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1-hop neighbor's text information: Better than the SLRC-1Z Zoom Holster I had originally bought the Case Logic SLR-1Z Zoom Holster to accommodate my D70 with attached Tamron 28-300 lens, however I found that case had too small of an opening for my camera. So I got the SLRC-201 Zoom and it is much better, the differences between the two cases are: SLRC-201 1) Larger opening, camera slips in and out with ease. 2) Main compartment zipper is easier to operate. 3) Hammock suspension system is a better design. 4) Base is sturdier and made of better material. 5) Strap is a little longer. SLR-1Z 1) Strap pad is thicker. 2) Extra pocket on inside flap cover. 3) Although the main zipper is difficult to open, it seems to be more water proof. 4) Has option for belt attachment. Both of these cases are very well made and great for cameras with attached lenses, if you have a smaller SLR then the 1Z will work for you, however the 201 is much better for a larger SLR camera, hope this helps with your decision.
1-hop neighbor's text information: VR is worth it! I own both this one, the Tamron 24-70 VR, and the old Nikon 24-70mm NON-VR, and this is the best, but the Tamron is not too far behind. Physical handling wise, this feels better on the hand, because it is longer and slimmer than the Tamron and is so more balanced. Although both take 82mm filter, it seems for some reason the Nikon feel slimmer on the hand. Picture quality wise, I tried taking pictures with both my Tamron and this Nikon, and the difference was negligible. Of course my review is very non-scientific, but I do like the VR very much. I took a picture at 1/2 second of a piece of paper without VR, and of course, it was very blurry. I took the same picture with VR on, and it was almost perfectly readable. I took a second picture ,and it was 100% readable. Overall, the VR was very good! I would say at least 3-4 stops easily. Autofocusing is very fast......faster and more predicable than the Tamron. Overall, if you are on a budget, I would highly recommend the Tamron which also has VR and I have been using it for more than 1 year. The only problem with the Tamron is autofocus. It will focus perfectly 98% of the time, but you will miss a picture 2% of the time, whereas, with my nikon lens, autofocus is almost 100%. I am not a pro, so I don't mind the 1-2% miss rate. If you are looking to see whether you should upgrade if you have the non-VR Nikon lens, my opinion is a definite yes. Most people don't think VR will help, until they use it. Before, without my Tamron, I was very nervous using my nikon indoors without flash. There was always a chance of blur. With this new lens, I am very confident using it shutter at 1/30 or even 1/15. At speed under this, I am still able to get some very sharp images, but I would check and possibly take a second picture to be sure. In conclusion, VR is highly recommended. If you are on a budget, get the Tamron. If you are thinking whether you need to upgrade to VR, I highly recommend you do. This is a very nice, but expensive lens.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The D500 is great (disregard nay-sayers) First of all, I didn't buy this camera on Amazon. I bought it elsewhere because I knew I could get it faster there (proof of purchase in pics). Secondly, all of the negative reviews I read so far should be disregarded, or better yet, deleted. I don't care if it's "just an opinion." If you're misrepresenting the strengths of this camera because it won't connect with your iOS device or because it's not a FX body, than keep it to yourself. People want true reviews, not crybaby reviews over non-issues. Snapbridge is delayed on iOS. There is no false advertising. It was announced at the initial launch that a delay was happening for iOS. This is also Nikon's first DX flagship in almost a decade. A lot of folks who held on to the still relevant D300S have been asking for this and now we have it. Some people rather have a DX body for their type of shooting, if you're complaining that Nikon didn't release another (ANOTHER) FX body, the D500 is obviously not for you. Speaking on the FX/DX debate, true, actual owners of the D500 should already know that the D500 really closed that difference gap. The overall imagery is great. The noise handling is surprisingly on-par with some FX bodies like the D750, and all the nerd tests from DPR show that in some settings, the D500 is beating the D5 in handling ISO and maintaining a clean, sharp image. The D500 (for those not in the know) is aimed at sports and wildlife photographers, and it's impressive in that regard, but I found it equally impressive in FX-related photography like landscape (I shoot LE astrophotography), and portraits. The Auto AF Fine-Tune is invaluable, quick, and easy to use. The new tilt screen (it's a new version from the D750) is rigid and tough. The touchscreen is accurate, and intuitive. The inclusion of an XQD slot makes this wicked fast. I was able to clear the 200 shot buffer without any slowdown with the Lexar Pro x2933 at 14-bit RAW, and the photos finished loading the 200 shots to the card anywhere between 7 - 10 seconds. the OVF is 100% coverage and is bright. I was able to tack-sharp focus a star with just the viewfinder. Overall, the images are nice and sharp, BUT at times, they're not as sharp as a D7200 or my D7100. You can thank the 20mp sensor for that (compared to the 24mp sensor in the D7100/7200). EDIT (8/20): Since somebody else had to exclaim that I was wrong about IQ differences between the 71/7200 (7100 mainly) and the D500 in their review, perhaps some clarifying is in order. Yes, the D500 performs in this department well at higher ISOs than the D7100. That doesn't mean that the D500 is the end-all winner. I've compared landscape dusk shots I've taken with my D7100 and then with the D500. I also have a 4k monitor, which is a pixel-peepers dream. As much as I hate pixel peeping, a number of the shots I've taken on the D7100 were overall better than the same shots I took with the D500. I guess I should say that at times and certain conditions, the D500 has better IQ but at other times, it's just not.... imo. In any case, I don't care too much about that because I work with the gear that I got and I hold onto said gear for as long as I can. I make sure my fundamentals are in order, I exercise what I learned The D7100 was an anomaly purchase because some of us have been waiting for a D300S replacement for years.. I mean, I still shoot film with my old F3 and FE and push film. Fundamentals>Gear. Despite that, this whole image deal is really only an issue with people who obsessed with pixel peeping and doesn't embrace imperfections such as noise. Overall, wildlife photos are still sharp and the photos are still good enough for decent sized prints. The 4k is detailed, and the 1080p recording is combo'd with Electronic VR, which works pretty decent. My only two issues with this camera is the additional crop-factor you get when filming in 4K. It is doable, since it's pretty much the same crop as MFT sensors, but I prefer a wide lens for 4k filming. The other issue is battery. It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. Even with Airplane Mode on, the camera seems to suck battery life at a faster rate than my previous bodies. Also, for now, if you need an extra battery, you have to buy legit EN-EL15s because none of the 3rd party batteries work. This is a GREAT camera. Well worth the wait. Go with what kind of photography you mostly shoot with and get the gear you think works best for you. Don't play trial and error with your money and then cry and needlessly give a good camera bad reviews.
Target text information: This is a very good case for my new Nikon D500 camera This is a very good case for my new Nikon D500 camera. Unfortunately, it did not fit the camera with the 18-300 mm lens attached. It did fit with my 18-105 mm older lens, so I decided to keep it. I called Nikon who said it would work and I took measurements, so I knew it would be close.
