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WIDE ANGLE LENS for your point-and-shoot digital camera for only $39.95!

Sometimes, it feels like I've just crawled out from under a rock. Where have I been?

At a REALTOR.com seminar yesterday, I won the raffle for the wide-angle lens attachment for my point-and-shoot digital camera. That was my introduction to Magnetic Lenses. Go to www.MagneticLenses.com.

Although their website is woefully devoid of any before and after pictures comparing a non-wide angle shot to one with wide-angle, I saw enough comparisons during a seminar that I am sold on this product. And I can't believe it's so inexpensive! $39.95 for a wide-angle lens? For a digital camera? Wow!

capture more with your photos, use a wide angle lens

Simple to use lenses for use on multiple cameras

lens ring with casio ex-s770

Set adhesive ring.

magnetic lens with casio exilim s770

Place Magnetic Lens.

lens on camera

Point, Shoot, Repeat.

lens next to digital camera

Remove lens.

I have a 3-year old Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX 01 (its LEICA twin costs a lot more) that uses LEICA lens with a bit of wide-angle capability. Thus far, I've been satisfied. But enhancing that capability is going to be wonderful!

Since my trusty camera still works beautifully, I have no reason to trade especially knowing that I now have a truly economical enhancement. It feels great (and my pocketbook appreciates it, too!). As an FYI, without the external wide angle lens, the Lumix DMC-FX 01 with its built-in 28 mm lens still rocks!

28mm (75.3° diagonal F.O.V at infinity) 35mm

But now, with this new attachment --- it's gonna be better!

Posted by Pacita Dimacali - e-PRO, SRES, CDPE, MBA East Bay, North CA real estate on 07/18/2009 01:03 AM

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14 Comments on WIDE ANGLE LENS for your point-and-shoot digital camera for only $39.95!

JUL

Thank you, I will check this out. I have been thinking about this need/solution. Hope it works on my camera. Price sounds wonderful.

Great information. Every real estate agent should have a wide angle lens -- they are crucial to get photos of homes. This gives every agent with a simple camera a way to do a better job.

Pacita, What a great idea. Much better than the price of a new camera. Curious if you have had an opportunity to use it yet and noticed any differences in your pixel quality. Thank you.

Thanks for the information.I will look into it. Good luck.

Wide is good when it comes to small bedrooms in a house. . .thanks for the info

I wondered how some peoples pictures were so awesome. Thanks for the tip

Never heard of this. I have a Lumix camera too and love it. I'll check out this lense as well. Sounds intreging.

We have a gal who does our photography...from the know what you don't know...or dont' do what turns out like a mess thing....I will forward this ...have a prosperous weekend !

Pacita, great idea for the point and shoot cameras. I'm sure you will get a lot of use from it.

what a great idea.. I did not know they even had lenses for point and shoot cameras.

Pacita - I have a similar setup but it is more of a 180 degree lense, not quite a "fisheye". I then upload it to a site where software takes out the distortion and makes some pretty good panoramic views.

Jim --- I am constantly amazed at the new technologies, and I am so pleased with this inexpensive addition.

Gary --- you're right. When the first digital cameras came out, I was thrilled because I can take as many pictures as I want, and upload them to the MLS myself.

Cathy --- the megapixels shouldn't be affected, but the depth of the pictures should be vastly improved (and expanded)

Gita --- I am going to soooo enjoy having this capability. The guy who demonstrated this is Max Pigman, vice-president of REALTOR.com. Check out his website at www.MaxPigman.com

Fernando --- the room that gives me the most trouble photographing is the bathroom. This is where a wide-angle lens will come most handy.

Jennifer --- and it costs only $39.95! I remember when extra lenses for regular cameras cost in the hundreds o dollars.

Missy --- Only $39.95...that's a great price for an innovation like this, isn't it?

Sally and David --- your gal will be happy to know about this inexpensive tool.

Michael --- since I do most of my own photography (I do hire a professional from time to time), I am going to enjoy using this.

Konnie --- I didn't know about this either, until Max Pigman (REALTOR.com) introduced it at a seminar.

Mike --- I am happy to have this option.

Thank you so much for sharing this information! I, too, will be passing this along! I'm excited to receive mine...just ordered and can't wait!

AUG

That is a cool gadget. I need to check it out.

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