Purchased this add-on wide angle lens to use in filming interior of real estate properties. The lens attachment, a steel ring that adheres to the front of the Flip Ultra lens area with self-stick adhesive, does not detract from the appearance of the camera. The lens appears to stay on well, though I haven't tried to jar the camera with the wide angle lens held on magnetically. In "normal" use, I don't think there would be any problem with it coming off.
My greatest disappointment was with the quality of the picture when using the lens. Without the lens, the Flip Ultra (3rd generation)Flip UltraHD Video Camera - Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL takes wonderfully sharp HD video. With the wide-angle lens, the picture seems a bit blurred, a bit like filming through a bit of haze. The picture, though encompassing a wider view, is just a bit fuzzier, not as sharp. Though for my purposes the image is not unusable, it is still disappointing to have an HD picture that isn't sharp.
If you need a wider field of view, and if a loss of sharpness isn't a huge concern, this lens will do the job. But if you are only satisfied with perfectly sharp video, you may be a little disappointed with the results using this lens. Bower VLMWF 0.45x Wide Angle Magnetic Lens for Flip Cameras (Black)
This lens is everything advertised. It just "looks" bigger in the picture. It is a wide angle, so gives you a larger scope. I would like another lens that improves the macro. I LOVE the Flip. I carry it with me all the time. This item improves an already great item.
The lens is absolutely amazing! Its gives you the ability to shoot a much wider shot which helps you have those images and angles you weren't able to have before. Great quality product at a great price. Nice job Bower!
The lens is well made and attaches to the camera easily. But I was dissapointed with the picture quality. It really deteriorated when the lens was attached. It does give you a wider field of view - but in the end I decided to return the item. I bought my Flip for the HD picture and agree with another reviewer that the picture seems a bit hazy with this lens.
This lens is great and makes the Flip more useful. It is easy to install and comes with lens covers, which are nice to have. It doesn't stay on as tightly as I imagined it would (it will not stay on in a bag), but that isn't an issue. It comes with magnets for up to three cameras, so it is not an item you can purchase and use on an army of Flips (say at a school or business where you may have an army).
Lens completes the Flip UltraHD. Should have come as an accessory. Only downside is it's only held on by a small magnetic strip. Shifts around a little and can fall off, depending what you are using the Camera for.
This lens resolves almost all of my complaints about the Flip's video. My only nit-pick is that because it uses a magnet mount it's somewhat easy to bump the Flip and knock the lens off. It would be nice if the Flip had threads and this lens could screw on. As it is, it's great for calm shooting, but forget about heavy action shots with the camera 'cause the lens will fall off! - Wide Angle Lens - Accessories - Wide Angle - Flip Ultra Hd'
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