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Check out this site:
http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/
They provide custom made lens adapters and filter spacers. I'll
probably get the adapter soon...
Vij
Check out this site:
http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/
They provide custom made lens adapters and filter spacers. I'll
probably get the adapter soon...
Vij
Check out this site:
http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/
They provide custom made lens adapters and filter spacers. I'll
probably get the adapter soon...
Vij
Check out this site:
http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/
They provide custom made lens adapters and filter spacers. I'll
probably get the adapter soon...
Vij
I made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. I made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it presto lens adapterThanks for posting this. I've been looking for an adaptor, but nobody
seems to have made one for the QV-3000. If I understand them correctly,
this company's adaptor works for any camera. Too good to be true? I
can't help being the slightest bit dubious. I'm wondering whether this
attachment will get in the way of the Casio's native zoom capabilities.
Also, which lenses can you use with the QV-3000? Will Tiffen lenses
work? What about Kenko or Bower? (I've seen these at http://www.ckcpower.com )
Will autofocus work through these lenses? Despite these worries, I'll
probably order one of those adaptors pretty soon. I like the idea of
multiplying my zoom by 3.
McKenzie
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipe and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less permanent attachment.I made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
Jeff
Richard Kellaway wrote:
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Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
rick
Jeff
Richard Kellaway wrote:
G>
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
rick
Jeff
Richard Kellaway wrote:
G>
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
rick
Jeff
Richard Kellaway wrote:
G>
Where did you get the black nylon? I've looked at ABS plastic drain pipeI made a Adapter that slides on the boss that the lens retracts into. IMcKenzie
made it out of Black nylon, I have one for 46mm and 52mm . I started
out making a protector for the zoom so I could put it in a aquapac and
still be able to use the camera, thought hey if i put some threads on it
presto lens adapter
and found that the 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" adaptor will slip over the camera
boss with a little sanding. How did you put the threads on? And how do
you hold it on the camera. I could glue the ABS to the boss but don't
want to do that so have not proceeded until I can figure out a less
permanent attachment.
rick
Hi all,
Sorry but my solution is even lower tech! Cut about 0.75 inches of 1.5
inch diameter car radiator hose.
Now, using a penknife, shave about one sixteenth off all the way around
the inside for about half an inch of its length; so that the resulting
diameter JUST slips snugly over the QV3000 lens. Be VERY CAREFUL that
it's not too tight or you will damage the lens mechanism.
Next, take an appropriate filter ring ( either a smashed out filter or a
stepping ring ) and stick to the end. And hey presto, lens convertor.
Not the most elegant solution in the world but it works fine with a 2x
convertor that I've tried.
COME ON CASIO.... give us a proper solution.
What do they say..... ' necessity is the mother of invention '.
Tigger.
Hi,
I recently built a lens adapter out of a 1 1/2 inch PVC coupler. I
shaved the inside of one end bigger than the camera and padded it with
thick electrical tape. It makes a nice snug fit- I've carried it around
all day at the park, on the boat, wherever, and it hasn't slipped. It'll
hold the weight of the usual filters with no problem. One annoyace - the
camera has a slight curve on the front. I had to carve the curve into
the adapter to get a nice tight fit.
On the filter end, I bought a used stackable filter ($5 bargain bin) and
broke the glass out, leaving the threads. (Don't let it shatter all over
the carpet - it'll probably annoy the wife... trust me...) I glued the
threads into the other end (had to shave the PVC a bit to fit) and
painted the whole thing flat black. It took about an hour to make, not
counting drying time for the glue and a couple coats of spray paint.
I haven't tried any heavy lenses, but I can support the weight of the
camera with the lens adapter so I guess it would probably support a lens
of at least that weight.
--Bob
Tigger:
That is great! Even better than my solution, it allows for a couple of
hose clamps to really snug things down. If I wasn't worried about the
warranty I'd take my camera into a local machine shop and have threads
cut into the outside of the boss to match the standard ABS 1-1/2"
threads. By the way, I don't fully understand your dimensions - you cut
the hose 3/4" long? Isn't that a bit short to clear the Casio lens at
full extension or am I missing something?
Both would appear to add a good deal of bulk to the camera. I don't
think that I would want to keep either on the camera except when really
needed.
The eagle-eye is purpose-built for the QV3000 and would appear to
provide some protection to the lens when it is extended. Since I have a
number of 49mm filters, this adapt. seems attractive but ~$75 is high
enough to want more input before I make a decision.
The other is a universal design and less than 1/2 the price of the
eagle-eye adapter. Still, I would like to hear what someone who has one
thinks of it before I spend any money.
Check out this site:
http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/
They provide custom made lens adapters and filter spacers. I'll
probably get the adapter soon...
Vij
That is great! Even better than my solution, it allows for a couple of
hose clamps to really snug things down. If I wasn't worried about the
warranty I'd take my camera into a local machine shop and have threads
cut into the outside of the boss to match the standard ABS 1-1/2"
threads. By the way, I don't fully understand your dimensions - you cut
the hose 3/4" long? Isn't that a bit short to clear the Casio lens at
full extension or am I missing something?
rick
Hi all,
Sorry but my solution is even lower tech! Cut about 0.75 inches of 1.5
inch diameter car radiator hose.
Now, using a penknife, shave about one sixteenth off all the way around
the inside for about half an inch of its length; so that the resulting
diameter JUST slips snugly over the QV3000 lens. Be VERY CAREFUL that
it's not too tight or you will damage the lens mechanism.
Next, take an appropriate filter ring ( either a smashed out filter or a
stepping ring ) and stick to the end. And hey presto, lens convertor.
Not the most elegant solution in the world but it works fine with a 2x
convertor that I've tried.
COME ON CASIO.... give us a proper solution.
What do they say..... ' necessity is the mother of invention '.
Tigger.
is there any chance to see the results you get with that equipment.????Hi All,
Have just come across this thread and thought I would let you know that
I bought the eagleeye adaptor for my QV3000 and am really pleased with
it. It is well worth the money. I am no technical expert but in my
opinion it is very well made and a good looking piece of kit. I also
have their 5x lense which is amazing. They are also one of the best
companies I have ever dealt with. Quick and honest.
Link as follows :
http://www.eagleeyeuk.com
Chris
