» Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders

Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Sony VCL-HG0730X Wide Angle Lense for the HDR-SR1
Comment: The Sony VCL-HG0730X Wide Angle Lens is solid and very well made with zero flaws in its build quality. The lens is clear with no fish eyes or other imperfections. The lens is heavier than I thought it would be, but does not seem to add much heft to the camera. The weight adds to the testament of a well made lens.
Having said that, the field of view was not increased as much as I would have liked. I don't believe the high price is worth the minimal increase that is gained in width.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sony VCL-HG0730 Wide Angle Conversion Lens Review
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3M5D8JGH5U11Q I like the Sony VCL-HG0730 wide angle conversion lens. See my video review.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sharp image with few drawbacks
Comment: I used this on a Sony MiniDV PC350

Advantages:
- The item fits well on the PC350, as expected.
- The pouch that comes with the lens is very handy.
- Clear image, even after zooming-in all the way. Did not notice any fish-eye like distortions
- Light weight. My camera can stay up if I place it on a desk without any other support with lens attached.

Disadvantages:
- The lens front cap can be lost very easily. Lost it within 20 minutes of first use. Attach the cap to the camera as soon as you receive this item (The cap doesn't snag very well on the lens and the lens sides are very smooth).
- Was kind of disappointed with the amount of increase in image size. I thought I'd be able to capture more with this lens. Maybe because this is my first wide angle lens?
- Price is a little bit high.

Conclusion:
Buy it if you have the extra cash. If you are so rich, buy a lens with wider angle (if available) but make sure it is lightweight and provides sharp image.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Can't believe I waited so long
Comment: I've been looking at wide angle lenses for years. Finally got one and it's change videoing forever.

I use my camcorder for family pictures - especially with kids, and weddings, parties and other events. Before, it was impossible to get decent shots when in a close gathering, and at best I could only get a single person at a time. Now, half the shots I get these days could never have been done without it. This is especially true with the 16x9 aspect ratio I use now.

The lens itself works great. Pictures do not lose resolution, and the camera's zoom functions as before. In fact, I usually leave the lens on all the time, just removing it when I need to do an ocasional full zoom.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wide angle adapter for Sony
Comment: I use this on more that 50% of my travel images taking it off only for very long shots of wild animals. The image holds up well throughout the full zoom range.

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