Using the Panasonic LA-7 adapter and a cheaper version of the Canon D mounting ring I found the use of the 'soft' part of self adhesive Velcro tape an excellent method of padding out the ring to fit the LA 7.
Hi Graham, I'm considering buying the Pany FZ 1000. Which of the 1.7 tele-extender lenses would you recommend, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus or other for the highest quality? Would you know the correct ring adapter to fit the FZ 1000? Thank you very kindly, Nic
Graham Houghton Hi Graham, what is the make of the Telecon Lens tube adapter? Thanks. Im planning to get one if I will get a teleconverter for the FZ200. thanks
Mike Mier hi Mike, first you need to identify the lens - if you are going to use the LTE55 panasonic lens then look on amazon (or ebay) for LA7 adaptor tubes you will see a few third party ones there with 55mm thread - that's the one to choose. I had a 58mm sony lens so I went for one with 58mm threads from china on ebay.
Hi Graham, excellent videos. I've just bought a Lumix FZ2000 and found your clips really helpful. What sort of teleconverter and tube adaptor could I use with this? Also, my pics seem a bit on the dull side even in good light. I know there are a lot of tweeks can be done with this camera - any suggestions?
I bought an Olympus c-180 teleconveter at 52mm of diameter, it's correctly fit my Fz330 without any adaptater. But I can't even focus anything at mid-zoom level. Dit the adaptateur is necessary to put a teleconveter on my bridge? I need help!!
Hello Gordon. I have tried to use ball and socket heads for this and the framing is almost impossible with such high magnification. A pan/tilt head is really needed and even so creep is always an issue when tightening them. I'll be doing a tripod review later this week and some of the "mistakes" I've made.
Can I use the Sony telephoto lens (VCL-DH1758) that Graham is using in conjunction with Panasonic's DMW-LA7 conversion tube? I know a 55-58 step-up ring would be required for the physical connection. Are there optical problems with this combination? Thanks for the videos Graham!
Dear Graham, I just purchased the FZ200. I also own an old Sony H1 plus the TC VCL-DH1758 and the Wide angle VCL-DH0758 plus the Sony adapter tube. What else do I need in order to utilize the accessories I already have with the FZ200.
Hi, I am looking to get new camera at the moment, I have gone thru many of them.. and only couple caught my eye, they are PANASONIC DMC-FZ72 vs FUJIFILM FinePix HS50. They both are Bridge cameras and that's pretty much what I am looking for. Which one you would say is better one to go for? Or maybe you have something better to offer? I need good quality videos/pictures, decent zoom and simple to use, that's why I don't go for DSLR's. Thank you!
I use a Panasonic lumix fz-82 with the DMW-LT55. Do i still need tot use the adapter la8? Because the lens fits directly on the camera. I do not see much difference with Ir without it.
thanks for some really informative and educative videos in general and the FZ200 ones in particular. if i may ask you a couple of questions, 1. is the length of the extension tube important? 2. does the length of the extension tube depend on the lens that is being used? 3. can a teleconverter lens be used directly connected on the lens (as long as the thread diameter is matching) thanks for all the teaching so far, and hope to get answer to the question. regards
Hi, Long time subscriber of your channel First of all I will thank you for the effort you sharing the information and knowledge about the Panasonic bridge cameras ! I think many of us appreciate very much your video tutorials :-)) And your pictures are always so beautiful and lovely ! I have some questions : one question: I have the FZ200 with the original Panasonic extender tub and Teleconverter and I wonder how/if the stabilizer working with those ? Second question: The FZ150 had options to activate the image stabilizer in movie mode but I have hard time to find that option in the FZ200. Do you know if the FZ200 has anything in the menu options to activate image stabilizer ?
sorry im stupid, what does that thing do? Does it increase the magnification/focal lengh? And if yes, is it also available for the Rollei Powerflex 350 wifi? I always thought its not possible to mess around with that things on a bridgekamera.
I had the fz100, and then the fz200. I just bought the fz1000. I thought I'd try out the macro but I don't see the conversion setting on the 1000 - no setting to tell the camera you've added a macro conversion lens?
