Century Optics & HVX compatibility at DVinfo.net

Robert Lane · January 3rd, 2006, 10:20 AM

Just spoke with Century Optics about their accys for the HVX:

If you have a C.O. rail-type matte-box designed for the DVX100A or Z1U/FX1 (as I do) the locating pin on the mounting bracket will not fit - it's too big. The "widescreen" matte-box itself, the side wings and large french flag will work just fine, you just need the appropriate mounting plate and lens-alignment card.

The bracket designed for the HVX is in the works but no exact release date is available, although they hinted at "soon".

The 1.6x Tele-adapter will be available in a few weeks; all the wide to fisheye lenses won't be out until probably March.

Chris Hurd · January 3rd, 2006, 11:14 AM

Thanks. My understanding is that Century has the glass; it's the mounting hardware that still needs to be engineered and manufactured.

Chosei Funahara · January 3rd, 2006, 02:34 PM

Centry gus came to Japan about 2 weeks ago and they are working very hard finishing those optics that I've heard from Pany guys from Osaka.
But I didn't get info about filter size: 4x4 or 4x5.65 yet.

January 3rd, 2006, 10:20 AM	#1
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,825 Images: 15	Century Optics & HVX compatibility Just spoke with Century Optics about their accys for the HVX: If you have a C.O. rail-type matte-box designed for the DVX100A or Z1U/FX1 (as I do) the locating pin on the mounting bracket will not fit - it's too big. The "widescreen" matte-box itself, the side wings and large french flag will work just fine, you just need the appropriate mounting plate and lens-alignment card. The bracket designed for the HVX is in the works but no exact release date is available, although they hinted at "soon". The 1.6x Tele-adapter will be available in a few weeks; all the wide to fisheye lenses won't be out until probably March.

January 3rd, 2006, 11:14 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Thanks. My understanding is that Century has the glass; it's the mounting hardware that still needs to be engineered and manufactured. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 3rd, 2006, 02:34 PM	#3
Chosei Funahara Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N.Y.C. USA / Kobe, JAPAN / Posts: 49	Century optics Centry gus came to Japan about 2 weeks ago and they are working very hard finishing those optics that I've heard from Pany guys from Osaka. But I didn't get info about filter size: 4x4 or 4x5.65 yet.