2x converter? at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon HDV and DV Camera Systems > Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders

Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders
Canon XL H1S (with SDI), Canon XL H1A (without SDI). Also XL H1.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old August 11th, 2006, 01:25 PM   #1
Major Player
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 429
2x converter?

I own a canon xlh1 and I am looking for a lens that will allow me to zoom in on very distant subjects. What lens, converter, adapter or whatever peice of glass will allow this? I found the 1.6x adapter for the xl1, but will that work? Is there a 2x? Any advice appreciated.

EDIT: i found this: http://www.schneideroptics.com/ecomm...D=208&IID=1738 and had a couple questions regarding this... How are the optics, and will it work with the stock 20x lens for the xl?

Thanks
Spike Spiegel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 11th, 2006, 03:22 PM   #2
Disjecta
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Seattle, Washington
Posts: 937
I have both and I would have to say for the money, the Canon 1.6x Extender is a better deal. I think it goes for about $370 whereas the Century Optics 1.6x is around $850.

I have noticed much more chromatic abberation when using the Century than with the Canon. You will get an incompatibility message on the camera when using the Canon but it's totally useable.

Chris Hurd also uses the Canon extender and he seems pretty happy with it. There are already CA issues with the 20x lens and using even more glass is going to exasperate this no matter what way you slice it.
__________________
Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html
Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/
Steven Dempsey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 11th, 2006, 03:38 PM   #3
Inner Circle
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Elk Grove CA
Posts: 6,838
Spike:

I have a Sony 1.7 with a 58mm thread. I also have a 72mm step up ring I use with my FX1. Lens causes vignetting though, at wider ranges, both on the FX1 and VX2000. Let me know if you want to try to slap it on the end of your camera. I be happy to meet you at my office to check it out.
__________________
Chris J. Barcellos
Chris Barcellos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old August 11th, 2006, 04:15 PM   #4
Obstreperous Rex
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Marcos, TX
Posts: 27,366
Images: 513
I have both and will try to get some shots together for you. Been meaning to do this anyway.
__________________
CH

Search DV Info Net | 20 years of DVi | ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!
Chris Hurd is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon HDV and DV Camera Systems > Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:11 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network