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Sony VAD-WB Lens Adapter for Sony Cybershot W-series Digital Cameras | List Price: $29.99
Discount Price: $9.99
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Provides a 30mm filter and lens mount for DSC-W30, DSC-W50, and DSC-W70 Cybershot digital cameras
- Allows you to use your camera with the VCL-DH1730 and VCL-DH2630 lenses, and 30 millimeter filter kits such as VF-30CPK S, VF-30NK, and VF-30SC
- Attaches by screwing into the tripod lug at the bottom of the camera
- Weighs 1.6 ounces, measures 2.4 inches in length
- Comes with a user's guide and a manufacturer's limited warranty
Problems [Posted on 2006-12-26]
It will adapt and allow you to put on lens, however the are several very serious problems. First of all it blocks part of the built in flash. Meaning if you use both it will leave a huge shadow across you picture. Sony recommends getting the slave flash, however you may wish to see the reviews of the slave flash before getting it also. Second you can't use the AF illuminator. Also you obviously have to use the LCD screen not the viewfinder. Finally it makes it unsteady on a tripod.
There's a Bright Side [Posted on 2007-05-22]
This little piece of equipment is what it is. Sure, it has the limitations described above, but users of this particular camera have no other choice in the matter. Additional lenses require this adaptor. Period. The fact is, this camera, for a point-and-shoot, takes great pictures. Add the potential for telephoto or wide angle shots, and you've got the best point-and-shoot you've ever seen.
Let's be real here. This is no professional product, and isn't intended to be so. Complaints aren't really in order, unless you're trying to push this little camera to do what is best left up to an SLR, etc. It is what is.
Functional, but not Fantastic [Posted on 2007-08-26]
This lens adapter does what it says. It allows the attachment of the lens. But it's somewhat cumbersome to use, and the clear plastic is not exactly a match with the camera. But once attached, it is sturdy and holds well, so for a lens adapter for a digital point and shoot, it's not that bad.
Not for (all) W-Series Cameras [Posted on 2008-01-02]
I looked at this for my Sony DSC-W80 camera because it is labeled by Amazon as "for the Sony Cybershot W-Series Digital Cameras".
It DOES NOT WORK with the Sony DSC-W80 camera. I suspect it is incompatible with several other cameras in the W-series line as well. So read carefully, and if your camera is not explicitly listed as compatible, ASSUME it is incompatible!
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