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Thread started 07 Apr 2001 (Saturday) 20:22
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Lens adaptor for G1

 
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Apr 07, 2001 20:22 |  #1

I have seen an aftermarket lens adaptor ror the G1, it is a 2" straight barrel design, the price is $20, Ilost track of it. Can anyone help please?
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Del ­ K
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Apr 07, 2001 20:42 |  #2

You probably saw the Lensmate. I have one I leave on may G1 all the time, and many others have appreciated its use on the Canon Forum at DPReview. You can find it as well as filters and close-up adapters at http://www.lensmateonl​ine.com (external link)
A very nice-to-do-business-with company.

Del K




  
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nllewis
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Apr 11, 2001 14:13 |  #3

Is the LensMate long enough to accomodate the camera's lens when fully extended? The Canon lens adapter, when fitted with a UV filter, isn't long enough. The only way around it is to add a step-up ring as a spacer to avoid the two from touching each other.

Thanks,

Nancy




  
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Alan
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Apr 15, 2001 15:56 |  #4

I have the Canon adaptor and have not been aware of any problem with the lens hitting the filter. Have you experienced this actually happening?
Alan




  
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Del ­ K
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Apr 15, 2001 16:47 |  #5

I don't have the Canon adapter. The Lensmate is long enough to have filters clear the end of the lens.




  
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nllewis
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Apr 18, 2001 09:49 |  #6

I went to a local camera shop to buy the canon adapter and a UV filter in order to protect the G1 lens. My brother has a UV filter on his 35mm for protection so I thought this would be good for the G1 too. When the G1 was fully extended it touched the UV filter (barely) but it did touch and I didn't feel comfy with that kind of setup so I purchased a step-up ring for added length. Perhaps this wasn't the best way to go, especially now that I've just heard about the LensMate. I'm a novice so if this wasn't the best way to go, please let me know. Thanks!




  
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DeanO
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Apr 26, 2001 00:37 |  #7

Although my camera doesn't arrive until tomorrow (I'm praying!), I already received my Lensmate. Their customer service rocks! They had it out to me the same day -- and I got it a day later for only $4.50 shipping. It was packed VERY well.

As far as I have heard, the Canon lens adapter obscures the port that the remote talks to for remote shooting, which the Lensmate doesn't. I also read that the Lensmate clears the lens when fully extended. This was what I found when I researched the camera and Lensmate -- but I have NOT actually tested the products yet.

This was a good Lensmate link with lots of info:

http://www.students.tu​t.fi …digiphoto/G1len​smate.html (external link)




  
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