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Tattoo ian · Thursday 22nd May 2003, 23:16

Just thought i would let other members know about a Nikon 6x teleconverter by kenko that i happened to notice while browsing through my keene electronics catalogue 2003.It seems it is made especially for Nikon's coolpix range(28mm thread).The details are; front filter thread 27mm,thread mount 28mm,weight 63g and dimensions are 32mm x 64mm with price tag of £89.99.Keene Electronics tel no is 0870 990 9000 or www.keene.co.uk and they do an excellent catalogue but mainly of video equipment.

**IanF** · Friday 23rd May 2003, 07:52

I'd be very wary. Being 6x is very attractive, but from what I've read about this lens, the Kenko optics aren't top notch. The Eagleye Optic Zoom is generally regarded as a better quality lens but a good bit dearer.

Walther Loff · Saturday 24th May 2003, 19:44

Hi Ian:
Thanks for the info on that 6X lens, I looked at it and made the order, now it is time to see what the quality is of this unit, which I hope will breach the gap with my CP5000 and the 19mm wide angle and 2X tele converters and my spottingscope setup.
Hmmm quality ??? I am a retired machinist/millwright, as the saying goes, give a lousy machinist a precision lathe and he might come up with a good shaft, take the old experienced machinist and his worn out lathe and charlie will produce a precission shaft.
cheers
Walther Loff
www.walther-loff.com

***Andy Bright*** · Saturday 24th May 2003, 20:31

Funny enough, I sold the Eagle Eye 5x and the Kenko 8x32 (not the same as the 6x) to videocam users. Optical excellence isn't quite as important with video footage as stills, as the playback device (usually a tv) is pretty low res.
The trouble with these teleconverters is that they tempt you to shoot without a tripod... with the obvious consequences!
Andy

Walther Loff · Tuesday 17th June 2003, 09:09

Hi Folks:

Well I purchased the Kenko KDT60, tried it out and send it back the next day and got a full credit for it.
I than purchased the CrystalVue 832 Sharpshooter, this is a great lens which I have received and tried out today, nice and clear, sharp on all borders and no color aberation, I do recommend this lens. I am using it with the CP5000 and the Nikon 46mm adaptor.
CKCPower.com did a excellent job and shipped it with a 37/46 mm adaptor, the rear optics fitted nicely in the cavity of the Nikon adaptor... I could use 70% of the wide angle setting with no vignetting....
I am very satisfied and soon will post the results
cheers
Walther

Thursday 22nd May 2003, 23:16	#1
Tattoo ian Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: preston nr canterbury kent Posts: 16	Coolpix 6x teleconverter Just thought i would let other members know about a Nikon 6x teleconverter by kenko that i happened to notice while browsing through my keene electronics catalogue 2003.It seems it is made especially for Nikon's coolpix range(28mm thread).The details are; front filter thread 27mm,thread mount 28mm,weight 63g and dimensions are 32mm x 64mm with price tag of £89.99.Keene Electronics tel no is 0870 990 9000 or www.keene.co.uk and they do an excellent catalogue but mainly of video equipment.

Friday 23rd May 2003, 07:52	#2
IanF Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Billingham, NE England Posts: 40,072 My location	I'd be very wary. Being 6x is very attractive, but from what I've read about this lens, the Kenko optics aren't top notch. The Eagleye Optic Zoom is generally regarded as a better quality lens but a good bit dearer. __________________ IanF Durham Bird Club -- Teesmouth Bird Club---My local Patch - Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park---RSPB Saltholme
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Saturday 24th May 2003, 20:31	#4
*Andy Bright* 2nd in command Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Herts Posts: 6,485 My location	Funny enough, I sold the Eagle Eye 5x and the Kenko 8x32 (not the same as the 6x) to videocam users. Optical excellence isn't quite as important with video footage as stills, as the playback device (usually a tv) is pretty low res. The trouble with these teleconverters is that they tempt you to shoot without a tripod... with the obvious consequences! Andy __________________ www.Digiscoped.com also, if you're particularly bored, try www.andybright.com - mediocre aviation photography
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Saturday 24th May 2003, 19:44	#3
Walther Loff Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 142	Hi Ian: Thanks for the info on that 6X lens, I looked at it and made the order, now it is time to see what the quality is of this unit, which I hope will breach the gap with my CP5000 and the 19mm wide angle and 2X tele converters and my spottingscope setup. Hmmm quality ??? I am a retired machinist/millwright, as the saying goes, give a lousy machinist a precision lathe and he might come up with a good shaft, take the old experienced machinist and his worn out lathe and charlie will produce a precission shaft. cheers Walther Loff www.walther-loff.com

Tuesday 17th June 2003, 09:09	#5
Walther Loff Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 142	Hi Folks: Well I purchased the Kenko KDT60, tried it out and send it back the next day and got a full credit for it. I than purchased the CrystalVue 832 Sharpshooter, this is a great lens which I have received and tried out today, nice and clear, sharp on all borders and no color aberation, I do recommend this lens. I am using it with the CP5000 and the Nikon 46mm adaptor. CKCPower.com did a excellent job and shipped it with a 37/46 mm adaptor, the rear optics fitted nicely in the cavity of the Nikon adaptor... I could use 70% of the wide angle setting with no vignetting.... I am very satisfied and soon will post the results cheers Walther

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