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I tried a chrosziel 4x4 matte box with 104mm opening. However, 77mm of the Sony WA seems to be and odd size to step down. I could not find the proper adapter, plus this matte box is over kill. I also trie a Century optics sun shade, 4x4, Model #FH4400. I can get this sunshade to fit with 2 rubberbands, but that seems too Mickey Mouse, plus the position and the size of the filter opening seems to be to small for the lens. I like the shape of the LH77 because the sunshade flares open immediaterly as it leaves the lens, thereby decreasing the chance of any vignetting. What I didn't like is that it has 1 set screw to hold it on rather than a CLAMP. Because the sunshade is made of rubber, the set screw distorts the the sunshade when you tighten it. On a tripod, it works fine, but I think if you were shooting on a windy day, it would fall off. It's just not heavy duty enough for me.
Now the Century optic sunshade #DSFA8200, looks like the LH77, but it is made of metal. It also has a CLAMP. So, I will put this question out again- Does anyone know where I can get an adapter ring that fits this sunshade to match the 77mm WA? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=274303&is=REG |
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Lou, the answer you're looking for is on the FIRST PAGE of this thread. Lawrence used that very same sunshade (the Century Optics DSFA8200) and this item: 7) Stepdown ring from www.cavision.com Ask for the one to step down from their LH80 M/P lens hood to a Sony VCL-HG0737Y wide angle lens. The Cavision LH80 M/P also has an internal diameter of 80mm. I'd suggest calling them and asking for what Lawrence posted. 2Ē |
Only slightly less Mickey Mouse
Lou,
I have/had the same problem with fitting the Cent. Opt. 8200 sunshade to the A1U/Sony 737Y lens. It was originally purchase for my VX2100 and a Cent Optics wide angle which it fits perfectly on. I have been following this thread all along hoping for a solution for the A1U and this sunshade. I searched myself and was unable to find a step down ring anywhere but am not convinced one doesn't exist. I noticed that the sunshade fit on the Sony 737Y lens if the lens cap was on so I called Sony and ordered an extra lens cap. I believe it was right around $30 shipped. When I got it I cut out the center so that just the part that fits on the outside of the lense was left. Slip that on the lens and then the sun shade onto that and I have a stable fit. I don't know that this is a reasonable solution if you have not purchased anything yet but for me, already having the sunshade it made sense. |
Duane and Bret, Thanks for your input.
Last time I spoke with cavision, they told me that they were going to discontinue the LH80, and talked me into buying the LH77 because it was made for the A-1. Well, I just talked to cavision; I told them to follow this thread, and explained what I was trying to do; cavision said they understand. They are sending me 2 LH80 adapter rings: one is modified for the 77mm lens, the other is not modified, incase I need to change it. I'll keep you posted with the results. This thread is awsome! |
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If you look at this special HDR-HC1/A1 section of the Raynox site, you can see that there are various lenses at this moment, that are full zoom. They launched the special HD line and the HD-7000PRO (0.7x) and HD-5005PRO (0.5x) are 1-10x (is full zoom) on the HDR-HC1/A1. The HD-2200PRO (2x)Telephoto lens is 9-10x zoom-through (so only the upper tele end) and the HD-3031PRO (0.3x) is 1-7x (so almost full-zoom). Not that I own these lenses, but I just wanted to clear it up. I am still interested in comparisons between the Raynox HD-7000PRO and the Sony Y lens, as well as between the HD-2200PRO and the Sony Y tele lens. So if anyone can fill me in, I would love to know. Can someone tell me more about the Sony Y tele lens? I never hear anyone about it, but I think it might be useful for wildlife and nature filming. |
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Yes, you got it. I am using a century optics sun shade , and adapter rings from cavision. Let me try to explain; Century does not make an adapter ring for the SONY 77mm WA lens. I don't think anybody else does either. Cavision has a 80mm hood and adater ring that works with 77mm; it eventually evolved into the LH77, but the LH77 does not have an adapter ring, atleast, not the tradition spacer that you see on most DV matte boxes. The 80mm adapter ring can be modified by cavision to fit the 77mm lens ( by cutting a slit in the side of it.) You could also do this yourself. ADD - the rings are only 5 bucks |
BTW century makes a dust cover to go with the sun shade
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont....x=9&image.y=4 |
Will that dust cover fit perfectly on a LH77?
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I don't know, as I just ordered it today. I'll let you know when I get it.
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Well I just received my LH77 from Cavision a few minutes ago; looks like a good product, but I don't have my A1 here with me to test fit; I'll do that tonight.
I also went ahead and purchased the RPSHC bottom-load spacer that they sell. I was planning on buying the one from Jeff DeMaagd, but I was in an extreme hurry and didn't have time to deal with an eBay auction. I dunno tho, I may still order one later; I'll have to see how this Cavision one works. Also, I ran to Kennedy's ENG (DFW area) and picked up a Cinetactics Matteblox DV (www.cinetactics.com) and french flag; I used it on an interview shoot yesterday evening and it worked great for controlling light spill on the lens...you know, when the late evening sunlight is almost horizontal across the sky. I'll have to compare it to the LH77 tonight when I get home and post some pics. :-) |
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hey can someone repost the oringinal pictures that where at the beginning of this thread
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Thanks! |
Well it does seem that Laurence's pics on that site have gone.
But his A1 looks a little like Adam La Prade's A1 as there are a number of common accessories : See Adam's pics of his machine: Custom A1U on a tripod with all accessories: http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic1.jpg http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic2.jpg http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic3.jpg http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic4.jpg http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic5.jpg from this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=66690 and on the Spiderbrace: http://www.adster.net/host/files/1/Camera/pic9.jpg |
Laurence's setup has very similar hardware but a little different on the arrangement.
I dug these up from my hard drive, I hope it's not a problem: http://dm-accessories.com/users/kingston1.jpg http://dm-accessories.com/users/kingston2.jpg http://dm-accessories.com/users/kingstonlight.jpg There were more, but I can't find them. |
It seems to be 'kitted-out photo' time, so can I add my VX2k here?
http://www.fortvir.net/gallery/v/tom...X2000.jpg.html |
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Err, just one thing...... I think the last JPG might be something else entirely ! not sure what it is exactly, but it looks fascinating !! lol ! |
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Few questions: 1) Are you happy with the Rycote Softie ? Can you estimate what sort of windspeed that it protects up to ? I have a Rode Deadcat on my Videomic and i think I may need a better windshield so i am looking at Rycteo and Lightwave etc. 2) How does the ME66 sound indoors? I guess for wedding stuff, its big halls or churches or marquee or something so the delayed-reflections off walls isnt really a problem? In a normal room environment, do you use another mic? me64? 3) Also any idea how much a 2nd-hand VX2000 would go for in the UK? 4) Whats the clamp/tripod widget in this shot : http://www.fortvir.net/gallery/v/tom...tudio.jpg.html Is it a Manfrotto Super-Clamp? looks a bit like it. Any chance of a URL to that at B&H (for whatever it is). cheers |
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well i hope this kingston set up works good cause i just ordered most of the same stuff for my hc1...
i got a rode ntg-2 with a beactek dx4-a, also got a hd-7000 raynox and the century optics shade for 82mm. got spider brace already and am waitting for the lanc.. also got the light with the battery and diffuser. this thing better be good and provide some results now..this whole setup with the cam and a tripod is close to $3000 k and the name of the forum is afforable hdv..lol...need some big dollars for non affordable then |
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