Canon WD-H43 0.7x Wide Angle Converter for HV Camcorders

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 6 inches ; 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NJD13G
• Item model number: 2072B001
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The Canon WD-H43 wide-angle adapter lens screws into the front of the HV20's zoom lens to provide a wider perspective of coverage (0.7x) than the original lens. It's use is ideal for those times when you are shooting landscapes and want to increase visual coverage. This conversion lens boosts coverage by about 30 percent.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars makes HV20 footage look even more amazing, January 17, 2008

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gonzoriffic (athens, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon WD-H43 0.7x Wide Angle Converter for HV Camcorders (Electronics)

Amateur filmmakers who've puchased the Canon HV20 should seriously look into getting this lens as an accessory: once you start shooting with it you'll never want to take it off! Unlike cheaper wide-angle lenses, the WD-H43 doesn't cause blurry edges. Some complain you can't attach a lens hood to the WD-H43, which shows how little they know about their HV20 (its built-in CMOS sensor is designed to eliminate the need for a lens hood). Several reviews complain about the weight of the lens - I for one am happy about the added pounds as the HV20 is frighteningly light otherwise. I've found my shots are not only more cinematic-looking with the WD-H43 lens but the additional weight makes for smoother footage & handling. You feel like you've got a 'real' movie camera, it's very cool.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy . . . but nice results, August 15, 2007

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S. P. Jacobs "TechnoFiend" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon WD-H43 0.7x Wide Angle Converter for HV Camcorders (Electronics)

It is a bit larger and heavier than other wide angle converters I have used. On the other hand, the results are better than other converters I have used. For me, the added bulk is a fair trade off.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The one accessory you need, October 6, 2007

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K. Ray (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon WD-H43 0.7x Wide Angle Converter for HV Camcorders (Electronics)

On my old video camera I had the wide angle lens, telephoto lens, and an external microphone. The one accessory I used the most was the wide angle lens. So I had to get one. The WD-H43 fits perfectly on the camera as it should since it is made by Canon. It looks great on the camera, but I was surprised at how heavy is was. It makes the camera a little front heavy. I bought a neck strap for it because it is just too heavy with this adapter to be trusted without one.