Fz20 lens and accessories

SpNik · 7th November 2004

hi there, i would like to know what sort of add-on lens or stuff are available in singapore for a fz20. maybe we can compile a list so that it is easier for fz10/20 users here. thanks

silentek · 17th November 2004

any recommendations for a good fz20 lcd protector?

JimDavis · 17th November 2004

Originally Posted by silentek

any recommendations for a good fz20 lcd protector?

Both FZ10 and FZ20 LCD does not need protector...you will not scratch it...trust me...

dotti · 17th November 2004

do a search here in this sub forum..this subject have been touched on alot of times! basically the things you can use with the fz10/20 is the external flash, the teleconverter the wide angle converter, filters...thats about it i think...

wiki · 17th November 2004

such information will really be useful. perhaps we should have a sticky thread on available or useful accessories for panasonic cameeras, where to get them and what is a good price

snapMan · 19th November 2004

Hi, agree on the sticky threading of important topics for newbies to these cameras. Some questions i would like to pose..hope some of you could help a would-be fz20 user.

1) Is the lens hood adapter that came with the camera capable of attaching filters on it? If so, why would there be a MO for the tube adapter?

2) What is the fastest supportable write speed of the camera? read the thread for the kingston plat 60x sd card. 60x meaning how fast in terms of mb/sec?

3) Thinking of getting a UV filter to protect lens, anyone to suggest a good yet inexpensive one? saw this link on 1 of the threads: http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/fz10/index.htm anyone using the protection filter?

4) Read that some filters use gelatin instead which produces not as good results (http://www.megapixel.net/cgi-bin/fs_...e-filters.html), any comments as to which filters use gelatin and which do not?

5) Batts to reccomend. Think that the capacity to shoot 200+ shots for a batt isn't that long actually...anyone has comments on longer lasting batts to use with the cam?

Have been following up on this Panasonic forum regularly to research abit on the camera and user opinions before i buy it when i'm back in singapore. Hope you friendly bunch of people can oppfer some advise and also prices and brands and links and what not to help me draw up my buying list!

Zenten · 19th November 2004

Dotti is right. Just do a search in the Panasonic forum. I think every accessory applicable to the FZ1/2/3/10/20 cameras has been covered.

lightning69 · 19th November 2004

Originally Posted by JimDavis

Both FZ10 and FZ20 LCD does not need protector...you will not scratch it...trust me...

But the FZ20 lcd is only protected by a glass and any glass will eventually scratch unless it is a saphire crystal glass.

So you still need a protector to be safe.

JimDavis · 21st November 2004

Originally Posted by snapMan

Hi, agree on the sticky threading of important topics for newbies to these cameras. Some questions i would like to pose..hope some of you could help a would-be fz20 user.

1) Is the lens hood adapter that came with the camera capable of attaching filters on it? If so, why would there be a MO for the tube adapter?

2) What is the fastest supportable write speed of the camera? read the thread for the kingston plat 60x sd card. 60x meaning how fast in terms of mb/sec?

3) Thinking of getting a UV filter to protect lens, anyone to suggest a good yet inexpensive one? saw this link on 1 of the threads: http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/fz10/index.htm anyone using the protection filter?

4) Read that some filters use gelatin instead which produces not as good results (http://www.megapixel.net/cgi-bin/fs_...e-filters.html), any comments as to which filters use gelatin and which do not?

5) Batts to reccomend. Think that the capacity to shoot 200+ shots for a batt isn't that long actually...anyone has comments on longer lasting batts to use with the cam?

Have been following up on this Panasonic forum regularly to research abit on the camera and user opinions before i buy it when i'm back in singapore. Hope you friendly bunch of people can oppfer some advise and also prices and brands and links and what not to help me draw up my buying list!

1) Is the lens hood adapter that came with the camera capable of attaching filters on it? If so, why would there be a MO for the tube adapter?

Yes, the lens hood is apable of attaching fileters, as well as lenses. The reason for us to have MO for the tube adapter is because the thread size of the lens hood is 72mm.

It will be cheaper and easier to get any lens or filter of 62mm or 58mm size.

3) Thinking of getting a UV filter to protect lens, anyone to suggest a good yet inexpensive one? saw this link on 1 of the threads: http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/fz10/index.htm anyone using the protection filter?

If you just want UV, Tokina should be cheap and good eough.

