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I am looking for a 62mm adapter for my new FZ20 and would appreciate feedback on any of the following if you have purchased them for your FZ20:
- Pro-Technica - (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW)
- Pemaraal - PD62 (http://www.b-300.com/fz10ac.html)
I am looking to then put a 62mm UV filter on it and possibly an Adorama Hama hood.
I have a Pemaraal PA62 and it fits perfectly, you can fully screw the adaptor into place without any effect on the focusing ring.
I got one that was listed as a second for $22 and can not see anything wrong with it :) Maybe a slight tiny nick on the outer edge but thats it.
The Pro-Technica & Phayee look very similar, priced reasonable. Hopefully someone on this forum can shed some light on these for you.
I have the Phayee among others and that Protechnica looks like the same thing.
The Phayee works well and is nice looking, at least in my opinion.
I also have a couple Yoshidas and a Raynox. I think the Phayee is the best combination of looks ,performance and value. JMHO ;)
So no real difference between the Phayee and the Pemaraal then?
What kind of filter did you go with? How about a hood?
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Originally Posted by genece
I do not have the Pemaraal but of the rest they all give the same results.
I use a 62mm UV filter on the Phayee adapter along with a 72mm collapsible Hoya hood.
I really keep trying to find a better adapter but as I say they are all very similar.
The one I use most of the time is a Yoshida adapter as it was the first available. and I made a homemade hood for it that allows me to use a flip down lens cover. I have never lost a lens cover since I started using them.
I bought another Yoshida adapter for the FZ20 when I got it, I believe the Yoshida is the best looking and the best made but it is expensive.
Can you re-attach the front screw ring from the Panasonic to the front of the Phayee when it is attached to the camera? I ask because I have seen some photos of the adapter without its 'hood' in place and it is not very pretty, there are threads showing etc, bit like taking the small ring off the Panasonic and leaving it off UGLY. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by genece
This is the picture I saw Phayee
The Phayee adapter comes in 3 parts one part is a small ring which would just cover the threads in this picture if you wished to do it that way
http://home.austin.rr.com/cptxusa/Ph...2mm-filter.jpg
and then there is a small hood remove the small ring and add
The piece on the left
http://home.austin.rr.com/cptxusa/Ph...-two-secti.jpg
Which ends up looking like this
http://home.austin.rr.com/cptxusa/Phayee-adapter.jpg
You get all three pieces for the $22.50
If you get it spend the extra dollar for the leashed lens cap, it is a nice cap.
Do yo have a photo with the ring in place?
is the $10 UV any good.
Anyone have any updates on Pemaraal? I emailed them, but have yet to hear back?
Is the Phayee of better quality?
noticed a thread earlier today, can't remember where :confused: but is said that they had emailed Peter and Pameraal and he had found a number of PA62's, and that the new ones where due to be finnished soon, but how soon, I don't know.
here is the thread
Just wondering about getting a PA62. Can anyone tell me how far a filter on the adaptor is from the FZ20 lens, once it extends?
Pretty much as close as you can get it without touching :)
Are you thinking of ordering one anytime soon? Last I checked they are still out of stock.
I want to get one pretty soon (before I wreck my lens) but because I am in Australia I will look for one closer to home first I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by slitman
Does anyone know if this b-300.com place is reliable?
I'm based in Scotland and ordered one from them on a Monday and it arrived on Friday that week, not too bad as service I think :)
I ordered a PA62 "seconds" Permeraal Adapter at the weekend, and it arrived here in England yesterday, less than a week from order. Paid $22 plus $5 postage - not bad at all, I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by slitman
Also, as said, it was meant to be a "second", but I can't see anything wrong with it at all.
It also feels much more solid and robust than the pana supplied adapter, and looks btetter and more compact when fitted - in my opinion :)
Look at this http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11033600
Great News!
Now after going to the website, http://www.photosolve.com/main/produ...Z10/index.html, it refers to the Xtend-a-Lens adapter.
However, this is not the same as the PA62 is it?
Also, is the ALUMINUM version of the PA62 better than the plastic which seems to soon be replace with what they are referring to as the Delrin type?
It indicates the adapter will be available tommorrow. :)
The PD62 is made from Delrin which is a strong plastic type compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by slitman
The PA62 is made from Aluminum alloy available in anodized black or silver, which is great is you have a silver FZ10, 15 or 20.