Nope Sreehari K T never found it. I got side-tracked trying to set up the darn wi-fi and forgot about finding the conversion setting. In truth I haven't had much time with the 1000 but I did have the full manual printed at a local copy shop so maybe it will help. If I find it I'll post.
+Kimberly Maxwell I read the manual, couldn't find any. I saw another video uploaded my Graham Houghton, saying there is no option to use converter on fz1000 :(
Well lets just hope that since it has the threads to accept filters and lenses if is able to figure it out and focus on it w.o us having to tell it we put a tele or close up lens on it.
Dear Graham, I have a question about the tube adptator for Panasonic Lumix. I have an FZ45, so my "stuff" is the LA5, but I have some difficulties to find it (either on internet and in the fisical shops). So my questions for you are these. I ought to use the tube with the teleconverter? Without the tube, the teleconv doesn't run correctly? Do you know where to find a compatible tube for my Lumix? Thnk you in advance...
Hi Graham, I hope you are well and keeping safe. I want to say that you have pretty much been my guru to using my FZ300 at its best. My style of photography is mostly birds & nature hence i need max reach. I would appreciate your advice to use the best quality tele-convertor lens for the camera. I found a few options online but not confident which ones are worth the buy and if they produce good quality images. Please advice which brand or store I can find the best option.
John Mcatee Dear Graham do you know if you can fit a LT55 onto a Sony hx400v or a Canon sx50hs and how if so. I already have the LT55 but cant decide which camera to buy or just go with the Lumix FZ72 thank you
you always need to support the telecon lenses somehow, that why Panasonic use the lens tubes. I had the FZ72 ans was not impressed with its performance and lack of basic features like a remote socket or external mic port so I sent it back.
buenas tardes ghaman es para preguntarte mi camara fz200 presenta un viñeteo en gran angular 25 mm sin parasol y sin filtro es defecto de fabrica o que puede ser ???
WOULD this work on the newer FZ300. I love the FZ300, but want to: a) extend my zoom reach ust a bit further; b) not sacrifice the weather seal. Will the camera/lens still be weather sealed? Thanks so much for your info. This vid was very informative.
I come across this video late. It has been 4 year but I like to ask one question..with your setup, the 1.7X sony, the 58mm extension adapter tube and the maximum zoom of the Fz200 disregarding the digital zoom.. what is the Final estimated X power of the photos ?
hi graham thanks for great video's. I'm looking for help new to photography apart from usual point and shoot. just treated my self to a FZ200 and have been watching your video's about teleconverters, wide angle lens and adapter tubes. have a limited budget so was looking at ebay but my head is buzzing with thread sizes etc. I was looking at multi lens filter sets that seam to have every thing required except the tubes for about £50 but not sure if they are worth it maybe poor quality and what size I would need can you advise . thanks in advance Iain
I love your video's! I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to good photograhpy - I have the FZ200 and bought a Raynox DCR250 for macro photography (I love photographing small bugs). However, I wish I would be able to take pictures of flying birds. I really love photo's of birds and especially photo's with movement. Mostly, they are too far away, or it's blurry. I hope you can help me. I looked on the internet to buy the adapter and the tele-conversion lens, but I don't understand the part of the micro-lens. Can I buy any mircro lens, as long as it's 58 mm? And do I have to adjust the shutter speed? I really don't have any good experience with this so far, so I really hope that you can help me! Thank you very much in advance
Miranda, Hi. The LA7 lens adaptor tube normally has a 55mm lens thread, the extension tube i bought was a third party copy which had a 58mm thread as i had the Sony 1.7x teleconversion lens which has the 58mm thread. The official panasonic lens has a 55mm thread which matches the LA7 tube. Yes you will need to increase shutter speeds to stop camera shake, which in turn means you may have to use a higher than ideal ISO speed inorder to do this. Image quality will therefore drop a little due to image noise. Given good light the combination of the FZ200, teleconverter and conversion tube can produce reasonable results for this kind of photography.
Just a thought. Why not show us the zooming-in facility as part of your reviews. Otherwise we can't imagine what "pull" the lens combo has which is why I wanted to watch the vid in the first place.
Great video Graham. I take it there is enough space in the adapter tube to fit a macro lens and still allow full zoom or does it need to be a thin macro?
