Home > Consumer Reviews > Canon WD-H43 Wide Converter For The HV20,HG10,& HV30 Camcorder

I needed wide angle abilities to film a wedding with my HV20. I did some research and decided on this converter. I'm very glad I did, because it's a very good quality lens, and any distortion at full wide angle is only apparent in the corners of the frame. In a real world situation, you won't notice it. I find that the HV20 has far too much bias in the direction of telephoto zoom, and its wide angle abilities are rather poor, making filming indoors somewhat difficult. Since I bought this lens, I never have any reason to take it off, and mostly shoot with it at the widest setting. If there is any negative point, its that there is no filter thread or any standard way to attach a lens hood. However, since this is likely to be mostly used indoors, I don't think it'll prove too much of a limitation. This is not just recommended, it's essential.

I bought the converter for my Canon HG10 Camcorder. The improvement in the camera's capabilities are a godsend. Since putting the converter on, I have not removed it.

On a down side, without the converter the camera is lightweight, but adding the converter it makes it 'Top Heavy' and the camera wants to fall forward whilst using it.

Apart from the added weight, which I put up with, I would whole heartedly recommend the converter.

Kim

This lens makes an amazing diifference to my camera. I NEVER take it off

I was very pleased that this item arrived very promptly within 2 days of ordering well packed. My first impression was of a well made product,as one would expect from Canon, but quite surprised at the bulk which made my Canon HV20 rather front heavy. Hopefully the bulk was necessary for, and would ensure, excellent optical performance. I am happy to report that the performance is of a very high standard with little distortion at wide angle. The photographic possibilities with the extra wide angle are very much improved and I think that the cost will be justified.

That's what you need with your Canon hv40. I do not even remove that. It is a must have thing. If you are going to pro, of course. Watch youtube for more visual proof.