FZ200 Lumix camera and 1.7 tele converter question.
May 5, 2014 11:00:34 #
I have a new FZ200 camera and decided to order the 1.7 tele converter. I am getting some negative response on this set-up and thought I would let UHH folks guide me. I have been told that the Adapter LA-7 will not work on this camera. something about the camera glass getting in the way. Also that the camera is 52 mm and the converter is 55mm therefore it will not fit the body of the camera. Does the camera lens get in the way of the converter--can you ZOOM as usual? Would appreciate your help. Even the camera stores are unsure on this and are giving me conflicting info. Thanks.
May 5, 2014 12:29:07 #
The 1.7 tele converter is p/n DMW-LT55
The adapter is p/n DMW LA7
The zoom function works inside this adapter and converter.
You can see both if you go to B&H photo.
Ron
The adapter is p/n DMW LA7
The zoom function works inside this adapter and converter.
You can see both if you go to B&H photo.
Ron
May 5, 2014 13:16:22 #
Orca wrote:
The 1.7 tele converter is p/n DMW-LT55
The adapter is p/n DMW LA7
The zoom function works inside this adapter and converter.
You can see both if you go to B&H photo.
Ron
The adapter is p/n DMW LA7
The zoom function works inside this adapter and converter.
You can see both if you go to B&H photo.
Ron
Thanks Orca-- Does the adapter fit over the body or how is it attached and is there a step ring involved. I know these are probably dumb questions but thanks for your help.
May 5, 2014 14:49:59 #
A friend has one on his panasonic which is an older model then yours. I cannot check with him at this time. It was attached to the body, using only these two parts.
Ron
Ron
May 5, 2014 18:17:16 #
Orca wrote:
A friend has one on his panasonic which is an older model then yours. I cannot check with him at this time. It was attached to the body, using only these two parts.
Ron
Ron
Orca---Guess what. This afternoon the mail man delivered the adapter and it works. So simple and I tried to make it difficult.DUH. Again thanks for you kind help.
May 6, 2014 07:03:57 #
You obviously got it solved.
For anyone else reading this, you have to decode Panasonic part numbers a little. I had to figure it out when I bought the 1.7 as a gift for my wife to use on her FZ150.
The lens itself has been around for awhile and is usable on a variety of Panasonic Cameras. To fit the universal lens to a specific camera you need a specific adapter. It is not always clear which adapter fits which camera as website information is sometimes lacking. The FZ150 manual listed it in the back under "available accessories".
Once you get it figured out, it is very simple and works very well.
For anyone else reading this, you have to decode Panasonic part numbers a little. I had to figure it out when I bought the 1.7 as a gift for my wife to use on her FZ150.
The lens itself has been around for awhile and is usable on a variety of Panasonic Cameras. To fit the universal lens to a specific camera you need a specific adapter. It is not always clear which adapter fits which camera as website information is sometimes lacking. The FZ150 manual listed it in the back under "available accessories".
Once you get it figured out, it is very simple and works very well.
May 6, 2014 09:35:35 #
Glad it work out for you. Let us know how you like it. I know he enjoyed using his for those distant shots that he was not physically able to get without this.
Ron
Ron
May 6, 2014 11:41:19 #
bsprague wrote:
You obviously got it solved. br br For anyone e... (show quote)
Thanks for your reply. I finally got it figured out and its working. I'm still having a bit of a problem under standing the zoom after attaching the TC but I think I just need to play with it a little more since I just received the adapter yesterday.
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