Anyone use a Olympus TCON 1.7X Teleconverter on a HV20?

[skulpt]

I'm on the verge of getting a HV20, and noticed that it has 43mm threads. Has anyone tried using an Olympus TCON 1.7X TC on this camera? I have one from my old Olympus days, and wondering if it will work well or at all with this camera. It's attachment threads are 43mm as well.

Brian

[zcream]

I am looking into getting one too - as its more easily available than the TL-H43 in Australia. Is there anyone else who has tried using it with the HV20?

[Crosby!]

I have an Olympus B300 1.7x (55mm threads) I can test if that's close enough.

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[zcream]

Does anyone know if either of these work ? These should be much better quality than the canon or raynox ones as Olympus is known for quality tele's

[Crosby!]

I offered to run a test with the one I have. What would you like to see?

[zcream]

Is there vignetting or purple fringing ?

I offered to run a test with the one I have. What would you like to see?

[Crosby!]

Vignetting, definitely due to the wide end of the HV20/30. You aren't going to zoom through the full range with any tele lens. Goes away as you zoom out. Purple fringing? Hmm. You tell me.

Just for you, I just went outside and did a PDQ video of a tree, backlit, to see if there was fringing. This was a quick test with the camera on full auto (P-mode). No manual settings, no editing (except the sound), etc.

Just uploaded it so it may take a few minutes: http://www.vimeo.com/1610916

[zcream]

That is what I'd call quality. Good detail..And it seems to be usable after 5x zoom which is fine.
I reckon this is better quality that the more expensive Canon zoom.. I'm getting one..

Vignetting, definitely due to the wide end of the HV20/30. You aren't going to zoom through the full range with any tele lens. Goes away as you zoom out. Purple fringing? Hmm. You tell me.

Just for you, I just went outside and did a PDQ video of a tree, backlit, to see if there was fringing. This was a quick test with the camera on full auto (P-mode). No manual settings, no editing (except the sound), etc.

Just uploaded it so it may take a few minutes: http://www.vimeo.com/1610916

[Crosby!]

Glad it helped. If you need to see another test, holler.

[bluegrass]

This is the kind of interaction and helping each other attitude that I love to see. Incidentally, for those who need tele, it looks like you have a winner.

I purchased the Canon tele and to tell you the truth, I haven't found a need to use it yet.