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Better Lens for the Sony EX-3
hello all….
Well, I have found a solution for the Sony EX-3 lens “creeping” problem….I got on a eBay.com last week and brought a Fujinon XS 16×5.8A-XB-8 hot shoe 1/2″ lens and it came in the mail today…..And for the last 3 hours , I have been playing with it on my EX-3, with the ACM-18 adapter….and the lens performs better that I expected.
The lens in question is the stock lens made for the PMW-320K XDCAM ex camera, it is a little bit front heavy, but not that bad….the camera does talk to the lens as it will do the in menu back focus and it makes my EX-3 look more professional.
I would like to thank the people at Sony XDCAM support and Ian Cook’s group for their help in this matter when I spoke to them on Monday.
So, I just want to pass this on, to other Sony EX-3 owner’s and also to PMW-300K1 buyers…as this set up will work on those cameras as well.
Bill Griffin
HD Cameraman
972-475-6870
http://www.dallascamguy.com
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Hello Bill: I have both the PMW 320 and the Ex-3. No trouble with the stock lens on the ex-3 here. However, what you are telling me is that the lens on the pmw 320 (which is a 16x) will fit on the ex-3 with an adaptor.
Where did you find the adaptor and how expensive was it?Thanks
Ronnie
Ronnie Martin
Kato Video Productions
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Hello Ronnie,
The ACM-18 adapter came with the Sony EX-3 when I got the camera back in 2010….
you should have one, if you own a EX-3. If not I see them on eBay.com going for anywhere from $100.00 up to $700.00 (some people, get real)…..I am sure you can call Sony support and they will give you the part number, but knowing Sony….it will not be cheap.I hope this helps…..
Bill Griffin
HD Cameraman
972-475-6870
http://www.dallascamguy.com
Dallas, Texas USA -
a picture of the camera……with the new Fuji lens
Bill Griffin
HD Cameraman
972-475-6870
http://www.dallascamguy.com
Dallas, Texas USA -
Thanks Bill for the info on the adaptor. I have the original box that the ex-3 came in and I am sure it is in there. My Ex-3 is setup with a modified over the shoulder brace that allows me to use a large Sony “V mount” battery. For several years I used the ex3 as the main camera for a Dirt Racing Video TV program that aired on 4 stations in Mississippi. That camera along with the Ex-1r are work horses and the extra 2x in the lens would sure have helped. I just didn’t realize the lens on the PMW 320 wouuld fit the Ex-3. Now that I am looking at one of the Atomos Ninja products the larger lens and the Ninja will breaathe new life into the EX-3.
Take care
Ronnie
Ronnie Martin
Kato Video Productions
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For Atomos…you will need the Samurai as it has the HD/SDI input that the EX-3 has….I hope to get one around Christmas time…..then I will be complete and thats it for gear this year…….
Bill Griffin
HD Cameraman
972-475-6870
http://www.dallascamguy.com
Dallas, Texas USA
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