It does all it's suppose to do!

I frequently read reviews (when they are available) before purchasing larger items. So, let me help out those interested in the Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens and Adapter. I found it simple to install,easy to use and a lot of fun to use. Reviews written about how difficult it was to install obviously never looked at the camera's manuel. In less than a minute I had the Adapter attached, the Lens mounted and the necessary setting to the camera made -- oh, and I was taking photo's immediately.

CANON, HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE?

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  more

Canon G9 Accessory

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.

watch the little white dot

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

Adapter and a lens hood for Canon G7 or G9

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.

Adapter and a lens hood for Canon G7 or G9

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.

A must-have

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

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.

Teleconverter

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.