.7x Wide-Angle Converter from 16x9 for HM100

Jack Walker · May 24th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Here is a link to a .7x wide-angle converter made by 16x9 that is for the HM100.
16x9 Inc. | EX 0.7X WIDE CONVERTER f/JVC HM-100 | 169-HD7X-HM100

Has anyone tried this? It appears this may be the same one that is sold for the Sony HVR-V1U & HDR-FX7, but I don't know.

Note: Century will have one or two adapters/converters (not sure which) within a couple of weeks for the HM100. The Century ones are units in stock that are being setup to mount on the HM100. The possible sizes are .55x and .65x I think, but I'm not sure.

Matthias Krause · May 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

They are surely asking a pretty penny... I have the JVC adapter but didn´t have time to put it through the paces yet.

Steve Cottrell · May 24th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Walker

Here is a link to a .7x wide-angle converter made by 16x9 that is for the HM100.
16x9 Inc. | EX 0.7X WIDE CONVERTER f/JVC HM-100 | 169-HD7X-HM100

Has anyone tried this? It appears this may be the same one that is sold for the Sony HVR-V1U & HDR-FX7, but I don't know.

Note: Century will have one or two adapters/converters (not sure which) within a couple of weeks for the HM100. The Century ones are units in stock that are being setup to mount on the HM100. The possible sizes are .55x and .65x I think, but I'm not sure.

Thanks for the link and info. I got the JVC .7x wide-angle converter with my HM-100 and it does work very well - no issues with it except a teeny bit fuzzy when zoomed right in, nothing serious. To be honest, I got it to use at the wide end - if I want telephoto I take it off...

Very interested if Century are making a .55x I would probably go for that - one can never get too wide ;-)

Cotty

Robert Rogoz · May 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM

There is a ton of 46mm wide angle lens converters on the market for still cameras (like Panasonic DMW-LW46, which costs something like $126. Don't spend your hard earned cash on hype.

Keith Moreau · May 26th, 2009, 01:12 AM

In fact I had a couple Nikon WC-E68's that I had for some CoolPix digital cameras and they have a 46mm thread and the glass is pretty nice. I'm going to test it out. For now I'm going to hold off on investing in a wide converter until I test some of the less expensive options.

Kaushik Parmar · May 26th, 2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Rogoz

There is a ton of 46mm wide angle lens converters on the market for still cameras (like Panasonic DMW-LW46, which costs something like $126. Don't spend your hard earned cash on hype.

Indeed, you are right they do not work! Only we have to buy genuine accesories!

Jack Walker · May 26th, 2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Moreau

In fact I had a couple Nikon WC-E68's that I had for some CoolPix digital cameras and they have a 46mm thread and the glass is pretty nice. I'm going to test it out. For now I'm going to hold off on investing in a wide converter until I test some of the less expensive options.

Does the Nikon WC-E68 fit on the HM100? (on the set back threads?)
Does it work through the entire zoom range?
How are the coatings on this converter?

Keith Moreau · May 26th, 2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Walker

Does the Nikon WC-E68 fit on the HM100? (on the set back threads?)
Does it work through the entire zoom range?
How are the coatings on this converter?

It has 46mm threads so it screws right onto the set back threads right in front of the lens with the lens hood removed.

I haven't had a chance to really test it at all, so I can't attest to the image quality. Initial results are that it does zoom through fine. I don't know about the multi-coatings, etc on it. It's a pretty inexpensive lens, even when new, but it got great reviews as a good buy when it came out for the Coolpix series. I've used it on my Coolpix 5400 for timelapse photography extensively. I'll get back here with some results when I have them.

Robert Rogoz · May 28th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Keith, did you have a chance to test the lens yet?

Shaun Walker · May 30th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Is the 16x9 .7X wide a zoom through?

Kajito Nagib · May 30th, 2009, 07:24 PM

I just noticed this on B&H for $215.
JVC | GL-V0746U Wide Conversion Lens | GL-V0746USP | B&H Photo

Matthias Krause · May 30th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Adorama sells it for $189...

Kajito Nagib · July 14th, 2009, 01:15 PM

I need to buy a wide angle lens converters for my HM100. Could someone explain to me the difference between the 16x9 Inc. 169-HD7X-HM100 0.7 Wide Angle Converter Lens 16x9 Inc. | 169-HD7X-HM100 0.7 Wide Angle | 169-HD7X-HM100 | B&H and the GL-V0746U Wide Conversion Lens?
B&H Kit Info

Also has Century already come out with a new adapters/converters for the HM100?

