Century Optics' wide screen magnifier at DVinfo.net

Kaku Ito · August 13th, 2004, 07:59 PM

I've been shooting video with only 16:9 for over a couple of years and GS400 not been able to display 16:9 while shooting is a shame. You can't be as creative when the monitor is not displaying in the correct ratio, especially when you twisting the camera, it is hard to keep the objective in the center.

Since GS400 has 3.5 inch LCD, Century Optics wide screen LCD magnifier does not work, but they told me that they are making 3.5 inch version now.

http://www.centuryoptics.com/

Kurth Bousman · August 14th, 2004, 12:24 PM

that's great news Kaku- that fills the biggest vacuum of the gs400. Did they mention how long to market ?

Kaku Ito · August 15th, 2004, 05:01 AM

Yes, I'm thrilled. This should make DVX100 and DVC30 useres happy, too. They said 40 to 60 days.

Chris Campbell-R · August 15th, 2004, 05:27 AM

That's very interesting news indeed. I should be recieving my GS400 any day now, but I'm a little concerned about the LCD not displaying 16:9 properly.

Kaku do you have an idea of what this would cost?

Boyd Ostroff · August 15th, 2004, 10:02 AM

The smaller one sells for $200 at B&H, so don't expect it to be cheap...

Kaku Ito · August 16th, 2004, 03:35 AM

They are aiming this product more for DVX100 series, so Boyd is right, it is not going to be cheap.

Chris Campbell-R · August 16th, 2004, 04:16 AM

:) oh well, after seeing some of the other prices from Century Optics, I can't say I'm suprised.

It's not too big a deal I guess. Thanks guys

Tony Leung · August 17th, 2004, 09:18 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Kaku Ito : I've been shooting video with only 16:9 for over a couple of years and GS400 not been able to display 16:9 while shooting is a shame. You can't be as creative when the monitor is not displaying in the correct ratio, especially when you twisting the camera, it is hard to keep the objective in the center.

Since GS400 has 3.5 inch LCD, Century Optics wide screen LCD magnifier does not work, but they told me that they are making 3.5 inch version now.

http://www.centuryoptics.com/ -->>>

You mean GS400 can only display 4:3 letterbox format in LCD monitor when shotting in 16:9 widescreen mode?

Thanks!

Andreas Winkler · August 17th, 2004, 09:42 PM

The GS400 just displays the 16:9 picture streched to fit on the 4:3 LCD. So for instance normal heads become "egg-heads".
But IMHO this is not too bad, as u don't waste some of these (always too less) pixels on your LCD screen and can recognise more details in the picture. Although I think there could be a switch to change the LCD's aspect ratio.

Tony Leung · August 17th, 2004, 11:59 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Andreas Winkler : The GS400 just displays the 16:9 picture streched to fit on the 4:3 LCD. So for instance normal heads become "egg-heads".
But IMHO this is not too bad, as u don't waste some of these (always too less) pixels on your LCD screen and can recognise more details in the picture. Although I think there could be a switch to change the LCD's aspect ratio. -->>>

Hi Andreas,

Thanks for your clarification.

August 13th, 2004, 07:59 PM	#1
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Century Optics' wide screen magnifier I've been shooting video with only 16:9 for over a couple of years and GS400 not been able to display 16:9 while shooting is a shame. You can't be as creative when the monitor is not displaying in the correct ratio, especially when you twisting the camera, it is hard to keep the objective in the center. Since GS400 has 3.5 inch LCD, Century Optics wide screen LCD magnifier does not work, but they told me that they are making 3.5 inch version now. http://www.centuryoptics.com/

August 17th, 2004, 09:18 PM	#8
Tony Leung Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	Re: Century Optics' wide screen magnifier <<<-- Originally posted by Kaku Ito : I've been shooting video with only 16:9 for over a couple of years and GS400 not been able to display 16:9 while shooting is a shame. You can't be as creative when the monitor is not displaying in the correct ratio, especially when you twisting the camera, it is hard to keep the objective in the center. Since GS400 has 3.5 inch LCD, Century Optics wide screen LCD magnifier does not work, but they told me that they are making 3.5 inch version now. http://www.centuryoptics.com/ -->>> You mean GS400 can only display 4:3 letterbox format in LCD monitor when shotting in 16:9 widescreen mode? Thanks! __________________ Travel Photos - http://www.fotop.net/hktraveller Traveller Diary - http://hktraveller.blogspot.com

August 17th, 2004, 11:59 PM	#10
Tony Leung Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 46	<<<-- Originally posted by Andreas Winkler : The GS400 just displays the 16:9 picture streched to fit on the 4:3 LCD. So for instance normal heads become "egg-heads". But IMHO this is not too bad, as u don't waste some of these (always too less) pixels on your LCD screen and can recognise more details in the picture. Although I think there could be a switch to change the LCD's aspect ratio. -->>> Hi Andreas, Thanks for your clarification. __________________ Travel Photos - http://www.fotop.net/hktraveller Traveller Diary - http://hktraveller.blogspot.com

August 14th, 2004, 12:24 PM	#2
Kurth Bousman Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san miguel allende , gto , mexico Posts: 644	that's great news Kaku- that fills the biggest vacuum of the gs400. Did they mention how long to market ?

August 15th, 2004, 05:01 AM	#3
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Yes, I'm thrilled. This should make DVX100 and DVC30 useres happy, too. They said 40 to 60 days.

August 15th, 2004, 05:27 AM	#4
Chris Campbell-R Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canberra, Aus Posts: 4	That's very interesting news indeed. I should be recieving my GS400 any day now, but I'm a little concerned about the LCD not displaying 16:9 properly. Kaku do you have an idea of what this would cost?

August 15th, 2004, 10:02 AM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	The smaller one sells for $200 at B&H, so don't expect it to be cheap...

August 16th, 2004, 03:35 AM	#6
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	They are aiming this product more for DVX100 series, so Boyd is right, it is not going to be cheap.

August 16th, 2004, 04:16 AM	#7
Chris Campbell-R Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canberra, Aus Posts: 4	:) oh well, after seeing some of the other prices from Century Optics, I can't say I'm suprised. It's not too big a deal I guess. Thanks guys

August 17th, 2004, 09:42 PM	#9
Andreas Winkler Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Posts: 125	The GS400 just displays the 16:9 picture streched to fit on the 4:3 LCD. So for instance normal heads become "egg-heads". But IMHO this is not too bad, as u don't waste some of these (always too less) pixels on your LCD screen and can recognise more details in the picture. Although I think there could be a switch to change the LCD's aspect ratio.