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

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 3 x 2.1 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007OWWPK
• Item model number: VCL-HG0730X
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #78 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camcorder Lenses
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 19, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sony VCL-HG0730X 30 millimeter 0.7x high grade wide angle conversion lens allows you to capture rich, detailed wide-angle video on your compatible Handycam camcorders. This high-grade lens features an all aluminum and glass construction with a four element and three group design for consistently stunning visuals with minimized image distortion. Easy to use, the VCL-HG0730X quickly connects and disconnects to the lens of your compatible Handycam camcorder. It comes with a convenient carrying case and front and rear lens covers to protect it from dust and scratches while off of the camcorder.

What's in the Box
Sony VCL-HG0730X 30 millimeter 0.7x high grade wide angle conversion lens, carry pouch, front lens cap, and rear lens cap

Product Description

HG WIDE CNVRSN LENS 30MM MAIN MODELS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony VCL-HG0730 Wide Angle Conversion Lens Review, September 28, 2007

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MH Serafin (Manchester, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders (Electronics)

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I like the Sony VCL-HG0730 wide angle conversion lens. See my video review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product - One thing I would like to see different..., March 8, 2007

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G. Reig "GJR" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders (Electronics)

Overall I am very happy with this lens. I use it with an HDR-HC3 & it definitely widens the captured range with no distortion. It is especially useful if you are working in small areas or find yourself panning around frequently. I have 2 complaints on this lens though - it obstructs the flash on my HC3 so I can only take photos with this lens in good light. This is really more of a design fault on the camera than the lens but... Other thing is it does not allow you to use any filters - I would like to use some polarizing filters etc which this will not allow for. Otherwise good product & would recomend.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Necessary but blurry on the edges., January 9, 2007

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M - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0730X 30mm 0.7x High Grade Wide Angle Conversion Lens for DCR-HC96, DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, SR100 & HDRSR1 Camcorders (Electronics)

This is a must have for doing any close-up or indoor footage. If using on a HD 1080 video camera then you will notice a little blurriness along the edge of the frame. If you have a lot of camera motion in your video it will not be too noticeable, it's mainly when the camera is static does your eye tend to zone in on it. Over all it's a good product.