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Michael Bendixen · July 16th, 2004, 07:07 PM

I have a pd-170 and I was checking out BH's sunshade/filter holder that holds two 4x4s by century optics. Will this fit my prime lens as well as my century optics attachments?

If I choose to get another camera down the road, can I use this sunshade/filter holder for that?

Thanks,

Michael

Law Tyler · July 16th, 2004, 07:35 PM

Actually I was just wondering if there is some huge matte box that can make my DSR-250, which has the same shade attachment mechanism as the VX2100/PD1700, look "impressive"?

:-)

Boyd Ostroff · July 16th, 2004, 08:14 PM

You might look into the lens hoods and matteboxes from Cavision. I have no personal experience, but read generally good things about them and they are reaonably priced.

Bryan Beasleigh · July 17th, 2004, 02:18 PM

I don't know why someone keeps pushing these matte box questions off into the separate camera forums. A matte box is NOT CAMERA SPECIFIC.

Any way here's a link to a post i did . It took several hours to research it and all of the opinion is from first hand experience with the pieces. I'm in the process of updating it . Thw cavision design keeps getting better as does the quality.

matte boxes, a guide to my gnu obsession

Michael Bendixen · July 19th, 2004, 12:33 PM

It seems camera specific when I want to find a matte box/sunshade that will work particularily well with the PD-170. When you want to find out that information it seems best to go to the people you use the camera. Thanks for the comment though.

Michael

Mike Rehmus · July 19th, 2004, 01:35 PM

Michael, your post is entirely OK in terms of content and location.

Mike Rehmus
Forum Moderator

Kevin Lee · July 29th, 2004, 07:15 AM

Michael Bendixen

I'm assuming you're referring to the century sunshade. Well, i have one of those. You need a step-up ring to fit directly on the pd. This is sold separately. It fits directly onto a wide angle adaptor like the Canon WD58.

Michael Bendixen · July 29th, 2004, 11:55 AM

Kevin,

Are you happy with this sunshade?

Kevin Lee · July 29th, 2004, 12:04 PM

Its a tight fit on the century 16x9 anarmophic adaptor (which i have) and this is a hassle esp. when you have to align the adaptor properly.

I would have liked a cover or cap for it - using a black foam-core board at the moment. Have 2 4x4filters that i use with it at times.

Don't know how compatible it will be if i upgrade to another camera in future. But for now it seems to do the trick.

Looks good too.

Billy Dalrymple · July 29th, 2004, 01:50 PM

Kevin,

This is slightly off topic, but how do you like the 16:9 lens? I've heard conflicting stories about it. Whats your view?

Michael Bendixen · July 29th, 2004, 01:53 PM

Kevin,

I have the same question about using it with an upgrade camera. I'm looking into though. It would be nice to rig some type of custom french flags, I think you'd have to do some drilling though.

Thanks for the reply,

Michael

Kevin Lee · July 29th, 2004, 08:01 PM

Billy Dalrymple
Well, as you probably know the lens is not a full zoom-thru. Focus is an issue at the extreme ends.

If all you had was a pd1550 and another camera similar and you want to get better 16x9. Then it's a good additional tool if you can afford it. But, it's only best used if you have time to set up your shots and have a decent sized and good resolution viewing monitor. I would not reccomend it for run and gun shoots where shots may be unpredictable and time is not exactly in your control.

I was initially going to shoot my little flick with only the pd150 with the 16X9 adaptor but decided to rent the 570WS as A-Cam instead. My flick was shot docu-style run and gun and the tests we did warranted me being safe then sorry. There is a big difference in image resolution between shots from a native 16x9 cam and those from the adaptor. All in all, we probably used just 5% footage from the pd150/16x9 adaptor in the final edit.

But having said all that, i don't have the money to invest in a camera like the 570 so currently the 16x9 adaptor is the next best thing. I might upgrade to the XL2, which supposedly shoots great 16x9 natively, when it comes out next month and user feedback is good.

Romesh Dodangoda · July 30th, 2004, 08:09 PM

"Actually I was just wondering if there is some huge matte box that can make my DSR-250, which has the same shade attachment mechanism as the VX2100/PD1700, look "impressive"?"