Yes there is plenty of room, you can use even a 52-55mm filter on step up ring. The extender tube has a 58mm intermal diameter so there is adequate clearance and length inside to tube to fit filters etc
On the Panasonic FZ200, i bought a mini hdmi adaptor, but i though it could show the realtime preview but it could only playback clips and photos... is there any ways to get it to show the realtime preview on the screen?? ;D
There's an undocumented feature to activate this. Graham Houghton discusses it on page 185 of his FZ200 user guide. Go to his website to download it www dot grahamhoughton dot com
Marvin is correct, you can use the AV video out mode to send a video signal to a monitor which is "live view" of what is seen on the screen prior to taking a still shot. You cannot use any of the video ports to stream live video in video recording mode. The eBook is available for free at www.grahamhoughton/download-section/
Dear Graham, Could you please list all the "stuff" (with Model Numbers) I will need to purchase to use with my FZ200. PS. Please keep those great Videos Comming! PPS. I am located in the US.
The LA7 lens adaptor tube LT55 1.7x telephoto lens Canon Ring D adapter with some additional felt to make up the diameter difference, or use the mount directly to the FZ200 lens barrel mount
Graham, thanks for the videos. They are excellent. Could you explain to me why you went with the Sony VCL rather than the Panasonic LT? Also do you have eBay links for the hardware such as adapter ring you have bought.
The VCL was available secondhand at my local camera shop at a very good price. I had a panasonic one and sold it a while ago but I needed the extra reach at times so found this as a good alternative.
HamDerDanskeren it is www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-58-mm-Camera-Lens-Filter-Adapter-Tube-for-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-DMW-LA7-/330833668624?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item4d07392a10
HamDerDanskeren How do you think about this tube - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-58-mm-Lens-Filter-Adapter-Tube-for-Panasonic-Lumix-FZ100-FZ150-FZ45-FZ40-DC-/251467382232?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item3a8c9fbdd8 ?? And would this fit on to it - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-0-45x-Wide-Angle-Macro-Lens-for-DSLR-Canon-Rebel-XS-XSi-XTi-600D-550D-LF37-/390670305667?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item5af5c3c983 ?? :D Please answer :)
Hi Graham, thanks for such a great helpful series of videos. I have both the FZ200 and a G5, Have used Panny Cameras ever since Minolta ceased. I have a query which I hope you may be able to answer, I have the Olympus TCON 1.7 which was bought and used back with my last Minolta, and since with the following Pannys. After trying with the FZ200 I added the LA7 tube, and now after seeing the possibility of using a Tripod Lens Collar support, well I want one. So the query is this, I measured the outside diameter of the LA7, and it appears to be 7.3cm. and have asked some suppliers the diameter of the Canon and I'm told 6.8cm. Now do my measurements and theirs sound correct? If they are correct, is there another answer? Thanks in advance for any time and help you can give.
Graham Houghton Thanks for reply Graham, and must admit to an error in my measurement, rechecked with a vernier and it is 6.73cms. Sorry to take your time, and many thanks.
Excellent series, Graham, I note that when looking for items compatible with the fz-300 (which I have ),I rarely see this model listed along with so many in the Lumix range. I am looking for a wireless remote say in the Pixel range- a third party option, any suggestions please. I have the Tele lens which works well for my bird photography. I have several Nikon & Canon DSLR’s and too many lenses etc. I am scientific imagining specialist-trained at Leeds, way back. Google Shevill Mathers when you have a spare minute-you might find some image albums of interest.🌗📸📡 Kind regards from ‘down under.
