Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
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Carrington Benz
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
Cheers guy's - so I guess the canon 500d sounds pretty good but I've been checking the video stores here again with no luck to try before I buy.
I have to say Im happy with what Rich posted - tho Brett you might have a point there with the still being better quality than motion etc so - Im left curious at whether the century or canon is the way to go ?
Hey Brett , what diopter lens do you have - the century ?
& does anyone have any grabs or user feedback on the canon 500d ?
I'd normally just go ahead & buy this stuff but as I mentioned its actually embarissing how little stock the video vendors have on this stuff in London :-[
They have tons of stuff for sony but any acessories for the dvx is very rare apart from the anamorphic ???
I rang a few places who also mentioned having to order in the canon 500d 72mm but Im not sure yet untill I get some feedback here.
Anyway - really appreciate all the info here - Brett thanks for the heads up - let us know.
Cheers guy's - so I guess the canon 500d sounds pretty good but I've been checking the video stores here again with no luck to try before I buy.
I have to say Im happy with what Rich posted - tho Brett you might have a point there with the still being better quality than motion etc so - Im left curious at whether the century or canon is the way to go ?
Hey Brett , what diopter lens do you have - the century ?
& does anyone have any grabs or user feedback on the canon 500d ?
I'd normally just go ahead & buy this stuff but as I mentioned its actually embarissing how little stock the video vendors have on this stuff in London :-[
They have tons of stuff for sony but any acessories for the dvx is very rare apart from the anamorphic ???
I rang a few places who also mentioned having to order in the canon 500d 72mm but Im not sure yet untill I get some feedback here.
Anyway - really appreciate all the info here - Brett thanks for the heads up - let us know.
Barry_Green
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
No experience with the 500D, but from everything I read it should be comparable in quality to the Nikon 5T, and I'm happy with the quality the 5T delivers, especially for the price.
I also have no experience with the Century Achromats, but since they're so much more expensive, there's a good chance that they deliver a lot better picture quality too. Trying before buying would be the best way, but I know exactly what you're going through -- out here in Las Vegas there are practically no professional video stores, no way to see anything first!
No experience with the 500D, but from everything I read it should be comparable in quality to the Nikon 5T, and I'm happy with the quality the 5T delivers, especially for the price.
I also have no experience with the Century Achromats, but since they're so much more expensive, there's a good chance that they deliver a lot better picture quality too. Trying before buying would be the best way, but I know exactly what you're going through -- out here in Las Vegas there are practically no professional video stores, no way to see anything first!
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
I bought the Hoya +10 achromat (Not to be confused with their cheaper single element +10) The results are pretty good but because this diopter is sooo strong if you look real closely there is a hint of color fringing happening but due to its price and power its definately the best deal. I hear the Century is the best quality out there though but then again not as strong.
Brett Erskine
www.CinematographerReels.com
I bought the Hoya +10 achromat (Not to be confused with their cheaper single element +10) The results are pretty good but because this diopter is sooo strong if you look real closely there is a hint of color fringing happening but due to its price and power its definately the best deal. I hear the Century is the best quality out there though but then again not as strong.
Brett Erskine
www.CinematographerReels.com
Carrington Benz
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
Thanks again Barry & Brett.
I fished around for some articles on this & found a little write up in favor of the ' nikons '
http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/20030608.html
Brett - where can the hoyas be purchased - I think I can only find the cheap ones you mentioned.
Barry - isit possible to stack the canon 500d or the nikons to get higher strength ?
ie: say I opt for 2 500d's - will they work as double strength ?
Nice one
Thanks again Barry & Brett.
I fished around for some articles on this & found a little write up in favor of the ' nikons '
http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/20030608.html
Brett - where can the hoyas be purchased - I think I can only find the cheap ones you mentioned.
Barry - isit possible to stack the canon 500d or the nikons to get higher strength ?
ie: say I opt for 2 500d's - will they work as double strength ?
Nice one
Barry_Green
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
Yep - you can stack 'em, so long as they have filter threads on the front (the Nikons do, don't know about the Canon)...
Yep - you can stack 'em, so long as they have filter threads on the front (the Nikons do, don't know about the Canon)...
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Sure thing. Here you go-
Currently Available 2 Element (Achromatic) Close-up Lenses:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/closeups.html
Link to where to purchase 2 Element Hoya +10:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=94233&is=REG
Brett Erskine
www.CinematographerReels.com
Sure thing. Here you go-
Currently Available 2 Element (Achromatic) Close-up Lenses:
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/closeups.html
Link to where to purchase 2 Element Hoya +10:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=94233&is=REG
Brett Erskine
www.CinematographerReels.com
Carrington Benz
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
Ok - I got my Nikon 6t just recently but Im a little confused on how it benefits a closer shot ???
I was experimenting ( forgive my lack here ) with a coin just like rich's grabs & although I could get a magnified image I can still get the same magnification without the diopter by just going in a little closer with the dvx & re-focusing so what's the deal here ?
So - while in the same spot ( closer in to the coin ) & re-attching the diopter I cannot seem to focus on the coin at all unless I pull out with the cam - which seems to defeat the object right ? ???
I guess I wanted the diopter for extra close up action - but I seem to have over-estimated my camera skills here.
Barry & others please chime in & be gentle - I guess Im still learning while on the job
Ok - I got my Nikon 6t just recently but Im a little confused on how it benefits a closer shot ???
I was experimenting ( forgive my lack here ) with a coin just like rich's grabs & although I could get a magnified image I can still get the same magnification without the diopter by just going in a little closer with the dvx & re-focusing so what's the deal here ?
So - while in the same spot ( closer in to the coin ) & re-attching the diopter I cannot seem to focus on the coin at all unless I pull out with the cam - which seems to defeat the object right ? ???
I guess I wanted the diopter for extra close up action - but I seem to have over-estimated my camera skills here.
Barry & others please chime in & be gentle - I guess Im still learning while on the job
Barry_Green
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Re: Achromatic Diopters & ECU's
The diopter lets you change the focal point of the lens, so you can focus closer with it than you could without it. For the DVX, what this means for practicality is: now you can zoom. The DVX let you get up to the surface of the lens and still focus, but you had to be at maximum wide angle. With the diopter you should be able to zoom a long way in, maybe all the way in, and still be able to focus on something as close as the lens.
The diopter lets you change the focal point of the lens, so you can focus closer with it than you could without it. For the DVX, what this means for practicality is: now you can zoom. The DVX let you get up to the surface of the lens and still focus, but you had to be at maximum wide angle. With the diopter you should be able to zoom a long way in, maybe all the way in, and still be able to focus on something as close as the lens.