Canon Powershot S3 teleconverter...old post quoted...still apply (1 Viewer)

[cadillactaste]

I did search and found a very old post...would this still apply today as the best option for clarity with my camera? Poster had same camera as I do.

I can help you with some of your questions.

1. What will happen with the digital zoom of the camera - it will work properly with the TC?

Yes it will. The digital zoom of the S3 will still function the same as without the TC-DC58B. However, the same image degradation will occur when using digital zoom. I've had relatively good success with my G7 and 2X Canon teleconverter and digital zooming.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ambrosel...talZoomSamples

Also realize that the TC-DC58B will add significantly to the bulk of the camera.

2. I want an advice about using TC-DC58B and the conversion lens adapter LA-DC58E. Maybe there is another solution with similar total optical zoom and a better quality/price rapport?

There is another manufacturer of lens adapters for the S3 IS. www.lensmateonline.com makes an all aluminum adapter for the S3 which I highly recommend. It's much tougher than the plastic one that Canon sells. Lensmateonline.com also has sample shots of many wide angle and telephoto converters on their website.

I say go for it and buy the TC-DC58B. It will increase your enjoyment of the S3 IS tremendously!

Ambrose
moderator of the Canon S3 IS Yahoo Group.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/CanonS3IS/