ok...I finally managed to buy myself a UV filter and thus starts my search for accessories for the FZ5 (with apologies to the guy I nearly bought my UV filter but deal called off as he could only meet me very far from my place making it not economcal...)
In anycase, I'm now using a Hoya UV(Coated) filter. Does not look any different but its a whole lot cheaper ($13) than the original Lumix "normal" protection filter at $29!!
Bag :
With the adaper, filter and lens cap, its a very tight fit for my camera in the original hard case...do I need to upgrade the bag? hope not!
Wrist Strap :
Ever notice how cumbersome it is that both your camera and hardcase has a shoulder strap? Well, I decided to remove the shoulder strap on the camera and replace it with a wrist strap instead. works beautifully and you can buy these "extra leftover" straps from the shops for between $3-$5.
I now have a means to secure the camera to my hand for safety and yet able to out the camera back in the hard case very quickly.
Vitacon Wide-cum-macro lens:
Is this good?? The recommended Olympus WCON series is ex at around $180+. The vitacon as recommended by AP has a wide angle lens (0.5) coupled to a macro lens, so you get the best of both worlds for $161. It needs an adpater ring (55-58 mm) that is included. I noticed the wide angle mode does not have too much distortion and even less than the stand alone WA lens the guy recommended. Since the min focus for FZ5 is 5cm, I though the macro lens would be good. Any feedback on this one? Should I have gone for it?
External Flash :
Yes!! The FZ5 can take an external flash. Its actually a Panasonic-branded attachment that screws to the bottom of your camera. The external flash (sold separately) is attached on the extended hotshoe and fires automatically once the built in flash fires, albeit after a split second delay.
This mechanical contraption cost $75!! No thanks...I'll use sunlight for now.
Appreciate any comments on the above
thanks in advance...
In anycase, I'm now using a Hoya UV(Coated) filter. Does not look any different but its a whole lot cheaper ($13) than the original Lumix "normal" protection filter at $29!!
Bag :
With the adaper, filter and lens cap, its a very tight fit for my camera in the original hard case...do I need to upgrade the bag? hope not!
Wrist Strap :
Ever notice how cumbersome it is that both your camera and hardcase has a shoulder strap? Well, I decided to remove the shoulder strap on the camera and replace it with a wrist strap instead. works beautifully and you can buy these "extra leftover" straps from the shops for between $3-$5.
I now have a means to secure the camera to my hand for safety and yet able to out the camera back in the hard case very quickly.
Vitacon Wide-cum-macro lens:
Is this good?? The recommended Olympus WCON series is ex at around $180+. The vitacon as recommended by AP has a wide angle lens (0.5) coupled to a macro lens, so you get the best of both worlds for $161. It needs an adpater ring (55-58 mm) that is included. I noticed the wide angle mode does not have too much distortion and even less than the stand alone WA lens the guy recommended. Since the min focus for FZ5 is 5cm, I though the macro lens would be good. Any feedback on this one? Should I have gone for it?
External Flash :
Yes!! The FZ5 can take an external flash. Its actually a Panasonic-branded attachment that screws to the bottom of your camera. The external flash (sold separately) is attached on the extended hotshoe and fires automatically once the built in flash fires, albeit after a split second delay.
This mechanical contraption cost $75!! No thanks...I'll use sunlight for now.
Appreciate any comments on the above
thanks in advance...