macro filter for minolta dimage z1?

elimmel · 29th January 2004

hi

is there a macro filter available for the z1?

can't seem to take real close macro shots with my z1 so thought a macro filter might be helpful.

thanks

airnosaj · 29th January 2004

I hope I am right by saying that but there is a macro lens for the Z1, it is also a teleconverter or something...2X if I am not wrong. The problem is that you need to get some lens adapter or something but it is still not out yet. I have been trying to find the adapter and still am looking for it.

sgpoorman · 30th January 2004

Originally Posted by airnosaj

I hope I am right by saying that but there is a macro lens for the Z1, it is also a teleconverter or something...2X if I am not wrong. The problem is that you need to get some lens adapter or something but it is still not out yet. I have been trying to find the adapter and still am looking for it.

hi, i dun think there is a teleconverter available for the Z1 rite?? i dunno...
anyway, if there is, wat does it mean?? does it mean i will have 2 * 10X = 20X zoom?

airnosaj · 30th January 2004

Originally Posted by sgpoorman

hi, i dun think there is a teleconverter available for the Z1 rite?? i dunno...
anyway, if there is, wat does it mean?? does it mean i will have 2 * 10X = 20X zoom?

From what I understand there will be a 20X zoom with that 2x teleconverter...but do be advice that I am a real camera idiot...I hear abit here and there but can't really confirm...I do apologise if I made a mistake tho...

elimmel · 30th January 2004

Originally Posted by airnosaj

From what I understand there will be a 20X zoom with that 2x teleconverter...but do be advice that I am a real camera idiot...I hear abit here and there but can't really confirm...I do apologise if I made a mistake tho...

thanks for the info and pls post when you find the adapter and filter

meanwhile, i'll just go around the shops and ask.
cheers

Flare · 30th January 2004

Hee... don't have a Z1, but well, the dimage series and A1 all has a 49mm thread... think Z1 should be the same, i.e. you can just pick up any 3rd party filters and use it on your Z1 as long as the filters are 49mm threaded.

Prismatic · 4th February 2004

Z-1 official accessories only have one 0.75x wide angle lens.

airnosaj · 8th February 2004

Originally Posted by elimmel

thanks for the info and pls post when you find the adapter and filter
meanwhile, i'll just go around the shops and ask.
cheers

Was chillin ard Cathay Photos Peninsula and found out that there is actually a 3rd party adapter tube with another 3rd party wide angle lens. Once you remove the wide angle portion, it becomes a macro lens. Pretty good I think. Dunno if I got ripped off but I got them both for like a little under $100. Initally I wanted to get a flash but ended up getting that as well and he gave me discounts on them. Hope this info is useful.

elimmel · 9th February 2004

Originally Posted by airnosaj

Was chillin ard Cathay Photos Peninsula and found out that there is actually a 3rd party adapter tube with another 3rd party wide angle lens. Once you remove the wide angle portion, it becomes a macro lens. Pretty good I think. Dunno if I got ripped off but I got them both for like a little under $100. Initally I wanted to get a flash but ended up getting that as well and he gave me discounts on them. Hope this info is useful.

nice! do you mind giving me the brand and model of the adapter and wide angel lens?
also after removing the wide angle portion, how close can i take with the macro lens? comparable to hoya +4 ?
thanks for the info

elimmel · 11th February 2004

finally got the things i need from cathay

1. kenko adapter tube for minolta dimage z1 45-52mm
2. giottos pro series wide angle lens 52mm (double up as a macro lens when wide angle part removed).

total damage SGD75.00 before gst.... good price?

airnosaj · 12th February 2004

Originally Posted by elimmel

nice! do you mind giving me the brand and model of the adapter and wide angel lens?
also after removing the wide angle portion, how close can i take with the macro lens? comparable to hoya +4 ?
thanks for the info

Aw man...sorry for not getting back to you man..I seldom hang ard the Minolta section. Truely truely sorry for not replying man...but it is a good price tho...I think I might have paid more...

elimmel · 12th February 2004

Originally Posted by airnosaj

Aw man...sorry for not getting back to you man..I seldom hang ard the Minolta section. Truely truely sorry for not replying man...but it is a good price tho...I think I might have paid more...

no worries bro

still playing around with the macro.... i'm really bad at it though...

29th January 2004	#1
elimmel New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kovan Posts: 47	macro filter for minolta dimage z1? hi is there a macro filter available for the z1? can't seem to take real close macro shots with my z1 so thought a macro filter might be helpful. thanks

29th January 2004	#2
airnosaj Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 121	I hope I am right by saying that but there is a macro lens for the Z1, it is also a teleconverter or something...2X if I am not wrong. The problem is that you need to get some lens adapter or something but it is still not out yet. I have been trying to find the adapter and still am looking for it.

30th January 2004	#6
Flare Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bukit Batok West Avenue 2 Posts: 1,739	Hee... don't have a Z1, but well, the dimage series and A1 all has a 49mm thread... think Z1 should be the same, i.e. you can just pick up any 3rd party filters and use it on your Z1 as long as the filters are 49mm threaded.

4th February 2004	#7
Prismatic Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the void. Posts: 1,215	Z-1 official accessories only have one 0.75x wide angle lens.

11th February 2004	#10
elimmel New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kovan Posts: 47	finally got the things i need from cathay 1. kenko adapter tube for minolta dimage z1 45-52mm 2. giottos pro series wide angle lens 52mm (double up as a macro lens when wide angle part removed). total damage SGD75.00 before gst.... good price?