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Upgrade suggestion from Stylus 1

Started Jan 25, 2022 | Discussions thread
tomhongkong Veteran Member • Posts: 4,699
Re: Upgrade suggestion from Stylus 1
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Hlouis wrote:

I was reading on the TCON-17X 1.7x teleconverter. This could be a great option for me since I am looking for more range. It's not clear to me if it gives you access to the full range when attached or only full tele?

I have the TCON-17 but honestly cannot recommend it.  I plan on taking it back to UK next month and Ebaying it, it is that useless (for me) The beauty of the stylus 1 is its compactness, and that is lost with the TC, and the image quality is not that good either!  Others will disagree and that's fine.

The Stylus 1 is really unique and there is no upgrade for it yet especially if you like the long, fast, lens (as I do).  I find it is a really interesting camera to have.  The controls have obviously been designed by a real photographer (unlike many other models, it seems) The RX100 is fiddly to use, even though the Mk vii has a lens nearly as long (after cropping). The Panasonic TZ200 has muddy IQ compared with S1.  The biggest S1 shortcoming for me is the lack of water resistance.

I have an EM5iii and an EM1ii and each camera has its place and use.  (e.g. EM5iii with 12-200 for boating pics, EM1 with 100-400 for wildlife). If I am going on a casual trip or picnic the S1 in a small belt holster is no trouble to carry which either of the EMs would be.

Of course it needs a bit of PP to make the results sparkle, having said that, with PL5 and Deep Prime I find it is often very good.  There are other cheaper software packages  which need a bit more work to PP.

Actually I have two S1s in case one packs up!  I like it that much.  Don't give up on it, you will be disappointed!

tom

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