Product Description
37mm mount thread Extends focal length 2-group, 2-element design Includes soft carrying pouch
Customer Reviews:
Great for SD, Okay for HD.......2007-05-18
I recently purchased an HDV camcorder and noticed the widest angle really wasn't all that wide; nowhere near what I was used to with my SD camcorder. Since I had already blown most of my budget on the camcorder, I thought I would take a $25 chance on this lens.
It was definitely money well spent. I use it primarily with my camera at its widest angle and then screw this on the front to pull out even farther. It's not a fisheye, so lines don't curve much except on the extreme sides of the image. Also, I can get closer in to small subjects like fish and our pet hamsters.
There are a few things to be aware of in HD though:
1) If you use digital stabilization, you may need to turn it off. I found that as the camera jumped around with pixel stabilization, the edges would be viginetted, but not consistently, and it was slightly distracting.
2) While I can zoom through with the lens on, in HD it lacks detail; like you're shooting portrait photography.
3) Near bright lights, you will gets some internal glare.
I have tried this on my old SD camcorder and it works just fine. Kenko doesn't say this will work with HD, so it's not like they are claiming something that's not true. I found it a low cost alternative (it seems like anything with the prefix "HD" on it commands a huge increase in price) and as long as you use this lens within limits, it performs beautifully.
KENKO WIDE ANGLE GREAT FOR CAMCORDER.......2003-09-09
I love mine. It is great with my sony handicam. Really gives me a nice image, and adds so much more action to my vids. Especially in tight locations when I want to show more of the action. Or outdoor landscapes. It has great build quality. And a zoom through ability. Its lens is razor sharp through my video cameras entire zoom range except for the highest zoom in. Only the last 10 percent of the highest zoom, gets blurry. From the wide range and through most of the zoom it is great! Awesome for independant film makers using video or DV cams. Gives a nice 35mm quality - in that you can fit more on your screen. You will love it.
Product Description
The Sunpak name is trusted worldwide by photographers and videographers, from casual amateurs and enthusiasts to professionals. Sunpak has earned a reputation for innovation and advanced technical achievement, and Sunpak brand products are known for their superior quality and reliability.
Product Description
The lens is designed for use with almost all popular digital still cameras and video camcorders in the market by using either a lens holder tube or an adapter ring or the both of them, which are available separately from RAYNOX. DCR-5000 lens broadens angle of view 100% more than original camera lens. The lens was designed to be used when the camera is in the "Macro mode" and zoom lens is set at maximum wide-angle position.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointment with Raynox product.......2004-10-15
This review is not for this product specifically, but more on the quality of Raynox products themselves. I have included below the transcript from a series of e-mails between Raynox and myself. This is unedited, exactly as the exchange went. Needless to say, I am very unhappy with their product and their customer service, and I will never buy another one of their items. I offer my experience only to help others avoid a waste of money. Read my story and make up your own mind. But, at the very least, take careful consideration before buying one of their products. The one positive thing I will say about Raynox is that they DID respond to me in a very timely fashion, their first response was within 45 minutes of my e-mail. I just wish the content of the response would have been as pleasing as it's speed.
Me:
Within the past year, I have purchased two Raynox lenses for my Sony Mini-DV camcorder. I purchased the DVR-3000, for $120.45, and the DVR-5000, for $49.95. To say that I have been disappointed with these
products is an understatement. With the DVR-5000, the wide-angle lens, when I was zoomed-out completely, there was severe vignetting, and when zoomed in, the only clear part of the image was the very center.
Everything else was distorted and fuzzy. I put the DVR-5000 in my closet and purchased a competitor's lens, as I was already out of my 30 days since my purchase. Unfortunately, I did not need the DVR-3000
for several months. This past weekend, I used it at the San Diego Chargers football game to take 73 digital stills. These images looked fine on my LCD screen, but when I got home and downloaded them to my computer, I found the exact same problem that I had had with the other lens. But, this is a telephoto, I'm SUPPOSED to be able to zoom in. The images were all fuzzy and distorted, except for the very center.
These images are absolutely useless to me and have proven that I wasted almost $200 on Raynox product. Now, I have to purchase a competitor's lens, for a lot more money, and I am unable to do that at this
time. Therefore, not only am I out of my original investment, but I am losing business, as I am a professional videographer. I wanted to give Raynox an opportunity to correct this. Please have someone contact me by e- mail or phone.
Raynox:
I do not know what camera model you used but DVR-5000 is a standard quality wide-angle lens and like every conversion there is no " Perfect matching" for some camera models. The DVR-5000 works perfect.
I would suggest HD-5000PRO for present mini-DV camcorders. The DVR-3000 is not designed for digital stills and the quality is up to standard TV screen resolution.
Me:
I am currently using the Sony DCR-PC330. Now, my bigger complaint is with the DVR-3000. What am I supposed to do if my video is also fuzzy? It's not just the digital stills, and it's not a resolution problem. It's that the entire image is fuzzy and also has some color distortion.
Raynox:
Again, there are no "Perfect Matching" for some camera models.
Me:
Ok, I am just trying to understand this. The lens fits physically perfectly to my camera, without an adapter. What do you mean by "perfect matching" and how can I tell if that's the problem?
Raynox:
The DVR-3000 is long discontinued . The camcorder you are using is over 3 megapixels and not recommended to use such a lens .