The usual LT55E teleconverter lens is sometimes hard to find. Using the Nikon TC series convertors is a viable alternative. For remote trigger either a smartphone and teh Panasonic image app is one way to view and shoot or you can still get the Pixel Oppilas wireless remotes. Another way is to use the Neewer FC16 or the Yongnuo RC302 flash triggers which also double up as remote triggers with the correct remote cable. Great instruction videos on your channel BTW
Thanks, Graham, I have the Panasonic Tele-Converter and the extra connecting tube, plus a wired remote ($10) on eBay-the Panasonic version is over $100. After I had written to you I looked at my wired remote which comes in two pieces, and the shorter section has the right connectors each end which works with my Pixel Oppilas wireless trigger unit Also bought the Godox TT350 flash unit you mentioned in one of your tutorials.Also found a lens mounting ring/shoe on eBay for a good price. It pays to shop around for the after market options, they have never failed me in the past with all the accessories I have for my many DSLR's. I really like the Lumix FZ-300-again based on watching your tutorials-the f/2.8 aperture through the zoom range knocks some competing cameras out of the race. A surprising number of features in such a low priced camera. I will now go and sort through my various close-up lenses and try the getting closer with the tele-converter seen on your RUclips series. Kind Regards from 'Down Under'
I'm sure with your engineering ability & machine tools an adaptor of some sorts to mount a +1 diopter +2 diopter lens to the front of the LT55e lens. As the lens is afocal it might still work by putting the dioptre on the main lens; going to try that might be useful.
Hi Graham, Just watched some more of your tutorials, tremendous help to newcomers and a benefit to old folks like myself playing with new camera types. Yes, I have an expensive doublet achromat close-up lens I plan to experiment with-bought many moons ago for other projects. Busy building all day all night auto sky capture 24/7 180-degree cameras at present for climate studies-never a dull moment at my place. Keep up the good work-it is time consuming but worthwhile. Kind Regards from 'Down Under'.
just tried the achromat on the main lens and the teleconverter combination and it works very well. obviously reduced DOF but does reduce the working distance
Dear Graham, Thanks for your video. Please give the size of Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 70's adapter ring size and filter size. I have limited budget. so i want to buy adapter ring for filter. If you say size of adapter and filter, its help to me buy third party's item. Please give this information. Thank you Sir.
I haven't access to the FZ70 anymore so i can't advise on the correct ring for the adaptor tube, maybe a search on the dpreview forum may help with sizes
Thanks Graham for sharing your wonderful videos, i have just bought a Telephoto Lens a Nikura high definition 2.0 x for my Lumix FZ150, i have tried everything but the photos keep coming out blurred can you please help
It's important to establish if it is camera shake, subject movement or out of focus. If you can send me an image showing a typical result (the camera image not an edited one) I will advise. ghough12@yahoo.com
Hi Graham I have the FZ82 and I bought the above mentioned set up however the adaptor tube seems to be the wrong size? is it infact the FZ82 you are using and if not can you tell me what size adapter tube I will need to attach the DMW LT-55 please
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Very helpful to follow in the footsteps of someone who has tested every nuance of the Panasonic Bridge. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for the comment, I only hope to offer some realistic opportunities for others wanting to try this type of photography
Very good tutorials and explained in a way where all the technical jargon is removed, Thank You
Old vid but so soothing and educational
Using the Panasonic LA-7 adapter and a cheaper version of the Canon D mounting ring I found the use of the 'soft' part of self adhesive Velcro tape an excellent method of padding out the ring to fit the LA 7.
Hi Graham, I'm considering buying the Pany FZ 1000. Which of the 1.7 tele-extender lenses would you recommend, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus or other for the highest quality? Would you know the correct ring adapter to fit the FZ 1000? Thank you very kindly, Nic
already used the dmw-lte on my fz1000 and fz 2000 and its very good at the top end and increases the optical zoom range .
I have recently purchased FZ300. Please tell me what hardware do I need for tele-conversion and how to set-up tele-conversion lens on my FZ300.
thanks Graham. Great work again
Thanks, It is good to get feedback on the productions.
Graham Houghton
Hi Graham, what is the make of the Telecon Lens tube adapter? Thanks. Im planning to get one if I will get a teleconverter for the FZ200. thanks
Mike Mier hi Mike, first you need to identify the lens - if you are going to use the LTE55 panasonic lens then look on amazon (or ebay) for LA7 adaptor tubes you will see a few third party ones there with 55mm thread - that's the one to choose. I had a 58mm sony lens so I went for one with 58mm threads from china on ebay.
Graham Houghton
Hi Graham thanks for the advise. i will find the best lens possible. but not as expensive as the lte55
Hi Graham, excellent videos. I've just bought a Lumix FZ2000 and found your clips really helpful. What sort of teleconverter and tube adaptor could I use with this? Also, my pics seem a bit on the dull side even in good light. I know there are a lot of tweeks can be done with this camera - any suggestions?
