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2010-03-09T19:00:00
I used the Sony VCL-HG0872, x.08 wide conversion lens for the past 30 months with my Sony Z1U. When shooting in low light settings, my Z1 would handle up to 9db of video gain without any noticeable noise. I set my gain selections to 0, 6, and 9, with hypergain up top. I used my Sony wide lens quite a lot for reality shoots, recording in hotel rooms, concert settings, music videos, and even outdoor. Great for shooting master shots of any kind of space, and getting more real estate in a frame. This kind of wide lens can hopefully be original equipment in future Sony cameras, but for now, this is a high grade, conversion lens that is a staple with a Z1U or similar HDV camera system.
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mandatory indoor lens
By VegasCameraman
I used the Sony VCL-HG0872, x.08 wide conversion lens for the past 30 months with my Sony Z1U. When shooting in low light settings, my Z1 would handle up to 9db of video gain without any noticeable noise. I set my gain selections to 0, 6, and 9, with hypergain up top. I used my Sony wide lens quite a lot for reality shoots, recording in hotel rooms, concert settings, music videos, and even outdoor. Great for shooting master shots of any kind of space, and getting more real estate in a frame. ...
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High Grade optical glass lens elements, This wide-converter is useful indoors as well, since it will fit more of your subject into the picture frame. when you are shooting in a confined space or for shooting scenery, this High Grade Wide-angle Lens adapter adds to your camcorders zoom lens to provide an even wider angle of coverage (0.8x).
Specifications;
Magnification: 0.8x Zoom Through: Yes
Rear Mount Diameter: 72 mm
Front Mount Diameter: No Thread
Elements/Groups 4E/3G
Dimensions: Diameter 3-7/8" / 96mm Length 1-7/8" / 47mm
Weight: 1 lb 3 oz /550 g