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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 |
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#347 |
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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.
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#348 |
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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
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#349 |
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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 |
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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.
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#351 |
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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?
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#353 |
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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. |
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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. |
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There are old threads about this. I read them and bought the Canon adaptor. Have been very happy with it.
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#356 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Just a note, the Century "FEAD" is actually about .45x, not .3x. The B&H description is incorrect.
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It's ok, but is there someone, who can make a sample screenshots, please?
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#360 |
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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.
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