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July 18th, 2008, 01:40 PM
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ENG Lens compatibility
So people are reporting (thanks for the post Pete) that the Z7/S270 won't control the servo zoom on Canon/Fuji ENG lenses. This is pretty much a disaster considering that the camera is sold based on interchangeability.
Can others please confirm this? I was really hoping to pick up a Z7 or the S270 and use my Fuji 17x as the stock lens is too short for my work. |
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July 18th, 2008, 03:28 PM
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If by ENG you are referring to a B4 2/3rd lens. that is correct. there is not a port on the body for your control cable on that lens. the 1/2 inch (?) interchangable lens has control bottons located at the back of the mount. Thier is a step up adapter so you can mount 2/3rd lenes,, but all functrions become manual, and your focal field changes greatly.
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July 18th, 2008, 03:52 PM
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By ENG I'm talking about these lenses...
http://www.fujinon.com/Broadcast/Pro...ry.aspx?cat=28 They are all 1/3 inch HD ENG/EFP lenses. From what I've read the Sony has a 12 pin connection for lens control. I own the Fuji 17x but I haven't looked to see if it's 12 pin or not. |
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July 18th, 2008, 04:16 PM
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OK so the chip size is 1/3. I found the lens jack. it is a 12 pin, VERY COOL!!! hidden under the port cap on the side once you remove the Carl Zeiss piece of glass.
1/2 inch glass mounts with the Fujinon ACM-19 adapter 2/3 in lenses mount with fujinon ACM-17 adapter I find new things hidden on this camera all the time. I wish they would make the pin port covers another color other than black so you can locate them quicker. hope that helps |
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July 18th, 2008, 06:57 PM
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I can confirm that Fujinon lenses do work full servo. I've even used the Fuji 13x3.5BRM on the Z7 without any issues. Sorry I don't have a Canon lens to test.
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July 18th, 2008, 09:46 PM
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July 18th, 2008, 10:33 PM
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Thread title changed from "No ENG Lens compatibility?!!" to "ENG Lens compatibility."
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July 20th, 2008, 04:07 AM
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Thinking of buying
I am thinking of buying the 13x W/A Fuji zoom in the UK. Out of interest , how much does it cost in the US of A?
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July 20th, 2008, 10:34 AM
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Its a shame it doesnt have a range extender. Any problem in buying in from the states? Do you have to pay duty ? Is the warranty void?
There seems to be no alternative as the Sony/Zeiss lens is only an 8 to 1 zoom. Maybe canon will provide soon?
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