How to change the lens??

[rodster 0]

So, how do you change the lens? I have a JVC GR-DX75U and I would like to change the lens. I'm pretty proficient on electronics/computers, I just need some instructions. OR, should just take it to some electronics shop and let them do it?

Thanks.

Rod

[quade 4]

Not really familiar with that model, but if it's like -most- consumer cameras, you don't change the lens, but instead you put on a wide angle (or telephoto) lens in addition to the existing one.

Look on the front of the lens for some mounting threads and read the manual.

I'm assuming you're not quite ready to jump it yet.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[rodster 0]

I have jump with it several jumps, it is just that you can only capture so much, and the view finder really sucks to judge the full view of what you want to film.

Rod

[quade 4]

Excuse me?

Lemme get this straight . . . (on so many levels).

Your profile says you're newly licensed with 49 jumps and you say you're looking through the viewfinder while jumping this camera?

Is this correct?

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[rodster 0]

I guess I should explained myself a little more. When you AIM the videocam ON THE GROUND and you use the viewfinder, it is hard to judge what you are going to capture. When I review the video I get only so little. By the way, good articles about camera flying dude, you are my hero!!

Rod

[jimmytavino 16]

.....great thread.

o[:-) ............... jmy

[Alo1 0]

and you say you're looking through the viewfinder while jumping this camera?

Is this correct?

[AggieDave 6]

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you mean you don't look thru the veiwfinder when you jump?

I would, but my new still camera's view finder broke on my last jump...stupid polaroid...


Here's a link to my google search for wide angle lens for ya camera.

Clicky

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[turtlespeed 220]

Dave, I told you it would do that unless you used the football helmet roll cage idea we talked about. Some people never listen - I did find that glue you wanted to mont it to your other helmet though.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[OmriMon 0]

I discovered just lately that a disc cutter works wonders on taking that stupid lens off.

then i used tree sap to attach the home made lens i made to the camera.

try it urself, it works!

if u need suggestions on how to mount ur new highly modified camera to ur helmet give me a shout