Raynox XL-3000PRO wide angle adapter

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Jonathan12uiz

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Hey guys I'm planning on getting a Raynox XL-3000PRO snap on wide angle filter for some cool shots.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/216181-REG/Raynox_XL_3000PRO_XL_3000PRO_0_3x_Ultra_Wide.html

Would you trust this thing on the 20mm with a 46mm to 67mm step up ring while the gh1 is attached to a gripper 3025 suction cup mount with manfrotto head which is attached to a car doing car stunts @ 60+ MPH?

also anyone know if this will vingette bad on the 20mm or @ 14mm on the 14-140?
 
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Hahahaha.

That is to say, I wouldn't trust it even without the WA adapter. I'm just not that trusting. I always use 3 points of contact for car mounts. Beyond that, perhaps with a generous amount of gaff tape to secure that thing to the camera. It's just pressure clips holding it on, right?

Cool lens otherwise...
 
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Hahahaha.

That is to say, I wouldn't trust it even without the WA adapter. I'm just not that trusting. I always use 3 points of contact for car mounts. Beyond that, perhaps with a generous amount of gaff tape to secure that thing to the camera. It's just pressure clips holding it on, right?

Cool lens otherwise...
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The gripper suction cup is rated to hold 125lbs and the manfrotto head can hold up to 8lbs... it is vacuum suction enable through a pump system. There was a test video on their site with the setup holding a handycam while drifting.
 
j said:
Hahahaha.

That is to say, I wouldn't trust it even without the WA adapter. I'm just not that trusting. I always use 3 points of contact for car mounts. Beyond that, perhaps with a generous amount of gaff tape to secure that thing to the camera. It's just pressure clips holding it on, right?

Cool lens otherwise...
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what about this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=P...dp/B0041P5KHS/ref=pe_54110_19310380_pe_vfe_t3

with a manfrotto super clamp and GH1 w/ WA adapter setup? what do you think about that?
 
I've used vacuum pump mounts without tie-downs on jet boat hulls before (XL1 back in the day...) I had no choice as the boats had no place to tie a strap to where they wanted the camera. The thing slammed waves at 70mph and did fine. I did have insurance on the rental though...

> what about this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=P3...0380_pe_vfe_t3
> with a manfrotto super clamp and GH1 w/ WA adapter setup? what do you think about that?

I'd actually be more inclined to use this, along with a couple of hard points with a mafir or cardellini attached to the body and tied down. I love car mounts, but I go way overboard on securing the camera.

I'd also want to put one of these on to the top and use a c-stand arm/clamp to the body to secure the camera from shaking:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-4-20-Tripod-S...=Camera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item1e60649f9d
 
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jleo said:
The GH1 was used ( maybe still being used ) in the Fox series Human Target as B cam (car stunts, etc. ) Here's a pic of GH1 in armour:

http://www.hotrodcameras.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/GH1s4Crash.jpg


Then there's always the GoProHD, designed for action! :

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero-960-camera/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN5N7lAcnWQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANWJSsKQYO4
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I wanna avoid a whole new camera setup. I'd have to get more batteries etc. the raynox gives a 180' FOV which matches the go pro look. so i'm good there, plus i get incamera playback and manual exposure control with the gh.
 
Another thing to worry about is CMOS jello. Car mounts seem to bring out the worst - exponentially.

Google for some examples. My weapon of choice would be a CCD sensor.

As always: test, test, test. Then make up your own mind.
 
j said:
Another thing to worry about is CMOS jello. Car mounts seem to bring out the worst - exponentially.

Google for some examples. My weapon of choice would be a CCD sensor.

As always: test, test, test. Then make up your own mind.
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Yes, but I'm on a budget and so far my current rig with the gh1 does fairly well with jello.
 
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