Hi Bob
I have the Canon A70 with LA DC 52C + TC DC 52  2.4X Tele Converter. This
give a total of 252mm (35 mm equivalent)
It works and results can be good BUT it does block the viewfinder and you
have to use the LCD for everything. A bit of a dissapointment on the A70
but, of course , Canon may have improved things with the A80. Try to look
through one with the tele attachment attached! as you may find it difficult
to use, I certainly do. Kind regards Pete.  UK


"Bob Traill" <rtraill@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> I have a Canon A80 and would like to increase the optical zoom using the
> Canon LA-DC52D apapter and the Canon TC-DC52A Tele converter lens.
> Can anyone tell me if this is a good way to go or will this combo cause me
> any problems such as blocking the view finder and light sensor?
> If there is an other option could you please give me the part numbers and
> possible where I might locate this equipment in Canada
>
>