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Raynox DCR-6600, Pro 0.66x High Quality Wide-Angle Conversion Lens for Camcorders & Digital Still Cameras, 52mm Mounting Thread. |  | Brand: Raynox
Category: Photography
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as of 9/5/2010 03:59 CDT details
New (8) Used (1) from $99.99
Seller: Beach Camera
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.7
MPN: DCR6600PRO
UPC: 024616020153
EAN: 0024616020153
ASIN: B000B75S9K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Center Resolution 350-line/mm | | • | Non Distortion (-1.3%) | | • | 72mm Front filter thread | | • | 3 Groups /3 Elements Optical Coated Glass | | • | Mounting thread : 52mm |
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Product Description
Especially designed for use with high-end digital camera which incorporates the CCD chip of more than mega-pixels, and the lens is made of hi-index optical glasses, 3-group/3-element, fully coated for non-distortion(-1.3%) and sharp images. It's an ideal accessory lens for professionals and advanced amateurs shooting in tight place. There will be no reduction of light value when this conversion lens is attached on the camera's lens. The original Raynox adapters are designed and made to suit the best physically and optically to the DCR-6600PRO lens to obtain the optimum image quality. DCR-6600PRO is also suitable to the 3-CCD chip or mega-pixel Digital Camcorders. (Limited zoom capability) All of Raynox conversion lenses are proudly made in Japan. At Raynox's wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary, every stage of production is rigorously checked and tested so that the lens elements compensate effectively for astigmatism, distortion and spherical aberration.... for an excellent image quality.
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 Solid lens, very little curving of image October 15, 2009
Shishkbob (Alabama, USA)
An older sony TRV series camcorder I had was equipped with a wide angle lens that made you seasick when watching the footage. Since then, I've been weary of going with these types of lenses. However, after reading lots of comments on various forums, I opted to give this lens a try as the increased field of view was something I desired.
First time I used it, I was blown away at how much more I could see and how little bending/curving there was to the image. Zooming in increases the curve but still, it's very tolerable.
Solid lens, you won't be disappointed with it!
Super! October 11, 2009
nobody ya know (fiji)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have Canon WA and this one ... the Canon is heavier than my HV-30 and not as good then this Raynox.
That was a shocker to me.... but there it is.
I can zoom through this lens and NOT the Canon.... but not a FULL ZOOM. I never use that anyway, so it's not a big loss.
Am getting rid of my more expensive canon WA and keeping this one :)
Hello, Panorama September 21, 2009
Tenebrous (The South, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted to take wide-angle photographs with my Canon Powershot S1 IS, and so I looked around for the best bang for the buck, and I came across this. This fits right on to my camera (with the Canon lens adapter which ends in 52mm male threads) with a solid, tight fit. The end of the lens has a grip that at first made me think I could turn it, but you can't, which was not a problem. I guess it's just there to help you steady the camera.
The lens comes with two lens caps, in a plastic case with foam padding in the bottom. In short, it oozes class and quality. The pictures you can get from it are excellent; depending on how much you zoom, you can even get a slight fisheye effect. Now I'm not a camera pro, but I didn't notice problems with vignetting or softer areas in my pictures.
There are two things you should look out for, though. The first: make sure your camera case is large enough to hold this on your camera! Taking the lens off and putting it back on is a real pain. The second: the auto-focus feature on your camera doesn't quite know what to do with this lens, so it may not focus correctly (occasionally) or it may take longer to focus (usually). That's not a problem exclusive to this particular lens, but to add-on lenses as a whole.
If you're looking for a quality wide-angle 52mm lens, this is it.
Indispensable add-on for the Canon Powershot S-series November 8, 2008
Tech Ninja (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was somehow frustrated with the wide end of my otherwise satisfying Canon Powershot IS S3. I decided to go with the Raynox lens which was a tad more expensive than the Canon x0.7 wide angle converter but offered better performance (see lensmateonline for comparison shots).
The Raynox changes my S3's focal length from 36mm to 24mm in film equivalent and its negligible barrel distortion and 72mm front thread gave me the opportunity to consider getting a Cokin P Filter holder system which makes a great companion if you feel creative and want to invest in material that you will be able to use when moving up to a DSLR.
The good: very solid build, great angle opener for tight spaces, good optics, no vignetting or so little with the S3 at the widest angle if you attach a regular Cokin P filter holder. Great for landscape, indoor shots and architecture (lines won't look too bent).
The less than stellar: image softness if you zoom in (I usually don't), requires a special 52mm adapter tube, doesn't focus right if you set the S3 to wide angle converter mode, does not have a macro mode.
 Very good......but.... August 16, 2008
Duck Man (San Diego, CA. USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This lens is excellent on the front of my HV30. BUT I also have a $30 Merkury wide angle lens and IMO frankly the $100 price difference is not even remotely justified. See Merkury Innovations CL-52WB 52mm High Definition 0.45X Wide Angle Lens - it has slightly soft outside edges (can be cropped in your NLE) , but otherwise is fantastic.
I think that the eye is not as aware (or at all) of outstanding technical specifications as we would hope on a TV. Perhaps this is THE lens to get if you are showing your footage on the side of a barn, but on a TV...save the $$$. Really - you won't notice at all.
update Sept 06 2008: After editing a good few hours of HDV footage and comparing the cheap and the $$$ Raynox 6600 WA lenses close up, the Raynox is a more consistent and reliable bet than the Merkury. I eat my words. DANG! I wanted to sell it.
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