16x9 Inc Unveils Wide Converter Angle for HDV
March 04, 2005
Burbank, CA - 16x9 Inc has a new optical solution for wider shooting angles with Sony’s HVR-Z1U and HDR-FX1 HDV camcorders.
The 16x9 Inc 0.7X Wide Angle Converter neatly threads on to add 30% wider angle of view, while maintaining full zoom capability, the company describes, turning the original 4.5 - 54 mm lens into a 3.2 - 38.5 mm.
Three multi-coated optical glass elements yield clean, high definition pictures. The product is crafrted in Japan exclusively for 16x9 Inc.
The new Wide Angle Converter weighs 22.9 oz. (650g) and measures 45mm in length. Its standard 72mm rear thread guarantees compatibility with other camcorders like the Panasonic DVX100/A and Canon XL series. Featuring a 95mm front thread, the 0.7X facilitates direct mounting of glass filters. In addition, the converter integrates with mattebox systems such as those from Alfred Chrosziel.
Suggested pricing for the 0.7X Wide Angle Converter is $707 USD.
For more information, visit
www.16x9inc.com
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