Recommendation for TC...

wenx · 13th August 2004

Hey, wonder if anyone can recommend a TC for 7Hi.

Specs maybe 1.5x and above, no vignetting effects, no brand preference, price as low as possible... Haha

Thanks in advance...

wenx · 15th August 2004

No help??

deslim27 · 15th August 2004

I don't own a 7x/Ax.. so could be wrong.. check out the Olypmus TCON-17, I think it works.

wenx · 15th August 2004

Yah, I heard of that TC as well. So for me, I have to get an adapter to fit the TC right? So, how much will an adapter and a TC cost each?

Reli thanks for helping out... seems like my Qn is a bit too amateurish... Ha.

drafting88 · 16th August 2004

You will have to get a step-up ring as most TCs have a bigger thread size than 49 mm which is the front thread size of the 7hi.

A step-up ring should cost you about $10 as I bought mine, a 49-62 step-up ring, at about $8.

As for the TC, I think they would be priced in the region of $100 and more depending on the brand.

wenx · 16th August 2004

Originally Posted by drafting88

You will have to get a step-up ring as most TCs have a bigger thread size than 49 mm which is the front thread size of the 7hi.

A step-up ring should cost you about $10 as I bought mine, a 49-62 step-up ring, at about $8.

As for the TC, I think they would be priced in the region of $100 and more depending on the brand.

Oh... Thanks man! You cleared my doubts... Cheers!

melnjes · 20th August 2004

I saw this page:
http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...e-a2/10_5.html

Minolta teleconverters and WA converter suitable for 7i/7Hi/A1/A2.

I wonder how much though!

wenx · 20th August 2004

Originally Posted by melnjes

I saw this page:
http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...e-a2/10_5.html

Minolta teleconverters and WA converter suitable for 7i/7Hi/A1/A2.

I wonder how much though!

Oh... i think shld be quite ex....

matthew · 21st August 2004

Originally Posted by wenx

Oh... i think shld be quite ex....

I'll be passing through Singapore in a couple of weeks and was hoping to pick up an Minolta ACT-100 for my d7i on the way through.

See
http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...e-a2/10_5.html

The two converters ( A tele and a wide) fit the entire family - and updated firmware is supplied, although for the D7i it appears all the firmware update does is put 'converter'
menu item into the system that tells the camera to ignore the macro lock switch - it becomes a simple mechanical lock to keep the converter in full zoom (or full wide) depending on what converter you are using.

I'm hoping that places like Cathay actually stock this thing....

13th August 2004	#1
wenx Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 505	Need a recommendation for TC... Pls help Hey, wonder if anyone can recommend a TC for 7Hi. Specs maybe 1.5x and above, no vignetting effects, no brand preference, price as low as possible... Haha Thanks in advance... Last edited by wenx; 15th August 2004 at 02:11 AM.

15th August 2004	#2
wenx Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 505	No help??

15th August 2004	#3
deslim27 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SG Posts: 2,603	I don't own a 7x/Ax.. so could be wrong.. check out the Olypmus TCON-17, I think it works.

16th August 2004	#5
drafting88 Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Woodlands Posts: 269	You will have to get a step-up ring as most TCs have a bigger thread size than 49 mm which is the front thread size of the 7hi. A step-up ring should cost you about $10 as I bought mine, a 49-62 step-up ring, at about $8. As for the TC, I think they would be priced in the region of $100 and more depending on the brand.

20th August 2004	#7
melnjes Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,132	I saw this page: http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...e-a2/10_5.html Minolta teleconverters and WA converter suitable for 7i/7Hi/A1/A2. I wonder how much though!