Xl1 lenses and focusing at DVinfo.net

November 7th, 2001, 09:56 PM

Hi,
I recently bought an xl1s and am interested in buying either the optex 14x, or the canon 16x manual lense. I am unclear about whether either lense would allow me to remotely control focusing. I know the canon allows remote zoom and iris, and the optex has some remote abilities, but not sure about focus.

Thanks.

Chris Hurd · November 7th, 2001, 10:02 PM

No, it's the other way around, really. The Optex Fuji conversion has the best remote capabilities of these lenses... remote controls for it are readily available (zoom from ZGC; focus from VariZoom).

See my "Guide to XL1 Lens Options" on the XL1 Watchdog in the Articles Menu. it's all explained right there. Hope this helps,

November 7th, 2001, 10:11 PM

Thanks! I'll check it out.

November 7th, 2001, 09:56 PM	#1
speederarm Posts: n/a	Xl1 lenses and focusing Hi, I recently bought an xl1s and am interested in buying either the optex 14x, or the canon 16x manual lense. I am unclear about whether either lense would allow me to remotely control focusing. I know the canon allows remote zoom and iris, and the optex has some remote abilities, but not sure about focus. Thanks.

November 7th, 2001, 10:02 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	No, it's the other way around, really. The Optex Fuji conversion has the best remote capabilities of these lenses... remote controls for it are readily available (zoom from ZGC; focus from VariZoom). See my "Guide to XL1 Lens Options" on the XL1 Watchdog in the Articles Menu. it's all explained right there. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 7th, 2001, 10:11 PM	#3
speederarm Posts: n/a	Thanks! I'll check it out.