In the endless search for more Zoom, I bought this 2X Converter off ebay. I couldn't find any reviews of it - I think it's pretty old - and you take a big chance with cheap converter lenses, but at £6.50 I thought I'd give it a chance.
Here's the test result. We've already established that at high zoom, the cheaper Panasonic SDR-S26 does a better job than the expensive SD900. Does adding the converter to the SD900 makes it better than the S26?
I think so, but there's not a lot in it. More testing required!
You been painting your nails again? People will talk!
....and why didn't you buy a SDR-S26 in the first place??
Posted by: Alan R | March 14, 2012 at 07:05 PM
I admit nothing! Though I did have the wife's blouse wrapped round my head while she was out last night. Why? Answer coming soon.
Posted by: Iain | March 15, 2012 at 06:19 AM
It is a well known fact that the more expensive camera is not necessarily better than a cheaper alternative. One needs to test them or else rely on the reviews of other professional photographers regarding the attributes, pros and cons of a camera before deciding to purchase it. It makes sense to spend money for a better product, but not to pay merely for the brand name, or worse than that, paying for an inflated price product which does not justify its price tag.
Posted by: camera help | April 07, 2013 at 08:34 PM
It’s kind of strange that a more expensive model does a worse job than the cheaper lens. Had it not been blogs like yours that publish such reviews of camera lenses, most people would opt for the newer and more expensive model, even though it may have nothing better than previous models, or even do a worse job. Many people invest hundreds in photographic equipment as it is their main job or hobby, and I believe that no one should be made to pay extra for something which does not do an excellent job.
Posted by: John@depositphotos | April 23, 2013 at 05:35 PM