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Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter for Canon G7 & G9 Digital Camerasx$12.95
  (21 reviews)
Best Price: $25.00 $12.95
Required for Wide Converter WC-DC58B & Teleconverter TC-DC52B
MPN: 1593B001 - UPC: 013803071085
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Customer Reviews
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A must-have
By A3W4T626TQS7AD on 2007-05-12
If you wish to use filters or add-on lenses for the Canon G7, you MUST have this accessory. No, this does not mean I really recommend it - it means you must have it. All the lenses and filters attach to this converter, and without it none of the optical accessories for the G7 can be used. Once you do get it, you have the option of buying a whole variety of filters that have a 58mm diameter - a fantastic option if you wish to use polarized or UV filters with your Canon G7. If you want to have the ability to quickly switch between lenses or filters, get more than one of these, as it is easier to attach and detach this adapter from the camera than it is to screw on and off the filters or lenses to this adapter.
lens adapter
By A19YMU2DTJREJZ on 2007-05-12
ok, but made of plastic. lensmate makes a better version out of aluminium, which is actually available. When fitted with a good uv filter and left on the camera it looks great, makes the camera better balanced, protects the lens mechanism, and also works as a great lens hood.
Adapter and a lens hood for Canon G7 or G9
By A3NOYA7Y2B824A on 2007-09-10
This adapter allows you to install accesory lenses, filters (58 mm), such as a polarizing filter, as well as serves as a lens hood, and helps protect lens from bumps or rain (at least to some extnet). It mounts quickly, after removing a ring protecting the bayonet mount on the camera.
CANON, HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE?
By A2EYW8YJTOTAGQ on 2008-05-12
I recently purchased this dinky overpriced piece of plastic for my G9.
But the build quality isn't the main problem here. The main problem is that it comes with no instructions whatsoever. Now, this is a pretty simple accessory and I'm a reasonably intelligent person, so I didn't think this would be much of a problem.
I was wrong. I removed the bayonet ring as all the reviews say you must do. I see a white dot on the DC58H, none on the camera. So I gently put the DC58H on with the white dot near the top and it appeared to snap into position. But it wasn't. It still rotated back and fourth about an inch. I went to take it off and try again, and found that it was IMPOSSBILY STUCK ON THE CAMERA. I tried turning back and fourth for nearly an hour. Wouldn't budge. Since it is cheap and plastic I tried squeezing it hoping that it would bend enough to pop off. Nope. Then finally, I got it off by forcing it with a hard turn clockwise, and bending the DC58H at the same time. I probably shouldn't have done this, and I'm lucky the camera wasn't damaged.
After this incident, I noticed that there is an alignment mark on the G9, but it isn't white, its just an indentation that can easily be mistaken for a spec of dust. The DC58H does attach properly when aligned, if you have a magnifying glass to find the mark.
Shame on Canon for selling an overpriced piece of junk, for a flawed design that allows it to go on wrong and get stuck, and most of all for being too cheap and stupid to include an instruction sheet that would only need to be the size of a post it and cost less than a cent.
Before you waste your money on this, google the lensmate, which is essntially a 3rd party metal version of this thing for only a few dollars more. Maybe it even comes with instructions and is designed well enough not to get stuck on your camera in the wrong position. I'll find out when I get mine.
watch the little white dot
By A2RUIA14TSZ4UL on 2007-10-16
Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter for Canon G7 & G9 Digital Camerasbe carful when you open the box and are as happy to have this little adapter gadget as i was; however there are no instructions as to how to mount this item then is saw a button and pressed it, the adapter was in, i attached the wounderful wide angle lens and started taking pic. the lens weighs more than the camer so i decided to remove it until i needed it again. the lens adapter would not come off when i pressed the button!
long story short, the adapter is being cut buy a camera surgen at a cost of 50.00! there is a white dot on the adapter that must be lined up with the silver button inorder to set the adapter, if this is not done correctly, you will have the same problem so now i am purchasing a new adapter and my cost of ownership of this wounderful caamer has gone up buy another $100.00
- noisy and important
By A1Z67MGNWN7VU7 on 2007-10-10
a noisy little thing, you need one for every lens. cause its a help of a job to remove it from a lens to another.
- Needed for filters and lens accessories
By A1YFUU1IJ6044O on 2008-02-16
You need this item for the G7 and G9 if you intend to use filters, a lens-hood, or converter (tele or wide-angle). It does its job.
