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#46 |
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Oxford UK
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Thanks.
I came across a mint Nikon WC-E68 so have nabbed that to try. If it performs better than the JVC, I will eekbay the JVC. |
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#47 |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Billericay, England UK
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I had two Cavision wide-angle converters that had dust inside them, sent them both back. Bit it does go to show that when you're shooting at such short focal lengths there's the need to use good hoods, to keep the elements spotless, to use wide apertures and jettison any filters.
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Oxford UK
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Worse than because the CA at the end of the bottle is shocking. Better than because the size is nice, it's slightly wider than the JVC, and the build quality is excellent with no dust inside. Sigh. Nikon on the left, JVC on the right. I might send the JVC off to be disassembled and cleaned. Many thanks. |
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#49 |
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: London, UK.
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Fitting the 16x9 WAL
I finally got around to trying the 16x9 WAL I bought for my HM100 as linked to at the start of the thread (from B&H).
But I couldn't get it on(!). The threads never seemed to catch and I was worried about pushing it in. Any chance they have sent me the wrong thread size or does it just take a bit more bravery than I displayed? |
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#50 |
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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It's a bit fiddly, but mine fits okay -- it seems to require more patience than pressure. If you're having to force it, then something isn't right. Might you have damaged the HM-100's 46mm threads with something else, such as a filter? Does the 16x9 fit onto a filter itself? And do other filters fit okay onto the cam? That would prove which part was the problem.
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Meanwhile I will go back to salivating over a PMW-350 !!! Cotty |
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#52 |
Sponsor: Schneider Optics
Join Date: Aug 2007
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In case anyone is wondering about Century accessories for the HM100:
Century 46mm HD Series - Schneider Optics Ryan Avery Schneider Optics |
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#53 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Malaysia
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Century optics
I've been recommended this wide-angle adapter:
Century Optics .65X Wide Angle HD Converter with 43mm Full Zoom Adapter (OHD65CV43) Has one tried this? |
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#54 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Malaysia
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Confused
ooopppssss!!! I am confused! 46 or 43 mm threads?
this model OHD65CV43 or this model 0HD-65CV-46 ? Thanks. |
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#55 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Foothill Ranch, CA
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46mm thread
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#56 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Malaysia
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thanks Andy!
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#57 |
New Boot
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Mannheim
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Re: .7x Wide-Angle Converter from 16x9 for HM100 - Anyone used?
Hi all, can anyone else verify that the Nikon WC-E68 wide angle converter is a good fit with the JVC GY HM100 without any adaptor rings?
I'm based in Germany and it seems they cost a fortune here so thinking of buying this one from the U.S: eBay: eBay: Neue und gebrauchte Elektronikartikel, Autos, Kleidung, Sammlerst?cke, Sportartikel und mehr ? alles zu g?nstigen Preisen Is that the right one? I want to make sure it is truly going to fit and be effective because I probably can't return it if it isn't right. Does anyone else have this same focus problem shown by Steve (above)? Lastly, if you can suggest any other lenses that definitely fit and are good are cheap, then please let me know. Thanks, Kirsty |
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#58 |
Major Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Brisbane, California
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Re: .7x Wide-Angle Converter from 16x9 for HM100 - Anyone used?
Hi Kirsty
I have the Nikon WC-E68 and it works well. There is a slight amount of smearing near the outer edges of the frame, and it doesn't feature complete zoom through, but it is shorter, lighter and less expensive than the one JVC offers (which optically isn't much or any better). I think I've posted on other threads here about it. -Keith |
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