Alpha mount adapter

Aaron Lucas · August 26th, 2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ofer Levy

cancelled.

No mate, not cancelled! Stock of the LA100W is due into Australia in October, SRP $869.00 inc GST.

Ofer Levy · August 26th, 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Lucas

No mate, not cancelled! Stock of the LA100W is due into Australia in October, SRP $869.00 inc GST.

Hi Aaron,

I deleted the content of my post as I realised I have already commented on this thread.
I am not that excited about the LA100W as I got a Nikon adapter a few months ago and I am extremely happy with it so I don't really see the need especially considering the price.
I got my adapter from Mike Tapa for about half this price...

Brendan Pyatt · August 26th, 2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ofer Levy

Hi Aaron,

I deleted the content of my post as I realised I have already commented on this thread.
I am not that excited about the LA100W as I got a Nikon adapter a few months ago and I am extremely happy with it so I don't really see the need especially considering the price.
I got my adapter from Mike Tapa for about half this price...

I believe the major difference is that the Sony Alpha mount will allow autofocus to work whereas the 3rd party add-on adapters do not. Whether or not this is any use to you is up to you but I am just saying there is a real difference between this Sony adapter and the others.

Aaron Lucas · August 26th, 2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ofer Levy

Hi Aaron,

I deleted the content of my post as I realised I have already commented on this thread.
I am not that excited about the LA100W as I got a Nikon adapter a few months ago and I am extremely happy with it so I don't really see the need especially considering the price.
I got my adapter from Mike Tapa for about half this price...

Hi Ofer - i did think it was possible you meant 'post cancelled' but thought I'd respond about the LA100W just in case!

Glad you're happy with your pictures from your current setup.

Ofer Levy · August 26th, 2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan Pyatt

I believe the major difference is that the Sony Alpha mount will allow autofocus to work whereas the 3rd party add-on adapters do not. Whether or not this is any use to you is up to you but I am just saying there is a real difference between this Sony adapter and the others.

I am sure you are right about the difference Brendan. I don't use the AF though.

David Montgomery · August 27th, 2008, 07:49 PM

I am curious, has anyone given thought to using the supplied Z7 lens (VCL-412BWH) on a Sony Alpha A-Mount Camera? I am sure you would need an adapter to do this, however, does anyone have any suggestions or adapters that would work?

Brendan Pyatt · August 30th, 2008, 06:32 AM

Be warned - I received mine today and it doesn't allow autofocus....

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Luc De Wandel

That's bad news. I was considering selling my Canon XH-A1 and buying a Z7 for the interchangable lenses, but I sold all my Nikon stuff last year and replaced everything with Canon (Didn't regret that, because for my business - concert photograpy - Canon's lowlight performance is way better). Now I'll have to reconsider the switch carefully. What other advantages can the Z7 offer me over the XH-A1, except for the CF-recording?

Low light. Equal or better than the DVX100B and PD170. I was amazed at shooting HD in that low a light, especially after using an HVX200 that LOVES LOTS OF LIGHT.

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Luc De Wandel

. . .In Belgium the price difference is quite big: the Z7 costs 35% more than the XH-A1!

Not bad. In the US it's more like 50 to 60% more. ~3100 vs ~5400

Rodger Smith · September 11th, 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ofer Levy

. . . I got my adapter from Mike Tapa for about half this price...

"Ofer" Where'd you get your adapter from?

Gary Nattrass · September 11th, 2008, 03:26 AM

Creative video have them here in the UK: Creative Video Sony Specialist Dealers > Sony LA-100W (LA100W) 35mm Alpha Lens Adaptor for HVR-Z7E / HVR-S270E

Very expensive compared to the mike tapa nikon mount:

Nikon to Sony HVR-Z7 & HVR-S270 lens adaptor on eBay, also, Lens Mounts Adaptors, Camera Lenses, Photography (end time 03-Oct-08 15:58:21 BST)

Ofer Levy · September 11th, 2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodger Smith

"Ofer" Where'd you get your adapter from?

I got mine from Mike Tapa - same as Gary's.

Zach Love · September 14th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Has anyone used the mount yet? Or have a pdf manual?

I have the Mike Tappa Nikon adapter which is great, only I've found that the back focus is off & so the focus change when I zoom.

Anyone know how well Sony's adapter works? What, if any, features it has?

Brendan Pyatt · September 14th, 2008, 02:18 AM

I used one for an hour or so I can't really tell you much.

It didn't allow autofocus. It did allow auto aperature.

Kuswendy Yasukin · September 16th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum for quite sometime but I has not got the chance to post anything yet, so this is my first post and sorry if I sounds blunt or missed a thread that I supposed to read before I post.

I own Z7U and have been wondering what would be the difference in terms of all aspect in quality, color, DoP if we use the MTF mount directly with 35mm SLR mount with the 3rd party market 35mm Adapter such as Letus, Redrock or Brevis?

Has anyone try to compare the video result side by side?

Regards
Wen

August 27th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#36
David Montgomery New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 8	Z7 Lens on Sony Alpha I am curious, has anyone given thought to using the supplied Z7 lens (VCL-412BWH) on a Sony Alpha A-Mount Camera? I am sure you would need an adapter to do this, however, does anyone have any suggestions or adapters that would work?

August 30th, 2008, 06:32 AM	#37
Brendan Pyatt Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 165	Doesn't do autofocus... Be warned - I received mine today and it doesn't allow autofocus....

September 11th, 2008, 03:26 AM	#41
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Creative video have them here in the UK: Creative Video Sony Specialist Dealers > Sony LA-100W (LA100W) 35mm Alpha Lens Adaptor for HVR-Z7E / HVR-S270E Very expensive compared to the mike tapa nikon mount:Nikon to Sony HVR-Z7 & HVR-S270 lens adaptor on eBay, also, Lens Mounts Adaptors, Camera Lenses, Photography (end time 03-Oct-08 15:58:21 BST) __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

September 16th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#45
Kuswendy Yasukin New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jakarta Posts: 8	MTF Mount Vs 35mm Adapter like Letus or Redrock Hi everyone, I have been watching this forum for quite sometime but I has not got the chance to post anything yet, so this is my first post and sorry if I sounds blunt or missed a thread that I supposed to read before I post. I own Z7U and have been wondering what would be the difference in terms of all aspect in quality, color, DoP if we use the MTF mount directly with 35mm SLR mount with the 3rd party market 35mm Adapter such as Letus, Redrock or Brevis? Has anyone try to compare the video result side by side? Regards Wen

September 14th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#43
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	Has anyone used the mount yet? Or have a pdf manual? I have the Mike Tappa Nikon adapter which is great, only I've found that the back focus is off & so the focus change when I zoom. Anyone know how well Sony's adapter works? What, if any, features it has?

September 14th, 2008, 02:18 AM	#44
Brendan Pyatt Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 165	I used one for an hour or so I can't really tell you much. It didn't allow autofocus. It did allow auto aperature.