finepix s5600

[PMM123]

Hi,

Im new to this forum and photography so bare with me. I have a fuji finepix s5600 and was wanting to purchase an add-on telephoton lense for a little extra distance for bird photography. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions, i've come across the OlympusTCON-17, but cannot get confirmation that this will fit onto the s5600?

Thanks for any info!

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by PMM123

Hi,

Im new to this forum and photography so bare with me. I have a fuji finepix s5600 and was wanting to purchase an add-on telephoton lense for a little extra distance for bird photography. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions, i've come across the OlympusTCON-17, but cannot get confirmation that this will fit onto the s5600?

Thanks for any info!

I think it will - it certainly fits on the 7000 and 9000 series of the fuji finepix and the filter thread on the front of the 5600 is the same as its bigger brothers ( I think) - matt xyz is your man for these things , what he dont know about tcon use aint worth knowing

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by eeyore

I think it will - it certainly fits on the 7000 and 9000 series of the fuji finepix and the filter thread on the front of the 5600 is the same as its bigger brothers ( I think) - matt xyz is your man for these things , what he dont know about tcon use aint worth knowing

Thanks Pete

The TCON17 needs a 55mm thread on the camera's lens, I'm fairly sure the Fuji 5600 has a 55mm thread so you should be fine (it might be worth checking). However, if it doesn't you will simply need a step-up or step-down ring which can easily be purchased from Jessops. The TCON is a good teleconverter although I've only ever used it on a Panasonic FZ30 rather than on a Fuji.

Matt

[paulthomas]

The TCON-17 works very well on the S5600 although it does reduce the minimum focus distance. You may need to use macro mode if the subject is closer than about 12 feet and it will only focus down to about 7 feet. Apart from that it works very well.

[PMM123]

thanks for your help, where would be the best place to buy one of these from?

[nightshade]

£73 at Amazon

[cherrybee]

Well was I happy when I saw this thread.I wanted a camera with a bit more zoom and also one where I could eventually add lenses and filters for as and when I could afford to.My first good digital camera was a fuji and I loved it but as I got more into wildlife photography I out grew it.I then got a Minolta Z20 when my father passed away and he left me a little money and I was able to afford one.The only trouble was that less that a year later Minolta was taken over and the only lens you could get for it was a wide angle lens which is now impossible to get.
I feel i want more from my camera but the ones that Beryl and a few others on the site use are well out of my league so I have been searching around for something I could manage and add to as time went on.I purchased the s5600 on Amazon which should be with me in 2 days and seeing this thread I now know there are lenses etc out there for me when I can afford them.It is already going to be a lot better for me as it has 10x zoom and takes photos in raw too which if I understand rightly is a good thing.Already ordered a large xd card to cope
Am getting excited now.Hope you are all ready for my questions about raw.Hope I can manage with PSPX for edits as I have used psp for years and know my way around it a bit.Tried photo shop elements and others but could not get on with them.So sticking to what I know.
First question about raw is ,do I use some other program before I put it in PSP or will PSP read them and what format do I save them as when editing,printing etc.Thats just to go on with there may be more later Sorry if I have hijacked the thread.When I have other questions I will start my own

[mh68]

This is a useful , if a little more expensive, alternative RAYNOX DCR-2020PRO High Definition Telephoto Conversion Lens�@2.2X for Digital Cameras and Camcorders

It gives a bit more reach than the tcon -17 and has the facility to take a lens hood.It definitely works well with the Fuji S5600 as I know a member of another forum gets good results with this combo so it`s well worth considering. If you pm me i`ll send you the link to his gallery (not sure if posting links to similar sites to this is allowed on here).

Mark H

[yellowhammer]

TCON 17 available here for £62.28 + p&p.

Tecno - Olympus 1.7x Tele Converter (TCON-17) Camedia C-5050Z/4000Z/740/750 - Tecno.co.uk

I've just ordered one, will let you know what it's like.

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by yellowhammer

TCON 17 available here for £62.28 + p&p.

Tecno - Olympus 1.7x Tele Converter (TCON-17) Camedia C-5050Z/4000Z/740/750 - Tecno.co.uk

I've just ordered one, will let you know what it's like.

