Will the fisheye lens actually increase what I could normally capture, and is the new coverage in focus with proper settings? Is there any blurring?
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Standing in the same position, you'll capture a wider image with this lens than without. I'm not convinced that it's 50% more, though. There is some noticeable blurring around the edges and even the center of the image is not quite as sharp as without this lens attached, if you zoom in to the picture in post-processing.
1030638
My experience with this lens attachment as it actually decreased the visual area, but gave it a fish eye perspective. It also gave horrible shadows and produced awful images. I sent it back.
1030639
It allows u to take pictures very close up without blur also far away it puts things in a circle
1588007
I agree. This lense is great! I also got the fisheye and wide angle lense. The pics are awesome and really good quality.
910326
I think it makes a drastic difference! I I'm pretty impressed with the clarity as well. Of course it will all depend on your original lens.
583554
I found that the photo's I've taken with this lens are much sharper. It's almost like the kit lens was looking through a double paned window in comparison. The color saturation seems to be better too, but it could be due to the crispness of the image. If your unsure - rent one and compare, or find a friend willing to share and try it for a day. This lens is much heavier to carry (more elements means more weight). I don't find this a fault.
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I believe the wide-angle is attached (under) the fish-eye. I only used the lenses once. Its easier to grab my little Cybershot.
827331
It's a hugh difference; this is a fisheye, 16mm it's a wide lens. try it, its awesome!
1239594
Is it crisp? Yep, I'd say so. I'm getting so many compliments on my photo's. One thing to note, it's a little heavier than the original lens I had (28-55?) so you'll need a good camera bag (it's about the same size though which is good.) I'm really happy with it.
1205533
OK it's just a lens and it's fixed at f:8 so unless you're shooting at a very high ISO it's not going to work in low light. Also it's not the clearest lens in the world....
1532925
I had a problem with blurry images, too, so finally checked the owners manual (duh!) It mentions that if you press the shutter too hard, you actually cause the blurriness. I have lightened up my touch, and things have improved. I still love this camera.
769296
No it is not a fish eye, but a rectilinear ultra wide angle. There is well-documented distortion from this lens, but software correctable.
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Fish Eye Lens Effect around BOTH sides - the only way to get rid of this is to zoom in far enough until it disappears and then leave it that way always. Also the color reproduction isnt very accurate.
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Yes, it actually is pretty good on all shots. I use program mode and I make sure the auto focus is on continuos. The aperture is perfect for that. Focus all the way in to get a blurred background.
1217766
yeah, the macro mode lets you take close up images. Got the camera a few days ago and it too pretty nice pics of my fav. ring! The ring is focused, but background will be blurry
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That took me a while too. I found that the ring on the lens (red ring around it) end moved back and forth, not a twist off. That's how I switched to fish eye. I can't remember if I used an adapotor ring to fit just the fisheye or not, but once I did the focus became manual instead of automatic. I hope I answered your question. I'll play with it and try to update you if I can get more specific.
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I am Sorry i forget to Include this Information with My Response! Be Sure to Include a f-Stop Increase to being thing into Focus Also! This is Very Important Too! It is Something You Have To Experiment with to get Correct! Not Hard to Do, Just Use Live View on your Camera and Play with it from there! This Aspect is Very Tricky for Focusing and Experience will be Needed to some degree!
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I have had the S4500 for just a few weeks. I wear tri-focals and lve. them on while shooting. I just did some testing and here's what I found: With my glasses on, I focused on an object (auto) The Image looked sharp in the viewer, and in "reviewing". I then lined-up another shot - without my glasses, moved the shutter button half-way down - object was blurred but I took the shot anyway. Reviewed it (on the camera back) and it was fine. Conclusion (after two more tests) the camera was focusing correctly regardless of what I was seeing ! Highly recommend you do same testing to confirm. Having checked other review, I agree this model does NOT have a Diopter (previous Fuji model I owned did) but I am already used to this system - but then I'm not a pro! Oh, don't forget when shooting picture of two people, always point the focus-beam at ONE of the faces then "re-frame" while holding shutter btn. half way down. (sorry if I,m stating the obvious!). Good luck. Harry Hilton
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What I discovered accidentally is that the bezel on this camera can be turned to change the focal length, so a slight adjustment will give you clean HD even just a couple of inches from the lens if that is what you need. You'll have a fish-eye distortion, but it will be in focus.