Canon PowerShot SX20IS Lens add-ons? Is the Canon PowerShot SX20IS threaded for lens attachments? Whats the size in mm?
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On a business trip to NY my husband stopped in at B&H; Photo to find a UV filter for the SX20 IS. They tried both 58mm and 52mm in all brands and nothing fit. I found online an adapter from Lensmate (http://lensmateonline.com/newsite/SX10SX1.html). Great discussion on attaching filters. Has anyone purchased this and what's your recommendation.
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Canon says that the SX20IS lens is not threaded and Lensmateonline is selling the same filter adapter for the SX20IS as they have been selling for the SX10IS. Perhaps My Thoughts will elaborate on how his/her camera accepts filters.
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Yes Lensmate sells adapter for Canon SX Models.It's held on by the two horns for the shade hood and accommodation for 58mm filter... that's it.If you want to mount to a telescope theirs several fixtures that allows you to mount the fixture onto the adjustment eye piece on a refractor type telescope,then the camera mounts to the fixture. "BUT" if you accidentally hit "ZOOM" the lens slams into the eye piece jamming the lens or breaking the mechanism. It can be done Orion sells the adapter,but their culmsee
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yes you are right, they are grooves, not threads and hence wont last too long by adding filters and adding another lens is just crazy. but stupid of canon not to have supplied a proper thread for filters on this model.
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I still don't get it.DO I or DON'T I need to buy a lens adapter to use a UV filter in this camera?!Different people are saying totally different things.Some say you can thread a 52 mm filter directly into the camera, others say you need to buy an adapter and a 58mm filter.I and all other people reading this thread would be very thankful if some compassionate soul would clarify this important topic for us once and for all.Thank you!
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Apparently you can force a 52mm on. My 52mm filter was very tight going on, so i removed it and saw that I was indeed "tapping" the grooves and cutting threads into them. Your choice: cut the grooves with a filter or buy an adapter.
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Just use a good tripod... set any of the SX models on manual... and ISO 80 shutter on timer 3--5 shots open up the F stop and time the shutter at 3-10 seconds and just play with it... adjust your light meter for day light... tugnsten gets a blue moon... it's digital no film to waste. Once you fine the sweet spot then you will know the next time you go out.. But a good tripod is a must.. SILK DX700 72 inch height has a pan head.. but the ball head will work on it......
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What you are seeing are GROOVES, NOT threads!!!The grooves are parallel and not spiral.Anyone who has threaded a filter or lens to the SX10is Or SX20is have tapped their own threads onto the grooves.Although, this may work for a while, after a few changes, the rigged threads will soon wear out and become buggered up.There are some 3rd party adapters that are slotted the same as the hood for filters, but attaching heavy lenses will soon wear out the internal lens mechanism.
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I own this camera, it accepts 52mm filters. I have a HOYA 52mm UV[0] on mine right now. Depending on what type of filters you get, you may need a new lens cap than the one that is supplied (I did)
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I have a Canon XS which is 58mm. I had a 62mm hood so I purchased a 58 to 62mm adapter. I am not familiar with a SX50.
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These are expansion lenses. They are made to screw into the filter element. They have a 58mm threaded mount. I used them on my canon camera. You can use these on any lens on any camera that accept a 58mm filter.
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I don't know how big an SX160 is. My canon Powershot A540 is 3-1/2" wide by 2-1/2" high by 1-3/4" deep (at the end the batteries go in and only 1-1/2"in the middle where the lens is) I hope that helps
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Probably. The SX20 & SX40 had the same fittings. I am an amateur. I Think the 50x is an adjustment inside the zoom mechanism of the camera rather than at the lens. Suggest one might call B&H; in New York 800-947-6628. They are some of the real experts in the market. (490 Ninth Ave. NYC 10001)
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Probably, because the Samsung MX20 shutter can be (and has to be) operated manually (a big plus on saving electricity), and you can screw your lens accessories into the 30.5 mm threadings. If I recall correctly, the Canon FS100 doesn't have any threadings. The only way to get threadings on a Canon camera, is to buy something a little bit fancier, and invest in the Canon Vixia series.
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I bought these for a Canon SX40, but that camera required a bayonet adapter, not a 58 mm thread. They did not fit my camera at all. The company insited they would fit, but they would have damaged the camera had I done what they suggested.They did refund the puchase minus the shipping charge.
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I only know what I use it for. I have a "CANON" Power Shot SX160IS. There is plenty of room (inside of case) besides....room for my FOUR batteries that my camera uses....(2 - AA rechargeable batteries in my camera at a time) Hope this helps you!
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Yes James, as long as you decide what mm size you want to use! I prefered the 58mm adapter ring, this info is available in the Canon online operaters manual! Just make sure you specify the camera number (SX50 HS) when ordering any after market devices!! PS: You may already have 52mm (or other) lenses from another camera, get the correct adapter ring, and use lenses you may already have!!
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I only tried it for the model I currently have, which is Canon Powershot SX240 as I recall. Thanks.
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It is a thread on magnifier. You could use adapter rings for any thread size. It functions as advertised, but anytime you add lenses to the stack you introduce a decrease in quality. I wound up buying a longer good quality lens and I am much more satisfied ( but poorer) best of luck
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The Canon SX30is is not intended to use telephoto lens attachments. I have read however, they can work.I have also read that by doing this you may be adding unanticipated weight to the original lens and possible wear falfunction to the lens motor due to added weight.Additionally, I have read (from those who have done this) that the pictures turn out awefully bad. And from my experience using the SX30is, the original photo quality is nothing to brag about. So if you're really intent on doing this, be prepared for some pretty crappy pictures.
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I have a Canon SX40HS that I love. I'm not sure if you have the same camera, but it sounds like you do. It's the only small camera I have. My other is a Nikon D60 with a 200 mm lens. I love it too, but it's much bigger, and I only use it for serious photo shoots. My little camera does a great job, so it's the one I use most.
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Jose, I have a SX30 IS (52mm) and the kit came with the 52 to 58mm adapter. All the lens and filters are 58mm. I love my lens kit! Lat night I took a extreme close up shot of the beautiful full moon thanks to the HD Telephoto lens!
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Those are actually attachments that you put on the end of your Canon lens using the filter threads. For a full description of this product please visit Amazon ASIN B005X87O5S.
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Yes, I bought "58MM Lens Conversion Adapter Tube for CANON PowerShot SX40 HS (SX30 SX20)" at amazon store and 58mm filter could be attached.
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this adapter does work with the Canon Powershot SX50. I believe this is why the kit also includes a new lens cover, because the one supplied with the camera will now be too big. The adapter ring screws on the outside of the lens, and the filters screw on inside the adapter ring. Hope this helps!