Me:
Well, I can't say that I am exactly happy with Raynox's answer. You have basically said that the lens is not of a high enough quality to operate with my resolution, and we're only talking 3 megapixel here. I would still have to say that I will never buy another Raynox product. The fact remains that I now have to spend $250 on another lens and basically throw away the $120 Raynox lens I have already purchased.
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to fit digital point-and-shoot cameras, the Sunpak CAM-2100 0.5x wide-angle conversion lens doubles the angular coverage of the lens at the wide- angle setting, letting you shoot group pictures in tight spaces or expansive scenes. The CAM- 2100 employs Sunpak's MagMount system, which boasts a powerful circular magnet at the rear of the conversion lens. The magnet, in turn, holds the conversion lens in place when fixed to a 10 to 17mm point-and-shoot lens. As a result, you can enjoy wide- angle effects through almost any digital point-and-shoot camera, specifically cameras that lack threaded accessory rings. The CAM-2100 comes with such accessories as mounting rings, protective front and rear caps, a lens tether, and a drawstring pouch.
What's in the Box
Conversion lens, mounting rings, front and rear caps, lens tether, drawstring pouch.
Product Description
While ToCAD is a name most people won't recognize immediately the products it markets are very well known. Sunpak electronic flash units, video lights, camcorder batteries and cellular batteries, Sunpak photo and video tripods and different accessories, Zero Halliburton aluminum photo/video and computer cases, and GE/Sanyo lithium batteries. All are names photo enthusiasts and professionals respect and rely upon for high quality and great value.PRODUCT FEATURES: Held in place by circular magnet at the rear of converter lens; Designed to fit digital and point and shoot zoom cameras; Use on cameras that lack threaded accessory ring.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Try: Good Construction, Bad Photo Quality.......2007-05-04
Good construction - the magnetic ring attachment system works well. The lense feels secure when it's attached to the camera. I use the lense on the Canon Powershot S110 and SD100. *** Sadly the photo quality is lacking. *** Photos come out very blurry on the edges. It's a nice toy, but it's just a toy...
Product Description
While ToCAD is a name most people won't recognize immediately the products it markets are very well known. Sunpak electronic flash units, video lights, camcorder batteries and cellular batteries, Sunpak photo and video tripods and different accessories, Zero Halliburton aluminum photo/video and computer cases, and GE/Sanyo lithium batteries. All are names photo enthusiasts and professionals respect and rely upon for high quality and great value.PRODUCT FEATURES: Held in place by circular magnet at the rear of converter lens; Designed to fit digital and point and shoot zoom cameras; Use on cameras that lack threaded accessory ring.
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to fit digital point-and-shoot cameras, the Sunpak CAM-2110 0.5x wide-angle conversion lens doubles the angular coverage of the lens at the wide- angle setting, letting you shoot group pictures in tight spaces or expansive scenes. The CAM- 2110 employs Sunpak's MagMount system, which boasts a powerful circular magnet at the rear of the conversion lens. The magnet, in turn, holds the conversion lens in place when fixed to a 17 to 27mm point-and-shoot lens. As a result, you can enjoy wide- angle effects through almost any larger digital point-and-shoot camera, specifically cameras that lack threaded accessory rings. The CAM-2110 comes with such accessories as mounting rings, protective front and rear caps, a lens tether, and a drawstring pouch.
What's in the Box
Conversion lens, mounting rings, front and rear caps, lens tether, drawstring pouch.
Product Description
The Kenko KDT 60 lens is a compact monocular that allows the user to bring in subjects 6 times closer than the zoom of a digital camera. It uses all glass optics, a metal lens barrel and metal filter threads. The telephoto lens is designed to screw directly into the 28 mm Nikon Coolpix filter treads. Once in place, the LCD display on the camera should be used for accurate picture framing and focusing. Focus is achieved by turning the griped manual focus ring until the picture is clear in the LCD display.The KDT-60 has an excellent close focus capability of 30 cm (11.81 inches) and at that distance an area of 1 cm by 1.5 cm (0.4 by 0.6 inches) will fill the LCD display of a Nikon 900 series digital camera. Because of the high magnification, the likelihood of "Camera Shake" effecting picture quality is greatly increased. Kenko recommends using the camera on a tripod and using the built-in self-timer or a cable release when photographing with the KDT-60.
Customer Reviews:
Not satified, wrong lens with no return policy.......2007-05-14
Ordered a KDT60 ,as shown in picture, and received a KRW-075.
Tried to return this unit to "Gizmos For Life" and was unable due to the no return policy. Cost me $79.77 I now have a lens for no use to me.
Product Description
The lens is designed for use with almost all popular digital still cameras and video camcorders in the market by using either a Lens Holder Tube or an Adapter Ring or the both of them, which are available separately from us. DCR-5000 lens broadens angle o
Product Description
- Manufacturer's Model Number: KVC-05
- 46mm mount thread
- 3-group, 3-element design
- Contains step rings for 49mm and 52mm
- Includes lens pouch, front and rear lens cover
KENKO KVC-05 0.5X WIDE A ANGLE CONVERSION LENS
Product Description
37mm mount thread
Extends focal length
2-group, 2-element design
Includes soft carrying pouch
Product Description
37mm mount thread Contains step rings for 30.5mm and 30mm Silver finished aluminum barrels and high-quality glass optics
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