Canon started out as a company with a handful of employees and a burning passion to produce the finest optical equipment available. That company soon became a world-renowned camera maker and is now a global multimedia corporation. Their ongoing development of new and existing technologies has given Canon hi-ranking status as manufacturers of extremely fine broadcast cameras, lenses, and accessories.
Switching to 4:3 mode on a 2/3" camcorder results in a 20% loss of width in your image. The Canon W80-85 0.8X Crossover Adapter and Wide Converter allows you to regain that width. This device is a cost effective solution that eliminates your need to buy a ratio converter equipped lens.