Sony VF-30CPKXS 30mm Polarizing Filter Kit for DCR-DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, HC90, 96 & HDR-HC3, SR1 Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007P4GU8
• Item model number: VF-R30NKX
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sony VF-R30NKX 30 millimeter neutral density filter kit helps eliminate washed out video due to bright sunlight. Just attach the neutral density filter to your compatible Handycam camcorder and you'll be assured of the highest quality video, whether you are shooting at the beach, in a park, or at poolside. The kit also includes a lens protector that helps guard your camcorder's lens from scratches and dust. Both filters can easy be stored while away from the camcorder in the included protective cases.

What's in the Box
Neutral density lens filter, lens protector, and protective cases

Product Description

Eliminate unwanted glare on your video with the VF-30CPKXS polarizing filter kit from Sony. Designed for use with select 30mm lens Handycam camcorders, the kit includes a polarizing filter that helps eliminate reflections off glass and water.The VF-30CPKXS kit also includes a multi-coated clear filter that protects your camcorder's lens from both dust and scratches. A hard storage case is included to keep your filters safe from damage while off of your camcorder.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars works as advertised, July 1, 2006

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Yauzer (Orange, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony VF-30CPKXS 30mm Polarizing Filter Kit for DCR-DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, HC90, 96 & HDR-HC3, SR1 Camcorders (Electronics)

I purchased this polarizing filter for my Sony HC96. The Sony store at the mall did not have it in stock and the Sony website was also out of stock. Either it's a popular item or Sony didn't produce a large volume of it. Anyway, it took Amazon at least a couple of weeks to ship it. I took the filter on my trip to Yosemite. It did just as advertised --- made the sky more blue and removed light reflections from glass windows and water surfaces. If you want to keep the reflections for visual effect, you just have to rotate the lens out of the effective meridian. The protective lens that came with the filter was handy, too. At first, I didn't know why I would need it because I justed wanted a polarizing filter. It turns out that it's good for protecting the camera lens from wind/dust and water spray from the waterfalls when the polarizing filter is off the camera. It seems pricy ($75), maybe because it's a Sony or because it's not a popular item. I'd say it's not useful for most occasions, esp. indoors. It's a luxury item for outdoor shots as a hobby.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 1 for 2, July 22, 2007

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J. E. McDonald (Georgia/Tuscany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VF-30CPKXS 30mm Polarizing Filter Kit for DCR-DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, HC90, 96 & HDR-HC3, SR1 Camcorders (Electronics)

The polarizer works well, but my first one did not thread on all the way so it fell off and was lost. The second one I bought threads completely on/in. Such small filters ought to be cheaper. It should have threads on the front of the polarizer so you could screw the UV on it, and there is no cap. You have to remove them and replace them each time and you can't use them together. I put the cheaper UV filters on the polarizers on my still cameras (it's cheap protection). Without a cap you will probably scratch them up pretty soon when shoving it in or pulling it out of a bag. It is still a must have for me, but with significant drawbacks.
Same thing for the wide angle lens, no threads and no polarizer available to go on that. Generally good quality stuff from Sony but not particularly impressed with these.