Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras

by Nikon

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000052187
• Item model number: 25104
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 31, 2000

Product Description

One of the most frustrating problems facing any digital photographer is the inability to fit an entire group of people or breathtaking landscape scene in the picture. While you can't remove the standard Coolpix lens and replace it as you can on an interchangeable lens SLR camera, you can quickly and easily attach this accessory wide-angle lens onto the camera's built-in lens to get the results you want. The Nikon WC-E63 converter increases the wide-angle view of your lens by a magnification of 0.63x to offer enhanced coverage equivalent to that of a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR. Both autofocus and auto-exposure functions are retained. In addition, it accepts 72mm filters thereby offering even more creative options. Matching the optical design of this accessory lens to their camera's prime lens, resulted in Nikon's creating the highest quality wide-angle lens attachment possible for the Nikon Coolpix 775, 995, 990, 950, 910, 900, 900s, 800, 880, 885, 4300 and 4500 cameras. Please note that the WC-E63 directly attaches onto the 28mm filter threads of the Nikon Coolpix 4500, 995, 990, 950, 910, 900, 900s, and 800 cameras but requires the Nikon UR-E4 Adapter (not included) for the Nikon Coolpix 4300 and 885 cameras and requires the Nikon UR-E2 Adapter (not included) for the Nikon Coolpix 880 and requires the Nikon UR-E3 Adapter (not included) for Nikon Coolpix 775.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coolpix 24mm Wide Angle Lens, November 27, 2000

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Robert C. Burlingham "Bob in LA" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

A great lens at a reasonable price. I often use the Wide Angle Lens for panoramic shots and sometimes for indoor use. Great for scenic shots such as mountains or valleys, and also for interiors, real estate, etc.

When used indoors, an external flash or lighting is recommended. The lens partially obscures the built-in flash. And as with any wide angle, there is less light passing through the lens to the "film."

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very affordable yet high quality wide angle lens, at last!, April 25, 2001

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Alain Avakian "Alain" (GLENDALE, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Very sturdy, clean crisp lens. It comes with a nice velour bag, and two lens caps. It covers up 90% of the flash, so ambiant light (or external flash) is needed to take good pictures.

You screw the lens on, set your 990 to "M", and through the menu, you select "Wide Angle", and you're good to go.

No distortion is apparent on the pictures, which are the same excellent quality you're used to from the 990.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice lens, reasonable price., January 22, 2001

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Charlie Wallace (north hollywood, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon WC-E63 Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Nikon 4300 & 4500 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Very well built, comes with two lens caps (front and read), and a nice velour bag with padding at the business end for travelling safety. Short adequate instruction sheet. External flash required for indoor, since it covers up 90% of the built in flash. I use it for outdoor landscape type shots.