EX3 lense question at DVinfo.net

Thomas Gregory · November 17th, 2008, 07:09 AM

Might be a dumb question, but I am curious...can I use my old 1/2 lense from the DSR300 series on the EX3? I've got 2 good lenses here, would like tho use thier reach on occasion.
I know the 1/2 adaptor is supplied, I wonder if they will work, or if they'll look good at all.

Tom.

Jay Gladwell · November 17th, 2008, 07:43 AM

This might be a dumb question, too.

If you've got the adaptor, and you've got the lenses, why not try them out and see for yourself?

Let us know how it turned out.

Thomas Gregory · November 17th, 2008, 10:37 AM

One dumb question deserves another, I guess! The answer to your question is: I don't have the EX3, ...yet. Going through a business re-investment now, God willing, I'll have the cameras soon. Purchasing an EX3 and 2 EX1 cameras.

Jay Gladwell · November 17th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Sorry, Thomas, I didn't catch that in my initial read of your post.

Just a thought here, you do understand that the settings for the EX1 do not give you the same "look" on the EX3 and vice versa. When shooting multi-camera, you'll need a video engineer (which might be you!) to match the cameras.

Ned Soltz · November 17th, 2008, 11:37 AM

Do you have a nearby pro dealer where you could actually test your lenses on EX-3?

Otherwise, put out the call for anyone in the area who wishes to test.

I'd love to test it for you but DFW to Ohio is a bit far to drive for the afternoon.

I had considered trying to find a used 1/2" SD lens for my EX-3 but was dissuaded both from board comments as well as by other shooters. Other than the quality of the glass, these older 1/2" SD lenses were designed for 4:3 shooting. Shooting 16:9 will very likely result in very soft images around the edges.

If your lenses have the dual hot-shoe 7 pin on each shoe, the lens will work with the camera. Working and looking good are two entirely different matters.

On the other hand, if the quality is acceptable for your application, that is the ultimate criterion.

Ned Soltz

November 17th, 2008, 07:09 AM	#1
Thomas Gregory Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 33	EX3 lense question Might be a dumb question, but I am curious...can I use my old 1/2 lense from the DSR300 series on the EX3? I've got 2 good lenses here, would like tho use thier reach on occasion. I know the 1/2 adaptor is supplied, I wonder if they will work, or if they'll look good at all. Tom. __________________ www.gregoryfilms.com (keep the faith....better yet, pass it on!)

November 17th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#3
Thomas Gregory Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 33	One dumb question deserves another, I guess! The answer to your question is: I don't have the EX3, ...yet. Going through a business re-investment now, God willing, I'll have the cameras soon. Purchasing an EX3 and 2 EX1 cameras. __________________ www.gregoryfilms.com (keep the faith....better yet, pass it on!)

November 17th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#2
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	This might be a dumb question, too. If you've got the adaptor, and you've got the lenses, why not try them out and see for yourself? Let us know how it turned out.

November 17th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#4
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Sorry, Thomas, I didn't catch that in my initial read of your post. Just a thought here, you do understand that the settings for the EX1 do not give you the same "look" on the EX3 and vice versa. When shooting multi-camera, you'll need a video engineer (which might be you!) to match the cameras.

November 17th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#5
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	Do you have a nearby pro dealer where you could actually test your lenses on EX-3? Otherwise, put out the call for anyone in the area who wishes to test. I'd love to test it for you but DFW to Ohio is a bit far to drive for the afternoon. I had considered trying to find a used 1/2" SD lens for my EX-3 but was dissuaded both from board comments as well as by other shooters. Other than the quality of the glass, these older 1/2" SD lenses were designed for 4:3 shooting. Shooting 16:9 will very likely result in very soft images around the edges. If your lenses have the dual hot-shoe 7 pin on each shoe, the lens will work with the camera. Working and looking good are two entirely different matters. On the other hand, if the quality is acceptable for your application, that is the ultimate criterion. Ned Soltz