FZ30 accessories

[life through a lens]

To those in the know.....

Am looking for a flash gun to compliment the FZ30 and, ideally, also work with my Nikon F80. Can anyone recommend one ?? Could the FZ30 also support of camera flash using a lead ??

Also, I know that some use the Olympus TCON17 teleconvertor but has anyone tried the TCON30. Could be a good addition to the crimbo list and is only £30 more than the 17.

Looking forward to your replies.

Olly

[matt_xyz]

the TCON30 would be a step too far I think. I'm sure results would suffer with that level of magnification.

I use the Sunpak auto383 external flash gun with my FZ30. Jacobs used to stock these, not sure if they still do.

Matt

[life through a lens]

Thanks Matt. I'm sure I've seen Sunpack stuff on Ebay so will keep my eyes peeled.

Cheers again

Olly

[speckled wood]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

the TCON30 would be a step too far I think. I'm sure results would suffer with that level of magnification.


Matt

I tried a fuji 2x converter on my 7000 at one stage and was disappointed with the results, probably the 1.7x of the olympus is about as far as you can go before losses outweigh the gains.

[life through a lens]

Originally Posted by speckled wood

I tried a fuji 2x converter on my 7000 at one stage and was disappointed with the results, probably the 1.7x of the olympus is about as far as you can go before losses outweigh the gains.

Its an interesting point but I suppose it will come down to the lens quality. Was also thinking about the Raynox 2.2x but might try and get a trial before commiting to anything.

Olly

[carlj]

Have a look at the metz range - price wise are very good value at the moment.

[life through a lens]

Have toyed with the idea of Metz gear but always seemed a bit overkill for the amount it will be used. Suppose it would last though.

Olly

[pete-c]

Olly

I use the Raynox 2.2 and am very pleased with it see some of my photos in the Gallery. (Especially the Grey Wagtail I downloaded today)

Regards

Pete-c