Canon Power Shot S5 IS question

[Lenny718]

I'm new to photography and cameras, I own a Power Shot S5 IS and I'm trying to find a macro lens for it. My question, Is my camera a SLR? I'm looking on ebay for a lens and most are for SLR's. How do you know what lens will work with your camera? Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[DontXtripNfall]

LOL lenny! its not SLR, but its pretty close to it IMO... the macro lens i bought said powershot s5is in the heading or w/e it is.. description? like i said, if you like my lens after seeing it then u wont need to search around

 

[Lenny718]

Thanks JD! Do you have a link on where you bought your lens?

 

[Lenny718]

What do you think about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Wide-Angle-...NameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122

 

[DontXtripNfall]

that lens looks like it distort the coloring a lil bit and u should need wide angle because you hav a stich assist setting that allows u to take 2 pic and merge them to make it wide angle... i have to go to sleep cuz my first day is tom but ill get you the link and a test pic tom. pce

 

[bad coffee]

First you need a lens tube adapter:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381970-REG/Canon_0301B001_LAH_DC20_Lens_Adapter_Hood_Set.html

Then fror close up shots, you can use this lens:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381968-REG/Canon_0299B001_WC_DC58A_0_75x_Wide_Angle.html

Additionally, you can use any filter/closeup lens that has a 58mm thread size:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/category/75/Filter_Systems_Round_Threaded_Bayonet_Series_Filters.html

B

 

[NYreefNoob]

lenny i have the same camera and looking t get the macro attachment also lmk wut you find and how you like it

 

[Lenny718]

First you need a lens tube adapter:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381970-REG/Canon_0301B001_LAH_DC20_Lens_Adapter_Hood_Set.html

Then fror close up shots, you can use this lens:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/381968-REG/Canon_0299B001_WC_DC58A_0_75x_Wide_Angle.html

Additionally, you can use any filter/closeup lens that has a 58mm thread size:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/category/75/Filter_Systems_Round_Threaded_Bayonet_Series_Filters.html

B

Thanks for the links

 

[Lenny718]

lenny i have the same camera and looking t get the macro attachment also lmk wut you find and how you like it

I went with this set up http://cgi.ebay.com/Wide-Angle-Lens...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
I'll let you know how it works out

 

[DrCooper]

What about for Canon Powershot S3 IS?
ANYONE

My pictures of my frags suck so far

 

[BroRage]

Heres 2 pics thats I took with the s3is but I do not remember if i put the macro lens on it or not... my girl took my camera today and I will not be getting it back till sometime this week so I can not post a pic with and with out macro up till then..

If one of you guys needs an adaptor I have an extra grey/silver one if needed..

And sorry for the dirty tank I was tearing that tank down and was to lazy to clean it..

 

[BroRage]

pic

Heres one more shot from before

 

[Lenny718]

Nice pics, Thank you for sharing.

 

[DontXtripNfall]

Take some time to check out this thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1285870&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
Very helpful if you are looking for feedback on lens for the 5sis

 

[Lenny718]

Thanks for the link JD!

 

[BroRage]

pics

Heres the 2 pics :
the coral is at least 3-4in away from the glass

the first one is on av mode with super macro mode
the second is with a +10 52mm Fox Macro Lens

 

[DrCooper]

just got tripod and it still shooting like sh*t
DAMN IT

 

[BroRage]

what are you using with your s3

 

[DrCooper]

I am just using the tripod and pushing that macro button. Not sure if i have the focus program thing correct but all i know is my pics dont look good haha. Why is it i find myself spending MORE money every day on my tank and this isnt even anything in the tank hahah

Matt

 

[BroRage]

how far are any of the corals away from the glass...and is your tank glass clean because the macro option picks up the algae build up very easily..