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Wide Angle recommendation for A1?

okspyder
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Mar 31, 2008, 10:59 AM

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I am looking for a wide angle for my A1. I have read so far that the canon .7 is probably the best but I am looking for something a bit wider and lighter for glidecam use. Maybe a .5. Anyone have any suggestions?

Anthony

2ndMile
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Mar 31, 2008, 11:40 AM

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I am wondering about this as well. The big down side to the canon is the weight.

The Von Lanken's sell a Raynox which is 17.1 ounces. Still only 0.79x

http://www.trainingvideographers.com/catalog/item/5541708/5520452.htm

Brian Morris
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okspyder
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Mar 31, 2008, 12:22 PM

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I was looking at this .6 as well.
http://www.schneideroptics.com/...ID=1385&IID=6219

Anthony

Darrell Aubert
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Mar 31, 2008, 12:38 PM

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I've used a WA with the A1 and I don't like it. It blocks the device which allows for Instant AF and unless you spend a ton of money for a zoom through, it will severely limit your capabilities.

Darrell Aubert
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2ndMile
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:06 PM

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Anthony,

You just sold your vx2000 on Ebay didn't you? I followed the auction to see how high it would go. I just looked the then saw the name. I jsut listed mine yesterday. Too funny!

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Sparky
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:45 PM

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Anthony,

You just sold your vx2000 on Ebay didn't you? I followed the auction to see how high it would go. I just looked the then saw the name. I jsut listed mine yesterday. Too funny!

Have either of you done any research on what they go for? I'm not quite ready to dump mine, but I have the 2000 and 150 that are going to have to go fairly soon.

I might be in luck. I told my brother I was going to upgrade before the end of the year and his church might be interested.

2ndMile
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:47 PM

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Anthony's went for $1060. He had a nice little bundle. I am hoping to get $1000 for my VX2000.

Brian Morris
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(This post was edited by 2ndMile on Mar 31, 2008, 2:48 PM)

Sparky
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Mar 31, 2008, 2:55 PM

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Thanks Brian. I just needed some sort of reference when I approach them. If it's like a lot of other things ... it's not going to be in their budget. However, they just built a church with a light and sound system to make any theatre envious. Maybe they'll surprise me?

2ndMile
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Mar 31, 2008, 3:04 PM

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I was a youth pastor for 5 years. I know what you mean.

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okspyder
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Mar 31, 2008, 3:30 PM

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I just sold (2) VX2000's $1032 & $995 also a mint pd170 for $1975.

Anthony

Sparky
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Mar 31, 2008, 3:34 PM

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I just sold (2) VX2000's $1032 & $995 also a mint pd170 for $1975.

Thanks for the information. My 150 has just recently gone to the factory and had a few items replaced, so it should be in pretty good shape.

(Sorry to go so far off topic.)

okspyder
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Mar 31, 2008, 3:47 PM

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Thanks for the info Darrell. The one I just posted a link to looks like it might not block the auto focus sensor. ( I hope).

Anthony

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Mar 31, 2008, 4:47 PM

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Thanks for the info Darrell. The one I just posted a link to looks like it might not block the auto focus sensor. ( I hope).

But no zooming. I guess you can't have everything.

Brian Morris
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