DCR-CF187PRO High Definition 185º Circular Fish-Eye Conversion Lens
Diagonal to Circular Fisheye image
A fabulous 185-degree Circular Fisheye conversion lens was introduced from Raynox, called DCR-CF187PRO, DCR-CF185PRO Once again, Raynox filled the need of advanced image creators. Upon mounting on the zoom lens, it opens the field of view to the ultra wide angle, the diagonal fisheye angle and to the circular fisheye images. A very interesting feature of this particular lens makes it possible to change the scenery from an ultra wide angle view to a diagonal fisheye and to the circular fisheye or the other way, by zooming the lens.
DCR-CF187PRO comes with 4-adapter rings for 43mm/ 52mm/ 55mm/ 58mm filter sizes
DCR-CF185PRO comes with 2-adapter rings for 52mm/ and 58mm filter sizes
There is no difference in the quality of lens between DCR-CF187PRO and DCR-CF185PRO.
185-degree Field of View on all directions
4-Group-6-element High Definition Design
Shifts Diagonal to Circular Fisheye Image*
Four adapter rings included**
Specifications & Measurements
Magnification
Nominal 185-degree
Actual 185-degree Diagonal, 185-degree Horizontal
To achieve a Circular Fish-Eye image, the focal length of the camera's lens must be about 36mm or shorter (equivalent of 35mm film format). Otherwise, it may not make a complete Circular Fish-Eye image. *There are some cameras you can shoot a Circular Fish-Eye picture but not a Diagonal Fish-Eye image. Video camcorder may not achieve circular fisheye image. **DCR-CF187PRO
Upon mounting on the zoom lens, The DCR-CF187PRO/DCR-CF185PRO opens the field of view to the ultra wide angle, the diagonal fisheye angle and to the circular fisheye images. It's a completely new high definition lens made of the high index optical coated lens with a 4-group/6-element formula to obtain the maximum resolution power of 500 lines/mm at center (MTF30%), while it has low dispersion.
Camera's Maximum Wideangle image with DCR-CF187PRO.
●The Fish-Eye lens is a precision optical instrument, assembled with critical alignment tolerance. Do not subject it to severe shock and to the conditions of excessive cold, heat or humidity. Do not disassemble the lens. ●See the focusing on the LCD monitor. Thru the optical finder, you cannot capture the whole broadened angle of view. ●To achieve a Circular Fish-Eye image, the focal length of the camera's lens must be about 36mm or shorter (equivalent of 35mm film format). Otherwise, it may not make a complete Circular Fish-Eye image. There are cameras you can shoot a Circular Fish-Eye picture but not a Diagonal Fish-Eye image while the DCR-CF187PRO is attached. ●The built-in remote control system of the camera may not function properly, when the Fish-Eye lens is attached. It is recommended to make a trial shooting before you use the remote control system. ●Please remove the DCR-CF187PRO lens and holder from the camera after completing your shooting. ●There would be a possibility of viewing the ' vignetting ' on PC monitor screen, even though it did not appear on the camera's LCD monitor. ●Do not use the built-in flash while the DCR-CF187PRO is attached. ●The DCR-CF187PRO lens weighs 565g (1.24 lbs) and it's a rather heavy stuff and may limit the way of shooting condition. Be careful in handling the camera with the lens attached, such as supporting or protecting the lens by your own hand. ● Screw-thread pitch size is 0.75mm unless specified.
●The specifications and cosmetic designs may change without prior notice.
The above is simulated Circular Fisheye image and Diagonal Fisheye coverage.
●Exposing the conversion lens to a warm atmosphere in an instant way from the cold area may create some dews on and inside the lens. When it happened inside the lens, keep the lens in a dry area till the dews disappear before using. Repeating such situation may leave dirt spot-(mildew) and affect the image. ●All of Raynox conversion lenses are proudly made in Japan. At our 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. ●The lens is neither made for dust-free nor moisture/water-proof.
PLP-S30 is the kit of Multi-Layer Coated Protection filter, a Linear Polarizer filter and a Tube Adapter to mount on S2IS Digital Camera. The package comes with a pouch, a filter cap and an instruction manuals.Raynox Linear Polarizer Filter suppresses unwanted light reflection such as on the glass or the water. It maintains auto focus function when the filter is attached.
