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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: shownomarcy on June 01, 2011, 09:38:42 AM

Title: Tele Lens for Canon Hd cam (Legria HF S20)
Post by: shownomarcy on June 01, 2011, 09:38:42 AM

Hi all!

I bought my Canon Legria HF S20 in January and I'm 100% satisfied with it!
Very cool video and even audio (I had a case when it was better than with my audio gear)

I'm thinking about to improve it with Telephoto Lens to see a bit further, have more zooms...
I wonder if anybody have experience with that kind of accessories?

Would this worth to buy?
http://www.digitaltoyshop.co.uk/TELEPHOTO_LENS_Canon_LEGRIA_HF_S20_t2045_4818

This seems to me a bit expensive:
Raynox DCR-2025PRO HD

Or please let me know if you know any more options! ;)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Tele Lens for Canon Hd cam (Legria HF S20)
Post by: shownomarcy on June 01, 2011, 12:49:50 PM

some samples if you are interested (note that audio is usually replaced from my audio gear (at853 mics+bb+Edirol R-09HR) )
Slayer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUGRyGfNqnI
Megadeth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp2YM9j13fs
Death Angel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOczPYK-4Lo
Apocalyptica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mvis3BhFYY

Title: Re: Tele Lens for Canon Hd cam (Legria HF S20)
Post by: beatkilla on June 01, 2011, 07:06:17 PM

The cheap telephoto lens will produce a very poor image compared to your canon lens.I have tried myself and honestly it would be a waste of money in my opinion. Just get closer to the stage.

Title: Re: Tele Lens for Canon Hd cam (Legria HF S20)
Post by: tapeheadtoo on June 01, 2011, 09:31:45 PM

Agree with beatkilla.
I tried cheap tele lenses with my Sony HDR-CX520v and was quite disappointed with the results.  I decided to bite the bullet and buy the high grade Sony tele lens.  Best $200 I ever spent.

Title: Re: Tele Lens for Canon Hd cam (Legria HF S20)
Post by: shownomarcy on June 02, 2011, 02:19:40 AM

Alright, thanks for sharing your expriences!
So may I check the higher quality ones!