Digital cameras

[djdigitald]

I always loved using an SLR as i found you could get superb shots without realy trying and absolutely superb shots with a little bit of know how. I always wanted to get a digital SLR and i think i am going to start looking heavily for on especially if i can use my lenses that i already have. [msnsmile2]

[becbecs]

Hi Rosie

We purchased a Canon Ixus 700 while out in Florida last although they are not called Ixus in the USA, went to Bestbuys on OBT. Excellent service. Camera very easy to use and takes fab pics.

[Macka]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ruth
I am looking for a wide angle lens for my Nikon Coolpix 4300 but have failed miserably so far. Has anyone got any ideas[?]
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Ruth, I've got the Coolpix 7MP version it's quire new, but I don't think you can get lenses for them can you? I hope so but i'm sure you can't. Can anyone enlighten us?

[DaveL]

Nikon WC-E68 Wide Angle Converter Lens for Coolpix 4300 & 5000 Digital Cameras

Features:

Dimensions: 2.60 x 1.31 inches
Minimum Range:Coolpix 5000: 10.6 in. Coolpix 995/990: 5.51 in. Coolpix 950: 5.91 in. Coolpix 900: 3.15 in. Coolpix 885: 3.94 in. Coolpix 880: 6.30 in. Coolpix 5000:Coolpix 800: 5.51 in. Coolpix 700: 5.12 in.
Combined Focal LengthCoolpix 5000: 19mm(35mm equivalent) Coolpix 995 990 950 900s 900 885 880 800: 26mm (35mm equivalent) Coolpix 700: 24mm (35mm equivalent)
Angle of View Coolpix 5000: Approx. 99 degrees Coolpix 995 and 950: Approx. 82 degrees Coolpix 990: Approx. 81 degrees Coolpix 900s/900: Approx.84 degrees Coolpix 885/880: Approx. 81 degrees Coolpix 800: Approx. 82 degrees Coolpix 700: Approx. 84 degrees
Weight: 6.7 ounces * The UR-E6 Adapter is required to use the following Lenses and Accessories with the CoolPix 5000 Digital Camera

This is currently selling in the U.S. for around $140.

Regards Dave

[Snapper]

http://nikonimaging.com/global/produ...d200/index.htm

I only spotted this today, I think it's only been officially announced within the last day or two.

Oh boy! Nice kit. Some very serious competition for the EOS 20D.

I've already found my reason why I need one. It does in-camera multi-exposures (which my D70 doesn't) and I've been wanting to try some of them with the Epcot fireworks. I have. Really. Honest. I haven't just made that up as a reason for buying one of these. Honest. Really! [msnwink]

[rosie]

Uh huh, we believe you Steve

[Macka]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by DaveL
Nikon WC-E68 Wide Angle Converter Lens for Coolpix 4300 & 5000 Digital Cameras

Features:

Dimensions: 2.60 x 1.31 inches
Minimum Range:Coolpix 5000: 10.6 in. Coolpix 995/990: 5.51 in. Coolpix 950: 5.91 in. Coolpix 900: 3.15 in. Coolpix 885: 3.94 in. Coolpix 880: 6.30 in. Coolpix 5000:Coolpix 800: 5.51 in. Coolpix 700: 5.12 in.
Combined Focal LengthCoolpix 5000: 19mm(35mm equivalent) Coolpix 995 990 950 900s 900 885 880 800: 26mm (35mm equivalent) Coolpix 700: 24mm (35mm equivalent)
Angle of View Coolpix 5000: Approx. 99 degrees Coolpix 995 and 950: Approx. 82 degrees Coolpix 990: Approx. 81 degrees Coolpix 900s/900: Approx.84 degrees Coolpix 885/880: Approx. 81 degrees Coolpix 800: Approx. 82 degrees Coolpix 700: Approx. 84 degrees
Weight: 6.7 ounces * The UR-E6 Adapter is required to use the following Lenses and Accessories with the CoolPix 5000 Digital Camera

This is currently selling in the U.S. for around $140.

Regards Dave



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Whoaaaaaaa! coooool! Can I get one for my Coolpix 7600? and how does it fit on? Do you zoom the lens out and pop it on?

[DaveL]

I'm not sure if you can get this type of converter for the 7600. My memory not perfect but I cannot recall there being any mounting threaded either inside or outside the lens. Some people put and extension tube into a body mount so that when the lens extends it comes up to the pre mounted converted. I would go into your local photo shop and ask if they have anything like this for your model.

Regards Dave

[Macka]

Thanks Dave, I'll check Nikon's website, see if that turns one up.

Paul.

[caroline]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ruth
I am looking for a wide angle lens for my Nikon Coolpix 4300 but have failed miserably so far. Has anyone got any ideas[?]
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Ruth, as you know we have the same camera as you. We bought a wide angle lens from a shop on the 192 a few years ago (literally the week after we bought the camera. The shop is called 192.com Cameras (or something like that)
The lens was recommended by the guy in the shop and we've been really pleased with it. It's a Bower Titanium Digital Super wide 0.42X - give me a call if you want to have a play with it when you're next down our way.