Filter: Front: 52mm size, Rear: 52mm size
(Filter Cap included.)
The model HD-7062PRO, HD-7000PRO high definition Wideangle conversion lens are made of the high index optical glass elements with new concept of lens designing using three-group/three-element lens formula. This new concept in designing the lens made it possible to achieve an amazing high definition wideangle lens of 540 lines/mm resolution power at center (MTF30%).
It's compatible with whole zoom area and stays in focus*.
There will be no reduction of light value when this conversion lens is attached on the camera's lens.
There are no quality difference between HD-7062PRO and HD-7000PRO except its mounting thread size.
HD-7062PRO is 62mm mounting threads. HD-7000PRO is 58mm mounting threads.
Compatible with whole zoom area
82mm front filter size
High-Resolution 540-line/mm
3-Group/3-Element High Definition design
Specifications & Measurements
Magnification
Nominal 0.70x, Actual 0.70x Diagonal, 0.71x Horizontal
Lens construction
3-group/3-element, Coated optical glass elements
Image distortion
-2.3%(max.wideangle)
Front Filter thread
82mm
Mounting thread
62mm/HD-7062PRO, 58mm/HD-7000PRO
Dimensions
43mm x 86mm/HD-7062PRO, 40mm x 86mm/HD-7000PRO
Weight
313g(11.1oz)
Accessories
Pouch, Lens caps, Instruction manuals
Adapter rings for use with HD-7000PRO(Sold separately)
RA5837 for 37mm Filter size
RA5843 for 43mm Filter size.
RA5852 for 52mm Filter size.
Wideangle to Telephoto Video Clip taken with HD-7000PRO on Digital Video Camcorder
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●The cosmetic designs may change without prior notice. ●Depending upon the model of camera in use or the condition of shooting, especially when the lighting is not bright enough, there may be possibility of creating a flare effect which reduces the image quality at the telephoto. When the HD-7062PRO, HD-7000PRO lens are attached and set at telephoto for a distant object, please make sure that the object is under the bright condition. ●The HD-6600PRO wideangle lens is designed with a priority purpose of widening the field of view in maintaining the superb high image quality when used at the wide angle range of a camera's zoom lens. ●The lens is made compatible in using with a 20x zoom lens. However, when zoomed up to the end of the telephoto with the lens on, the image quality of the picture will be lowered except the center area, and the deterioration of resolution power at corners will occur. ●Remote control function and internal video light/Flash may not work properly with conversion lens attached. ●For use with Panasonic AG-DVC30 camera; use Raynox PFR-043MC filter between the RA5843 and the camera lens threads. ●Exposing the conversion lens to a warm atmosphere in an instant way from the cold area may create some dews on and inside the lens. When it happened inside the lens, keep the lens in a dry area till the dews disappear before using. Repeating such situation may leave dirt spot-(mildew) and affect the image. ●All of Raynox conversion lenses are proudly made in Japan. At our 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. ●The lens is neither made for dust-free nor moisture/water-proof.
Comparision Images
Comparision Video Clip
●The DCR-CF187PRO/DCR-FE180PRO lenses weigh 565g (1.24lbs)/685g (1.5 lbs) and they are rather heavy stuff and may limit the way of shooting condition. Be careful in handling the camera with the lens attached, such as supporting or protecting the lens by your own hand.
●Do not use the built-in flash while conversion lens is attached.
●Raynox telephoto conversion lenses were designed to use at maximum Telephoto position of camera's zoom lens. It is recommended to set the camera in "Converter TC-DC58B mode" while the telephoto lens is attached.
●Raynox wideangle conversion lenses were designed to use at maximum wideangle position of camera's zoom lens unless specified otherwise. It is recommended to set the camera in "Converter WC-DC58A mode" while the Wideangle or fisheye lens is attached except DCR-5000 lens.
●All of Raynox conversion lenses are proudly made in Japan. At our 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.
● The production of MSN-200 & MSN-500 have been discontinued in Nov. 2005 and they were replaced by MSN-202 & MSN-505.
●Canon LAH-DC20 conversion lens adapter is a product of Canon Inc. and sold separately.
●The cosmetic designs may change without prior notice.
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