4:3 to 16:9 FHA converter at DVinfo.net

Mark Hartopp · January 5th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Hi,

I'm just having my Sony DSR 370 fixed after I dropped and smashed the lens. A Canon YJ20x8.5B KRS & a adaptor to make the 2/3" lens fit the 1/2" camera body (long story - but no 1/2" 20x lens available until march) is being fitted.

This got me thinking about how to upgrade the camera to 16:9 Full Height Anamorphic - Does any one know of any converter for these cameras. I know you can get them for smaller cameras. My Sony is a good camera, not many hours after 4-5 years use, but I don't have the money to up-grade to a XDCAM-HD yet.

Any ideas would be grateful - I would like to keep as much resolution as possible without vertically stretching the image.

Cheers
Mark

Duane Burleson · January 5th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Well, with your camera with its 800 lines of resolution you could just mask it to 16:9, you would be left with just over 500 lines which is still pretty good (500 is what most users here start with, I would guess).

All the front mounted anamorphic adapters I have found top out at 58mm, too small for your lens for sure, or are bayonet mount for specific cameras.

There is this anamorphic adapter from canon http://www.studiodaily.com/main/news...logy/5906.html but it's almost $27,000 at B&H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Canon makes a manual lens for their XL series cameras and this anamorphic is made for that lens, probably too small for your lens http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Good Luck,
Duane

Mark Hartopp · January 6th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Thanks for your help. I'm supprised that no company makes an adaptor for 4:3 Pro cameras. Sony are still making the DSR 400 (4:3) so I would say there is a market there for those who wish to go 16:9.

Maybe some will read this and make one. I am always willing to talk specs, etc.

January 5th, 2007, 09:05 AM	#1
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	4:3 to 16:9 FHA converter Hi, I'm just having my Sony DSR 370 fixed after I dropped and smashed the lens. A Canon YJ20x8.5B KRS & a adaptor to make the 2/3" lens fit the 1/2" camera body (long story - but no 1/2" 20x lens available until march) is being fitted. This got me thinking about how to upgrade the camera to 16:9 Full Height Anamorphic - Does any one know of any converter for these cameras. I know you can get them for smaller cameras. My Sony is a good camera, not many hours after 4-5 years use, but I don't have the money to up-grade to a XDCAM-HD yet. Any ideas would be grateful - I would like to keep as much resolution as possible without vertically stretching the image. Cheers Mark

January 5th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#2
Duane Burleson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 105	Well, with your camera with its 800 lines of resolution you could just mask it to 16:9, you would be left with just over 500 lines which is still pretty good (500 is what most users here start with, I would guess). All the front mounted anamorphic adapters I have found top out at 58mm, too small for your lens for sure, or are bayonet mount for specific cameras. There is this anamorphic adapter from canon http://www.studiodaily.com/main/news...logy/5906.html but it's almost $27,000 at B&H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Canon makes a manual lens for their XL series cameras and this anamorphic is made for that lens, probably too small for your lens http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Good Luck, Duane

January 6th, 2007, 06:54 AM	#3
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	Thanks for your help. I'm supprised that no company makes an adaptor for 4:3 Pro cameras. Sony are still making the DSR 400 (4:3) so I would say there is a market there for those who wish to go 16:9. Maybe some will read this and make one. I am always willing to talk specs, etc.