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philm · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 113

Hi guys, have any Sony owners changed out the HD-8 lens on the 12x with the 144/145's or would it be of any gain worthwhile? What kind of adapters would be needed?

Thanks.

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

I'm not sure if adapters are avalable, but you could try to find a set of pt-65 lenses that should have better focus than the HD-8'S

Erik

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject:

Yes it can be done. You need a set of lenses and Joust adaptors. They are available on this site from the front page link.

http://www.curtpalme.com/JoustModsAdapters.shtm

We talked about doing this but none of us ever did. I scored a mint set of PT-65 lenses and called it a day. Why not give it a try? You can always reuse the adaptors and lenses when you upgrade to another 8" AC projector latter on.

Also check out these posts:

https://www.curtpalme.com/forum_archived/viewtopic.php@t=5019.html

https://www.curtpalme.com/forum_archived/viewtopic.php@t=3817.html

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject:

Oh I forgot to mention. You'll need the clear lenses as your projector already has the tinted glycol.

garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

philm · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 113

Thanks again guys for all your valuable input, I'll report later if i go this way.
Phi Smile

Joust · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:47 am Post subject:

If the sony uses or can use standard HD8s then my adapters should work in it.
www.joustmods.com

I'd be very interested in seeing your results.