Sony FX1 upgrade at DVinfo.net

Paul Gallagher · October 27th, 2006, 04:08 PM

http://www.slashcam.de/news/single/S...ktiv-5250.html

Christopher Witz · October 27th, 2006, 06:01 PM

uber kool! but what could possibly be better than a ziess? I guess if you want a longer lens maybe?

Chris Barcellos · October 27th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Actually, if you mounted a close focusing macro and then a 35mm adapter in front of that, is it possible we would have a better 35mm affect ?

Gints Klimanis · October 27th, 2006, 08:53 PM

Better than the built-in lens of the FX1 ? I would seriously appreciate a constant-aperture zoom lens. I'm always on the verge of underexposure when shooting indoor action sports, and losing more light for those occasional zooms isn't appreciated.

Paulo Teixeira · October 27th, 2006, 11:11 PM

That is exactly what I think Sony should do with the Z1u/FX1. Who wouldn’t want a hand held camcorder with a removable lens. As long as the weight isn’t heavier then the Z1u/FX1, it will become very popular.

Chris Barcellos · October 28th, 2006, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gints Klimanis

Better than the built-in lens of the FX1 ? I would seriously appreciate a constant-aperture zoom lens. I'm always on the verge of underexposure when shooting indoor action sports, and losing more light for those occasional zooms isn't appreciated.

I am saying macro lens wouldn't require all the extra lenses you have to attach to allow the FX1 to close focus on the Ground glass. It would have to be better for that purpose.

Carlos E. Martinez · October 29th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Two things about this matter:

1) Many months ago, when the Z1 had not been released yet, there were some articles on an Italian enthusiast who took out the Zeiss lens and put another lens on the FX1. Nikon, if I am not wrong.

2) A friend of mine told me that Sony has plans for a low priced camera that will have replaceable lenses. Mentioned by a Sony executive himself. Don't ask me more because that's all I know.

Carlos E. Martinez · October 29th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Here is the original FX1 mod:

http://www.eidomedia.com/hdv/

Never heard of them again. Anyone knows of other similar mods?

Giroud Francois · October 29th, 2006, 07:02 PM

the first post just mention a link to this very old mod.
http://www.eidomedia.com/hdve/index.php

October 27th, 2006, 04:08 PM	#1
Paul Gallagher Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omagh Posts: 306	Sony FX1 upgrade http://www.slashcam.de/news/single/S...ktiv-5250.html

October 27th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Actually, if you mounted a close focusing macro and then a 35mm adapter in front of that, is it possible we would have a better 35mm affect ? __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 29th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#8
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	Italian mod Here is the original FX1 mod: http://www.eidomedia.com/hdv/ Never heard of them again. Anyone knows of other similar mods?

October 27th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#2
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	uber kool! but what could possibly be better than a ziess? I guess if you want a longer lens maybe?

October 27th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#4
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Better than the built-in lens of the FX1 ? I would seriously appreciate a constant-aperture zoom lens. I'm always on the verge of underexposure when shooting indoor action sports, and losing more light for those occasional zooms isn't appreciated.

October 27th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#5
Paulo Teixeira Trustee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	That is exactly what I think Sony should do with the Z1u/FX1. Who wouldn’t want a hand held camcorder with a removable lens. As long as the weight isn’t heavier then the Z1u/FX1, it will become very popular.

October 29th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#7
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	Two things about this matter: 1) Many months ago, when the Z1 had not been released yet, there were some articles on an Italian enthusiast who took out the Zeiss lens and put another lens on the FX1. Nikon, if I am not wrong. 2) A friend of mine told me that Sony has plans for a low priced camera that will have replaceable lenses. Mentioned by a Sony executive himself. Don't ask me more because that's all I know.

October 29th, 2006, 07:02 PM	#9
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	the first post just mention a link to this very old mod. http://www.eidomedia.com/hdve/index.php