Century Optics 16:9 Widescreen Adapter

John C. Chu · September 30th, 2005, 04:30 PM

Do you have it oriented correctly?

If you aim at a circle...it should now look a like a vertically skinny oval in your viewfinder/lcd. [And not a flattened oval].

Dave Morgan · February 20th, 2006, 10:07 PM

has any one used the Century 1.33X Anamorphic Converter for there gl2? if so how does it look?

http://www.centuryoptics.com/products/dv/133x/133x.htm

Bob Thieda · March 8th, 2007, 11:39 AM

Is there a decent hood avaliable?
I just recieved the adapter I found on ebay and that's all it really needs.

Thanks,
Bob T.

Boyd Ostroff · March 8th, 2007, 03:30 PM

Cavision makes a variety of lens shades, maybe one of them will work?

http://www.cavision.com/LensHood/sunshade.htm

Century also makes some clamp-on models, I have one for my .6x and 1.6x convertors. Don't think they're listed on the website however - try giving them a call.

Bob Thieda · March 8th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Thanks Boyd....I'll look into it.

Bob T.

Bob Thieda · March 31st, 2007, 07:56 AM

Is a matte box the only option for filters when using the Century wide screen lens?

Is there anything else?

Bob T.

Boyd Ostroff · March 31st, 2007, 07:58 AM

Century makes several sizes of clamp-on lens shades but I don't believe they're listed on their website. Give them a call and see what's available. I think Cavision makes some as well.

Bob Thieda · December 3rd, 2007, 07:15 AM

Schneider optics, who now owns Century optics is listing their GL1/2 16:9 adapter for $99.00....

Link here:
Century 16:9 adapter

I'd order one myself, but I already have one....

I guess they are just dumping inventory on older cameras....they have the same price on the Sony VX2100 adapter....

Bob T.

Terence Murphy · December 3rd, 2007, 09:08 AM

Now if they'd only offer the full zoom-through version for that price....

-Terence

Don Palomaki · December 3rd, 2007, 09:55 AM

From their specs, looks like it gives about 8x zoom range, and nets to abut 12% wider field of view than the standard lens, vs 33%wider were it full zoom through at the wide end.

Bob: Wonder how people like it who may have a higher price? Sounds like at $99 you think it is a good deal.

Bob Thieda · December 3rd, 2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Palomaki

Wonder how people liked it ( e.g., Bob) who may have paid a higher price?

I found mine on e-bay last february for about $300 and thought I got a steal.
It is practically a permanent part of my camera....
I much prefer 16:9 and I rarely need full zoom.

A buddy of mine just ordered one for his VX2100...

Bob

Ryan Avery · December 4th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Thieda

Schneider optics, who now owns Century optics is listing their GL1/2 16:9 adaper for $99.00....

Link here:
Century 16:9 adapter

I'd order one myself, but I already have one....

I guess they are just dumping inventory on older cameras....they have the same price on the Sony VX2100 adapter....

Bob T.

Bob,

You got it right. We are looking to unload a lot of 16:9 and other pieces. I will keep everyone informed as other deals happen. We also have monthly deals on our front page for filter sales. 70%+ off.

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Bob Thieda · December 4th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Thanks for filling us in Ryan...

Hope I didn't steal your thunder by posting this, but there are a lot of used Canon GLs and Sony VXs being bought by beginners on a budget, (like myself), and it's one heck of a lens for $99.00....

Bob T.

Ryan Avery · December 4th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Thieda

Thanks for filling us in Ryan...

Hope I didn't steal your thunder by posting this, but there are a lot of used Canon GLs and Sony VXs being bought by beginners on a budget, (like myself), and it's one heck of a lens for $99.00....

Bob T.

The more people that know about the sale the better. The only people upset by the sale will be those dealers that have them stuck in thier inventory at full price. We are fairly certain that those are few if any left. Either way, this sale won't last long. If anyone is to pick one up, they better do it in the next few days. . .

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Simon Denny · December 5th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Would this be suitable for the Sony PD170?

Cheers
Simon

February 20th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#47
Dave Morgan Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 293	Century 1.33X Anamorphic Converter any one use? has any one used the Century 1.33X Anamorphic Converter for there gl2? if so how does it look? http://www.centuryoptics.com/products/dv/133x/133x.htm

March 8th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#48
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Hood for Century Widescreen adapter Is there a decent hood avaliable? I just recieved the adapter I found on ebay and that's all it really needs. Thanks, Bob T. __________________ Bob T.

March 8th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#50
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Thanks Boyd....I'll look into it. Bob T. __________________ Bob T.

March 31st, 2007, 07:56 AM	#51
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Filters for use with a Century 16:9 Anamorphic Lens? Is a matte box the only option for filters when using the Century wide screen lens? Is there anything else? Bob T. __________________ Bob T.

December 3rd, 2007, 07:15 AM	#53
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Century GL1/2 16:9 adapter for $99.00 at Schneider optics Schneider optics, who now owns Century optics is listing their GL1/2 16:9 adapter for $99.00.... Link here: Century 16:9 adapter I'd order one myself, but I already have one.... I guess they are just dumping inventory on older cameras....they have the same price on the Sony VX2100 adapter.... Bob T. __________________ Bob T.

September 30th, 2005, 04:30 PM	#46
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Do you have it oriented correctly? If you aim at a circle...it should now look a like a vertically skinny oval in your viewfinder/lcd. [And not a flattened oval].

March 8th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#49
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Cavision makes a variety of lens shades, maybe one of them will work? http://www.cavision.com/LensHood/sunshade.htm Century also makes some clamp-on models, I have one for my .6x and 1.6x convertors. Don't think they're listed on the website however - try giving them a call.

March 31st, 2007, 07:58 AM	#52
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Century makes several sizes of clamp-on lens shades but I don't believe they're listed on their website. Give them a call and see what's available. I think Cavision makes some as well.

December 3rd, 2007, 09:08 AM	#54
Terence Murphy Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 161	Now if they'd only offer the full zoom-through version for that price.... -Terence

December 3rd, 2007, 09:55 AM	#55
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	From their specs, looks like it gives about 8x zoom range, and nets to abut 12% wider field of view than the standard lens, vs 33%wider were it full zoom through at the wide end. Bob: Wonder how people like it who may have a higher price? Sounds like at $99 you think it is a good deal. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

December 4th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#58
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Thanks for filling us in Ryan... Hope I didn't steal your thunder by posting this, but there are a lot of used Canon GLs and Sony VXs being bought by beginners on a budget, (like myself), and it's one heck of a lens for $99.00.... Bob T. __________________ Bob T.

December 5th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#60
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Would this be suitable for the Sony PD170? Cheers Simon