Name: Sony VCL-HGA07B Wide-End Conversion Lens with 30mm Adaptor Ring
Brand: Sony
SKU: SOVCLHGA07B
Price: 129.88 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)

Sony VCL-HGA07B Wide-End Conversion Lens with 30mm Adaptor Ring

Sony VCL-HGA07B

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35% Off: Sony VCL-HGA07B Wide-End Conversion Lens with 30mm Adaptor Ring Buy now & save $70. Compatibility: Universal, Lens Effect: Wide Angle, Type: Camcorder Add-On Lens

Overall the only flaw of this product (for me) is the fact that I can't use it on my Sony HDR-PJ780VE because of its "Balanced Optical SteadyShot" option as every time I would zoom or move my camera the edges of the lens would show up on tape therefore making the whole film less enjoyable.

The one problem i encountered

I purchased this lens with my HDR-SR12 camera for indoor shooting and I am very pleased with it. This is a must-have add-on to any camcorder when shooting indoors (or outdoors when appropriate). I'm not sure of the exact percentage of field of view that this adds, but it's plenty. I can confidently shoot indoor events like birthday parties (one of the main purposes of a family camcorder), weddings, interviews, etc. I also works great for hunting and fishing shooting in close quarters (i.e. boats, hunting blinds or tree stands).

The only complaints that I have are the physical size and weight of this lens (the reason for the 4/5 start rating on design). But just by the very nature of a wide angle lens, this could not really be overcome. Just be aware that this lens will block the built-in IR lights (at least on the HDR-SR12 model) and it will add some weight to your rig.

All in all, though, this is the first accessory that I would buy for any camcorder.

Must-Have Lens for Indoor Shooting

Here is a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnl0P0mI-Ro