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
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1-hop neighbor's text information: I expected a bit of a boost in recharge rate, but nothing like this. With this in between my Godox PB960 and Nikon external power cable, my SB800 was able to keep up with my D600 at its max frame rate of 5FPS. Obviously I can only do it in bursts for fear of melting the lens on the flash, nor do I need it (I just got tired of my flash eating AA batteries like candy), but it still gives you an idea as to how it's affected the recharge rate. I did a lot of reading before I decided to try messing with external battery packs for my flash, and the major problems I've seen references to have all been regarding the cables. Only time will tell whether this will last, or end up in the trash bin.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Really recommend this softbox This very well constructed,. The build is really solid. the rods seem to be reinforced. Really recommend this softbox. Am including some images of my setup, I had made a custom bracket to use with a regular umbrella because I want my speedlight to be in the center, light is more even. and result of my first shoot.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Awesome strap, clever connectors and very soft seat belt ... Awesome strap, clever connectors and very soft seat belt material for the strap. My only gripe is with the metal adjusters. When I put my camera in my sling and stuff the strap in with it, the strap adjusters scratch the camera. Would have been better with a rubberized coating on them or maybe velcro tabs to cover them. Love the strength and industrial look of the quick adjusters so a love/hate situation for sure.
Target text information: I love this light! I've coveted the Quantum Q-flash for easily portable location shooting for a long time, but could never bring myself to pay the price. Not only is the Q-flash very expensive, but all the accessories are costly as well. A light, battery pack, and a few modifiers will set you back well over $1000. I saw the Streaklight last weekend and it seemed to have everything I was looking for at a much lower price point. After checking the few reviews I could find online, I bought one with the full complement of accessories. I'm glad I did. The construction quality of the Streaklight inspires confidence. The hot shoe seems plenty strong enough for the weight of the light and modifiers. The head rotates 335 degrees, tilts from about 15 degrees down to straight up, and locks securely into every position. The weight is a little heavier than my SB-800's when loaded with batteries. (The streaklight requires an external battery pack.) The controls are very simple, and intuitive to operate. Lighting performance is very good. The output power is ridiculous for a shoe-mount flash. It has a published GN of 262' with the standard reflector and no diffusers (about 4 times the output power of the Q-flash), but mine doesn't quite achieve that output. At full power I'm getting about 235' out of mine (as measured by my Sekonic L-508). Coverage is really even over about 24mm on a 35mm camera. With the umbrella reflector (sold separately) I can evenly light the full coverage of my 16mm lens (the widest full-frame I own) and only lose about 1.3 stops. Outdoors you can overpower direct sunlight, even on very wide scenes. The output power is adjustable to 1/128th by 1/3 stops, and is consistent and predictable at all settings. Color temperature was between 5600 and 5700K, which is a little cooler than my other strobes and shoe-mount flashes, but it's not likely to show in your images if you mix light sources, and it's consistent at different power levels (unlike one of my import studio strobes.) The PB 960 battery pack has a cheaper feel, but has the virtue of being light and seems to pack plenty of power. After firing hundreds of test shots this weekend, the meter still indicated full power and recycle times were the same as at full charge. The pack has two output ports, and can be used to power two separate lights or recycle a single light more quickly (using an optional cord). Using one port, recycle time at full power was between 5 and 6 seconds. Using two ports it was reduced to 3 seconds. Using two ports at 1/4 power or less (still far brighter than my SB-800's) recycling is nearly instantaneous. Cords are also available for this battery pack to power common OEM speedlights. I've got one on the way. The streaklight wireless remote is wonderful. Like the flash, the remote is very intuitve to operate. In addition to triggering, it can also adjust the output power, turn flash off, and turn on an AF assist lamp. It works at 433Mhz, has 16 channels, and support 16 groups. Yes, that's 16 groups. How creative do you care to get? I was able to use the full 1/250 sync speed at full power on my D800, and I didn't miss a single shot or power level change in hundreds of attempts. Just to see what I could do, I successfully triggered the Streaklight in my basement 10 straight times from my above-grade, detached garage about 80' away. I like my RadioPopper JRX's, but this performed way better. The receiver is powered from the flash unit, and the transmitter takes 2 AA batteries, so unlike my Radiopoppers, I'll have no trouble finding unusual battery types. (If the manufacturer is reading this, please make a receiver for Nikon speedlights similar to the JRX. I'll buy three in a heartbeat.) The Streaklight also supports slave triggering in both S1 & S2 modes. S2 ignores TTL preflashes, but I didn't test this mode. S1 sensitivity was very good. Finally, repeating mode and high-speed sync are also supported, but I didn't test either. Flashpoint modifiers are acceptable quality for the price. Fit and finish isn't what you'd find on the name brands, but they fit well, work well, and don't seem fragile. I don't know what the Quantum modifiers are like, but another reviewer I found indicated that they fit the Streaklight. The only advantage I can see of the Q-flash is TTL support. I personally rarely use TTL, even more rarely use it off-camera, and never use it in multi-light set-ups, so I don't miss it at all. The size and weight of this unit probably means it won't replace your OEM speedlight for direct attachment to your camera, but you could use it that way if you have a need. I think of this as more of a replacement for big studio strobes and heavy battery packs for on-location shooting. You could put two of these, a couple light stands, a couple battery packs, and an assortment of soft-boxes or umbrellas in a gym bag that weighs under 15 lbs. If you're still reading this obscenely long review, you're probably seriously considering this flash. Buy one. You won't be disappointed.
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
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4: Lighting & Studio
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6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Good image quality and sturdy construction. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Reolink-RLC-410S-4-Megapixel-1440P-2560x1440-POE-Security-IP-Camera-Built-in-16GB-Micro-SD-Card-Outdoor-Waterproof-Bullet-Night-Vision-65-100ft-Viewing-Angle-80-E-mail-Alert-FTP-upload-ONVIF/dp/B016UCNPEE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Reolink RLC-410S 4-Megapixel 1440P 2560x1440 POE Security IP Camera Built-in 16GB Micro SD Card, Outdoor Waterproof Bullet, Night Vision 65-100ft Viewing Angle 80 E-mail Alert, FTP upload, ONVIF</a> Pro: The camera body has high quality construction. The shell looks like casted iron with white paint. Heavy duty quality for outdoor usage. The image quality is good. Cons: The Apple App can not be downloaded from USA region. My i-tune account is in USA, so the App is NOT available. I ended up using the CD ROM in the box to install the software in my PC. Another issue is my PC connected to internet by WiFi, so the auto-add camera function is not working both in LAN & WAN. I have to manually add the camera by UID (the text code under the 2D bar code on the cam). The camera needs both the DC power (AC/DC adapter provided in the box) and the Ethernet cable to function, so I can not install this cam too far away from the power plug. I have not tried the motion sensor alert function. I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.