I bought an Olympus c-180 teleconveter at 52mm of diameter, it's correctly fit my Fz330 without any adaptater.
But I can't even focus anything at mid-zoom level.
Dit the adaptateur is necessary to put a teleconveter on my bridge?
I need help!!
Thanks Graham, would be interested to hear your thoughts on tripod and ball head selection too :)
Hello Gordon. I have tried to use ball and socket heads for this and the framing is almost impossible with such high magnification. A pan/tilt head is really needed and even so creep is always an issue when tightening them. I'll be doing a tripod review later this week and some of the "mistakes" I've made.
Graham Houghton Great, looking forward to that then :)
Can I use the Sony telephoto lens (VCL-DH1758) that Graham is using in conjunction with Panasonic's DMW-LA7 conversion tube? I know a 55-58 step-up ring would be required for the physical connection. Are there optical problems with this combination? Thanks for the videos Graham!
Dear Graham, I just purchased the FZ200. I also own an old Sony H1 plus the TC VCL-DH1758 and the Wide angle VCL-DH0758 plus the Sony adapter tube. What else do I need in order to utilize the accessories I already have with the FZ200.
Hi, I am looking to get new camera at the moment, I have gone thru many of them.. and only couple caught my eye, they are PANASONIC DMC-FZ72 vs FUJIFILM FinePix HS50. They both are Bridge cameras and that's pretty much what I am looking for. Which one you would say is better one to go for? Or maybe you have something better to offer? I need good quality videos/pictures, decent zoom and simple to use, that's why I don't go for DSLR's. Thank you!
Thanks, Graham
Hi, Graham is there a Tele Convertor available for FZ2500
I use a Panasonic lumix fz-82 with the DMW-LT55. Do i still need tot use the adapter la8? Because the lens fits directly on the camera. I do not see much difference with Ir without it.
Whats that teleconventer ? It fits on fz82 ?
thanks for some really informative and educative videos in general and the FZ200 ones in particular.
if i may ask you a couple of questions,
1. is the length of the extension tube important?
2. does the length of the extension tube depend on the lens that is being used?
3. can a teleconverter lens be used directly connected on the lens (as long as the thread diameter is matching)
thanks for all the teaching so far, and hope to get answer to the question.
regards
Hi Graham, could you please tell me if this set up will work on the lumix FZ82
Hi, Long time subscriber of your channel
First of all I will thank you for the effort you sharing the information and knowledge about the Panasonic bridge cameras ! I think many of us appreciate very much your video tutorials :-))
And your pictures are always so beautiful and lovely !
I have some questions :
one question: I have the FZ200 with the original Panasonic extender tub and Teleconverter and I wonder how/if the stabilizer working with those ?
Second question: The FZ150 had options to activate the image stabilizer in movie mode but I have hard time to find that option in the FZ200. Do you know if the FZ200 has anything in the menu options to activate image stabilizer ?
Hello!!, what difference have with use "Conversion Tele" in the menu and not use this option with the teleconverser put on the camera???, thanks!!
What about Wide-Angle conversion (FZ300) ... is it worth bothering with?
Do you think that there is big difference between the FZ200 and the FZ72?
Can you please supply a link to the extra Sony lens/fittings you have demonstrated, thank you.
sorry im stupid, what does that thing do? Does it increase the magnification/focal lengh? And if yes, is it also available for the Rollei Powerflex 350 wifi? I always thought its not possible to mess around with that things on a bridgekamera.
Where can i buy this adapter (without tele lens) for fz82?
I had the fz100, and then the fz200. I just bought the fz1000. I thought I'd try out the macro but I don't see the conversion setting on the 1000 - no setting to tell the camera you've added a macro conversion lens?
+Kimberly Maxwell I am also looking for the same. Did you manage to find ?
Nope Sreehari K T never found it. I got side-tracked trying to set up the darn wi-fi and forgot about finding the conversion setting. In truth I haven't had much time with the 1000 but I did have the full manual printed at a local copy shop so maybe it will help. If I find it I'll post.
