Cheapest place to buy Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-SR40 & 80 Camcorders

Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96 is no longer avaialble Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-SR40 & 80 Camcorders by Sony 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews) | Like (1) Technical Details Designed for compatible 30mm diameter lens Handycam® camcorders Lightweight and durable design High-quality ABS plastic and glass construction Includes 2 lens caps and carrying pouch Product Details Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 9 inches ; 2.4 ounces Shipping Weight: 1 pounds Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. ASIN: B0007WM298 Item model number: VCL0630X Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews) Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camcorder Lenses Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes Date first available at http://Amazon.com: February 27, 2005 Would you like to give feedback on images or tell us about a lower price? Product Description Never let a special moment slip out of frame with the VCL-0630X wide angle conversion lens from Sony. Designed for 30mm lens Handycam camcorder, it provides 0.6X magnification for spectacular wide angle video footage. Customer Reviews Average Customer Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews) 5 star: (13) 4 star: (8) 3 star: (3) 2 star: (0) 1 star: (2) Performance 4.0 out of 5 stars (4) › Rate this item's attribute or suggest a new one. Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Wider is better, December 13, 2005 By Douglas Hawkins (Connecticut U.S.A.) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-SR40 & 80 Camcorders (Electronics) Having a wide angle lens attached is awesome! It's a must have accessory. I went with this model as opposed to the upgraded more expensive type and I'm satisfied, although I'm not overly qualified. Fits on my dcr-dvd403 perfectly as isn't so big it's in the way. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars A must have, but you get what you pay for..., March 30, 2007 By Giancarlo Podio (PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Sony VCL-0630X 30mm 0.6x Wide Angle Lens for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-SR40 & 80 Camcorders (Electronics) A must have in my opinion for any camcorder. I'm using this model with a Sony DCR-HC96. The reason for the 3 stars is quality, while the price is cheap, so are the optics here and that shows in your videos to some extent. Still better to have the "full picture" at a slight loss of sharpness but my older "cheapo" Sony wide angle lens degraded the video quality to a lesser extent on my previous Sony camcorder. While 'that' older unit surprised me in quality for the price, this one is clearly priced right, you're getting what you paid for. My main gripe, and it has little to do with the lens itself, is that it shadows the flash on the Sony DCR-HC96 being positioned so close to the lens. If that's the 'standard' of Sony camcorders with flashes, then keep in mind you'll likely need to remove the lens any time you need to use the flash for taking photos. I have not noticed any evident distortions at full wide angle which is good. A filter thread would have been a nice addition, a feature that is lacking even in the higher end conversion lenses from Sony. That said, if you have a camcorder without a wide angle lens you must get one, if yo Source: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VCL-0630X-DCR-HC96-DCR-DVD105-Camcorders/dp/B0007WM298/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=502394&s=photo