Decent Teleconverter for Z1

Jim Rog · December 12th, 2005, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the info

do you have a link where i can read more on these?

Meryem Ersoz · December 12th, 2005, 02:49 PM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

B&H carries these. i happened to buy mine from ebay.

Jim Rog · December 13th, 2005, 08:24 PM

thanks for the link

Daniel Lucas · February 3rd, 2006, 05:42 PM

Is there a final recommendation from all this, the best solution? Does the 2.0x with the General Brand 72-58 step ring do a great job?

And to clarify the one post on bayonet or screw mount, do I look for the lens and step in screw mount for my Z1U?

Thanks to all.

Meryem Ersoz · February 3rd, 2006, 06:19 PM

since this thread was started, century optics released a 1.6x extender. check out boyd's pics and evaluation....

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...highlight=1.6x

much better than the jerry-rigged solutions we proposed but a tad expensive...

Jose Noriega · February 16th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Jay

Here you go

Camera > 72-58 > 58-48 > Canon 1.6x > 72-67 > Canon 1.4x

Dear John thanks for this info I ´ve got the Canon c-8 1.6 from the www.the-camera-house.co.uk and my Canon 1.4x from Ebay
But the Canon C-8 does not seem to have a thread for the 48 adapter to fit in, am I missing something or do I have to (Kludge-glue) them together? :)

John Jay · February 16th, 2006, 01:37 PM

Hey Jose

the answer is under your nose :)

Camera > 72-58 > 58-48 > Canon 1.6x > 72-67 > Canon 1.4x

the numbers refer to step down filter rings you need so that it all screws together

eg 58-48 means a 58mm to 48mm step down ring etc

also see a clip I posted here

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=58525&page=3

Jose Noriega · February 16th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Thanks John
I did actually understood the statement you wrote Camera > 72-58 > 58-48 > Canon 1.6x > 72-67 > Canon 1.4x
and already ordered the step down rings from B&H but my post was refering to the C-8 because I received it today and it seems that it doesnt have a thread in the 48mm side :)
Anyway I will wait for the adapters to arrive and will post some photos if it works

John Jay · February 16th, 2006, 03:58 PM

Sounds as though you have the distance scale attachment still fitted

undo the knurled screw and remove it via a twisting action; after it is removed you will see the 48mm male threads

Jose Noriega · February 16th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Thank you :) yes it had
worked as you wrote

Jane Snijders · February 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM

Damn. Been using my canon c8 for a few years now but I lost it during a shoot in india.
I found a second hand C8 1.8 telecoverter on the internet.
I used to have a C8 1.6.
Anyone know if I can use the C8 1.8 on my Z1 too?
Can t find info on this one.

February 3rd, 2006, 05:42 PM	#34
Daniel Lucas New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23	So what's the final judgement? Is there a final recommendation from all this, the best solution? Does the 2.0x with the General Brand 72-58 step ring do a great job? And to clarify the one post on bayonet or screw mount, do I look for the lens and step in screw mount for my Z1U? Thanks to all.

February 16th, 2006, 01:37 PM	#37
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Hey Jose the answer is under your nose :) Camera > 72-58 > 58-48 > Canon 1.6x > 72-67 > Canon 1.4x the numbers refer to step down filter rings you need so that it all screws together eg 58-48 means a 58mm to 48mm step down ring etc also see a clip I posted here http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...t=58525&page=3 __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

February 16th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#38
Jose Noriega New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 16	Thanks John I did actually understood the statement you wrote Camera > 72-58 > 58-48 > Canon 1.6x > 72-67 > Canon 1.4x and already ordered the step down rings from B&H but my post was refering to the C-8 because I received it today and it seems that it doesnt have a thread in the 48mm side :) Anyway I will wait for the adapters to arrive and will post some photos if it works __________________ Jose Noriega www.video.com.mx

February 16th, 2006, 03:58 PM	#39
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Sounds as though you have the distance scale attachment still fitted undo the knurled screw and remove it via a twisting action; after it is removed you will see the 48mm male threads __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

February 16th, 2006, 04:18 PM	#40
Jose Noriega New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 16	Thank you :) yes it had worked as you wrote __________________ Jose Noriega www.video.com.mx

December 12th, 2005, 02:09 PM	#31
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	Thanks for the info do you have a link where i can read more on these?

December 12th, 2005, 02:49 PM	#32
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search B&H carries these. i happened to buy mine from ebay.

December 13th, 2005, 08:24 PM	#33
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	thanks for the link

February 3rd, 2006, 06:19 PM	#35
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	since this thread was started, century optics released a 1.6x extender. check out boyd's pics and evaluation.... http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...highlight=1.6x much better than the jerry-rigged solutions we proposed but a tad expensive...

February 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM	#41
Jane Snijders Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: europe Posts: 42	Damn. Been using my canon c8 for a few years now but I lost it during a shoot in india. I found a second hand C8 1.8 telecoverter on the internet. I used to have a C8 1.6. Anyone know if I can use the C8 1.8 on my Z1 too? Can t find info on this one.