DOF - Depth of Field on Kodak zi8! Filmmaking QUICK FX

Here is a cheap mobile phone telephoto lens adapter that fits onto the kodak zi8! (and other similar cameras)
The lens allows you to achieve a depth of field with your fixed-focus camera.
As you will see in the sample video, the lens cuts down the light dramatically.
For best results use the lens adapter in bright daylight !!

To find your own lens, do a web search for: "cell phone telescope lens"

**I will note that this specific model is very cheaply made mostly plastic components. I'm guessing the other versions that you may come across will have the same plastic, cheap design.

Though these items retailed for $30-$50 dollars when first released.. you should have no trouble finding one online for around $10-15. I would recommend not paying more then $20 due to their plastic and cheap design.




But, with all that said, these lenses' are a fast, cheap way to achieve a higher quality look from your pocket video camera!

Thanks for watching!!

The Music video at this link was shot on a Kodak zi8 using this lens adapter! Check it out to see the finished results!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QWPgBcnPU




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Technical info:
The opening of this show was shot on: Canton T2i
Audio: camera mic
Test footage - Kodak zi8
Flip UltraHD (end segment)

Edited in Premiere Pro CS4
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[bagintheback]

Would you know if this worked with the Zi5?

[Knoptop]

@bagintheback I'm not sure

[meinc3]

iCan u shoot professional quality video with the zi8 and DOF adaptor. Could you possibly shoot video good enough to be seen on bog screen? or should you invest in DSLR camera, etc? Tahnks!

[Knoptop]

@meinc3 This attachment lens is very tricky to work with. and since it's a 10x zoom, it works best outdoors where you can move further away from your shot.

[meinc3]

how do you set your zi8 to fixed focus sothe dof adapter will give u DOF

[Knoptop]

@meinc3 the attachment lens is what does it. no adjustments need to be made on the camera.

[ExtremeHerps]

Do you know of a lens for the Zi8 that doesn't zoom in but has a manual focus?

[TheGuyFactor]

Thanks info was very helpful

[ExtremeHerps]

Will this work on the Playtouch Zi10?

[john5699]

dude your awesome! Thanks!



[mwescoots]

onously just use a dslr

[neightd0g15]

I'm fo sho getting this, the only bummer is how much it zooms in on stuff. I guess that's probably why they call it a TELEphoto lens...

[priyankeshu1]

Would this work with Kodak Playsport?

[smallbusinessplanned]

10x the zoom means that shaky movement is more likely to be captured. Best to use a tripod