Schneider Optics Century Pro HD lenses

For camcorders with 37mm fronts, step-up ring to 43mm included at no extra charge. Prices: $195 (.5X HD wide-angle adapter, street); $449 (65X wide-angle HD converter, street); $769 (.3X HD ultrafisheye adapter, street)

While small camcorders with integrated lenses continue to grow in popularity, their limited wide-angle capabilities continue to limit most every model, with few exceptions. That''s why accessory add-on lenses from companies such as Schneider Optics'' Century division have an important role to fill. Century recently introduced new models to its Pro HD series lens accessories for 43mm front lens-thread camcorders, including the Canon HV20/HV30 and Panasonic
AG-HSC1U. The lineup includes the .5X HD wide-angle adapter and the 65X wide-angle HD converter, which allows zooming through to telephoto. If you want to try a superwide, exaggerated-angle look, there''s the .3X HD ultrafisheye adapter.