I personally like the Aluminium as it feels great when using the camera, solid and well engineered, and with very balanced weight. But as with everything it is down to your pref. :)
So it indicates, "Xtend-a-Lens FZ-10/20 and/or the Pemaraal adapter PA62"...which seems to imply these are two different products, but they are actually the same thing?
Also found the additional reply to the original posting, "Aluminum takes much longer to machine than Delrin (higher labor costs), but Delrin is a much higher priced material (higher material costs). All things being equal, the price comes out the same."
There is a Pameraal PA62 listed on eBay
They are also now back in stock at Pameraal
Sounds great, but I noticed in your eBay listing that you are selling this only for United Kingdom Only.
However, per forum rules, classifieds are not permitted.
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Originally Posted by Jim Last
I agree with you, but given that it is a direct link to an eBay item, it appears to be a classified. You might want to revise your posting to have just Pareaal's website, as I would not like this topic to be locked for the above reason because I am still trying to get feedback on my original posting.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Jim Last
As you can see, the post has been modified to show the only live link out is to the Pameraal website. And if someone should wish to search eBay they may find one there also.
Thanks Jim! :)
Just didn't want to see this posting locked.
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Originally Posted by Jim Last
How do you guys order seconds adapters - I just saw normal ones on that site for $32, I think. And was that from b-300.com?Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertJ
Benjamin :)
If Pameraal have stock of any 2nd's they list them on this page within their site. They currently have none listed, and as they have just completed manufacture of the 1st's then I guess it may be a while until they have found any 2nd's to list. You are only talking $10 / £5.50 of difference from a 1st and a 2nd :)
I would suggest the Phayee adapter over the Pameraal, which I have. It is a better adapter. It also comes with an extension tube that has a 72mm thread (like the panasonic tube). You can just e-mail Rong Jin (rongjin@phayee.com), the company is in China, but he is great and you will get your adapter in under 2 weeks (coming from China, that ain't bad!). They also make lens caps (62mm & 72mm) that have that string attachment so it hooks onto your camera strap so you don't lose it. BTW the thread at the end of the adapter is 62mm, like the Pameraal. If you guys have a T-CON 1.7 you can screw it in and leave it in your Pameraal and just unscrew the whole thing. Also Raynox makes a 2.2x lens that has a 62mm thread. Just suggestions if you already have the Pameraal.
The odd thing is it seems about 50-50 split on people's view of the filter issue; interesting.
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Originally Posted by FZ20knowitall
Does anyone have any images of the pemaraal and/or protechnica adapters fitted to an FZ20 (or FZ10)?
I am a little reluctant to get one because of the xtra length and the different looks (potentially ugly). I suppose it has to be though if I want to protect my lens (I just want to fit a skylight filter).
Benjamin
Guess trouble is you would need another camera to photgraph the FZ with adapter :D
Does anyone know the model number of this? Any comments on Quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by FZ20knowitall
OK found it What a monster - Raynox :D
Any quality comments?
It's available at B&H photo for $189:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=Bb8L2Mxg3b!-1540498705?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=y es&O=SearchBar&A=search&Q=*&shs=DCR-2020PRO
If you have a pemaraal adaptor or the phayee (or anything 62mm) this lens screws right in. Raynox suggests you get their adapter which brings it down to a 52mm thread and the lens comes with a step up ring from 52mm to 62mm. A little bass ackwards if you ask me.
Thanks JimQuote:
Originally Posted by Jim Last
does anyone have experience with raynox adapter for fz20? i found it on ebay..here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...857118719&rd=1
thanks for the info.. :)
I have used Raynox adaptors in the past and they have always seemed to be well made with good clean threads. They are robust, well finished and a lot lot lighter than Pameraal and Phayee adaptors. I'd say that they probably weight in about the same as the plastic panasonic adaptor, but seem solid enought with a lens attached.
:D Just ordered this one : raynox plp-p20, looks good to me.
Anyone owning this one already? :p
I have a paramael adapter and love it. it fits like a glove, looks good and does the job. i found the service to be excellent. i bought a 55 mm adapter and an oly wide angle lense and a polorizer and 1A filters. good luck :) :) :) : that's three smiles for the paramael