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  1. 28th Dec 2007 20:43 #1
    wan2no
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    Hi,

    I need to put a uv filter on my camcorder, it is a jvc gy-dv500u. However, i have checked the internet and all i am getting is that the camcorder uses a 1/2" bayonet system. Honestly, I have no idea what that means. So what I did next was to convert 0.5 inches to millimeters to see if I can find a filter that size. As a result, I can not find any.

    I did found one but one a ebay page and the guy said that he uses 77mm for his Nikon which is 12 - 24 mm. It is not making much sense to me so can someone clarify things for me. I really need this UV filter
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  2. 28th Dec 2007 21:01 #2
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    The 1/2" bayonet is apparently the lens mounting system. The most common filter size I saw on a quick search was 82mm threaded. But it probably depends on the lens you are using. I would go to a filter company like Hoya or Tiffen and they should be able to help you. http://www.hoyafilter.com/ or http://www.tiffen.com/

    Lots other filter manufacturers out there, those were just two that came to mind.
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    Well ,excuse me, but you have a "broadcast" quality cam..
    Do you not have the instruction manual??? It should mention lens diameters for filters...
    Or was it "lost"????????
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    Originally Posted by JimboS
    Well ,excuse me, but you have a "broadcast" quality cam..
    Do you not have the instruction manual??? It should mention lens diameters for filters...
    Or was it "lost"????????
    no it does not. I have been looking for it. It only says 1/2 bayonet system
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  5. 29th Dec 2007 10:57 #5
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    The filter diameter depends on which Fuijinon lens you have. The 500U was available with either the S14 x 7.3B12U or S19 x 6.5B12U but others (Fujinon or Canon) may be mounted.



    http://dl.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/prodv/GY-DV500U.pdf
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    it is a Fujinon S14x7 3B12U
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  7. 31st Dec 2007 06:39 #7
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    Google got me this.

    Check the front of your lens and the lens shade to confirm 62mm filter screw dimension. I found this spec sheet on an e-bay listing but one other listing mentioned 58mm filters.





    You can confirm spec with Fujinon or the filter supplier or ask online experts like these guys
    http://www.fixya.com/support/p223197-fuji_fujinon_s14x7_3b12u_1_2_3_ccd/solutions
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