On 07 May 2003 10:49:10 GMT, qwokkwok@wmconnect.com (QwokKwok) wrote:

>Any advice on filters ( UV, polarizing,etc.) and wide-angle lens for the ZR60?

>I see there are a few makers at least of the wide-angle lens. Are the Kenko or

>Opteka lines OK for quality? They retail for alot less than the Canon brand

>lens. Also, how do I determine whether the wide-angle lens threads nicely onto

>the Canon? There are adapter rings sold along with the wide-angle lens, but I

>am unsure whether they will affect the image I get from the lens. Thanks for

>any help. QK

Canon, Sony, and Raynox are the providers of the best

small WA lens converters. Whether a particular converter

works well on a particular camcorder's lens depends on both

the converter quality, and how well it matches the optics

of the lens, so it is hard to give universal

recommendations. Generally, though, the best-quality

converters fitted with stepping rings to lenses with not

too dissimilar mounting thread sizes are the most likely

to work well. When in doubt, buy the best WA adapter

offered by the camera maker for the particular camera...