1-hop neighbor's text information: This product works great. it has more functionality than the sellers seem ... This product works great. it has more functionality than the sellers seem to realize based on the lack of answers to questions that I asked before receiving. The question that in my opinion that is most unanswered is, Is there a way to extend the network for further out cameras, as these connect back to the NVR unit rather than to your home/office WiFi connection that you can extend by installing more access points. This question was not directly answered when I asked it, and searching thru other questions, they seem to suggest buying an "extended range antenna" that I suspect is an antenna on a cord that you place closer to the NVR unit. The functionality that this product offers that the sellers don't seem to understand is, the cameras are able to function as repeaters as well, up to 3 units out. So you can have one camera (camera A) communicating directly with the NVR, a further out (camera B) Connecting to Camera A, and a further out yet (camera C) that connects to Camera B. To configure this, before installing the cameras that would potentially be out of range of the NVR, power all cameras on, Right click on the screen in the NVR, choose Video Manage, select "Repeater" from the bottom right hand side, and adjust the camera tree from to change the communication path. In the attached picture, I have Camera 1 and Camera 2 talk to the NVR directly, Camera 3 talks through Camera 1, and Camera 4 the furthers out camera communicates through 3 back to 1, to the NVR. It looks like there may also be a possibility of setting up WiFi Extenders on the NVR Wi-Fi network, however I have not had a need to play around with this functionality as my cameras are able to act as repeaters. If I get a chance to test this functionality I will come back and update this review with my findings.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great product for the price I'm overall very happy with my purchase. Easy install, directions are more of a side note it's so easy to install. Picture quality is good and play back is smooth. I did have one camera that the IR didn't want to work but after contacting seller and doing their trouble shooting the replaced the camera free of charge! Email response was quick...sent email at 1145pm had responses by 130am. I've been running this for a month with no issue
Target text information: Great Buy I have had the system for the last 2 months now. One camera (night vision) did go out however customer service through TMEZON was great and sent me a new one right away. I have owned a few other systems and this one by far has the best picture. Night vision is pretty good, and the camera quality is much better then most others!
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Superb Camera This is a superb camera. I grew tired of always having to lug around one of my DSLRs anytime I went out so I started looking at a few Point and Shoot options. I decided to buy the Canon Powershot 720 HS after reading some of the reviews on Amazon, and I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The camera is compact and elegant and feels wonderful in your hand. It is a fully manual camera that allows you to set the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, which is exactly what I was looking for in a Point and Shoot. The camera has a 40X zoom lens, but do not try to zoom out too far without mounting the camera on a tripod or stabilizing it another way. The image quality is excellent, and if you don't tell anyone the images came from a Point and Shoot, theyd easily think they came from a mid-range DSLR with a good lens. Ive had the camera now for a few weeks, and Ive tested it both in the daytime and nighttime. In bright daylight, images come out crisp and richly saturated. At night, the camera performs well, especially if you use a tripod. I rarely use any of my DSLRs at night without a tripod unless Im using a lens with a really wide aperture, so Ive grown accustomed to mounting my cameras on tripods. You can get very sharp, high-quality images with this camera at night if you mount the camera. Youre able to do exposures lasting up to 15 seconds, and the images look great. I have not tested the video capabilities of the camera yet, but I will get to it eventually. For me, video capture is a nice option to have, but not something I am really interested in at this point. My main focus (pun intended) is taking still images. If you're looking for a high-quality, elegant Point and Shoot, this is the camera. I am planning on traveling a lot soon, and I think I am going to leave home all of my DSLRs and lenses and just bring this camera with me. Sometimes less is more, especially with a powerful little camera like this one.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The case looks really good. The color looks good as well The case looks really good. The color looks good as well. I like having the camera accessible at all time while still having it safe from scratches and bumps. The man made leather looks like real leather.
1-hop neighbor's text information: 5 Stars except for the insecure cover snap. I like the smart look of this case that is a perfect fit for my Canon SX 700 HS. The stitching is fine and even. The strap is proper length to either sling over shoulder or wear in front over neck. Having read many of these reviews before buying I can say that complaints about the split cowhide leather have no merit. It is very strong and the "PU Leather" finish is the same used on high fashion leather accessories. Without the finish it would be suede. Full-grain cowhide would be OK for boots and saddles but far too thick for a case such as this. The hardware (rivets and loops) are robust and secure. The leather strap is sewn to a nylon extension with buckles which, if properly configured, will not come loose. One minor problem is that the the edge of the left side of the case obscures the framing assist/seek button. However, once you know where it is, the leather is pliable enough to allow you to operate this feature simply by pressing over it. The camera's pop-up flash release toggle is quite close to the edge of the case but is easy enough to operate. The camera is held securely inside the case by a the tripod adapter that fits the camera and also provides an external threaded socket for the tripod. Its knob is knurled and it takes only 2 1/2 easy turns to remove or secure the camera. The camera must be removed from the case to change batteries or access the memory card, digital USB AV out and HDMI ports. So why only 4 stars? Users' concerns about the inadequate holding power of the brass snaps that hold the cover seem to be well-founded. i assumed that maybe this was a sample defect so took a chance. The cover on my case fell to the ground the first time I unsnapped it from the front. On a windy day it almost blew into the lake. One time I let it sit on the ground while I continued shooting and forgot about it and had to walk back to retrieve it. It seems that this is more a design flaw than a random defect. I tried putting a layer of aluminum foil over the snap but it did not reinforce the closure and fell out anyway. The best design would have been a very secure snap or a swivel for the (right bottom) snap that holds the back of the cover. The (left bottom) snap that holds the front of the cover is about the same strength but it is under no stress and remains closed. My solution was to tie a piece of mono-filament fishing line to the tab for the back snap and tie the other end to the leather strap that holds the neck strap. Not a very elegant arrangement, so I would like to hear from others that found a more aesthetic way to secure the front of the case when the camera is in use, other than stowing it in ones's pocket-- it is a bit too large for most pockets!
Target text information: I really like it! It is really classy looking I bought this case before I went on a trip to Europe. I really like it! It is really classy looking, although it is not real leather. the only bad thing I would say about it is that the front flap covering the lens gets a little annoying, as you have to take it off every time you take a picture.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Always a reliable product!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Ok
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Bag That Fits The C100/C300 I was looking for a bag that fit my C100's fully assembled and stumbled onto a video talking about the Petrol DR003 bag only to discover that Petrol is no more and Sachtler bought them out. The "very few" videos that Sachtler has out about this line of bags were a little vague but I needed 2 bags so I held my breath and rolled the dice to see if it was worth the price and fit the C100/C300 cameras. Well, let me assure you, this little doc bag is AMAZING. Great quality! Opens all the way up like a doctor bag (high and wide), has the light in it like the Petrol bag video I saw and most importantly, fits the C100 fully assembled. I have a quick release plate on mine that makes it sit up a little higher but it still fits (barely but fits). If you were wondering, wonder no more. The ONLY thing that I wished they had included was the extra pad for the bottom of the bag for extra camera protection but this bag is such good quality, I'm not even going to burn a star for it. As soon as I get a few more bucks, I'll buy another one for my other Canon. Well done Sachtler.
Target text information: Five Stars If this bag were any roomier I would live inside of it. Ha ha!
