Anamorphic Adapter in April? at DVinfo.net

Christopher Go · March 7th, 2003, 09:17 AM

Was just surfing Panasonic's website and saw they finally updated the accessories page for the AG-DVX100. Looks like we can expect the anamorphic adapter sometime in April, followed by the wide angle in May. Also of note is a hood for the LCD screen, which is included in some of the package options sold at B&H. Check out the list here:

http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat...ag-dvx100.html

Craig Weinstein · March 24th, 2003, 10:36 PM

I've seen that posting also. The anamorphic adapter sounds very interesting. I've just ordered my DVX and I know that the anamorphic adapter is going to be one of the first accessories that I'll get.

Does anyone know if additional screw-on lens adapters or filters can be used with the anamorphic adapter?

Thanks!

Craig

Tom Hardwick · March 25th, 2003, 06:37 AM

You can certainly use filters (assuming the A-lens has a filter thread that is) but you won't be able to use wide-angle or tele-converters on top. The A-lens will restrict the zoom you can use too, so it has its limitations.

tom.

Christopher Go · April 4th, 2003, 05:54 AM

Accessories page has been updated!

http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat...ag-dvx100.html

Price of the anamorphic adapter? $880. Wide-angle is $440. Can't wait to see what else is coming out in NAB.

Jeff Donald · April 4th, 2003, 05:58 AM

The adapter is 72mm and will fit many cameras. This is a much anticipated adapter and may be very scarce for a while. Also don't expect much discounting on it with the demand so high.

Craig Weinstein · April 9th, 2003, 07:40 PM

Does anyone know if the Panasonic anamorphic adapter provides full zoom capability? I'd especially like to know if it preserves full-wide angle without vignetting.

Thanks!

Craig Weinstein

Stephen van Vuuren · April 9th, 2003, 07:44 PM

I'm also curious if you can use is with the wide at the same time and with the Century tele as well.

Christopher Go · April 9th, 2003, 10:45 PM

Craig, if you browse on over to the www.2-pop.com forums, in the AG-DVX100 dedicated threads, someone's posted images from the anamorphic adapter. Looks like you can zoom all the way through with no problems. However, there does seem to be some barrel distortion, but its very hard for me to see from the stills.

March 7th, 2003, 09:17 AM	#1
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Anamorphic Adapter in April? Was just surfing Panasonic's website and saw they finally updated the accessories page for the AG-DVX100. Looks like we can expect the anamorphic adapter sometime in April, followed by the wide angle in May. Also of note is a hood for the LCD screen, which is included in some of the package options sold at B&H. Check out the list here: http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat...ag-dvx100.html

April 4th, 2003, 05:58 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The adapter is 72mm and will fit many cameras. This is a much anticipated adapter and may be very scarce for a while. Also don't expect much discounting on it with the demand so high. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 9th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#7
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	I'm also curious if you can use is with the wide at the same time and with the Century tele as well. __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

March 24th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#2
Craig Weinstein Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Florida USA Posts: 35	I've seen that posting also. The anamorphic adapter sounds very interesting. I've just ordered my DVX and I know that the anamorphic adapter is going to be one of the first accessories that I'll get. Does anyone know if additional screw-on lens adapters or filters can be used with the anamorphic adapter? Thanks! Craig

March 25th, 2003, 06:37 AM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	You can certainly use filters (assuming the A-lens has a filter thread that is) but you won't be able to use wide-angle or tele-converters on top. The A-lens will restrict the zoom you can use too, so it has its limitations. tom.

April 4th, 2003, 05:54 AM	#4
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Accessories page has been updated! http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat...ag-dvx100.html Price of the anamorphic adapter? $880. Wide-angle is $440. Can't wait to see what else is coming out in NAB.

April 9th, 2003, 07:40 PM	#6
Craig Weinstein Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne, Florida USA Posts: 35	Does anyone know if the Panasonic anamorphic adapter provides full zoom capability? I'd especially like to know if it preserves full-wide angle without vignetting. Thanks! Craig Weinstein

April 9th, 2003, 10:45 PM	#8
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Craig, if you browse on over to the www.2-pop.com forums, in the AG-DVX100 dedicated threads, someone's posted images from the anamorphic adapter. Looks like you can zoom all the way through with no problems. However, there does seem to be some barrel distortion, but its very hard for me to see from the stills.