+Kimberly Maxwell I read the manual, couldn't find any. I saw another video uploaded my Graham Houghton, saying there is no option to use converter on fz1000 :(
Well lets just hope that since it has the threads to accept filters and lenses if is able to figure it out and focus on it w.o us having to tell it we put a tele or close up lens on it.
Grahm is there a 1.7x teleconverter available that you recommend for the Lumx FZ80? Thanks Michael
Mr.GRAHAM can we use this type of lens to SONY H300 camera??
Dear Graham, I have a question about the tube adptator for Panasonic Lumix. I have an FZ45, so my "stuff" is the LA5, but I have some difficulties to find it (either on internet and in the fisical shops). So my questions for you are these.
I ought to use the tube with the teleconverter? Without the tube, the teleconv doesn't run correctly? Do you know where to find a compatible tube for my Lumix?
Thnk you in advance...
Hi Graham, I hope you are well and keeping safe. I want to say that you have pretty much been my guru to using my FZ300 at its best. My style of photography is mostly birds & nature hence i need max reach. I would appreciate your advice to use the best quality tele-convertor lens for the camera. I found a few options online but not confident which ones are worth the buy and if they produce good quality images. Please advice which brand or store I can find the best option.
Dear Sir, I am very interested in the Panasonic DMC FZ 72. I have a Olympus tcon 1.7 tele converter, will this work with the Panasonic? Thank You.
John Mcatee
Dear Graham do you know if you can fit a LT55 onto a Sony hx400v or a Canon sx50hs and how if so. I already have the LT55 but cant decide which camera to buy or just go with the Lumix FZ72 thank you
you always need to support the telecon lenses somehow, that why Panasonic use the lens tubes. I had the FZ72 ans was not impressed with its performance and lack of basic features like a remote socket or external mic port so I sent it back.
buenas tardes ghaman es para preguntarte mi camara fz200 presenta un viñeteo en gran angular 25 mm sin parasol y sin filtro es defecto de fabrica o que puede ser ???
Graham, am local to you but don't immediately recognise the location, which reserve is it?
WOULD this work on the newer FZ300. I love the FZ300, but want to: a) extend my zoom reach ust a bit further; b) not sacrifice the weather seal. Will the camera/lens still be weather sealed? Thanks so much for your info. This vid was very informative.
Yes the TC lenses work well on the FZ300 but you may get jus as good a result using i.Zoom at x 1.5
I come across this video late. It has been 4 year but I like to ask one question..with your setup, the 1.7X sony, the 58mm extension adapter tube and the maximum zoom of the Fz200 disregarding the digital zoom.. what is the Final estimated X power of the photos ?
Well the max optical zoom on the FZ200 is 600mm.. So 600 x 1.7 = 1,020mm
hi graham thanks for great video's. I'm looking for help new to photography apart from usual point and shoot. just treated my self to a FZ200 and have been watching your video's about teleconverters, wide angle lens and adapter tubes. have a limited budget so was looking at ebay but my head is buzzing with thread sizes etc. I was looking at multi lens filter sets that seam to have every thing required except the tubes for about £50 but not sure if they are worth it maybe poor quality and what size I would need can you advise . thanks in advance Iain
I love your video's! I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to good photograhpy - I have the FZ200 and bought a Raynox DCR250 for macro photography (I love photographing small bugs). However, I wish I would be able to take pictures of flying birds. I really love photo's of birds and especially photo's with movement. Mostly, they are too far away, or it's blurry. I hope you can help me. I looked on the internet to buy the adapter and the tele-conversion lens, but I don't understand the part of the micro-lens. Can I buy any mircro lens, as long as it's 58 mm? And do I have to adjust the shutter speed? I really don't have any good experience with this so far, so I really hope that you can help me! Thank you very much in advance
Miranda, Hi. The LA7 lens adaptor tube normally has a 55mm lens thread, the extension tube i bought was a third party copy which had a 58mm thread as i had the Sony 1.7x teleconversion lens which has the 58mm thread. The official panasonic lens has a 55mm thread which matches the LA7 tube. Yes you will need to increase shutter speeds to stop camera shake, which in turn means you may have to use a higher than ideal ISO speed inorder to do this. Image quality will therefore drop a little due to image noise. Given good light the combination of the FZ200, teleconverter and conversion tube can produce reasonable results for this kind of photography.
