HC1/HC3 Lens Add-ons? at DVinfo.net

J. Stephen McDonald · February 24th, 2006, 10:03 PM

What is available for these two models in telextender and wide-angle lenses?
Will the HC3 have the same 37mm filter-thread size as the HC1? Would the better quality telex lenses made for SD camcorders, provide enough resolution for HDV use? I have a Sony 1.7X HG telex that I have used on a 37mm Digital8 camcorder, using step-down rings. It and a Canon 1.4X telex have worked very well for SD, but will they be adequate for HDV?

I've found an HD-rated telex on Sony's website, the VCL-HG2037Y. It has a 37mm mounting thread and is 2X. It's listed at $189.99. Has anyone used it on an HC1? If so, at what point in the zoom range does it vignette?

J. Stephen McDonald · February 25th, 2006, 10:17 PM

I've learned that the Sony HDR-HC3 will have a 30mm lens filter size, compared to 37mm on the HC1. Sony makes a series of HD-rated add-on lenses in both these sizes.

Boyd Ostroff · February 25th, 2006, 11:13 PM

I have Sony's high grade 2x 37mm telephoto lens for my PDX-10 and have been very happy with the quality. I don't know how it would hold up at HD resolution, but suspect it might be fine.

February 24th, 2006, 10:03 PM	#1
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	HC1/HC3 Lens Add-ons? What is available for these two models in telextender and wide-angle lenses? Will the HC3 have the same 37mm filter-thread size as the HC1? Would the better quality telex lenses made for SD camcorders, provide enough resolution for HDV use? I have a Sony 1.7X HG telex that I have used on a 37mm Digital8 camcorder, using step-down rings. It and a Canon 1.4X telex have worked very well for SD, but will they be adequate for HDV? I've found an HD-rated telex on Sony's website, the VCL-HG2037Y. It has a 37mm mounting thread and is 2X. It's listed at $189.99. Has anyone used it on an HC1? If so, at what point in the zoom range does it vignette? __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos Last edited by J. Stephen McDonald; February 24th, 2006 at 11:03 PM.

February 25th, 2006, 10:17 PM	#2
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	I've learned that the Sony HDR-HC3 will have a 30mm lens filter size, compared to 37mm on the HC1. Sony makes a series of HD-rated add-on lenses in both these sizes. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

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February 25th, 2006, 11:13 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I have Sony's high grade 2x 37mm telephoto lens for my PDX-10 and have been very happy with the quality. I don't know how it would hold up at HD resolution, but suspect it might be fine.