Made note of the links thanks everyone .Dont know when I will be able to afford one but maybe in a few moths.The foreign students arrive soon which I have every year so maybe it will be sooner rather than later Mind you the camera has to arrive yet.Delivery maybe today or tomorrow.Getting excited now hope its today

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Originally Posted by mh68

This is a useful , if a little more expensive, alternative RAYNOX DCR-2020PRO High Definition Telephoto Conversion Lens�@2.2X for Digital Cameras and Camcorders

It gives a bit more reach than the tcon -17 and has the facility to take a lens hood.It definitely works well with the Fuji S5600 as I know a member of another forum gets good results with this combo so it`s well worth considering. If you pm me i`ll send you the link to his gallery (not sure if posting links to similar sites to this is allowed on here).

Mark H

That looks a decent piece of kit have you any info on cost? and where i might buy one in the UK? the only on i've seen so far was 2nd on fleabay

Thanks

John

[mh68]

Originally Posted by Lincs Yellowbelly

That looks a decent piece of kit have you any info on cost? and where i might buy one in the UK? the only on i've seen so far was 2nd on fleabay

Thanks

John

Hi John,
As with some other Raynox lenses you`d probably have to order from the States....I saw one on Ebay a while back brand new from a dealer going for about 96 quid.I haven`t seen them available in the UK up to now, although it may be asking somewhere that sells other Raynox lenses whether they can order it for you....

Mark H

[matt_xyz]

to be honest, I would be wary of the Raynox teleconverter. A 2.2x convertor is pushing it, I think you would get much better results with the 1.7x TCON. This was certainly the consensus on the Panasonic forum, and the Panasonics have image stabilisation so at least reduce camera shake.

Matt

[mh68]

For handheld work i`d tend to agree with Matt.Most of the time even when i`m using the tcon-17 it`s with a lightweight tripod unless the lights really good....a higher teleconverter would only exaggerate the problems in normal conditions, even with image stabilisation on a non-DSLR type camera.

Mark H

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by cherrybee

Made note of the links thanks everyone .Dont know when I will be able to afford one but maybe in a few moths.The foreign students arrive soon which I have every year so maybe it will be sooner rather than later Mind you the camera has to arrive yet.Delivery maybe today or tomorrow.Getting excited now hope its today

My s5600 arrived this afternoon whoopee.Reading manual several times over Blowing a gale here and persisting it down with rain couldnt even go in garden to try it out Never mind there is always tomorrow Now I have to find a camera bag that wont break the bank the one I have is too small.

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

to be honest, I would be wary of the Raynox teleconverter. A 2.2x convertor is pushing it, I think you would get much better results with the 1.7x TCON. This was certainly the consensus on the Panasonic forum, and the Panasonics have image stabilisation so at least reduce camera shake.

Matt

I would get a TCON to be honest Matt, but the 9000/9500 i have has a 58mm thread, whereas the TCON i has a 55mm i believe i don't know if you can buy an adaptor ring so it will fit

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by Lincs Yellowbelly

I would get a TCON to be honest Matt, but the 9000/9500 i have has a 58mm thread, whereas the TCON i has a 55mm i believe i don't know if you can buy an adaptor ring so it will fit

you simply need a 58mm to 55mm step down ring John, here's one for instance;

JACOBS Step Down 58mm-55mm for £4.99 at Jacobs Digital Photography & Video

Matt

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Cheers Matt, you're a star

[paulthomas]

Originally Posted by mh68

Hi John,
As with some other Raynox lenses you`d probably have to order from the States....I saw one on Ebay a while back brand new from a dealer going for about 96 quid.I haven`t seen them available in the UK up to now, although it may be asking somewhere that sells other Raynox lenses whether they can order it for you....

Mark H

As far I know Jessops have the sole import rights for Raynox in this country. You'd need a 55-58 step up ring as well to make it fit the S5600. Everything I've read on DpReview's Fuji forum has stated that the TCON-17 delivers better images.

[yellowhammer]

Have got my Tcon 17 now. Ordered it 4.30pm Thursday, received it 9.00am Friday! Haven't had a chance to use it in anger yet but have a couple of test shots so you can see what's what:





Note the sloping horizon, a real pro technique you would do well to emulate

It's a big old unit, with not a lot of thread to screw into the camera. Seems very secure though. The only downside is that it's not threaded for filters or lens hood. Good bit of kit for less than 65 squid.

[Woober]

Hi everyone,
thanks for welcoming me to the WAB. I was reading the messages and pros and cons about the Finepix S5600 zoom lens (which is how I found the site in the first place) and have decided to get a Raynox lens. I checked out the prices and they are all about £189.00 in Britain and $184.00 (£95) in the USA. Think I'll try the USA. I have just got back from a holiday in New England and I got some shots of a big bull moose. When I checked them they were ok but a bit fuzzy. I wish I had bought the zoom when I was there.

All the best

Woober