The RedEye

Here’s a filter/adapter I’ve kept in my bag for years.  I hate wide angle adapters because they soften the image, cause ugly light flares and make the camera front heavy.  But the RedEye is different, first it’s made by a DOP, Rene Collins... he’s kept the adapter extremely light... it fits under the lens hood and because it’s just one piece of glass, the image stays sharp.  I use it when my lens just isn’t wide enough or a handheld walking shot.  It’s not a zoom-thru, so it’s used with the lens zoomed out to it’s widest position.

With the .7x adapter, the power on most camera lenses will be increased by 30%, the .5x adapter increases the power by 50%, and the .4x is 60%

The Red Eye™ is about the size of a filter and weighs less than 100 grams. The bulk and weight have been eliminated by using a durable and compact, high index, high clarity optical material which substantially reduces the size and weight of the lens. All Red Eye™ wide angle adapters feature a multi-layer anti-reflective coating to increase light transmission to near 100% for optimum image clarity, contrast and sharpness. In addition, hard coatings offer an extra degree of scratch resistance and improve water repellency. The lens housing is anodized aluminum and uses standard 62mm, 72mm, 77mm or 82mm thread mount. Each lens comes with its own hand-crafted padded leather case.

One advantage of the Red Eye™ is that it can be used with your existing lens hoods and matte boxes. In most cases, simply screw the Red Eye™ adapter on your lens and attach the lens shade. Some lens shades require that the Red Eye™ be mounted with the shade attached.

1/2” to 2/3” Lens Adapter

Fujinon ACM-21 2/3" Lens Adapter for Sony PMW-EX3

Price:    $ 1,849.9

The Fujinon ACM-21 is a lens adapter for the 1/2" CMOS chip PMW-EX3 camcorder. This adapter allows the 1/2" chip camera to utilize high quality 2/3" Fujinon lenses using the B-Mount.

• Camcorders

This adapter will work with the Sony PMW-EX3 with 1/2" CMOS chips.

• Broadcast Lenses

Broadcast lenses used with 2/3" HD cameras feature optics and image depth that is at a much higher quality than lenses designed for 1/2" camcorders. The upgrade in lens quality will upgrade the image to levels unprecedented in the 1/2" chip realm.

1/2” to 2/3” Lens Adapter

Canon LO-32BMT

The Canon LO-32BMT adapter allows you to mount a 2/3" B4 bayonet lens onto any Sony 1/2" proprietary mount camera such as the new XDCAM HD series, PDW-F330/F350 while not affecting the optical quality of the lens. It is important to consider the following information when using a 2/3" lens with a LO-32BMT adapter mounted to a 1/2" camera:

1. 1. ◦The images produced will appear visually more telephoto by a factor of 1.38x.
      

   2. ◦The actual F-Number of a lens does not change when mounted on a different format size camera.  (If the lens is F1.9 in the 2/3 "format, the lens is also F1.9 in the 1/2" format.)
      

   3. ◦The Focal Length and F-Stop markings on the 2/3” lens are correct in either format.
      

   4. ◦It is highly recommended that HDTV lenses always be employed on HDTV cameras.
      

2. •Ideal for use with:
   

1. ◦PDW-F330L / PDW-F335L
   

2. ◦PDW-F350L / PDW-F355L
   

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Focal Length:
When using a 2/3” lens with a LO-32BMT adapter mounted to a 1/2” camera, the actual focal length of the lens does not change. However, the angle of view associated with that focal length changes.  In this case, the lens will visually be more telephoto, by a factor of 1.38x. As an example, the 2/3” KJ20x8.5B HDTV lens (58.90 angle of view at 8.5mm when mounted on a 2/3” camera) will visually appear to have a 44.60 angle of view, that equates to an equivalent focal length of 11.7mm (8.5mm x 1.38 = 11.7mm)

Powered B4 to Sony PMW-EX3 Adaptor

MTF Services Ltd.

1/2” to 2/3" Lens Adapter for Sony PMW-EX3

WITH FULL ZOOM SERVO AND AUTO IRIS FUNCTIONALITY.

Price: £695.00

Xume Quick-Release Adapters

Xume Quick-Release Adapters free you from the tedium and frustration of
changing filters while clients wait or as the perfect light slips away. Never miss
a shot or compromise your creativity again. Use the filter you want on the lens
you want, when you want. Great for use with polarizers or variable NDs.

Patented Design, Works Great.
With Xume Adapters, filters mount in any orientation. Nothing to align, no
moving parts, nothing to wear out and completely safe to use. Will not harm
your camera or lens, nor will it affect focus mechanisms, media cards,
drives or other electronics. Please see FAQs.

Looks Great.
Xume Adapters are precision-machined with a beautiful OEM finish that
seamlessly compliments your gear. Xume saves wear and will prolong the life
of your lenses and filters.