Difference between Century .3x Mark 1 and 2? at DVinfo.net

Joshua Robinson · July 3rd, 2003, 03:47 AM

I was just wondering if anyone had any info on specific differences between the Mark I and Mark II Century Optics .3x fisheyes.

I'm kinda curious if they are optically different at all.

Thanks

Joshua Robinson · July 5th, 2003, 02:00 AM

It would appear not...

Any comments on EITHER of them then?

Joshua Robinson · July 12th, 2003, 09:30 PM

Did I do something wrong here?

Jeff Donald · July 13th, 2003, 05:05 AM

I don't think anyone knows, sorry. I have no personal experience with the products, nor do I know anyone that does. I also find no reference to the Mark 1 or 2. Is there a mention on their site or have you seen two different models. Does it refer to the larger version (Death and Baby Death)? Any skate boarders or Xtreme sports shooters know?

Matt Stahley · July 13th, 2003, 10:46 PM

Joshua this should help!
http://www.shumways.net/n/html/artic...r=0&sid=85#173

Joshua Robinson · July 13th, 2003, 10:52 PM

Wow Matt, Thats a great link. That answers just about all my questions.

Thanks!

Matt Stahley · July 13th, 2003, 10:55 PM

No problem .It's a pretty cool site dealing with skateboarding videography.

Dave Valencic · July 17th, 2003, 03:36 PM

I owned the MKI 58mm screw-mount for my TRV900 a few years ago, then sold that lens on eBay to get the MUCH lighter and more compact MKII 37mm (Baby Death) and only noticed a slight difference between them. The glass quality in both is absolutely perfect, but the wideness is a little bit more on the MKI. I now use the MKII baby death on my PC9, and I have an MKII for my VX2000. bayonet...i wish i'd kept my MKI 58mm as it was MUCH wider than the MKII.

It's almost a good thing though, because the MKII isn't quite as wide which means I can be a little further away while filming skateboarding, which is alot safer (1-2 more feet away could have saved me from many accidents with the MKI)

July 5th, 2003, 02:00 AM	#2
Joshua Robinson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5	It would appear not... Any comments on EITHER of them then? __________________ __________________________________ -[SideSwipe Productions]- www.sideswipeproductions.com

July 12th, 2003, 09:30 PM	#3
Joshua Robinson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5	Did I do something wrong here? __________________ __________________________________ -[SideSwipe Productions]- www.sideswipeproductions.com

July 13th, 2003, 05:05 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I don't think anyone knows, sorry. I have no personal experience with the products, nor do I know anyone that does. I also find no reference to the Mark 1 or 2. Is there a mention on their site or have you seen two different models. Does it refer to the larger version (Death and Baby Death)? Any skate boarders or Xtreme sports shooters know? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 13th, 2003, 10:52 PM	#6
Joshua Robinson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5	Wow Matt, Thats a great link. That answers just about all my questions. Thanks! __________________ __________________________________ -[SideSwipe Productions]- www.sideswipeproductions.com

July 3rd, 2003, 03:47 AM	#1
Joshua Robinson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5	Difference between Century .3x Mark 1 and 2? I was just wondering if anyone had any info on specific differences between the Mark I and Mark II Century Optics .3x fisheyes. I'm kinda curious if they are optically different at all. Thanks __________________ __________________________________ -[SideSwipe Productions]- www.sideswipeproductions.com

July 13th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#5
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Joshua this should help! http://www.shumways.net/n/html/artic...r=0&sid=85#173

July 13th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#7
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	No problem .It's a pretty cool site dealing with skateboarding videography.

July 17th, 2003, 03:36 PM	#8
Dave Valencic Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 34	I owned the MKI 58mm screw-mount for my TRV900 a few years ago, then sold that lens on eBay to get the MUCH lighter and more compact MKII 37mm (Baby Death) and only noticed a slight difference between them. The glass quality in both is absolutely perfect, but the wideness is a little bit more on the MKI. I now use the MKII baby death on my PC9, and I have an MKII for my VX2000. bayonet...i wish i'd kept my MKI 58mm as it was MUCH wider than the MKII. It's almost a good thing though, because the MKII isn't quite as wide which means I can be a little further away while filming skateboarding, which is alot safer (1-2 more feet away could have saved me from many accidents with the MKI)