My PowerShot S5 IS

[velasco]

Yes, you have to get the adapter tube first, then the subsequent accessories, like the filters, tele-conversion lens, WA conversion lens, etc.... Without the adapter, nothing can be attached to your S5 except the original caps that came with your purchase.

You will have to buy another type of lens cap if you fix the adapter to the camera, the original one can't be used with the adapter.

Okay, so i guess i'll buy the Canon original Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) then?

Is there any better alternatives if I strictly want these two items?

when do the converter comes into picture then?how come Canon does not endorse any converters thingy? is it essential?

 

[Bosty]

Hey hey
Thinking of just buying a WideAngle Converter (for fun, BBB virus)

so since it's just out of pure boredom n curiousity, dun wanna spend.
Found a nice pricing one, $70
But it's the canon WC-58 (not WC-58A)
it's 0.8X mag, 58mm.
actually was meant for G2 one

asked around, people say no complains about it.
so just wanna confirm with u guys is it ok?

 

[cerebrus]

Okay, so i guess i'll buy the Canon original Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) then?

Is there any better alternatives if I strictly want these two items?

when do the converter comes into picture then?how come Canon does not endorse any converters thingy? is it essential?

One question, why do you want to get the hood?

 

[cerebrus]

Hey hey
Thinking of just buying a WideAngle Converter (for fun, BBB virus)

so since it's just out of pure boredom n curiousity, dun wanna spend.
Found a nice pricing one, $70
But it's the canon WC-58 (not WC-58A)
it's 0.8X mag, 58mm.
actually was meant for G2 one

asked around, people say no complains about it.
so just wanna confirm with u guys is it ok?

I know that the WC-DC58N (meant for the G3/5/6) seems to work fine.

One thing, the G2/3/5/6 have lenses that are completely different from the S2/3/5. So the converters meant for them might not be optimised for other cameras. Think this is why the Raynox converters are so expensive, they seem to work fine on almost any camera.

 

[velasco]

for pimping purposes hahaha

basically an upgrade on the looks department? haha
what do you recommend tho?

 

[Bosty]

I know that the WC-DC58N (meant for the G3/5/6) seems to work fine.

One thing, the G2/3/5/6 have lenses that are completely different from the S2/3/5. So the converters meant for them might not be optimised for other cameras. Think this is why the Raynox converters are so expensive, they seem to work fine on almost any camera.

haha. shucks i totally forgot about the lens >.< aiyah. nvm lar. just buy for fun i no money for raynox or 1st hand original.

 

[cerebrus]

for pimping purposes hahaha

basically an upgrade on the looks department? haha
what do you recommend tho?

Pimp my camera? I have always wanted to paint WWII style nose art on my adapter, like the jaws and eyes found on fighters. :bsmilie:

To me, its a waste of $$. I would rather spend the same amount of money on a metal adapter, instead of the plastic one from Canon.

Also, it is almost impossible to design a hood that will work on a 36-430 mm lens. It might work fine at the wider end, but will not prevent any flare once you zoom in a bit.

 

[mutant]

Hello guys! I am now a proud owner of a Canon S5 IS. My 1st camera! (Camera in handphone not counted.)Bought 2nd hand yesterday, everything included; some items never use before, also comes with extra mini tripod, 2gd Panasonic C4 SD card, 4 Sanyo Eneloop batteries. All for $370. Made in Japan version, ex owner bought at Cathay in Aug '07.

Yoohoo! Yesterday bought a metal adaptor 58mm (no brand), flower hood (Akarui), UV filter (Hoya), tripod (Samurai 6000) and gf sponsored a camera bag (Bagman).. My 1st time buying camera accessories..

Next will be Emoblitz flash!

Got all cheap stuff version as juz venture into world of photography.

 

[velasco]

Yoohoo! Yesterday bought a metal adaptor 58mm (no brand), flower hood (Akarui), UV filter (Hoya), tripod (Samurai 6000) and gf sponsored a camera bag (Bagman).. My 1st time buying camera accessories..

Next will be Emoblitz flash!

Got all cheap stuff version as juz venture into world of photography.

omg thats what i want....an adapter, a petal hood!!! omg tripod and filter..

can you tell me where to get them all and at what prices pls pls haha

 

[mutant]

Hello Velasco, I've PMed you the info. Pic of all the stuffs I mentioned will be up very soon.

 

[mutant]

Here is the pic of the camera and tripod

Here is the pic of the boxes for the hood, adaptor, filter, tripod bag & camera bag

 

[velasco]

omg omg , thats what i want. do you think thats the only shop which sells that hood and adapter? wootay!

im so buying it! hmm got warranty?

eh btw did lens hood how to use the canon cap? means must remove everytime is it?

 

[mutant]

PMed u.

 

[Bosty]

that petal hood would piss u off when u use flash for indoor photos i tell u.

but ya, it does look... eh... more convincingly good? looks. Hahax
Oh i bought my WA 0.8Xmag. haha couldn't be bothered anyhow buy

 

[mutant]

that petal hood would piss u off when u use flash for indoor photos i tell u.

but ya, it does look... eh... more convincingly good? looks. Hahax
Oh i bought my WA 0.8Xmag. haha couldn't be bothered anyhow buy

Is it? I will test it out; how does it affect indoor photos with flash? Any more tips or quirks you all found out with this cute DSLR look-alike?

PS: Bosty, your signature is nice. ;p

 

[cerebrus]

Is it? I will test it out; how does it affect indoor photos with flash? Any more tips or quirks you all found out with this cute DSLR look-alike?

With the adapter alone, you will get a shadow when you use flash. The hood will make it worse.

 

[CS TAN]

Any more tips or quirks you all found out with this cute DSLR look-alike?

Honestly, I think deep down, you want to get a dSLR. For people who are so fond of adding a petal hood to S5IS to make it more dSLR-like, go get a 450D or 1000D (when it comes out here)...

 

[velasco]

Honestly, I think deep down, you want to get a dSLR. For people who are so fond of adding a petal hood to S5IS to make it more dSLR-like, go get a 450D or 1000D (when it comes out here)...

i think im one of those narcissistic materialistic peepos who want to pimp it y'all.

Its all because of tight budget to own a DSLR so we improvise. lol.

ok i thought the lens hood was quite useful so i reckon its not?

i shall wait for him to post test shots. btw guys if i have 100 to 150 to spend & buff up my system

what dya recommend?

i want variety at cheap prices. dont have to be branded

 

[mutant]

Honestly, I think deep down, you want to get a dSLR. For people who are so fond of adding a petal hood to S5IS to make it more dSLR-like, go get a 450D or 1000D (when it comes out here)...

Thinking of getting 1000D when it is out in Aug, but factoring the zoom lens high cost, & a newbie in photography, I decided to get the S5 IS first to play around and practise all the concepts of digital photography. Cost me only $370 for the camera. So if I dun like this hobby then I dun lost alot of $.

 

[pisces25]

Why would 1 want to use a flower hood indoors ?

I thought is normally used out doors to cut down the sun glare ?

:dunno: