fz5 filter

epigram · 5th July 2005

hi,

want a filter to protect the fz5 lens - what to get? bought fz5 from mustafa...

fuse · 5th July 2005

hi i using Fz5 also!!!
haha anyway try this thread
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=138853

i using skylight filter and also a UV one
btw can help me check if theres IR filters available at mustafa??? HOYA brand one, and the pricing if purchased with the step up ring
haha
thanks

epigram · 6th July 2005

just found this MC protector on the lumix website - what is this?
so basically any 55mm filter will work, is it?

airconvent · 6th July 2005

Curious how much you paid for the camera...is it cheaper at Mustapha?
Anyway, so far, I have bought a Hoya UV filter to protect the lens (I bought from CP for $13 but I heard they cost $10 at MS).
Last night I also bought a +4 Macro filter (nice!) and a circular polarisation filter...heh heh. the macro filter really works but I need to use a tripod for very close up shots.

fuse · 6th July 2005

Originally Posted by airconvent

Curious how much you paid for the camera...is it cheaper at Mustapha?
Anyway, so far, I have bought a Hoya UV filter to protect the lens (I bought from CP for $13 but I heard they cost $10 at MS).
Last night I also bought a +4 Macro filter (nice!) and a circular polarisation filter...heh heh. the macro filter really works but I need to use a tripod for very close up shots.

u were using what mode?
i intend to invest on a macro setup with nikon 6T

btw i wonder how all this works? if u can get the step up ring does that mean that any telephoto or macro lenses can be used???

airconvent · 6th July 2005

not sure...I'm a newbie also..heh heh
all the filters I bought were 55mm, the size of my hood adapter.
if you want better performance, I suppose a macro lens will have to do. I paid only $17 for the macro filter lens....value for money.

epigram · 6th July 2005

Originally Posted by airconvent

Curious how much you paid for the camera...is it cheaper at Mustapha?
Anyway, so far, I have bought a Hoya UV filter to protect the lens (I bought from CP for $13 but I heard they cost $10 at MS).
Last night I also bought a +4 Macro filter (nice!) and a circular polarisation filter...heh heh. the macro filter really works but I need to use a tripod for very close up shots.

bought the last black fz5 from mustafa - they only have silver left
the camera cost $715 w GST (can pay with credit card) or $680 w/o GST - came with bag and 256mb
wanted to buy from MS but they were out of stock.
MS quoted me $666 w/o GST, after GST + 2% credit card surcharge is $713.

airconvent · 6th July 2005

you could have tried AP...I bought from them for $665 inclusive of GST.
But in anycase, that's water under the bridge...congrats on joining the FZ5 gang...:-)

scanman192 · 6th July 2005

hi guys ....actually still thinking of canon s2 or FZ5 can advise??? bascially i want good colours and sharp images ....also less noise...can anyone help??

airconvent · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by scanman192

hi guys ....actually still thinking of canon s2 or FZ5 can advise??? bascially i want good colours and sharp images ....also less noise...can anyone help??

this has been discussed previously.
let me recap, I did the same survey as you, read all the reviews, tried both cameras and went for the FZ5.

Why FZ5?
Leica Lens
Less Noisy images
Small and compact
Cheaper

Why S2?
VGA + stereo recording mode
Flip screen (plus or minus?)
accepts canon accessories
Longer exposure possible for astrophotography/night scene
Minus Points - Bulky, uses 4 AA batteries, noiser images at ISO 200 and above, $200 more!

A4pApEr · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by airconvent

Curious how much you paid for the camera...is it cheaper at Mustapha?
Anyway, so far, I have bought a Hoya UV filter to protect the lens (I bought from CP for $13 but I heard they cost $10 at MS).
Last night I also bought a +4 Macro filter (nice!) and a circular polarisation filter...heh heh. the macro filter really works but I need to use a tripod for very close up shots.

Hi there!~ I'm wondering how much did you buy the +4 macro filter and also the circular polarisation filter for your Fz5?

airconvent · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by A4pApEr

Hi there!~ I'm wondering how much did you buy the +4 macro filter and also the circular polarisation filter for your Fz5?

The macro filter $17. The CP $40...

fuse · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by airconvent

The macro filter $17. The CP $40...

bro any pics taken with the CP filter???

scanman192 · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by airconvent

this has been discussed previously.
let me recap, I did the same survey as you, read all the reviews, tried both cameras and went for the FZ5.

Why FZ5?
Leica Lens
Less Noisy images
Small and compact
Cheaper

Why S2?
VGA + stereo recording mode
Flip screen (plus or minus?)
accepts canon accessories
Longer exposure possible for astrophotography/night scene
Minus Points - Bulky, uses 4 AA batteries, noiser images at ISO 200 and above, $200 more!

thks man ....decided already......now to find the black one!!!

Sumana · 7th July 2005

Hi, I bought a Hoya UV 55mm from CP at $10 only last week.

silvergetz · 7th July 2005

Sorry to borrow this thread, but i have the following for sale Here

Thanks.

epigram · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by Sumana

Hi, I bought a Hoya UV 55mm from CP at $10 only last week.

bought mine from Song Brothers for $22.

but compared to the original lumix one, it's cheap. that one costs $69!!

newbiegrapher · 7th July 2005

arz looks like i need to get a UV filter too then. Didnt know its quite important to have 1

eow · 7th July 2005

Get the uv filter from ms colour..i got it at $8

airconvent · 7th July 2005

Originally Posted by fuse

bro any pics taken with the CP filter???

not yet leh....no opportunity so far as work work work....

5th July 2005	#1
epigram New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	fz5 filter hi, want a filter to protect the fz5 lens - what to get? bought fz5 from mustafa...

7th July 2005	#19
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,499	Get the uv filter from ms colour..i got it at $8 __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

5th July 2005	#2
fuse Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 172	hi i using Fz5 also!!! haha anyway try this thread http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=138853 i using skylight filter and also a UV one btw can help me check if theres IR filters available at mustafa??? HOYA brand one, and the pricing if purchased with the step up ring haha thanks

6th July 2005	#3
epigram New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	just found this MC protector on the lumix website - what is this? so basically any 55mm filter will work, is it?

6th July 2005	#4
airconvent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,114	Curious how much you paid for the camera...is it cheaper at Mustapha? Anyway, so far, I have bought a Hoya UV filter to protect the lens (I bought from CP for $13 but I heard they cost $10 at MS). Last night I also bought a +4 Macro filter (nice!) and a circular polarisation filter...heh heh. the macro filter really works but I need to use a tripod for very close up shots.

6th July 2005	#9
scanman192 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 25	hi guys ....actually still thinking of canon s2 or FZ5 can advise??? bascially i want good colours and sharp images ....also less noise...can anyone help??

7th July 2005	#15
Sumana New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 49	Hi, I bought a Hoya UV 55mm from CP at $10 only last week.

7th July 2005	#16
silvergetz Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 742	Sorry to borrow this thread, but i have the following for sale Here Thanks.

7th July 2005	#18
newbiegrapher Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: westz Posts: 267	arz looks like i need to get a UV filter too then. Didnt know its quite important to have 1