HV40 + Raynox 6600 : Fit in what bag?

[Steve_Karl]

Hi,

2 questions really.

1) Is it safe to leave a Raynox 6600 attached to an HV40 when in the bag and transporting it?

2) Can you recommend an inexpensive bag that will hold both comfortably and safely?

Thank you!

[Janke]

Remember that the threads on the HV40 are plastic, so

1 - it's wise not to thread/unthread too often

2 - it's unwise to bump the lens while attached, might break the threads...

[Steve_Karl]

That seems to make it essential then to have a great case that can hold both when it's attacked.

Might be to buy an aluminum brief case off eBay and then DIY the foam to hold all in place.

[jakenbocker]

Planning on purchasing a Raynox 6600 WA lens very soon, along with an XH-A1 lens hood. Steve_Karl, do you have a lens hood on your Raynox? If so, do you have a cap of somekind to protect the lens while in transport, since the automatic lens cover on the camera itself is of no use with a WA lens attached.

Also interested in seeing what you decide on for a case/bag for your setup. Need to starting looking at that myself. Good luck!

[Steve_Karl]

Hi jakenbocker,

I haven't yet purchased a WA. I was just thinking ahead trying to plan.
I did just find a nice aluminum case on eBay but it will take some DIY to fill it with foam etc.

It's the deepest one I could find at 5".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Janke]

If you're going to keep the WA on all the time, get Canon's adapter, not a Raynox.

You can zoom all the way with Canon, but Raynox gets fuzzy past the halfway point or so - I've been told...

[Steve_Karl]

Janke: Understood. I wasn't aware of the Raynox zoom fuzz until now.

There are reports of the Raynox 6600 pro 52mm having less distortion than the Canon WD-H43. I think that would be my biggest worry with getting the Canon.

So what if I leave my B&W clear protection filter on the front of the HV40 and screw / unscrew the Raynox any time I like? That would keep the Canon threads safe.

Do you think there will be a problem with having the extra distance or glass between the hv40 and the Raynox?

Thanks,

[Janke]

The difference in distortion is much less than the difference in zooming ability. I'd get the Canon - it's specially designed for the HV.

I've tested the Canon (not on architecture, mind you), and the quality was excellent.

[cornreaper]

I had the HV with the Raynox and I just left the 43>52 step-up ring on the camera at all times....no wear-and-tear on the camera's threads.

@jakenbocker, the Raynox comes with a lens cap.

[Steve_Karl]

Ahhhh ... excellent idea with leaving the step-up ring on ... and the bonus cap is cool!