Has anyone tried the 8x32 CrystalVue Optics SharpShooter Len

[dgkimpton]

Has anyone tried the 8x32 CrystalVue Optics SharpShooter Lens with the G2?

It looks like it could be a really nice lens for getting right up close from a distance.

Of course I expect to see some black borders around the photo since it is a 37mm thread but I wonder if one couldn't just chop a reasonable photo out of the middle?

I'd love to hear any personal experiences before I risk $150 plus interantional carriage on one of these babies...

Linkage: http://www.ckcpower.com/crystalvue.htm

cheers

[Mind Socket]

Hiya,

I emailed Tom (I think) from CKC Power about this lens. His reply (which I can't find now) said that the vignetting is too great on G1/G2 cameras.

There is a new lens referred that can be seen here (pre-production):
http://www.ckcpower.com/newlens2.htm

I'd say, sit tight. :)

[dgkimpton]

Thanks - I'm aware of this new lens but it's zoom is only 5/6x as opposed to the 8x linked above.

Ah well - looks like I will havve to continue searching...

[Mind Socket]

True, but when you combine it with the 3x zoom of the camera, you are looking at 15-18x vs 24x (which is different in a way, since you're used to being limited to 3x). If a significant part of the image is useless due to vignetting using the 8x, then what you gain in zoom is lost in cropped pixels.

[Leighow]

Well I think that I would settle for 5x or 6 X. I cannot see buying a "box" to view the LCD (although it can be an impossible chore.. and sighting sounds like trying to find Saturn with a hand guided telescope!

And, my first shot would be my "Blue Heron". Before my G2 arrived, I have watched this guy gulp down gold fish. Now he is always 100 yards offshore. And this is the best that I can do with the L(Superfine) jpeg setting!

http://members.rogers.com/hleigh/HERON.JPG

Keep us posted. This is a nice compromise. We have to be sure that it is not too heavy for the camera however.

HOWIE

[Mind Socket]

Just an update. A picture of the Crystalvue LX has now shown up on their "prototype preview" page.

Hopefully this is a sign that they're close to production ...

http://www.ckcpower.com/newlens2.htm

[dialdn]

For those interested in higher zoom check out http://www.indevco.com/setup/

Click on the images to see the zoom and click on the link at the bottom to see the equipment and how it goes together.

M

[Mind Socket]

oooh. swanky. Not sure I'd take that hiking though. :)

Is it hard to focus?

[slejhamer]

Mind Socket,
Any idea as to price? Thread size? Weight? Vignetting issues? This thing looks incredible, and much more portable than the telescope setup. I guess I'll have to wait for more info....



Mind Socket wrote:
Just an update. A picture of the Crystalvue LX has now shown up on their "prototype preview" page.

[Mind Socket]

slejhammer,
No idea apart from what the web page says, so little or no vignetting and compatible with G1/G2 (using adapter rings methinks)