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5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Possibly a bad sample? I was surprised to find, after reading so many positive reviews of this lens, that the copy I received was so fuzzy at wide-open apertures that I could see it on UN-MAGNIFIED images right on my D90's 3" screen. All lenses lose sharpness at wide apertures: this is a matter of basic physics and is the result of something called spherical aberration. Some are much better than others though, thanks to better optical designs that more effectively correct for this tendency. The 35mm f/2, for example, is very good wide open; the 85mm f/1.8 is decent (and very appropriate for portrait use). My copy of the 50mm f/1.8 lost both sharpness and significant contrast as f/1.8 was approached. I would quantify it as follows: f/1.8: very fuzzy (well beyond "soft"), reduced contrast, almost un-useable f/2.8: still quite soft, much improved contrast f/4: slightly soft, good contrast f/5.6: sharp, good contrast f/8: very sharp, good contrast These results were repeatable on my sample and held true regardless of shutter speed and technique. Notes: - The advantage of a lens like this is the ability to use wide apertures. A good portrait lens need not be particularly sharp, but wider than f/4 my copy of this lens was soft enough that I would use it for nothing other than casual people-photography. It would not suffice for critical night or low-light photography, or for general photography where sharpness might be desired. For photos of people it was fine at f/2.8, but below that it lost so much sharpness, and enough contrast, that photos of almost any subject looked dull. - The lens seems like an obvious choice as a first prime due to its price and the many excellent reviews of it here on Amazon and elsewhere. Even besides the sharpness degradation wide open, I found it less useful than I'd hoped. On a crop-size DSLR, it is a short telephoto lens, and it just hasn't turned out to be a focal length I use all that much. I would urge potential buyers to consider the 35mm f/2 before this lens as it gives the traditional "normal" perspective on a Nikon crop-size DSLR. - Some reviewers like this lens for portrait use, but again, I found it poorly suited for this. The 85mm f/1.8 is admittedly more expensive, but it has far more potential as a portrait lens. - This is not a high-contrast lens. It does not use any ED glass elements, which seem to be quite magical at improving contrast, and color rendition is noticeably less vibrant than such lenses. For some types of photography this can actually be desirable, but for general or landscape photography I prefer the higher-contrast lenses. - My sample of this lens may have been below average, considering that most reviews of the lens are very positive. However, if you read carefully, most thorough reviews do mention that it loses contrast and acuity at wide apertures. Ken Rockwell, for example, has reviewed the lens very positively, but when it came time to suggest lenses sharp enough to be used on the new D3x, with its ultra-high-resolution sensor, he gave the similar-performing (possibly better) f/1.4 "G" version only three stars. I would submit that it is really not quite as sharp a lens as its reputation would lead one to believe. My excellent 16-85mm DX zoom, for example (the only lens I've given a five-star review as of this time), is far sharper than this lens up to around f/8 and hold an edge even there and beyond. - Nikon has recently announced a new 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. I've ordered one and will probably post a review once I've had a chance to use it. I would suggest that it is very likely to be a better choice than this lens for almost any DX user. Being designed for the smaller DX sensor, it will probably be optimized for high linear resolutions within the smaller DX image circle. It is also a fairly inexpensive lens, not much more than this lens now that the 50mm has crept up a bit in price. - Even if my sample is significantly poorer than average, my experience indicates that it would be a good idea to thoroughly test a copy of this lens before committing to buy it. Be sure to compare images at wide apertures to those made at f/8, where sharpness should be very good, and determine for yourself whether the loss of sharpness and contrast is acceptable for your purposes. - Focus is plenty quick and accurate, at least on my sample. No problems at all in this regard (and none expected).
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent all-purpose lens This lens is very well-made and takes wonderful pictures. To address the most common questions people ask before they take the plunge: Price: No, it's not usually this expensive. I paid around $400 for mine, but I got it a couple of months ago. Apparently Nikon is having a hard time making enough of these. Rather than rewarding the greedy opportunists who are now charging exorbitant prices for this lens, I suggest calling local and smaller camera shops - they are much more likely to have one sitting on the shelves. It's absolutely worth about $500, but I wouldn't pay more than that. The Sigma (very similar, see below) is a better value at that point. Image quality: Great. Slightly soft and glowy at 1.4, but that's to be expected. Gets quite sharp at 2.8. The Sigma is even softer at 1.4 than this lens, so if wide-open sharpness is important to you, this is your lens. Bokeh: Nice, but a little jittery at 1.4 on specular highlights. This means that if you have any light sources or sharp point reflections in the out-of-focus area behind your subject, you will see little light rings around the round blob. These disappear at f2, and they don't really bother me. They are a side effect of correcting spherical aberration in the image - lens manufacturers have to make tough choices sometimes, and Nikon apparently chose wide-open image correction over the absolute best bokeh possible in this circumstance. Compared to other lenses: not quite as nice as the Sigma 50/1.4 wide open, but you get a sharper in-focus area, so it's a trade-off. Not really able to compete with the 85/1.4 or the 105/2 DC, but that's not surprising - those lenses have a much longer focal length. Focusing: Fast and precise. To be sure, at 1.4, the depth of field (especially at closer focusing distances) is RAZOR thin, so focusing just isn't possibly going to be spot-on every time. I frequently use manual focus, and even a TINY, TINY nudge on the focus ring moves the plane of sharp focus about one-half inch at those distances, so it's extremely hard to get perfect focus exactly where you want it to be. Be prepared to have some patience, or use live view, if you plan to take close-up shots at 1.4 and you want perfect focus. Most amateurs won't notice if things are slightly out of focus, so not generally a problem unless you're a perfectionist. If you're a constant autofocus user you will not even be aware of this issue. Speaking of up-close focus, I will mention that I feel this lens has a fairly short focusing distance, which is nice - you can really get in nice and tight on subjects and come up with some really attention-getting compositions with neat depth-of-field effects. It's no macro, but I'm constantly amazed at just how close I can get to things. Low-light performance: Stellar. That's really why I bought this lens, as I already have several amazing lenses for portraiture/bokeh. I love this lens for events where I have room to move around (it's a little long in focal length for tightly-packed spaces) because I hate using flash if it's not necessary. This lens and a slight ISO boost is all you need to take flash-free pictures in many settings. Build quality: Good. Not like Nikon's professional-grade lenses, but very sturdy - I can't foresee any possible problems. The plastic hood is a twist-on bayonet type, and it works well but can be slightly annoying at times. Lack of VR: Not a big deal - you shouldn't need VR for a 50mm lens at this aperture; it is easily possible to get to a reasonable shutter speed so that shake isn't a problem. On an APS-C sensor, I'd aim for at least 1/60 second if you want blur-free images. At 1/125 second, you'd have to be going through an earthquake to see any shake with this lens, because it just doesn't have enough focal length to make that a problem. Besides, would you really want to pay $200 more for a 50mm prime? Nikon would have to make this a 1.2 for that to make sense to most people. I think the decision to leave VR off this lens was a good one.