Robert Rogoz · July 14th, 2009, 02:19 PM

The difference I see between 16x9 and JVC converters is 16x9 has a front lens thread. This will allow you to attache filters and a light matte box without a need for rails.
I bought Nikon WC-E68 for $35 and $8 rubber lens hood, rigged lens good onto the converter and call it good. I think Nikon has superior glass to jvc or 16x9 anyway.

Tim Nielsen · July 21st, 2009, 01:15 PM

I couldn't find anywhere what the thread size is for the 'front' of the Nikon .7 adapter. I'd like to add a lens hood, but not sure what the thread size is.

But I've been using it, and it's been working great. Zoom feels a tad soft at the fully zoomed out end of the travel, but seems sharp otherwise, and no vignetting that I'm seeing on full wide. I got mine on eBay for $45 shipped, certainly a much better deal than the $200 JCV one!

Tim

May 24th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#1
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	.7x Wide-Angle Converter from 16x9 for HM100 - Anyone used? Here is a link to a .7x wide-angle converter made by 16x9 that is for the HM100. 16x9 Inc. \| EX 0.7X WIDE CONVERTER f/JVC HM-100 \| 169-HD7X-HM100 Has anyone tried this? It appears this may be the same one that is sold for the Sony HVR-V1U & HDR-FX7, but I don't know. Note: Century will have one or two adapters/converters (not sure which) within a couple of weeks for the HM100. The Century ones are units in stock that are being setup to mount on the HM100. The possible sizes are .55x and .65x I think, but I'm not sure.

May 30th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#10
Shaun Walker Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eureka, Calif. Posts: 98	16x9 zoom through?? Is the 16x9 .7X wide a zoom through?

May 30th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#11
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	I just noticed this on B&H for $215. JVC \| GL-V0746U Wide Conversion Lens \| GL-V0746USP \| B&H Photo __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

July 14th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#13
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	Wide angle lens comparison I need to buy a wide angle lens converters for my HM100. Could someone explain to me the difference between the 16x9 Inc. 169-HD7X-HM100 0.7 Wide Angle Converter Lens 16x9 Inc. \| 169-HD7X-HM100 0.7 Wide Angle \| 169-HD7X-HM100 \| B&H and the GL-V0746U Wide Conversion Lens? B&H Kit Info Also has Century already come out with a new adapters/converters for the HM100? __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

July 21st, 2009, 01:15 PM	#15
Tim Nielsen New Boot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 12	Nikon thread size I couldn't find anywhere what the thread size is for the 'front' of the Nikon .7 adapter. I'd like to add a lens hood, but not sure what the thread size is. But I've been using it, and it's been working great. Zoom feels a tad soft at the fully zoomed out end of the travel, but seems sharp otherwise, and no vignetting that I'm seeing on full wide. I got mine on eBay for $45 shipped, certainly a much better deal than the $200 JCV one! Tim

May 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#2
Matthias Krause Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 203	They are surely asking a pretty penny... I have the JVC adapter but didn´t have time to put it through the paces yet.

May 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#4
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	There is a ton of 46mm wide angle lens converters on the market for still cameras (like Panasonic DMW-LW46, which costs something like $126. Don't spend your hard earned cash on hype.

May 26th, 2009, 01:12 AM	#5
Keith Moreau Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, California Posts: 530	In fact I had a couple Nikon WC-E68's that I had for some CoolPix digital cameras and they have a 46mm thread and the glass is pretty nice. I'm going to test it out. For now I'm going to hold off on investing in a wide converter until I test some of the less expensive options.

May 28th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#9
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	Keith, did you have a chance to test the lens yet?

May 30th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#12
Matthias Krause Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 203	Adorama sells it for $189...

July 14th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#14
Robert Rogoz Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 457	The difference I see between 16x9 and JVC converters is 16x9 has a front lens thread. This will allow you to attache filters and a light matte box without a need for rails. I bought Nikon WC-E68 for $35 and $8 rubber lens hood, rigged lens good onto the converter and call it good. I think Nikon has superior glass to jvc or 16x9 anyway.