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Robert Castiglione · August 31st, 2005, 02:13 AM

Is there a specific reason why JVC only lists several 2/3 inch lenses for use with the HD100? Is it possible to use other 2/3 inch lenses?

Rob

Constantin Marin · August 31st, 2005, 03:38 AM

I don't see any optional 2/3 inch lenses for HD100...
As far as I know it will be launched at the end of the year a new HD camera from JVC with 2/3 inch lenses

http://pro.jvc.com/prof/Attributes/f...&feature_id=01

The only optional lenses form JVC for HD100 are the same optional for the GY-DV5100... and of course you will need an mount converter.. from 1/3" to 1/2"... I think the 1/3" CCDs from GY-HD100 cannot support 2/3" lenses.. Correct me if I'm wrong

Robert Castiglione · August 31st, 2005, 03:44 AM

Sorry for not making myself clear. I am wondering why only those specific 2/3 inch lenses can be used with the mount converter for the HD100 and not other 2/3 inch lenses.

Rob

Michael Maier · August 31st, 2005, 04:19 AM

I don't think you can use 2/3" lenses at all. Only 1/3" and 1/2" with the ACM-12 adapter. I don't think there's an 2/3" adapter available. Althought it might not be long till we have a B4 to 1/3" adapter for the HD100. If the XL series has one, I don't see why the HD100 wouldn't. There are talkings of C and PL adpters already. It only makes sense to have adapters for the camera, since it has great potential.

Robert Castiglione · August 31st, 2005, 05:24 AM

Thanks michael.

There are a variety of 1/2 " lenses available on the market. Is there any reason why JVC has specifically selected only a few of these for the HD100?

Rob

Constantin Marin · August 31st, 2005, 06:01 AM

The 1/2 inch lenses available for HD100 can be used only in SD mode..

The provided lenses T16x5.5brm and the optional Th13x3.5brm lenses are for HD mode..

August 31st, 2005, 02:13 AM	#1
Robert Castiglione Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremantle, Western Australia Posts: 253	2/3 inch lenses Is there a specific reason why JVC only lists several 2/3 inch lenses for use with the HD100? Is it possible to use other 2/3 inch lenses? Rob

August 31st, 2005, 03:38 AM	#2
Constantin Marin Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brasov - ROMANIA Posts: 32	No reason I don't see any optional 2/3 inch lenses for HD100... As far as I know it will be launched at the end of the year a new HD camera from JVC with 2/3 inch lenses http://pro.jvc.com/prof/Attributes/f...&feature_id=01 The only optional lenses form JVC for HD100 are the same optional for the GY-DV5100... and of course you will need an mount converter.. from 1/3" to 1/2"... I think the 1/3" CCDs from GY-HD100 cannot support 2/3" lenses.. Correct me if I'm wrong

August 31st, 2005, 03:44 AM	#3
Robert Castiglione Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremantle, Western Australia Posts: 253	Sorry for not making myself clear. I am wondering why only those specific 2/3 inch lenses can be used with the mount converter for the HD100 and not other 2/3 inch lenses. Rob

August 31st, 2005, 04:19 AM	#4
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	I don't think you can use 2/3" lenses at all. Only 1/3" and 1/2" with the ACM-12 adapter. I don't think there's an 2/3" adapter available. Althought it might not be long till we have a B4 to 1/3" adapter for the HD100. If the XL series has one, I don't see why the HD100 wouldn't. There are talkings of C and PL adpters already. It only makes sense to have adapters for the camera, since it has great potential.

August 31st, 2005, 05:24 AM	#5
Robert Castiglione Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremantle, Western Australia Posts: 253	Thanks michael. There are a variety of 1/2 " lenses available on the market. Is there any reason why JVC has specifically selected only a few of these for the HD100? Rob

August 31st, 2005, 06:01 AM	#6
Constantin Marin Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brasov - ROMANIA Posts: 32	The 1/2 inch lenses available for HD100 can be used only in SD mode.. The provided lenses T16x5.5brm and the optional Th13x3.5brm lenses are for HD mode..