Target text information: Great Set Not only do you get a set of filters an extra battery and a stable tripod but the 50 mm f1.8 is an essentially fast and quintessential part any lens system for the budding photographer. Having less moving parts than your standard zoom lenses, prime lenses have increased clarity and often are capable to allow a lot more light in to achieve even faster speeds in low light conditions. Definitely worth adding to your arsenal if your a nikon shooter.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Canon 70D First Impressions This is going to be short, since I've not had the chance to do a whole lot of shooting as yet. Consider it a "just out of the box" impression. I already have a Canon 5D Mk III, and a number of L series lenses. I wanted a "backup camera" for video shooting, and I was intrigued by the new auto-focus system offered on the 70D. So far, I'm extremely pleased with this camera. The 18-35 mm kit lens gives a lot of range, and I tested the camera out with my other lenses. The L series lenses work very well, and auto-focusing is fast, smooth, and doesn't search around much even in very low light. The camera is not as heavy as the 5D Mk III, but feels solid enough, and not all that different in the hands. Even with the 70-300mm f4-5.6L IS USM zoom - my heaviest lens at the moment - the camera feels surprisingly balanced. The crop sensor obviously changes the effect of the lenses, but having a full sensor and a crop sensor both, it's like having 2 sets of lenses. My 70-300mm zoom now has an effective reach up to 480 mm (on the Canon 70D) due to the crop factor of 1.6. To me, this is kind of a bonus, though not in itself a reason to buy the camera. Smaller sized sensors result in an apparent increase in focal length, and a greater depth of field, but this is a generalization and each lens has its own properties that affect the image as well. Read the reviews of individual lenses when considering how each one reacts to different types of camera bodies. The main thing to take note of is that while the Canon 70D will accept all the EF and EF-L lenses, it is designed to use the EF-S series lenses as well. In fact, the EF-S series lenses are custom tailored specifically for the Canon 70D and (as far as I know) other APS-C crop sensor cameras made by Canon. These lenses - and the kit lens is one of them - will not work on a full frame camera like the Canon 5D mkIII; the rear element extends back into the camera body in a way that makes it impossible to attach lenses of this series to full frame sensor cameras. Even if they could be attached, I suspect the captured image might suffer from serious vignetting and other problems. For a thorough understanding of how the APS-C, full frame and other types of sensors interact with various lenses, I highly recommend doing some research on the web. There's a lot of good information out there, and this is a fairly involved subject that I don't even want to attempt to dive into here :) One thing I couldn't figure out before having the camera in my possession deserves a mention. This is my first experience with a fold-out LCD screen on a DSLR, and I had no idea how the display would deal with flipping around 180 degrees. Would it be upside down? This was the first thing I tried, and the screen auto-flips when it is rotated. Maybe everyone else already knows this - but I didn't! Anyway, the fold-out display is a great feature, and it also folds face-in to protect the display when not in use. The ability to touch various points on the LCD display while in Live View or shooting video, and shift focus while shooting is - to me at least - worth the price of admission. If Canon eventually updates the 7D and/or the 5D Mk III, this functionality would be most welcome! Purely as a "gut reaction" - I really like the 70D immensely. And it seems a very good value for the price. This may actually become my preferred "walk-around camera, though time will tell. EDIT - 10/22/2013: I've spent a lot more time with the camera now, so I can add to my earlier comments. While I purchased the 70D mainly for shooting video, I recently used it to shoot bracketed exposures for HDR (high dynamic range) panoramas. A friend of mine had a nodal camera head (The "Ninja" head) which allowed for precise rotation of the camera to cover a full 360 degree field-of-view. The Canon 70D allows for up to 7 bracketed exposures via the AEB controls. The plates were shot in the RAW (CR2) format, using the kit lens, and stitched together using PTGui software. After some initial trial runs, where we ironed out the kinks in the whole process, the results were exceptional. For those who may be wondering "why do you want a 32 bit HDR 360 panorama at 10k-16k resolution?" it is used to create realistic lighting and reflections in a 3D/CG software (i.e. Modo or Maya, for example). The 3D scene can be lit entirely by the 360 panoramic image, producing a very convincing result. At any rate, the Canon 70D delivered terrific results doing something I didn't even foresee when I bought the camera. I will try and upload some of the tests (where the photographic panorama serves as both background and light-source) if I can figure out how to do so on the Amazon site. EDIT - 11/9/2013: A note to anyone who intends to shoot green screen (for color keyed composites) or do precise color grading in post production: The video output from the 70D is not YCbCr 4:2:2 compression. This is not apparent to the naked eye when viewing the video footage, but it becomes an issue when attempting to work with the footage in a post environment. The firmware update for the Canon 5D addressed this problem by enabling 4:2:2 color output via the HDMI port to an external recording device (I use the Atomos Ninja 2 for this) but currently uncompressed "clean" HDMI is not enabled on the Canon 70D. I have my fingers crossed this will be dealt with in an update to the firmware. This is not a huge issue unless you intend to do extensive manipulation of your video footage in post production, but it is something to consider with this camera and DSLRs in general. There are workarounds, of course, but that can entail a fair amount of time & effort, particularly when extracting color key mattes (masks) involving fine edge detail or areas of transparency. That being said, the footage is nevertheless beautiful. And I suspect this technical point should not be an issue for most people considering buying the Canon 70D. The CR2 (camera raw) files are not at all affected by this, it's a factor limited to the HD video.
Target text information: Best value for money bundle! Personally I think this is one of the best kits available on Amazon. This is my first DSLR-camera purchase. I have been using this bundle for almost a month now. The lenses (Canon 18-55 & 55-250mm) are very good for kit lenses and I chose them after long hours spent on reading reviews of various options. 70D is a powerful crop-sensor body with awesome technology, so the last thing l would want to do is to buy low quality lenses for it. 70D is compatible also with L-series lenses(red stripes/for when you wanna invest harder). Some of the stuff on the bundle are a small let down ex. the tripod which can't hold up the cameras weight even with 18-55 attached. Otherwise a great starter bundle!! Next step: gradually upgrading and increasing my gear.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Does not fit my mount! The product gets 5 stars for function and price. I've not tested its tracking accuracy as of this date. Here is the reason: I called Orion (actually I used their on-line chat). I asked if this would work with an older Orion Skyview Deluxe EQ mount. After the person checked, he came back and said "yes"! I ordered the drive from Amazon because they were $20 less than direct from Orion. I got it and guess what? IT DOES NOT FIT! No way, no how! Apparently there are no drives which fit my old mount. Fortunately I have my own machine shop. I'm currently making mounting brackets and shaft extenders. I know I will get this to work eventually. So, if you've got an old mount like mine, DO NOT BUY THIS MOUNT! If you've got a newer mount, you should be OK. Get it in writing from Orion!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Way too expensive -- for items you won't use. I've been an amateur astronomer for over 50 years. Plus, I've tested and reviewed telescopes, accessories, and eyepieces for major companies, so I'm pretty sure I know what to look for and recommend. There's good and bad stuff out there, and it isn't always easy for novices to get a grip on the difference, without either using an item, or finding an accurate report about it. First of all folks, please know that a "lens" is the glass on the business-end of a refractor telescope, or the optic on your CAMERA. The thing you attach to a telescope is called an "EYEPIECE" -- not a "lens". Secondly, any "set" of eyepieces is generally going to be 90 percent useless. That's because most of the higher powered eyepieces in the set will only get used once or twice -- until you finally realize that high powers are only useful on a telescope if you're in a VERY DARK LOCATION, with almost perfect sky conditions (an extremely rare combination!). These eyepieces are all 4-element Plossl's -- a very old and very basic design, but very tried-and-true for general observing. The 32mm is the best in the set, and probably the one you'll use the most. The 2X Barlow is of average quality, but can be very useful -- it'll turn the 32mm into a 16mm without cutting eye-relief (good, if you wear glasses). The Moon filter is a necessity if you want to do any lunar observing. Only one or two of the color filters will be useful. So what we have here, is one useful eyepiece, a 2X Barlow, a Moon filter, and a color filter or two -- for which you'd pay a lot less by purchasing just those items SEPERATELY. And if you shop smart, you'll find a high-quality 32mm Plossl and a 2X Barlow -- Televue for example, are hands-down the best production optics available! They're generally more expensive, but well worth the investment. Celestron makes excellent telescopes!! My 6SE is a remarkable piece of engineering, and has World Class optics. But I use eyepieces of World Class quality to complement it, and I get awesome results. [NOTE]: These are not Celestron's "Feature" eyepieces -- they are their "accessory" eyepieces, and like Meade's accessory EP's they are only of average quality, and are usually way overpriced, like most Meade/Celestron accessories. My advice is to save for a Televue 32mm or 25mm Plossl, ($110 to $135 online) and 2X Barlow, ($115) and buy a Moon filter online from a reputable dealer (Orion offers an excellent Moon filter [#05662] for about $15, which I've been using since 1997). It'll all work out to cost a little more, but you'll find that you'll actually use them. [NOTE]: I rarely use color-filters. But the ones I do use are the Orion #80A and #82A. You won't need much more for general observing. [TIP]: The best way to store and carry eyepieces, is in "Eyepiece Canisters" -- clear poly screw-top containers made for that purpose. They're available online (I get mine from Oceanside Photo & Telescope) for $2 to $3 each. Put them all in a backpack or travel bag, along with your red flashlight, dew heaters, gloves, and Lance crackers. Much easier!! Better yet, I use a shooter's Range Bag (from MidwayUSA). They have roomy external zippered pockets and internal compartments. Plus they're well padded. Perfect!! Celestron Accessory Kit NOT RECOMMENDED 2 Stars .
