH 0.3x Ultra Fisheye
3) 72mm RedEye HDV/DV .4x Fx Series (or 0.5)

Links:
Century Precision Optics | 0HD-FEAD-XLH 0.3x | 0HD-FEAD-XLH
Century Precision Optics | 0HD-FE3X-XLH 0.3x | 0HD-FE3X-XLH
RedEye Wide Angle Adapter | VFGadgets.com

Jack Walker · October 9th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Just a note, the Century "FEAD" is actually about .45x, not .3x. The B&H description is incorrect.

Jarda Bar · October 9th, 2009, 01:29 PM

It's ok, but is there someone, who can make a sample screenshots, please?

Larry Vaughn · October 9th, 2009, 06:35 PM

Picked one up on Ebay. There were 2 around $159-170. Not a bad price. Heavy. Big hood and front view might impress someone who doesn't know any better.

July 14th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#346
Jarda Bar Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 43	Zeikos 72mm, 0.45x wide adapter I try to test very cheap wide adapter: Zeikos 72mm, 0.45x ... and result is: USELESS Take a look: Canon XH A1 - Zeikos 72mm 0.45x wide adapter test

September 20th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#348
Christopher Warwick Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roma, Italy Posts: 83	Hi folks, I bought the WD-H72 some time ago and when I'm shooting video it's on most of the time. However I use the Letus Elite for a lot of film projects and I need to go wider than my widest, Nikon 24. Question is, how wide is acceptable and what's the best one to go for? I was looking at the Tokina 12-24mm F4 AT-X124 Pro DX. Without understanding too much about the DX lenses, I was wondering if it would be any good on the end of the Letus? Chris __________________ Canon XH A1, Letus Elite, WD-H72, Zeiss 35/2, Nikons 24/2.8, 50/1.2, 55/2.8, 85/1.4, Miller DS200, SD 302 FM, 2 X R0DE NTG-3, Senn ew100 G2, SKP 500 G2, Lowel Rifa kit, CS4.

September 23rd, 2009, 05:29 PM	#349
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	Looking for Wide Angle Adapter For my Canon XHA1s. I know of the Canon and the "16x9" models. Are there others? and what are the pros and cons of each? I have a bad back and can do without a lot of extra weight, but I need a good picture. Sorry for starting a new thread. I know this topic is elsewhere on this forum, but they strayed from the topic. Last edited by Alex DeJesus; September 23rd, 2009 at 05:34 PM. Reason: Camcorder model

September 23rd, 2009, 06:08 PM	#350
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	There is heaps of info on this but you can't go too wrong with the Canon WA... it's zoom through, doesn't distort too much and is a pretty good price. J __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

September 23rd, 2009, 06:23 PM	#351
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	And what about threads on the adapter? I read somewhere that the Canon adapter has no threads (like for filters) Is that an issue? Would you then screw the filters on the camera before the Wide Angle adapter?

July 14th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#347
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I agree - pretty useless with all that vignetting and distortion. I see it says DSLR on the rim of the lens, so it may not be sold with a camcorder in mind.

September 23rd, 2009, 09:23 PM	#353
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	Also would be waaaaay to many bits of glass for my liking, I reckon you'll end up with all sorts of funky reflections going on. Depending on what you need you could chuck a matte box on and add filters that way. __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

September 24th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#354
Alex DeJesus Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 177	A Matte Box? How will a Matte Box fit onto the XHA1s? Have you done so? I still wonder what other choices there are for lens adapters.

September 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM	#355
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	There are old threads about this. I read them and bought the Canon adaptor. Have been very happy with it. __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

October 1st, 2009, 07:35 AM	#356
Will Mahoney Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 259	Alex, No, there are no threads on the end of the Canon Wide-angle lens to attach filters to. Also, you cannot attach anything in between Canon's wide-angle and the camera lens - the wide angle has an inner ring that fits deeply into the factory lens - no room for filters or anything. Plus, it is quite heavy and would probably rip any filter right off the front of the camera. I have no input on matte boxes - haven't used one, not looking to. Will __________________ http://exposureroom.com/members/WillMahoney.aspx/ www.youtube.com/truckaccessories

October 7th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#357
Jarda Bar Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 43	Hi! I would like to buy wide adapter, but I wasn't able to find some sample shots (pictures) on the internet. Is there somebody, who can post 1920x1080 video screenshots for these wide adapters, please? Thanks a lot!!! 1) Century Precision Optics 0HD-FEAD-XLH 0.3x HD Fisheye 2) Century Precision Optics 0HD-FE3X-XLH 0.3x Ultra Fisheye 3) 72mm RedEye HDV/DV .4x Fx Series (or 0.5) Links: Century Precision Optics \| 0HD-FEAD-XLH 0.3x \| 0HD-FEAD-XLH Century Precision Optics \| 0HD-FE3X-XLH 0.3x \| 0HD-FE3X-XLH RedEye Wide Angle Adapter \| VFGadgets.com

October 9th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#358
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Just a note, the Century "FEAD" is actually about .45x, not .3x. The B&H description is incorrect.

October 9th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#359
Jarda Bar Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 43	It's ok, but is there someone, who can make a sample screenshots, please?

October 9th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#360
Larry Vaughn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 201	Wd-h72 Picked one up on Ebay. There were 2 around $159-170. Not a bad price. Heavy. Big hood and front view might impress someone who doesn't know any better.