Red Eye Wide Angle Adapter
Printer versionThe Red Eye™
A mini wide angle adapter that is
both high quality, and inexpensive.
It makes perfect sense for moving Steadicam-type shots, expansive static shots in tight spaces and panoramic scenic shots. It’s easy to use, affordable, well built and performs quite well.
Overall Rating: SWEET
When Compared to other options for my XL1 the red eye represents incredible value for money.
I am more than happy with its performance as a wide angle filter, lite, compact and beautifully made - I use it every chance I get.
The Red Eye is one of my hardest working pieces of kit and the quality is superb. Application is ideal for everything claimed especially fast moving pans.
I finally got a chance to test out your wide angle adaptor on the HDW-750 w/ 10x Fujinon lens. The sharpness of the lens does not appear to be in any way a problem. At least on the 20" monitor. I suspect even if you were to show image shot with this lens on a longer digital projection scan that there would not be any negative sharpness/ resolution issues. I love the wide angle capability of the lens. As with all Red Eye products, it is a very cost effective wide angle solution. What struck me especially is that when I pointed the lens at the lights in my shop and as I moved the camera from side to side, I saw very little lens aberration (or light flaring) in to the lights. The image was very clean!
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.
The Red Eye™ is deceptively small, but... It does the job!
The Red Eye FX Series wide angle adapters are designed to meet the requirements of
high end pro-sumer and broadcast camera person using HDV systems who require a higher degree of optical performance from The Red Eye wide angle adapter.
The Red Eye FX uses a high grade glass with low dispersion qualities, reduced barrel distortion, improved resolution, AR coatings and contrast.
The Red Eye FX Series lenses is available in .7x (30%), .5x (50%), and .4x (60%)powers.
Currently, the FX is available in a 72 mm & 62mm diameter
- Weighs less than 100g (3.5oz)
- .7x Increases Lens angle by 30%
- .5x Increases Lens angle by 50%
- Multi Layer AR Coating
- Anodized Aluminum Housing
- Includes Leather Carrying Case
- Works with Lens Hoods and Matte Boxes
- 1 year manufacturers warranty against defects
Popular compatibility with HDV cameras.
- GY-HD100U - 82mm
- Z1U & FX1 - 72mm
- XH A1 - 72mm
- AG-HVX200 - 82mm
- HVR A1U - 37mm
- V1U - 62mm
- XDCAM-EX1 - 77mm
62mm RedEye HDV/DV .4x Fx Series
Includes suede carry pouch
$450.00
62mm RedEye HDV/DV .5x Fx Series
Includes suede carry pouch
$420.00
62mm RedEye HDV/DV .65x Fx Series
Includes suede carry pouch.
Price $395.00
On Sale! $295.00
72mm RedEye HDV/DV .4x Fx Series
Includes suede carry pouch
$450.00
72mm RedEye HDV/DV .5x Fx Series
includes suede carry pouch
$420.00
72mm RedEye HDV/DV .7x Fx Series (.65x)
Includes suede carry pouch
$400.00
77mm RedEye .65x Fx Series
Includes suede carry pouch
$470.00
82mm RedEye Aspheric .7x
Includes suede carry pouchIncludes suede carry pouch
$500.00
