What is it good for?

flowerpot99 · 6th May 2005

Hi people,
Am thinking of getting some accesory for Sony W1 and would like to ask for suggestion on it.

Is W1 good for marco? Cause it does not have manual forcus rim like other camera? Saw someone selling the marco lens , whole set only $20 , really cheap.

Loved to use W1 to take landscape especially at night, so wish to buy a 37mm WC lens. Anyone have any recommendations?

Also, anyone using a Kenko 37mm 2x Tele on W1? How is the effect and is there any problems faced?

Kind of facing a dilemma here. The problem is I own a Panasonic FZ 20(actucally my sis one) too. But to get these for FZ20 is expensive since the lens needed are bigger. Also I do not bring FZ around as often as W1(mostly in my bag). What do you guys think? Just get WC for W1?

King Tiger · 7th May 2005

Both W1 and FZ20 is very good for Marco shots.

For the accessories, you may be to check with the Sony guys at Funan Sony Centre.
They are quite helpful whom can give you good advise.

Piper · 7th May 2005

wat about landscape...how do it fair?

flowerpot99 · 7th May 2005

Thanks King Tiger. Now know W1 marco also not bad , any pic to show?

Regarding W1 lenscape. Its great for night lenscape(30sec) thats y thinking of getting a WC. But search through the forum and seems that it have problems with WC. vigentting occurs...

For day lenscape, picture are very sharp but if compared to prosumer camera its colour is not as dynamic. But if you are happy with it, just dun compare with better cam. Its like takumi's 86 in the initial D- great for downhills but need help on uphill.

King Tiger · 7th May 2005

Originally Posted by Piper

wat about landscape...how do it fair?

No worries, landscape is equally good for Sony W1.
But I not encourage to add not any convertor to it for wide angle shot.

King Tiger · 7th May 2005

Originally Posted by flowerpot99

Thanks King Tiger. Now know W1 marco also not bad , any pic to show?

I dun have the pics from my ex Sony camera F828.

But you should be able to acheive something like that.

King Tiger · 7th May 2005

King Tiger · 7th May 2005

Note : This is an estimate guide only on marco photography. Image taken by Nikon 105mm Marco lens.

snowspeeder · 7th May 2005

If you enjoy macro, consider getting a 2nd hand 828.

felixcat8888 · 19th May 2005

I bought a 1 week old adapter tube, 37mm UV filter and Vitacon 2.5x zoom from the hardwarezone site and they are awesome. Although not Sony brand, but they are great to use.

Still trying them out and will post some pics here later after sorting them out.

6th May 2005	#1
flowerpot99 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north Posts: 629	What is it good for? Hi people, Am thinking of getting some accesory for Sony W1 and would like to ask for suggestion on it. Is W1 good for marco? Cause it does not have manual forcus rim like other camera? Saw someone selling the marco lens , whole set only $20 , really cheap. Loved to use W1 to take landscape especially at night, so wish to buy a 37mm WC lens. Anyone have any recommendations? Also, anyone using a Kenko 37mm 2x Tele on W1? How is the effect and is there any problems faced? Kind of facing a dilemma here. The problem is I own a Panasonic FZ 20(actucally my sis one) too. But to get these for FZ20 is expensive since the lens needed are bigger. Also I do not bring FZ around as often as W1(mostly in my bag). What do you guys think? Just get WC for W1?

7th May 2005	#2
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Both W1 and FZ20 is very good for Marco shots. For the accessories, you may be to check with the Sony guys at Funan Sony Centre. They are quite helpful whom can give you good advise. __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

7th May 2005	#7
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	More nearer __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

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King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Much more nearer Note : This is an estimate guide only on marco photography. Image taken by Nikon 105mm Marco lens. __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

7th May 2005	#3
Piper Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 59	wat about landscape...how do it fair?

7th May 2005	#9
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,436	If you enjoy macro, consider getting a 2nd hand 828.

19th May 2005	#10
felixcat8888 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delta Posts: 3,670	I bought a 1 week old adapter tube, 37mm UV filter and Vitacon 2.5x zoom from the hardwarezone site and they are awesome. Although not Sony brand, but they are great to use. Still trying them out and will post some pics here later after sorting them out.