Thanks that is very useful!
Thank you very much Grahan.
Just a thought. Why not show us the zooming-in facility as part of your reviews. Otherwise we can't imagine what "pull" the lens combo has which is why I wanted to watch the vid in the first place.
Great video Graham. I take it there is enough space in the adapter tube to fit a macro lens and still allow full zoom or does it need to be a thin macro?
Yes there is plenty of room, you can use even a 52-55mm filter on step up ring. The extender tube has a 58mm intermal diameter so there is adequate clearance and length inside to tube to fit filters etc
On the Panasonic FZ200, i bought a mini hdmi adaptor, but i though it could show the realtime preview but it could only playback clips and photos... is there any ways to get it to show the realtime preview on the screen?? ;D
There's an undocumented feature to activate this. Graham Houghton discusses it on page 185 of his FZ200 user guide. Go to his website to download it www dot grahamhoughton dot com
Marvin is correct, you can use the AV video out mode to send a video signal to a monitor which is "live view" of what is seen on the screen prior to taking a still shot. You cannot use any of the video ports to stream live video in video recording mode. The eBook is available for free at www.grahamhoughton/download-section/
whats your opinion on Olympus Tele Converter Lens TCON-17X i can buy one i just dont know what its worth ?
It is a respected lens, I have the TCON-14X and is useful on the FZ300/330 with the LA7 tube and step up rings
Dear Graham, Could you please list all the "stuff" (with Model Numbers) I will need to purchase to use with my FZ200.
PS. Please keep those great Videos Comming! PPS. I am located in the US.
The LA7 lens adaptor tube
LT55 1.7x telephoto lens
Canon Ring D adapter with some additional felt to make up the diameter difference, or use the mount directly to the FZ200 lens barrel mount
Graham Houghton Hi! will it work with Lumix FZ1000?
Graham, thanks for the videos. They are excellent. Could you explain to me why you went with the Sony VCL rather than the Panasonic LT? Also do you have eBay links for the hardware such as adapter ring you have bought.
The VCL was available secondhand at my local camera shop at a very good price. I had a panasonic one and sold it a while ago but I needed the extra reach at times so found this as a good alternative.
What was the name of the "cheap" adaptor tube you use?
It is a no name brand, I found it on the UK ebay site at the time.
Could you find the link? ;)
HamDerDanskeren it is
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-58-mm-Camera-Lens-Filter-Adapter-Tube-for-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-DMW-LA7-/330833668624?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item4d07392a10
Graham Houghton Thaaaanks :)
HamDerDanskeren How do you think about this tube - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-58-mm-Lens-Filter-Adapter-Tube-for-Panasonic-Lumix-FZ100-FZ150-FZ45-FZ40-DC-/251467382232?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item3a8c9fbdd8 ?? And would this fit on to it - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58mm-0-45x-Wide-Angle-Macro-Lens-for-DSLR-Canon-Rebel-XS-XSi-XTi-600D-550D-LF37-/390670305667?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item5af5c3c983 ?? :D Please answer :)
Hi Graham, thanks for such a great helpful series of videos. I have both the FZ200 and a G5, Have used Panny Cameras ever since Minolta ceased. I have a query which I hope you may be able to answer, I have the Olympus TCON 1.7 which was bought and used back with my last Minolta, and since with the following Pannys. After trying with the FZ200 I added the LA7 tube, and now after seeing the possibility of using a Tripod Lens Collar support, well I want one. So the query is this, I measured the outside diameter of the LA7, and it appears to be 7.3cm. and have asked some suppliers the diameter of the Canon and I'm told 6.8cm. Now do my measurements and theirs sound correct? If they are correct, is there another answer? Thanks in advance for any time and help you can give.
My tube is 6.75cms and needs a few layers of electrical, or other tape, to make it fit tightly in canons "D" tripod mounting ring.
Graham Houghton Thanks for reply Graham, and must admit to an error in my measurement, rechecked with a vernier and it is 6.73cms. Sorry to take your time, and many thanks.
Hi, I know in whom I trusted site to buy accessories Panasonic FZ 200? Thanks for all videos :)
thank you, I appreciate your comment
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Hi!
Will this tele converter work on Lumix FZ300?