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great mount and tripod hampered by 1990's battery pack as only power source I would rate the mount and tripod as 5 stars, as it is quite sturdy and even has decent and usable setting circles. But the only way to power this mount is an optional Orion battery pack using 4 D-cell batteries - in other words, a 6v power source. The electronics cannot handle other 6v transformers as they often actually deliver an output up to 10v, which will fry the Orion motor drives. But a more serious issue is that the solder connections for the battery pack are REALLY cheap, and cannot be re-soldered again if the connection is broken. I went through a set of 4 batteries every week due to a lot of public astronomy outreach, and that got both annoying and a little expensive, so I reluctantly sold my SkyView Pro mount. I will say though that the motorized tracking the batteries provided was VERY accurate. But this mount is in dire need of a 21st century upgrade so it can run off both AC power and a Celestron Power Tank, instead of a cheesy plastic battery holder with flimsy connections.
Target text information: Important supplement to your Meade LX70 Tracks very well. Can't tell if the motor introduces some jitter or if it's just "bad seeing", but I notice a periodic movement in objects, however it's on par with what I normally see during turbulent skies.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect! I vlog, a lot... especially at conventions and concerts. Most places are banning selfie sticks for being hazardous, annoying etc. this is perfect for keeping it much more stable than my hand and allowing sound to go to my canon vixia mini! Small enough for being convenient but does an amazing job at keeping the camera less shakey without being a super fancy stabilizer
1-hop neighbor's text information: Professional Stabilizer for a fair price! This is perfect! I bought the (gopro) version, and it's exactly what i need. good, A sturdy professional stabilizer! Very satisfied. Shipping was very quick too. ** But, My only problem is that, The (1/4 attachment) is a little loose now. I've used it with a standard LED camera light (as seen in photo) and now it's just a little jiggly. Its just an (annoyance) for me..
1-hop neighbor's text information: Fortunately for me one of the balance hole threads were ... <div id="video-block-R20O5QIILRRLAF" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1hpB8Sr-VS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1GGI5W4C2S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Yeah baby...this Neewer stabilizer rocks!!! Bought the Yaekoo (Roxant knock-off) stabilizer first and it was a total bear to set-up balance! Really, took forevvvver! Fortunately for me one of the balance hole threads were stripped out so I ended up returning the defective unit anyway. Then I bought the Neewer... Night and day! Night and day!!! So easy to set-up balance compared to the Yaekoo! Works awesome like I'm gliding on air! I highly recommend the Neewer stabilizer! Good quality and works wonderfully!!!
Target text information: Five Stars Its very strong feels good I love it I use it out side all the time
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Nicely made. Puts out a ton of light. Uses a GoPro battery. Nicely made.
Target text information: pink filtrr Light seem very bright and comes with all the attachments to connect to a Go Pro. I will be using this light for diving but have not had a chance to take it deep. Also the red filter which I will be using for diving is not actually red. It's more a light pink tone which is not useful. I will adjust my review as I take it deep and possibly ask for a ref filter.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Battery! The Energizer EL1CR2BP Lithium Photo Battery has a long-life 3-volt CR2-size lithium battery, designed for use in photographic devices, also for use in calculators, memory backup, pocket pagers, watches,and delivers endurance and reliability in high and low temperature operations this battery has storage life of up to 10 years
Target text information: Five Stars No review.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Fujifilm FinePix XP60 16 MP Digital Camera / MUST READ ! ! After doing plenty of research on underwater cameras at this price level. I came to the conclusion that this is the best camera for the price. PEOPLE,..its an underwater camera,..not a $400 SLR professional camera. ITS best pics are outside and underwater. Expect good pictures at night with the flash at about 10ft of distance,..nothing more. But if I wanted this,..I would not have been using an underwater camera..... HELLO ??? My galaxy S3 phone takes great HD pics and video so I am comparing this review using my phone and the camera. I have an underwater case for my phone and the pics and video are truly HD and awesome. So this little camera had its work cut out for it since I bought it. I thought there would be now way that it could come close to my phone pics and video. I was wrong ! PICTURES: Great high resolution pics even with an 8GB class 4 SDHC card, above and under the water. Love the fact you can take video and shoot pics at the same time. Screen brightness blows my phone away. I can barely see my phone under direct sunlight, but this camera has great brightness and can easily be seen under direct sunlight. Love the burst shot mode ! ! VIDEOS...........VERY IMPORTANT......YOU NEED A CLASS 10 SD CARD TO RECORD HD 1080I VIDEOS. I bought my camera as a bundle at COSTCO which brought me the 8GB SDHC card CLASS 4. DO NOT USE THIS CARD FOR YOUR VIDEOS. A CLASS 4 CARD DOES NOT SUPPORT 1080I VIDEO WELL. IT WILL RECORD IT BUT THE QUALITY WILL REALLY LACK. TRUST ME. I have tried it with both the class 4 and the class 10 cards. Also,..I did research on these cards. The class 10 records perfect 1080i video like my galaxy S3. Some people don't know this and notice that their videos are not great. Its not the camera,..its the card ! So many features that I have yet to learn on this camera. This camera does some things that my Nikon L820 doesn't do. The floating strap is a must if your planning to take it in the ocean. It holds the camera and does not let it sink. Over all. I definitely recommend this camera. I do strongly suggest you buy an external battery charger on ebay or amazon so that you can charge your battery outside the camera. While charging the battery you have to use the provided USB charge cable which means you have to open the battery door and leave it dangling while the battery charges in the camera. This leaves the battery door at somewhat of a dangerous open position and subject to breaking. Overall, this camera does what its supposed to do. Period !
Target text information: wonderful great service and product
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The Stabilizer system seems quite durable. The light and especially the microphone are cheaply made. The light is very powerful though for such a small battery. The microphone is almost complete poop. First, the AAA battery doesn't want to go into it. Second, the mounting bar does not want to screw very well. And lastly, the rubber attachment from the mount to the microphone is (unintentionally) bendable, meaning the mic cannot be positioned well. Overall, this product is great... just don't expect a quality mic.
