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.
HDP-2800ES High Definition Diagonal Fisheye conversion Lens 0.28x
HDP-2800ES High Definition
Diagonal Fisheye conversion Lens 0.28x
The HDP-2800ES lens is a conversion lens for capturing an ultra wide angle image in using with the High Definition Digital camcorder. The lens is particularly designed to be in focus through the whole zoom range of up to 5x*. The lens is made of the high index optical glass elements in 3-group/3-element formula, and it's made in compact size and light weight. It achieved an amazing high resolution power of 475 lines/mm at center (MTF30%). Mounting on the wide angle lens of f=26mm or less (35mm film equivalent) focal length, it will be possible to shoot the scene of 180-degree diagonal**.
The two adapter rings of 37mm and 43mm come with the lens in the original factory package for use with the same filter sized lenses. Available in February 2011. A true High-Definition quality edge to edge
It creates a -64% distortion image,
obtaining the Fisheye effect.
3-Group-3-element High Definition Design
205g Compact size design
Specifications & Measurements
Construction
Sturdy and solid metal and ABS/PC hybrid body
Magnification
Nominal 0.28x, Actual 0.18x Diagonal, 0.32x Horizontal
SONY HDR-CX550V/550VE, HDR-XR550V/550VE, HXR-MC50/50E
AVCHD Camcorders
SONY HDR-CX110/150/115E/116E/155E,
HDR-XR150/XR155E AVCHD Camcorders
SONY HDR-CX12/SR12/SR11
AVCHD Camcorders
These are the comparison movies taken by a 10x zoom High Definition camera with or without the HDP-2800ES lens attached,
at the same distance.
(16:9 mode)
These are the comparison movies taken by a 25x zoom High Definition camera with or without the HDP-2800ES lens attached,
at the same distance.
(16:9 mode)
These are the comparison movies taken by a 12x zoom High Definition camera with or without the HDP-2800ES lens attached,
at the same distance.
(16:9 mode)
Compatible with Digital Still Camera
HDP-2800ES Diagonal Fisheye conversion lens is also suitable to the Digital Still cameras.
A LIST OF ADAPTERS for your camera lens filter thread sizes
These images were taken with Digital Still Camera(4:3 mode)
● The specifications and cosmetic designs may change without a prior notice. ● For 37mm filter sized camera : A 52-37mm adapter ring is already mounted on the HDP-2800ES originally and you can mount the HDP-2800ES directly by screwing onto 37mm filter sized camera lens. For other than 37mm filter sized camera lens : Remove the 52-37mm adapter ring from the HDP-2800ES by unscrewing and then replace it with the appropriate thread sized adapter ring. Then you can mount the HDP-2800ES onto the front filter threads of the camera lens by screwing.
● The HDP-2800ES lens is a precision optical instrument, assembled with critical alignment tolerances. Do not subject it to severe shock and to the conditions of excessive cold, heat or humidity.
● Do not use the built-in flash when the HDP-2800ES lens is attached on. If you do, the shadow of the lens may show on the picture.
● To avoid any damages on the front lens of the camera in use with the HDP-2800ES lens, please make sure the adapter ring is to be mounted on first. It can not be mounted direct on the 52mm filter sized camera lens. Please mount our original adapter ring RA5252B or RA5252 sold separately if need to use HDP-2800ES lens onto 52mm filter sized camera lens.
● There may be some chances of malfunction of the remote control system when operated while the HDP-2800ES lens is on. So, it's recommended to make a rehearsal shooting, before using the remote control system.
● Please treat and protect carefully in shooting the camera with the HDP-2800ES lens on. Please remove the HDP-2800ES lens from the camera whenever a shooting is over, and do not carry around the camera with the lens on. It may cause damages or spoil the lens and the camera as well.
● With the HDP-2800ES lens on, usually do focus the camera under Auto Focus mode. In using the replaced interchangeable lens or in operating under the Special Scene mode, there may be possibility of not focusing precisely.
● For resolving the matter of vignetting (darkened or cutting off the image corners) on the still image obtained with the HDP-2800ES lens on, while maintaining the max. diagonal fish-eye effect, it's recommended to use an image treatment software and make an appropriate trimming.
See the example photos.
● Although you may detect a white dot in the HDP-2800ES lens sometimes when looking into from the front, but it's not out of normal and would not affect any of image quality.
● The focusing zoom range with the HDP-2800ES lens on will vary depending on the model of High Definition camera in use, and generally speaking the focusing zoom range is from the end of wide angle point up to mid zoom area. No focusing at the telephoto zoom range.
● When mounting the HDP-2800ES lens onto the High Definition camera, we recommend set the camera vertically and do it very carefully. ● 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.
* The 5x zoom compatibility mentioned above is based on the actual test data made with the under 10x zoom HD camcorder, and depending upon the model of camera lens you use, effective zooming may become less than 5x. For finding the suitable camera models please visit our Raynox Home Page and see the Cross Reference Table.
** A designing calculation figure.
The DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO lens is originally designed to produce optimum image quality when used with a camera/camcorder incorporated with 8-time or higher zoom lens.However, depending upon the matching with the type of camera lens it may produces a superb image quality with a zoom lens less than 8-time ratio such as 4 times or 6 times.
Compatible with HD-Camcorder
DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO are also suitable to the High Definition Digital Camcorders and DVCAM such as SONY HDR-FX7, VX-2100, VX-2000, VX-1000, PD-170, PD-150, PD-100, TRV-900,/950 Canon GL-1, GL-2, XM-1/2. etc.
A LIST OF ADAPTERS for your Camcorder filter thread sizes
● RA6243 F62-M43mm Adapter ring
for 43mm filter size.
(DCR-2025PRO-Included accessory)
● RA6252 F62-M52mm Adapter ring
for 52mm filter size.
(DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO-Included accessory)
● RA6255 F62-M55mm Adapter ring
for 55mm filter size.
(DCR-2025PRO-Included accessory)
● RA6258 F62-M58mm Adapter ring
for 58mm filter size.
(DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO-Included accessory)
NEW RA6272 F62-M72mm Adapter ring is also available.(Sold separately)
●** DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO may cause vignetting image( darkening one or more corner of the taken image )when used with this model.
●DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO was designed to use at most Telephoto position of camera's zoom lens.
●Zooming towards wide angle side while the lens is attached may result in some degree of darkening at the corners of the frame(vignetting). Use at the maximum telephoto position of the zoom lens.
●The remote control function may not work properly when the DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO is attached. Use the LCD monitor screen for getting a precise picture framing, not through the optical view finder.
●Be careful in handling the camera with the lens attached, such as supporting or protecting the lens by your own hand.
●The specifications and cosmetic designs may change without prior notice. ● Screw-thread pitch size is 0.75mm unless specified.
●Do not use the built-in flash while the DCR-2025PRO/DCR-2020PRO is attached. ●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.
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