Reformed One Yes with the same LA7 adaptor
thanks, got DMW-LT55 already, it's cool, no quality loss.
Hi, I have watched most of your videos and I own a FZ 200. Can we take long exposure photographs in this. I mean like 2 mins of exposure or so.......
No 60 seconds is the max shutter time when using both manual exposure and manual focus modes together
Hi. Thanks for the reply. Some of the remote shutter release are available in the market. Will they work for long exposure photography in this camera.
No the camera will only expose for 60 seconds maximum even though the remote control is set for longer or even "B" setting
Excellent series, Graham, I note that when looking for items compatible with the fz-300 (which I have ),I rarely see this model listed along with so many in the Lumix range. I am looking for a wireless remote say in the Pixel range- a third party option, any suggestions please. I have the Tele lens which works well for my bird photography. I have several Nikon & Canon DSLR’s and too many lenses etc. I am scientific imagining specialist-trained at Leeds, way back. Google Shevill Mathers when you have a spare minute-you might find some image albums of interest.🌗📸📡 Kind regards from ‘down under.
The usual LT55E teleconverter lens is sometimes hard to find. Using the Nikon TC series convertors is a viable alternative. For remote trigger either a smartphone and teh Panasonic image app is one way to view and shoot or you can still get the Pixel Oppilas wireless remotes. Another way is to use the Neewer FC16 or the Yongnuo RC302 flash triggers which also double up as remote triggers with the correct remote cable. Great instruction videos on your channel BTW
Thanks, Graham, I have the Panasonic Tele-Converter and the extra connecting tube, plus a wired remote ($10) on eBay-the Panasonic version is over $100. After I had written to you I looked at my wired remote which comes in two pieces, and the shorter section has the right connectors each end which works with my Pixel Oppilas wireless trigger unit Also bought the Godox TT350 flash unit you mentioned in one of your tutorials.Also found a lens mounting ring/shoe on eBay for a good price. It pays to shop around for the after market options, they have never failed me in the past with all the accessories I have for my many DSLR's. I really like the Lumix FZ-300-again based on watching your tutorials-the f/2.8 aperture through the zoom range knocks some competing cameras out of the race. A surprising number of features in such a low priced camera. I will now go and sort through my various close-up lenses and try the getting closer with the tele-converter seen on your RUclips series. Kind Regards from 'Down Under'
I'm sure with your engineering ability & machine tools an adaptor of some sorts to mount a +1 diopter +2 diopter lens to the front of the LT55e lens. As the lens is afocal it might still work by putting the dioptre on the main lens; going to try that might be useful.
Hi Graham, Just watched some more of your tutorials, tremendous help to newcomers and a benefit to old folks like myself playing with new camera types. Yes, I have an expensive doublet achromat close-up lens I plan to experiment with-bought many moons ago for other projects. Busy building all day all night auto sky capture 24/7 180-degree cameras at present for climate studies-never a dull moment at my place. Keep up the good work-it is time consuming but worthwhile.
Kind Regards from 'Down Under'.
just tried the achromat on the main lens and the teleconverter combination and it works very well. obviously reduced DOF but does reduce the working distance
Dear Graham, Thanks for your video. Please give the size of Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 70's adapter ring size and filter size. I have limited budget. so i want to buy adapter ring for filter. If you say size of adapter and filter, its help to me buy third party's item. Please give this information. Thank you Sir.
I haven't access to the FZ70 anymore so i can't advise on the correct ring for the adaptor tube, maybe a search on the dpreview forum may help with sizes
Thank you Sir :)
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Thanks Graham for sharing your wonderful videos, i have just bought a Telephoto Lens a Nikura high definition 2.0 x for my Lumix FZ150, i have tried everything but the photos keep coming out blurred can you please help
It's important to establish if it is camera shake, subject movement or out of focus. If you can send me an image showing a typical result (the camera image not an edited one) I will advise. ghough12@yahoo.com
Do you know if a tele-converter can be used on an FZ1000?
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Hi Graham I have the FZ82 and I bought the above mentioned set up however the adaptor tube seems to be the wrong size? is it infact the FZ82 you are using and if not can you tell me what size adapter tube I will need to attach the DMW LT-55 please