1-hop neighbor's text information: reviee It was ok. The pieces didn't all fit exactly like I would have liked them to. I was expecting something better.
Target text information: Excellent little setup especially for the money Excellent little setup especially for the money. The light is a little bright but with a sleeve filter it is perfect.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars It's a fantastic lens. Worth every penny. My go to lense
1-hop neighbor's text information: Upgrading your lens for Rebel XTi? 17-85 USM IS vs 28-135 USM IS vs 17-55 2.8f USM IS vs 24-105 4.0f USM IS Folks, I know you want it short. But I am covering quite a bit of information and condensed it so that you can get good information and are able to digest it in less than 5 min. It is quite surprising how many people are being "tortured" with the question on which lens is the right lens when it comes to finding the perfect lens to upgrade the Canon XTi Rebel kit lens (18-55) or even for the Canon 40D (which is often sold with the 28-135 USM IS lens). I read about 500+ reviews and many of them I found very interesting but really did not answer my question on what a good lens is for the Rebel XTi... and with good reasons because YOU have to know what you want or need and then make a call. Here were the criteria I used and I hope you can leverage from these: 1. I wanted a lens which has a great picture quality to have a true upgrade feeling from the Canon 18-55 kit lens (during day light that lens is actually very good and with its light weight is a great carry around lens - however in low light or for really nice portrait shots this lens has limitations not to mention its built quality) 2. I wanted a versatile "Walk Around" lens with good zoom range to cover most of the picture I take (landscape and portraits) in addition to my telephoto lens (70-300mm) 3. If possible a low weight lens - however image quality was a higher priority for me 4. I wanted a Canon lens (though there are very good alternatives from Tamron and Sigma - however they have some disadvantages but given the lower price worth considering) 5. I wanted an Image Stabilizer (IS) and a low noise focus motor, i.e. Canon's USM Many people are looking for a great "Walk Around" lens to avoid changing lenses all the time yet at the same time want great picture qualities. So, your criteria may be different and therefore your choice certainly a good one may differ from mine. As one disclaimer upfront - I am not going into the professional details, i.e. vignetting differeneces at different aperture values or zoom ranges - to make it simple for many readers in this field who just want to make a good decision to buy a great lens without going through the trouble of returning lenses. You will find many reviews on the cropped camera lenses (EF-S) and still people often don't get it right. So, if you have a cropped camera like the Canon Rebel XTi or Canon 40D then the cropped factor is 1.6. In other words no matter what lens you put on these cameras you will get the following zoom ranges which are different from the product names for the lenses: Canon Lens Min Zoom Max Zoom 17-85: 27.2 - 136 28-135: 44.8 - 216 17-55 f2.8: 27.2 - 88 24-105 f4.0 L: 38.4 - 168 Source: Canon's website I went through the extra burden of testing all the lenses myself and not just rely on reviews. So, I went ahead and rented them for 1-2 days and then made up my own verdict so to speak. I also took pictures in similar conditions, looked at them on the computer and printed them out to compare the lenses: 1) The first upgrade lens from Canon which comes to mind is the EF-S 17-85 USM IS f3.5-5.6 lens. This lens would have been a great kit lens but did not meet my requirements for an upgrade lens. It has a very good zoom range and it is still light weight. But the image quality is not as sharp as I would like it to be. And if you commit to spend more money (like $500 for this lens) then you don't want to waste it by just getting a bit more zoom range and an Image Stabilizer. 2) The first lens I actually tried was the EF 24-105 f4.0 USM IS L (luxurious) lens from Canon and I was really happy about the image quality. I was very close to buy this lens but wanted to check out other lenses first. Following drawbacks for me: it is not a wide-angle lens which is useful for landscape shots or even travels shots when you can't afford walking back 5-10 feet. Plus a wide angel lens can give you a nice effect on the picture itself. Another drawback is the aperture value of f4.0 in low light. An aperture factor of f2.8 is faster in low light (the lower the value the larger the aperture - think the Iris of your eye is getting larger and therefore you can see better in low light) and with a running kid or pet at home that is a true advantage. However, with the Image Stabilizer this would not be a big issue. (For more advanced people you can stop down one step to get enough light into the lens in low light conditions but if the object is in motion that may be tricky.) A big plus however is the option to use this lens for any non-cropped canon camera. However, I am ok with using the Rebel XTi and if I want to upgrade to another body later then the 40D would be a great way to go. So, I don't mind to buy EF-S lenses. The EF-S lenses have the advantage that they are generally lighter weight than the full frame lenses. 3) The EF 28-135 USM IS f3.5-5.6 lens has a great zoom range (44-216) but does not have a wide angle (basically anything less than 35mm). However, if zoom range is your top criteria then I'd get the 24-105 L lens without a doubt over this 28-135 lens. For example when you are in full zoom and you are not in bright daylight your pictures will not be as sharp. I tried this lens and the image quality is simply not as good as the 24-105 L lens or the 17-55 f2.8 lens. The 24-105 is also more solidly built. It is a lot of metal built with this lens and it is sealed against dust and water. However, if budget is a constrain to you then the Canon 28-135 lens is a better option for you and according to many folks out there considered to be a better choice than even the EF-S 17-85 USM IS lens. 4) The EF-S 17-55 f2.8 USM IS lens was the last lens I tested and chose over the other three lenses. First, my expectations toward a great image quality (like the 24-105 L lens) were fully met. This lens is using similar components like the L lenses (but it is not fully sealed like the 24-105 L lens is) and shoots extremely well in low light conditions. Plus for a f2.8 (main advantage is large aperture which is very useful for taking great shots in dim lights and faster than f4.0 lenses). Also this lens has less weight (640g) in comparison to the Canon 24-70 EF L f2.8 lens (950g). So, you get a great lens with an acceptable weight. Even the zoom range is fully acceptable to me on my Rebel XTi which comes to 27-88mm. I can take very good portraits shots (without hitting someone's nose with the lens if you will) and it has very nice blur as well (meaning a sharp face in the front and with a blurry background). The only drawback is a flare on some pictures at the bottom of the image when you take pictures using its built-in flash due to the larger lens diameter. However you can either put a better (external) flash light or use Photoshop to correct this issue. I am not a professional photographer and for me this is ok. If you are a professional photographer then you are most likely not as interested in this article anyways. +++Summary+++ The bottom line is that for a true upgrade lens to your kit lens for the Rebel XTi I would recommend the EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM lens. It is worth the investment. This type of lens along with any other L lenses from Canon will always keep its value and you can certainly sell this lens a lot easier if that is the final information you were looking for... ;) I hope this article helps you in directing your decision on which lens to buy. If you are still not sure about what to do then I can only recommend testing the lenses of your choice in a store or ideally rent them or ask your buddies to lend you a lens for a few days. Good luck and enjoy taking great pictures to treasure your memories! Uwe
