Optura 60 Lens Shade at DVinfo.net

Frank Grygier · February 24th, 2006, 10:18 AM

I have been using this forum for information about DV for a long time. Thanks for all the help.

I recently purchased an Optura 60 and would like your input on a lens shade. I think I will need some step-up rings but I need some input on the pratical limit.

Any help would be appreciated.

Philip Williams · February 24th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Hi Frank, I'd recommend finding a decent hood here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=&ci=2226

Then just add an appropriate step-up ring and you should be good to go. Ok, that was too easy... I bet you meant something completely different didn't you?

Oh, and take a peek at the Cokin filter system. They make a nify lens shade/hood (again, you'll need a step ring) that accepts up to 3 glass slide in filters. Very functional, looks like a little matte box and fairly affordable.

www.philipwilliams.com

Frank Grygier · February 24th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Hello Philip,

Thank you for the prompt response. Could you be moe specific about the Cokin filter system. It sounds like what I am looking for. I have been thinking about the
Century Optics 3x3 lens shade. Do you think this will work?

Thanks,

Frank

Frank Grygier · February 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Hello Philip,

I went ahead anf ordered the Cokin.

Thanks for you r help.

Frank

Philip Williams · February 24th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Grygier

Hello Philip,

I went ahead anf ordered the Cokin.

Thanks for you r help.

Frank

Great! Let us know how you like it.

Frank Grygier · March 6th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Hello Phillip,

Just an update on the lens shade. I found out after receiving the Cokin lens hood that I needed a 34mm to 36mm step-up ring. It is a special order at B&H.
While I was at it I ordered the Lee Pro Hood Option. I will let you all know how it goes.

Frank

Philip Williams · March 6th, 2006, 05:57 PM

Yeah, the 34mm ring size is... awkward. Its pretty much a prerequisite that Optura/Elura owners get a step ring when they order. I lucked out when I went looking for a 34-42mm ring (all my accessories are 42mm), Henry's in Canada had one for dirt cheap on Ebay at the time. Every other place was pretty much out of stock.

Anyway, post some pics of your Optura if possible, I'd really like to see what the new hood looks like!

www.philipwilliams.com

Frank Grygier · March 7th, 2006, 07:57 AM

Good Morning Phillip,

I will do that.

Frank

Frank Grygier · March 22nd, 2006, 08:16 AM

Hello Phillip,

I finally received my step-up ring and Lee Pro Hood. I also ordered the polorizer to go with the Cokin Filter holder.

The Lens Hood looks good on the camera. I am looking forward to using it this weekend.

Can you tell me if I can post a picture of the camera on this site and what the procedure would be.

Thanks again for all your help.

Frank

Michael Wisniewski · March 22nd, 2006, 12:11 PM

Try using the DV Info Image Gallery or if you have a website, just link to it directly in your post.

Tom Hardwick · March 22nd, 2006, 01:17 PM

With any non-standard hood it's worth checking for vignetting at wide-angle. It may not be apparent on a masked domestic TV, but your editing preview screen should show you the full frame.

Also be aware that optical stabilisation systems can vignette the image when the camera is moving, even when all appears to be well with the camera stationary.

tom.

Frank Grygier · March 22nd, 2006, 01:29 PM

Hello Tom,

What are the tell signs of vignetting?

Thanks,

Frank

Tom Hardwick · March 22nd, 2006, 01:53 PM

The worst case is black corners to your rectangular image. A fisheye lens has massive vignetting, but then it's designed to have this as an attribute.

Vignetting is when pictures show less exposure ar the edges than in the middle. If you've tried to shoot a panorama by combining lots of prints taken on a cheap camera, you'll know what I mean.

tom.

Frank Grygier · March 22nd, 2006, 02:05 PM

Thanks for reponse.

February 24th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#1
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Optura 60 Lens Shade I have been using this forum for information about DV for a long time. Thanks for all the help. I recently purchased an Optura 60 and would like your input on a lens shade. I think I will need some step-up rings but I need some input on the pratical limit. Any help would be appreciated.

March 22nd, 2006, 12:11 PM	#10
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Try using the DV Info Image Gallery or if you have a website, just link to it directly in your post. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

February 24th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#2
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	Hi Frank, I'd recommend finding a decent hood here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=&ci=2226 Then just add an appropriate step-up ring and you should be good to go. Ok, that was too easy... I bet you meant something completely different didn't you? Oh, and take a peek at the Cokin filter system. They make a nify lens shade/hood (again, you'll need a step ring) that accepts up to 3 glass slide in filters. Very functional, looks like a little matte box and fairly affordable. www.philipwilliams.com

February 24th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#3
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Hello Philip, Thank you for the prompt response. Could you be moe specific about the Cokin filter system. It sounds like what I am looking for. I have been thinking about the Century Optics 3x3 lens shade. Do you think this will work? Thanks, Frank

February 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#4
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Hello Philip, I went ahead anf ordered the Cokin. Thanks for you r help. Frank

March 6th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#6
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Hello Phillip, Just an update on the lens shade. I found out after receiving the Cokin lens hood that I needed a 34mm to 36mm step-up ring. It is a special order at B&H. While I was at it I ordered the Lee Pro Hood Option. I will let you all know how it goes. Frank

March 6th, 2006, 05:57 PM	#7
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	Yeah, the 34mm ring size is... awkward. Its pretty much a prerequisite that Optura/Elura owners get a step ring when they order. I lucked out when I went looking for a 34-42mm ring (all my accessories are 42mm), Henry's in Canada had one for dirt cheap on Ebay at the time. Every other place was pretty much out of stock. Anyway, post some pics of your Optura if possible, I'd really like to see what the new hood looks like! www.philipwilliams.com

March 7th, 2006, 07:57 AM	#8
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Good Morning Phillip, I will do that. Frank

March 22nd, 2006, 08:16 AM	#9
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Hello Phillip, I finally received my step-up ring and Lee Pro Hood. I also ordered the polorizer to go with the Cokin Filter holder. The Lens Hood looks good on the camera. I am looking forward to using it this weekend. Can you tell me if I can post a picture of the camera on this site and what the procedure would be. Thanks again for all your help. Frank

March 22nd, 2006, 01:17 PM	#11
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	With any non-standard hood it's worth checking for vignetting at wide-angle. It may not be apparent on a masked domestic TV, but your editing preview screen should show you the full frame. Also be aware that optical stabilisation systems can vignette the image when the camera is moving, even when all appears to be well with the camera stationary. tom.

March 22nd, 2006, 01:29 PM	#12
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Hello Tom, What are the tell signs of vignetting? Thanks, Frank

March 22nd, 2006, 01:53 PM	#13
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	The worst case is black corners to your rectangular image. A fisheye lens has massive vignetting, but then it's designed to have this as an attribute. Vignetting is when pictures show less exposure ar the edges than in the middle. If you've tried to shoot a panorama by combining lots of prints taken on a cheap camera, you'll know what I mean. tom.

March 22nd, 2006, 02:05 PM	#14
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Thanks for reponse.