- Canon G9 Accessory
By AKNSOY49WGS9V on 2007-12-03
I bought this product mainly to protect my lens with an UV Filter. Turned out to be very useful, and very easy to install. Doesn't come with any instruction, and would say you donot need it. Although the viewfinder gets obstructed by the use of this conversion lens adapter, but pictures will be unaffected. Delivery by amazon was good but the super saver shipping takes quite a bit of time.
- A filter ring for the G9
By A2RFXPYVHO9Y01 on 2008-04-04
This allows you to put a filter on the G9 and provides a slightly more traditional and positive grip for the photographer. Nice.
- Too expensive
By A2F34YV75ZNM4J on 2008-04-21
I knew that I needed this, but $25 (or even $15) is way too much for a piece of plastic. There is nothing to this at all. The price needs to be reduced significantly and Canon should be shamed for taking advantage of their customers. If I met the person at Canon who priced this thing I know where I'd shove it!
- Read the manual
By A2FHF126XFPJJW on 2008-07-07
After reading all of the negative reviews I couldn't believe canon would sell a product without instructions. I reviewed the manual and THERE ARE instructions on who to use the conversion lens adapter, the optional lenses and even the external flash!
- Teleconverter
By A3CUUBXW2PJL53 on 2007-05-13
I found the lens useful and images were very clear. The images are much better then using digital zoom. It takes a bit of time to mount the lens and you must use the digital display to compose the picture. Image stabilization is a must and the eyepiece is useless but I knew this before I bought the item. I am happy with the lens and would buy it again.
- Very Pleased
By A1U6MJ35AOJIS9 on 2008-01-07
It was a good purchase, Im happy with the item. Im happy about the time of arrival. I am happy with the people who sold it to me. Bob
- A great accessory for your Canon G7 ot G9
By A3SUCKNMAMZWWX on 2008-06-06
While this accessory is kind of expensive for what it is, (just a simple piece of plastic), it is necessary for use with the optional Canon converter lenses. As a stand alone accessory, it acts as a lens hood for the built-in G7/G9 lens, and also allows you to attach 58mm lens filters. I do recommend it, but I only gave it a rating of "4 stars" because it is overpriced.
- Sure, it is essential.
By A1CG6YPEVNKCAN on 2008-06-27
This product is very good and I would choose high-impact plastic (which it is) over any metal material. The plastic is light and tough and will not wear away the vital surfaces on the camera; mine is a G9, or the accessories. The fact is you may want one of these for each of your accesories so that you can leave it attached always, 3 individual adapters would be enough...wide lens, tele lens and a 58mm polarizer. The end used for the accessory is a screw-on with fine threads, so having each accessory already attached is a major short-cut. The other end is a modified bayonet and goes on and off pretty quick.
I do believe Canon should include "cheap" end caps for the camera (bayonet) end so that the attached adapter is sealed. The end cap that comes with the lens is too big. And for the price of this adapter it should include the cap.
- Aluminum Would Be Better
By A1UVR8ETM1A1GA on 2008-07-17
For the money spent, seems a little on the cheap side. Spend the extra $5 bucks and get a Lensmate Aluminum Adapter.
- Be sure it is firmly attached
By A4EQCFR4WKTQD on 2008-09-04
Be sure that you can't remove the installed lens holder before installing the heavy telephoto converter lens. This adapter does not lock firmly in place with a resounding, reassuring click. You put it on, note that the release button is still depressed, work it around until the release is in the popped out locked position, double check that the adapter is locked firmly and only then entrust the heavy lens to it. Lens itself seems top quality.
- Does the job
By A2DIYF3IYOHLE1 on 2008-09-07
After reading all the reviews before buying, I bought anyway. So far so good but is very fragile. Filters fit perfectly and fits on camera as promised.
- Made of plastic
By A3Q6A35T4KQ5BF on 2008-09-11
Dang it. I read a well written review of the Canon G9 (and the need to get a lensmate):
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/G9-Japan.shtml
I went to amazon and ordered this 'lensmate' thinking it would be anodized aluminum. (This plastic version should cost [...] cents, not $[...].) Anyhow, I found the metal one here:
http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/G7.html
I think I'll try returning this thing... never tried to return anything through amazon before. I also ordered some UV and polarizing filters -- I hope they are glass and not plastic. :)
- Before you buy this for Canon A650:
By A28IQZYE3S9M7R on 2008-09-15
Wish I had read all reviews before purchase. This does NOT work with the A650. See previous review about 'the white dot'. I just spent $113 to have this removed from my camera - they had to completely take the camera apart.
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