Sony A1E wide angle converter issue at DVinfo.net

Alan Brown · July 30th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Recently purchased Sony wide angle converter VCL HG 0737Y for use with Sony A1E.

Can anyone assist with two small queries on this:

a) Instructions say 'remove MC protector before use by unthreading it anti clockwise'. I can't see any 'MC protector - lens just comes with rubber caps for front and rear. Rang Sony and they seemed as bemused as me!

b) Instructions also say it is unwise to use filters with this lens. Seems a bizarre comment as I've heard of the lens being used with a matte box specifically to allow ND filters etc.

Thanks

Alan

James Harring · July 30th, 2008, 05:57 PM

I've got the Yankee version of your camcorder and same lens.
I just screw it on, change the touchscreen to indicate a wide angle is on and shoot away.
Also use a polarizer too.
But I don't read (or ask for) directions.

Dave Blackhurst · July 30th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Given the size/weight of the Y lens, they probably don't want to overstress threads, that's my guess. The "MC protector" most likely refers to the clear lens sony makes for lens protection.

I've stuck a polarizer in between the Y lens and the cam before, it worked OK - metal filter, of course...

Alan Brown · July 31st, 2008, 06:54 AM

Many thanks, Dave.

Alan

July 30th, 2008, 03:43 AM	#1
Alan Brown New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Guildford Surrey UK Posts: 7	Sony A1E wide angle converter issue Recently purchased Sony wide angle converter VCL HG 0737Y for use with Sony A1E. Can anyone assist with two small queries on this: a) Instructions say 'remove MC protector before use by unthreading it anti clockwise'. I can't see any 'MC protector - lens just comes with rubber caps for front and rear. Rang Sony and they seemed as bemused as me! b) Instructions also say it is unwise to use filters with this lens. Seems a bizarre comment as I've heard of the lens being used with a matte box specifically to allow ND filters etc. Thanks Alan

July 30th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#2
James Harring Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 210	MC Protector I've got the Yankee version of your camcorder and same lens. I just screw it on, change the touchscreen to indicate a wide angle is on and shoot away. Also use a polarizer too. But I don't read (or ask for) directions.

July 31st, 2008, 06:54 AM	#4
Alan Brown New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Guildford Surrey UK Posts: 7	Sony A1E wide angle converter issue Many thanks, Dave. Alan

July 30th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Given the size/weight of the Y lens, they probably don't want to overstress threads, that's my guess. The "MC protector" most likely refers to the clear lens sony makes for lens protection. I've stuck a polarizer in between the Y lens and the cam before, it worked OK - metal filter, of course...