Sony DSC-S75 (also S70 and S85) - Conversion Lenses

(Ryan) wrote in
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In my camera's setup, however, selecting the "conversion lens" option
turns OFF the zoom capability of the camera (and leaves it completely
zoomed out).

Does anybody know if I NEED to have the conversion lens option on, in
order to use the extra lens? I am asking because I currently have a
3x optical zoom. The lens I'd like to purchase is 2x. Ideally, I'd
like a total of 6x. But, if I can't zoom, I'll only REDUCE my zoom
back to 2x!!!

1. Yes, I think you shall use the conversion lens option. It is a fair
chance that the 2x tele extender only works well when the camera is
in max tele position. You can try to zoom with the extender on,
but I doubt that it will work so well optically for anything but
max tele.

2. No - you will not get a 2x zoom. You will still get a 3x zoom (approx
35-100 mm equiv, without the extender) plus an extra 2x (approx 200 mm
equiv, with the extender).


/Roland

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"Ryan" wrote in message
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APPLIES TO SONY DSC-75 (AND S70,S85)

I have a Sony DSC-S75 digital camera and am looking to add a telephoto
lens. I know that I need a conversion tube to go from 37mm threads to
52mm threads.

In my camera's setup, however, selecting the "conversion lens" option
turns OFF the zoom capability of the camera (and leaves it completely
zoomed out).

Does anybody know if I NEED to have the conversion lens option on, in
order to use the extra lens? I am asking because I currently have a
3x optical zoom. The lens I'd like to purchase is 2x. Ideally, I'd
like a total of 6x. But, if I can't zoom, I'll only REDUCE my zoom
back to 2x!!!


Any help or info on this one???