~~

im looking for the same:-) a nice big lens hood.

ive seen some on the cavision site but they look too big? which hood would i need to get for a DSR250?

i have a cavision wideangle lens with a lenshood and a really like the feel of that bigger hood. but i cant use it without the wide angle. could someone suggest a good plcae to just get a bigger lens hood for the 250

cheers
oh, and this is my first post , so hello:-) ...allthough ive been reading the topics for about a year:-)

July 16th, 2004, 07:07 PM	#1
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	sunshade/filter holder I have a pd-170 and I was checking out BH's sunshade/filter holder that holds two 4x4s by century optics. Will this fit my prime lens as well as my century optics attachments? If I choose to get another camera down the road, can I use this sunshade/filter holder for that? Thanks, Michael

July 17th, 2004, 02:18 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I don't know why someone keeps pushing these matte box questions off into the separate camera forums. A matte box is NOT CAMERA SPECIFIC. Any way here's a link to a post i did . It took several hours to research it and all of the opinion is from first hand experience with the pieces. I'm in the process of updating it . Thw cavision design keeps getting better as does the quality. matte boxes, a guide to my gnu obsession __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

July 19th, 2004, 01:35 PM	#6
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Michael, your post is entirely OK in terms of content and location. Mike Rehmus Forum Moderator __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 29th, 2004, 01:50 PM	#10
Billy Dalrymple Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 50	Kevin, This is slightly off topic, but how do you like the 16:9 lens? I've heard conflicting stories about it. Whats your view? __________________ -Billy

July 16th, 2004, 07:35 PM	#2
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	Actually I was just wondering if there is some huge matte box that can make my DSR-250, which has the same shade attachment mechanism as the VX2100/PD1700, look "impressive"? :-)

July 16th, 2004, 08:14 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	You might look into the lens hoods and matteboxes from Cavision. I have no personal experience, but read generally good things about them and they are reaonably priced.

July 19th, 2004, 12:33 PM	#5
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	It seems camera specific when I want to find a matte box/sunshade that will work particularily well with the PD-170. When you want to find out that information it seems best to go to the people you use the camera. Thanks for the comment though. Michael

July 29th, 2004, 07:15 AM	#7
Kevin Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 224	Michael Bendixen I'm assuming you're referring to the century sunshade. Well, i have one of those. You need a step-up ring to fit directly on the pd. This is sold separately. It fits directly onto a wide angle adaptor like the Canon WD58.

July 29th, 2004, 11:55 AM	#8
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	Kevin, Are you happy with this sunshade?

July 29th, 2004, 12:04 PM	#9
Kevin Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 224	Its a tight fit on the century 16x9 anarmophic adaptor (which i have) and this is a hassle esp. when you have to align the adaptor properly. I would have liked a cover or cap for it - using a black foam-core board at the moment. Have 2 4x4filters that i use with it at times. Don't know how compatible it will be if i upgrade to another camera in future. But for now it seems to do the trick. Looks good too.

July 29th, 2004, 01:53 PM	#11
Michael Bendixen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 109	Kevin, I have the same question about using it with an upgrade camera. I'm looking into though. It would be nice to rig some type of custom french flags, I think you'd have to do some drilling though. Thanks for the reply, Michael

July 29th, 2004, 08:01 PM	#12
Kevin Lee Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 224	Billy Dalrymple Well, as you probably know the lens is not a full zoom-thru. Focus is an issue at the extreme ends. If all you had was a pd1550 and another camera similar and you want to get better 16x9. Then it's a good additional tool if you can afford it. But, it's only best used if you have time to set up your shots and have a decent sized and good resolution viewing monitor. I would not reccomend it for run and gun shoots where shots may be unpredictable and time is not exactly in your control. I was initially going to shoot my little flick with only the pd150 with the 16X9 adaptor but decided to rent the 570WS as A-Cam instead. My flick was shot docu-style run and gun and the tests we did warranted me being safe then sorry. There is a big difference in image resolution between shots from a native 16x9 cam and those from the adaptor. All in all, we probably used just 5% footage from the pd150/16x9 adaptor in the final edit. But having said all that, i don't have the money to invest in a camera like the 570 so currently the 16x9 adaptor is the next best thing. I might upgrade to the XL2, which supposedly shoots great 16x9 natively, when it comes out next month and user feedback is good.

July 30th, 2004, 08:09 PM	#13
Romesh Dodangoda New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wales UK Posts: 6	"Actually I was just wondering if there is some huge matte box that can make my DSR-250, which has the same shade attachment mechanism as the VX2100/PD1700, look "impressive"?" ~~ im looking for the same:-) a nice big lens hood. ive seen some on the cavision site but they look too big? which hood would i need to get for a DSR250? i have a cavision wideangle lens with a lenshood and a really like the feel of that bigger hood. but i cant use it without the wide angle. could someone suggest a good plcae to just get a bigger lens hood for the 250 cheers oh, and this is my first post , so hello:-) ...allthough ive been reading the topics for about a year:-)