5) Batts to reccomend. Think that the capacity to shoot 200+ shots for a batt isn't that long actually...anyone has comments on longer lasting batts to use with the cam?

So far don't think so anyone have batt that can shoot longer. I am trying to order the Digipower DPS9000 External Batt Pack, but need to order via net, will take a while.

So far, comment from users in other forum is that the external batt can last at least 4 times longer than the internal batt, at the same time, due to the weiht it has, it gives the cam a better weight balancing while shooting.

Xpose · 21st November 2004

Originally Posted by dotti

do a search here in this sub forum..this subject have been touched on alot of times! basically the things you can use with the fz10/20 is the external flash, the teleconverter the wide angle converter, filters...thats about it i think...

Hmmm....are you also forgetting about, marco lens, underwater casing, external battery pack, tripod and etc. Maybe some of these thing can be diy by ourself like the batt pack?

Feinwerkbau · 21st November 2004

Apologies for 'hijacking' your thread...

If anyone wants a PHAYEE adaptor for FZ10/20, I have one in SUPERB condition for sale.

Please see here:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=101996

Have a look at the smugmug link with pictures to see the condition.

Also got lots of filters!

Cheers!

snapMan · 21st November 2004

Thanks JimDavis for the replies!

I'm contemplating getting the 62mm Hoya Pro1 Super HMC Multi-coated UV-Haze filter (for UV and lens protection). Any idea how much it would cost (roughly) and are there any equivalent tokina filters? Think the hoya is good in the sense that it includes a thread also for combinition of filters.

7th November 2004	#1
SpNik Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 128	Fz20 lens and accessories hi there, i would like to know what sort of add-on lens or stuff are available in singapore for a fz20. maybe we can compile a list so that it is easier for fz10/20 users here. thanks

21st November 2004	#11
Feinwerkbau Deregistered Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 836	PHAYEE Adaptor available for FZ10/20 users (link with pictures) Apologies for 'hijacking' your thread... If anyone wants a PHAYEE adaptor for FZ10/20, I have one in SUPERB condition for sale. Please see here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=101996 Have a look at the smugmug link with pictures to see the condition. Also got lots of filters! Cheers!

17th November 2004	#2
silentek New Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	any recommendations for a good fz20 lcd protector?

17th November 2004	#4
dotti Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: strawberry field Posts: 295	do a search here in this sub forum..this subject have been touched on alot of times! basically the things you can use with the fz10/20 is the external flash, the teleconverter the wide angle converter, filters...thats about it i think...

17th November 2004	#5
wiki Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 111	such information will really be useful. perhaps we should have a sticky thread on available or useful accessories for panasonic cameeras, where to get them and what is a good price

19th November 2004	#6
snapMan Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hougang/Germany Posts: 221	Hi, agree on the sticky threading of important topics for newbies to these cameras. Some questions i would like to pose..hope some of you could help a would-be fz20 user. 1) Is the lens hood adapter that came with the camera capable of attaching filters on it? If so, why would there be a MO for the tube adapter? 2) What is the fastest supportable write speed of the camera? read the thread for the kingston plat 60x sd card. 60x meaning how fast in terms of mb/sec? 3) Thinking of getting a UV filter to protect lens, anyone to suggest a good yet inexpensive one? saw this link on 1 of the threads: http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/fz10/index.htm anyone using the protection filter? 4) Read that some filters use gelatin instead which produces not as good results (http://www.megapixel.net/cgi-bin/fs_...e-filters.html), any comments as to which filters use gelatin and which do not? 5) Batts to reccomend. Think that the capacity to shoot 200+ shots for a batt isn't that long actually...anyone has comments on longer lasting batts to use with the cam? Have been following up on this Panasonic forum regularly to research abit on the camera and user opinions before i buy it when i'm back in singapore. Hope you friendly bunch of people can oppfer some advise and also prices and brands and links and what not to help me draw up my buying list!

19th November 2004	#7
Zenten Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,200	Dotti is right. Just do a search in the Panasonic forum. I think every accessory applicable to the FZ1/2/3/10/20 cameras has been covered.

21st November 2004	#12
snapMan Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hougang/Germany Posts: 221	Thanks JimDavis for the replies! I'm contemplating getting the 62mm Hoya Pro1 Super HMC Multi-coated UV-Haze filter (for UV and lens protection). Any idea how much it would cost (roughly) and are there any equivalent tokina filters? Think the hoya is good in the sense that it includes a thread also for combinition of filters.