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Equipment & Techniques => Mirrorless Cameras => Topic started by: pcgpcg on July 20, 2015, 01:33:53 pm

Title: ordering Olympus teleconverter from Japan
Post by: pcgpcg on July 20, 2015, 01:33:53 pm

Other than the manual being in Japanese, is there any reason I shouldn't save $100 by ordering the Japan version of the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 to use with my Olympus E-M1 (U.S. model) and M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO? I assume it is identical to the U.S. model?

Title: Re: ordering Olympus teleconverter from Japan
Post by: AFairley on July 21, 2015, 11:01:04 am

You might have to return it to Japan if it needs warranty service.

Title: Re: ordering Olympus teleconverter from Japan
Post by: spidermike on July 21, 2015, 11:08:32 am

I would think it is an identical product so no worries there and I doubt you need a manual to know how to use it.
AFairley's comment is quite valid so it depends how comfortable you would be with that if it should need correcting or repairing (given that tcs are, in technological terms, fairly simple compared to most photographic gear). 

Title: Re: ordering Olympus teleconverter from Japan
Post by: pcgpcg on July 21, 2015, 01:11:59 pm

Thanks. The warranty issue hadn't occurred to me. I ordered it anyway and will post again if I encounter any problems.