Panasonic Anamorphic vs. Canon wd-h72?

Chris Light

Chris Light

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i've been interested in both of these items, but i'm wondering which one of these i may be better off with.

i frame my shots with the 2.35:1 guide in-cam, so i can crop as such in Sony Vegas. i would like a bit more spread in my shots, such as indoors. but i can't stand the fisheye look.

i realize that the Panasonic LA-7200 Anamorphic is made so 4:3 shooters can shoot in 16x9, but it serves as a 2.35:1 adapter for the XH-A1, and other 16x9 cams. but does it have wide angle properties? or would i be better off with the Canon wide converter that was specifically designed for the A1/G1, and get the extra spread while still cropping in my NLE. i do like the .8x look...not to distorted like a fisheye, but definately gets more in the shot. only downside to the Canon is no filter threads in front, and i'm not about to buy a mattebox...

let me know what you all think...though i'm leaning towards the Canon...


Thanks
Chris
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Go for the WD H72, the extra angle helps SO MUCH, plus it does still looks really good when u zoom all the way.
I leave it on my A1 all the time, never had any reason to remove it =)
 
Hobbes...yeah, i'm pretty much sold on the Canon after doing some more research. thanks for the advice!


and Sirocco...that sounds tempting...good to know your local...i'll PM you once i check my finances Monday or Tuesday. thanks!

Chris
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