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Accessories for a Sony DSC-F707 Just got a new Sony DSC-F707. Would you recommend a 2x lens extender or wide angle lens adapter? Close-up filter? Any other accessories? Thanks Bob Hall
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Joseph A. Scavo, Jr. |
Bob, I am also in the process of looking for Teleconverter. Here is what I've found so far on the Forums. Oly B-300 (1.7x, 9.8oz. - discontinued but you can still find them on EBAY) - Good at maximum zoom but vignetting begins as soon as you back off of the zoom. I don't have 1st hand experience with this one. (step down ring required) Oly TCON-14B (1.45x, 16.8 oz.{heavy} - available) - I've taken test pictures with my F707 and this teleconverter. More zoom range without vignetting and good quality pictures. Very little loss of light. (step up ring required) There are 2x converters out there but I haven't found one that has been praised on the forums. I'm using the wide angle converter from Sony (0.7x) with no complaints. Thanks, Joe
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Balazs |
I'm in the process of looking for a good teleconverter (2.0x at least) for the f707, but no luck yet. However, I tried the Sony Wide Angle Converter and I compared it to Canon's WD-58 Wide Angle Converter (designed for the GL-1 or XL1-s Vid Cams). I'm sorry for anyone that ever purchased Sony's wide angle lens. Canon's lens is smaller, better built, is 58mm (no step down ring required) and you can zoom through your entire range (Including Digital Zoom). The dimensions are: 58mm thread (back) 79mm (Front End) and 43mm long. It is rated at 0.7x as well, but I personally found the Canon lens to be slightly wider. Last but not least, I can use my HVL-F1000 flash to shoot over the lens as it is only 79mm at it's widest diameter. I paid $299 CDN vs $249 CDN for Sony's dinner plate lens.
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