Dan Cook
EF5
Anyone ever use a package like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tele-Wide-Angle...ryZ29964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tele-Wide-Angle...ryZ29964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
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Sincerely, Jeff D.
Video Camera lenses
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Michael Carlson
EF2
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- Mar 23, 2007
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Hey Dan, I have used a wide angle/Fisheye lens for my dads old Sony Handy Cam and it just screwed onto the existing filter I had on there. It wasn't the best quality fisheye because in post processing you could see the outer corners of the lens but If you have any of the higher end HD cameras you can buy separate lenses that attach to the body. I have seen tons of footage from snowboard DvD's with true fisheye and wide angle lens that dont show the outer portions of the lens and the quality is way better.
Here is a video of the wide angle/fisheye lens I use - (Video)
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John Gnuechtel
EF3
I have a 0.7 wide angle lens that screws on to the front of my Canon HV30. Gets the job done as advertised. Loss in light doesn't have a discernable impact on video quality by my standards. I haven't chased a supercell with it yet, but I'm hoping it will help me get the most of one into the frame without having to park 15 miles back.
Chris C Sanner
EF5
The light loss isn't usually too bad with these lenses, what you need to look for is distortion. Also, a lot of the tele lenses out there are pure crap, so be very careful when buying these things.
For that price though, it's probably worth a shot if you can spare it. I'd look for lenses from more quality brands though. The old adage "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here
For that price though, it's probably worth a shot if you can spare it. I'd look for lenses from more quality brands though. The old adage "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here
Brandon Headley
The description says "you don't have nothing to loose." On a more serious note I have heard some people using the cheap eBay finds and having good luck with the wide angle lenses. Never heard any reviews for the telephoto lenses. Only concern would be the distortion around the edge of the shots.
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