On Mon, 28 Oct 2002 19:31:05 -0500, H S wrote:
>Neuman - Ruether wrote:
>> On Mon, 28 Oct 2002 13:27:57 -0500, H S
>> wrote:

>Thanks for the comments. BTW, I was trying to find what are the
>specifications of the camera lense that comes with the TRV25. In the
>manula it says:
>########
>Focal Length for TRV25:
>3.7 -- 37mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in)
>When converted to 35mm still camera:
>In CAMERA: 50-500mm(2- 19 3/4 in)
>in MEMORY: 42-420mm(1 11/16 - 16 5/8in.)
>########
>How do I decipher it to know what is the effective focal length of the
>camcorder while recording? Is it 50-500mm? I know that the max optical
>zoom is 10x, but what is the minimum?

When in motion-video mode, some of the CCD area
is used for the stabilizer, making the 35mm-film
equivalent 50-500mm; the stills (Memory Stick mode,
not tape-stills mode) equivalent, 42-420mm...

>And what will be the effective focal lenght if I attach the 0630H wide
>angle lens to the camcorder?

.6X the FL without the converter...

>> The UV is only for protection (use DWB instead of auto white
>> balance to warm the image with Sony camcorders). A WA is a
>> good idea, and Sony's .6X zoom-through 3706H (?) is a good
>> one (you may need a 30mm->37mm step-up ring for it, if your
>> lens takes 30mm-threaded accessories). Prices from a good
>> seller are around $10-15 for a Hoya 37mm single-coated UV
>> filter, about $10 for the step up ring (if needed), and
>> about $50 for the .6X, in the US. I would also add a lens
>> shade, and maybe a circular polarizer...
>> David Ruether