VCL-HGA07B
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Must-Have Lens for Indoor Shooting
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.
December 20, 2010
Sony Wide Conversion Lens 0.75
Here is a demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnl0P0mI-Ro
July 30, 2010
