Testing an older but souped up Canon broadcast quality SD lens with HPX555 at DVinfo.net

Kaku Ito · July 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM

It's Canon J13x9B.
I don't know, but it's looking and feeling good so far.
I will do little more test and post some clips.
People who are waiting for Canon CAC HD lens might get away with some SD lens laying around until CAC lens start shipping.

Nate Weaver · July 18th, 2007, 11:28 AM

I've put recent model J-series Canons on the XDCAM HD cameras and they've been excellent, in cases better than the lower-end 1/2" lenses that were introduced with the camera.

But then again, some might expect that from a $20k lens vs. a $7k lens.

Kaku Ito · July 19th, 2007, 08:53 AM

Hey Nate,

Well, if people have the lens lying around then no extra cost, so.

I heard from my contact at Canon broadcast lens dealer that CNC Canon lense delivery changed and they are coming out soon.

Elizabeth Lowrey · July 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Would be most interested to see any stills or footage from this shoot, as I am considering the 500 and a quality used SD lens for the short term, HD lens as budget and future HD projects permit.

Kaku Ito · July 19th, 2007, 11:04 PM

Liz,

I will. That is exactly why I posted this thread and I want to do justice to the combination :). So far, so good.

Kaku Ito · July 21st, 2007, 10:27 AM

http://www.brightminds.jp/component/...d,117/lang,en/

EDITED: I posted better clip at the new link above that shows various zoom positions.

July 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#1
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Testing an older but souped up Canon broadcast quality SD lens with HPX555 It's Canon J13x9B. I don't know, but it's looking and feeling good so far. I will do little more test and post some clips. People who are waiting for Canon CAC HD lens might get away with some SD lens laying around until CAC lens start shipping.

July 18th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#2
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	I've put recent model J-series Canons on the XDCAM HD cameras and they've been excellent, in cases better than the lower-end 1/2" lenses that were introduced with the camera. But then again, some might expect that from a $20k lens vs. a $7k lens. __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

July 21st, 2007, 10:27 AM	#6
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Here's the file. http://www.brightminds.jp/component/...d,117/lang,en/ EDITED: I posted better clip at the new link above that shows various zoom positions. Last edited by Kaku Ito; July 22nd, 2007 at 12:18 AM.

July 19th, 2007, 08:53 AM	#3
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Hey Nate, Well, if people have the lens lying around then no extra cost, so. I heard from my contact at Canon broadcast lens dealer that CNC Canon lense delivery changed and they are coming out soon.

July 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#4
Elizabeth Lowrey Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 27	Would be most interested to see any stills or footage from this shoot, as I am considering the 500 and a quality used SD lens for the short term, HD lens as budget and future HD projects permit.

July 19th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#5
Kaku Ito Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Posts: 1,382	Liz, I will. That is exactly why I posted this thread and I want to do justice to the combination :). So far, so good.