Warning: I tested several wide-angel converters with my Canon MV20 video cam, and all failed, as there were shadowed objective corners visible if the video is displayed by a video-processing computer ( not necessarily if the video is displayed on a TV screen, or on the LCD display of the video cam ):
Sony VCL 06-37H, 37mm ( little shadowed corners ).
Hama 0.45, 37mm ( large shadowed corners, heavy distortion, fisheye view ).
Hama 0.5 Digital/44330,37 mm ( large shadowed corner ).
Hama 0.45, 46mm ( large shadowed corners ).
Kenko KWG-05, 0.5x, 37mm ( large shadowed corners ).
I did not yet test these wide-angel converters:
JVC GL V 0637U, 37mm.
Panasonic VW-LW 4307WE, 0.7x, 43mm.
Canon WD46, 46mm ( this is the original device for the Canon MV 20 video cam ).
Accumulators.
The accumulator Troy Products C-L736A with 1800 mAh, Varta V277 with 800 mAh and Conrad #350180-62 with 800 mAh and #355160-62 with 750 mAh are suitable for my Canon MV20 video cam.
Windshield.
The Rycote Mini Windjammer ”Rycote RY-IC2” is suitable as wind screen for the microphone of my Canon MV20 video cam.
Tripod.
The tripod CULLMANN “Universal Magic” is the best choice for video filmers ( like me ) who use a bicycle for transportation !
Interface module for video and photo cams: CULLMANN "CROSS CX470 #40470L" - “CULLMANN CX 470, Artikelnummer 40470”, “CULLMANN Magnesit Cx470 Schnellkupplungsplatte M 40470” ( eBay ).
Additional interface module to attach a smartphone: CULLMANN "CROSS CX141 #41141" - “Um die Mehrzahl aller gängigen Smartphones schnell und bequem zu befestigen, lässt sich Smartphonehalter CROSS CX141 in der Breite stufenlos von 57 bis 92 mm verstellen. Mittels genormten 1/4 Zoll Anschlussgewinde kann der CROSS CX141 auf jedes Hand-, Ein- oder Dreibeinstativ oder auf jeden Stativkopf montiert werden”. Not available in 2020-12.
I was advised to try a “fluid head with balance spring” like the Manfrotto #503 to shoot perfect horizontal turns with my DV cam ! Alternatively, with cheap heads, I was advised to hold the head with the left hand and the cam with the right hand, when doing camera turns.
*Software drivers not intended for Win10 . The software driver for W2k & WinXP still installs on Win10. But the cam is not recognized as “Camera” by Win10, by the Windows camera app .
The StudioP5 camera has a mechanical shutter function, by turning a ring at the camera case around the camera lens. Turn the ring to the left, until the green LED light of the camera turns on.
Problems:
Error message “Network connectivity is not available. Some features may be limited until connection is restored” ?!
“Mini Kamera, reagiert auf jede Bewegung bei Tag und Nacht... Vielseitige Mini-Kamera speichert Fotos und Videos in High-Definition mit 1280x720p”.
“Sie erhalten außerdem einen Montage-Clip für eine einfache Befestigung an Ihrer Kleidung oder im Auto, sowie eine 8GB Memory Micro-SD Karte um Ihre Aufnahmen speichern zu können”.
200 mAh, continuous operation time of 45min . No Wifi / WLAN .
As alternative to zooms with “controlled” zoom speed, zooming faster and delaying speed during post processing is o.k., if the speed reductions is less than 33%.
Bebop “ZOE DV-Lanc” - Enables the use of the zoom function of DV cams ( by LANC control ).
HGV “LP CAM Control” - Enables the use of the zoom function of DV cams ( by LANC control ).
IRdeo - “InfraRot und Video”. PC remote control and PC interface for video processing #.
“SkyTools CamEye II”.
Archive.org "CamEye II" - Remote control of DV cams ( by LANC control ). “Die Fallschirmsportschule Ganderkesee ist Distributor in Deutschland für Produkte der schwedischen Firma SkyTools”.
ue-consult “RM-bare” - Enables the use of the zoom function of DV cams ( by LANC control ). RM95 Clone (RM95-MB ) - a replacement for the SONY RM95 service remote control.
VariZoom “StealthZoom” - Enables the use of the zoom function of DV cams ( by LANC control ).
“Siggi's Information Digital Video and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Page” ( - 2000-10-18 ) - How to assemble the serial control cable for Panasonic DV cams. DV-IN enabling Panasonic and Sony DV / D8 cams. DV remote software for Panasonic DV cams ).