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(based on 13 ratings)
Brand: Olympus
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Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.8 stars
(based on 13 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(10), Easy to use(10), Improves product function(6), Lightweight(9)
Best Uses:
Everyday(4), Macro photography(3), Portraits(4), Sporting events(5), Travel(8)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(11)
 
Make sure you have the camera off.
By SharieVerified Purchaser from DeBary, FL on 8/11/2009
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Reliable
Cons:
Tricky to thread
Best Uses:
Macro Photography
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

You have to make sure the camera is turned off or you won't be able to thread this on, then you have to set the control to the max telephoto or you'll get a black halo, but you can use that halo to center your subject and create depth and make your viewer focus their attention on the center of your photo. So it could be an advantage depending on how good you are at working with the camera and not against it.

 
just fine
By ThiloVerified Purchaser from Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 1/5/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Macro Photography
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Works just fine, also supports e.g. macro lenses like the ones from Raynox.

 
Simple, yet effective =)
By KyleVerified Purchaser from Summitville, OH on 9/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Home, Portraits, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Does the job - allows the internal lens to extend and you to attach filters/extra zoom lens. Gets in the way of the picture below 1/3 zoom with filters only, and below 1/2 zoom with the telephoto lens. can be difficult to thread, if camera isn't perfectly horizontal.

 
Conversion adapter
By kdavisVerified Purchaser from Lubbock, TX on 9/24/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

This piece of equipment does exactly what I needed it to do. I am pleased.kdavis

 
Works as expected
By ChetVerified Purchaser from Meridian, Ms. on 9/5/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Sporting Events, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Easy to install and uninstall. Does what it is designed to do. Only complaint, there is not a lens cover included to protect filters when left on camera.

 
I would buy this product again and again
By tamaVerified Purchaser from Mazatlán, México on 8/28/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Perfect fit, both with Olympus TCON-17, 1.7x Tele Conversion Lens and Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera , strong construction and the same color of the lens.

 
adapter for sp 500 series
By Kutluay69Verified Purchaser from Ankara-Turkey on 7/12/2008
Pros:
Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Sporting Events, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Best quality material.

 
Must have with the converter lens
By ishiVerified Purchaser from Zimmerman, MN. on 5/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Sporting Events, Traveling, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

Needed with the converter lens on the sp series with telescopic lens. Must extend zoom all the way or you will get a tunnel look. It works for me ok. No complaints.

 
TOO DAMM LONG
By MIK from NJ on 3/12/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

THE ADAPTOR IS TOO LONG, IF YOU ATTACH AZOOM LENZ TO IT IT WILL BE EVEN LONGER, VERY ANTTRACTIVE AND CLUMSY

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
The only game in town
By The BiensterVerified Purchaser from Royal Palm Beach, Fl. on 2/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight
Cons:
Vignettes picture
Best Uses:
Filter holder
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

The lens on SP 560 offers more than enough zoom range. 27-486 mm is quite sufficient. The reason I bought the CLA-10 conversion adapter is to be able to use filters. With the adapter there is a very significant vignetting effect at the shorter focal length end of the zoom range. It really is quite a price to pay for the ability to use filters.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
CLA-10 for telephoto only
By Higelac from Planet Houston on 9/21/2007
Best Uses:
Nature, Sporting Events, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

The black circular shadow at wide angle you see is actually the tube itself. Its not because its too short, it is too long! However if it were shorter, the lens would crash into whatever you have attached to the CLA-10 when you zoom in. Because of this, about all the CLA-10 is good for is attaching TCON-17 telephoto lens. I have noticed threads on the camera lens itself. With the right size adapter, one could attach a filter or two directly to the lens (the CLA-10 attaches directly to the camera body, which is good for heavy add-on lenses like a telephoto). When attaching directly to the lens, be careful not to use anything of any significant weight!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter
By BradVerified Purchaser from St. Helens, OR on 7/16/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Works for Filters
Cons:
A Bit short at 0 Zoom
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Macro Photography, Portraits, Sporting Events, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

I bought this to use filters with My Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera. The only problem is that it is a bit short at zero zoom. It will creat a circular shadow on the out side of the picture. However with this camera most of the pictures will use some zoom and will not have this problem. Olympus needs to make one of these specifically for filters that is a bit longer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Essential peripheral
By GrizzleyVerified Purchaser from U.K. on 7/10/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Professional, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus CLA-10, Conversion Lens Adapter for many SP series Digital Cameras:

The CLA-10 adapter is used primarily to fit the TCON-17 teleconverter to the Olympus SP-550 UZ camera. It is also the only means by which UV, polariser and other filters may be used on this camera. Essentially, it means that you can not employ filters in wide angle / closeup situations directly on the camera and that is really dissapointing. I'd recommend the adapter and teleconverter, but certainly not the camera.

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