Camcorder lens question

[JJMc]

Ok, my brother just bought a wide angle lens for the Canon ZR60. It screws on in front of the stock lens and I guess it's supposed to make for wider shots. When you hold the lens to your eye, you get the full effect and its amazing. But when you connect it to the camera, most of the effect is lost...probably because its being used WITH the regular lens.

 

So the question is: is there a way to get rid of the regular lens and just use the wide angle lens? And if there is, would it help with this problem? -JM