Hunter O'Shea Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hello. I am shooting with a sony vx1000 prosumer camcorder in it's native 4:3 aspect ratio and I was wondering what my options we're for using an anamorphic lens (producing a 16:9 image). The filter diameter is 52mm. Appreciate any insight! Thank you! - Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rodin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 There were Panasonic and Century adapters that screwed onto a filter thread and looked like they had some corrective elements to produce an acceptable image. Now, they're rare and usually expensive. You can buy an HD camera for less, maybe a stills camera with a video capability. Or a used HDX900 if you want to have ENG ergonomics and cheap hi-end zoom glass. Or something like a Sony DSR570WS if you need DV and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted January 22, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted January 22, 2017 The Panasonic adapter was the LA7200 and one went on eBay for $1000 recently, probably because they're seen as providing a degree of true anamorphic look to more modern cameras. It doesn't work brilliantly well, but that's why they're expensive. If all you need is 16:9 pictures, I can only back up what Michael says - buy a basic HD camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter O'Shea Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thank you Phil and Michael. I'm actually set on using this camera (personal attachment) for all my skateboarding videos even though I own a dslr. I guess I'll just have to do my best to find one of these adapters! Thanks again, - Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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