Target text information: I am thinking about it but the price is to good to be true with a 64GB CF card Has anyone purchased this bundle? I am thinking about it but the price is to good to be true with a 64GB CF card.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Good value and well made The Pentax-made original of this adapter is now hard to get, and often a lot more expensive if you are lucky enough to find one. The Fotodiox alternative is still available new, and has performed well on my 645D with a range of heavy 1970s manual Takumars. Even with a 300mm Takumar that weighs almost as much as an artillery shell, the adapter formed a secure connection to the camera body with no noticeable rotational play. It felt like the adapter and lens were one unit, which is how it should be on a premium camera. The adapter also has the inner and outer flanges to accommodate both types of Pentax 67 lenses. There are two inner coupling levers to allow auto-diaphragm and meter coupling to the camera. Fotodiox also say that even with the adapter, focussing at infinity is guaranteed. I have verified this in use. The unit does not allow auto-focus and many of the other modern functions found on the 645D, but it will allow Manual Mode and Aperture Priority. The release button to free the lens from the adapter operates smoothly and has been machined accurately to prevent any wobble or rattle. Finish on the adaptor is smooth with a slight sheen to it - a bit like exterior of the old 67 extension tubes. Some 645 users have raised concerns about this as it provides what is potentially a slightly reflective inner surface by the rear element of the lens. By contrast, the 67 extension tubes were flat black on the inside. The solution tried by some is simply to use a touch of flat black paint on the inner surfaces. I have not done this so far, and on the occasions I have used the adapter, the performance of the lenses has not been affected in any way that I have noticed. If it is a problem, it is simple to remedy very cheaply. Anyone wishing to look at the adapter specs on the Fotodiox website will have a game on their hands at present (Aug 2013). When I clicked on "Adapters" and "Medium Format", the website gave me the choice of Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Pentax. Naively I clicked on "Pentax" only to be shown a Vizelex RhinoCam for Sony NEX E-Mount Cameras. Anyone with a penchant for mysteries will enjoy seeing this irrelevant product, but I don't, and I didn't. Finding the details of the 67 to 645 adapter took a lot more mouse work. Overall this adapter is very good value for money, and looks and feels as if it has been built up to a price, rather than down to one. The only slight niggle I have experienced with it in use (only just preventing a five-star rating) is that something can, on occasion, catch when removing the adapter from the camera body. This can result in a slight metallic "ping" that I am not comfortable with. That said, it has performed flawlessly with some very heavy 67 lenses, and is a good alternative for anyone who does not want to trawl eBay for the much more expensive Pentax adapter.
Target text information: Fits tight. Built well. No problems. Fantastic little (big, necessarily) adapter. The result I get on PK film bodies and my Pentax DSLR are quite stunning. Handling them is of course more of chore, but that's expected. You're utilizing such a small portion of focused image in comparison to the 6x7 frame it's meant to fill, all the lenses shine, and show you how much good glass is in there. I use this regularly on a K-3 and MX with my 67 165/2.8 most often. Other work just as well. Just understand you can only use stop-down metering in full manual mode on the 6x7 lenses. Some obvious trade-offs, but the image quality (when you want it) is worth it, especially if you've already got a compliment of 6x7 glass.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Battery; worth the price. Sony is again the company to look for with great products. I have experience with the Sony DSLR camers and the previous battery, (FM55), which was a great battery to use. I was loving the length of time I got from the battery but this one goes even stronger. This newer battery blows the lid off the amount of pictures. Once I could get around 900 shots now I can get about 1500 shots depending on flash usage and setup. If you need a battery with the stamina to keep pace with your picture taking this is it. It's even backwards compatible with the older Alpha 100 but the 100 battery will not work in the Alpha 700.
Target text information: Good replacement battery Good replacement battery. I've added it to the original SONY batteries form my camera. Holds charge well and lasts through quite a multitude of shots. Will be ordering one or two more as extra backup to the ones I have now.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great buy for the price Great buy for a 7-day cruise without needing to worry. So easy to use that my 4 year-old loved taking pictures of everything. Best part was knowing that on a snorkle stop in Cozumel, the guide was using the exact same camera to sell pictures from the trip. If you're debating on buying a higher end version or trying to be cost-conscious this is a great investment to have.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good picture quality, a real go-anywhere camera In Hawaii, go-anywhere includes underwater. This is my second Pentax Optio WP-series waterproof camera, I liked the original WP (only 5 mega pixel) so I did not hesitate to buy this WG-2 when I wanted to upgrade. I like it overall, but it is not everything I hoped it could be. I've had it for a few months, but I waited until I used it while snorkeling to finalize the review. Let's face it, you buy this camera for underwater use. It could be better in the following areas: (1) Shutter release button is kind of recessed (may be just flush) and kind of hard to press. I can understand the on-off switch being recessed, but why the shutter release button??? If you take a picture accidentally, what's the big deal? Just erase it! Make the shutter release button easier to press. (2) Other buttons are small-ish. Some buttons are for fingernail operation. Definitely not operable with gloved hand (diving glove). (3) No zooming capability in video mode while shooting. Why? I want to zoom in and out while shooting. (4) The battery-memory-card compartment door is tricky to close. It's the same (as original WP) two-hand operation to open and close, which is good because you don't want it to open accidentally. But closing requires fine alignment of the door to the body, and I worry this mechanism will wear prematurely. It has not leaked, yet, but I worry about this door mechanism developping a leak. (5) Auto exposure in video mode is not continuously adjusting, once the shutter release is pressed the exposure setting seems to be locked in that initial setting. It is OK for most video situation, but if you start the video footage underwater, and continue shooting while surfacing and above water, the exposure becomes all wrong. (6) The interval photo and video modes are nice, but the available intervals are almost useless. The minimum still photo interval is 10 sec. The minimum video interval is 1 minute!!! The only application that I can think of for such a LOOONG interval is maybe for shooting the entire lunar eclipse sequence. Why such a long interval? I need like 0.1 sec, 0.2 sec, 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec. (7) It is a point-and-shoot camera, so manual controls are difficult or absent. You just need to be aware of that, if you are an advanced photographer. (8) The included strap and carabiner look cool, but useless for underwater use - you need a REAL wrist strap for underwater use. Above negative comments sound harsh, but I'm nitpicking. Overall, it is a nice go-anywhere camera. LIKES: (1) Picture quality is good both under and above water. (2) Excellent macro capability. (3) Nice textured body surface. (4) Includes a real printed operation manual, not just a PDF file of it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Put this one at the top of your short list <div id="video-block-R2HCK1N56I0Q6I" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1Yk-dI0meS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/11htNCs0Z0S.png" class="video-slate-img-url">As a professional photographer I have had quite a bit of experience in using my camera gear under unfavorable conditions, including underwater. However when I am taking family snapshots my first choice of camera when I am heading out the door for a fun time with the family and friends is ... well, my cell phone - because it's always with me and it takes good pictures. That puts me squarely in category of being the average person, but with the difference that I know a bit more about cameras and how to capture a good photo than average. And what would be my SECOND choice of the ideal camera to take along for a fun outing? A ruggedized, weather-resistant, easy-to-use snapshot camera that doesn't get in the way of having fun while capture great photo memories. And that is the kind of camera I recommend to you if you are looking for an everyday point-and-shoot digital camera. Of all the brands and models available, Panasonic Lumix has carved the strongest niche into the ruggedized/weatherized camera market and this is one of their best all-around offerings to date. Here's why you should consider it, along with an explanation of what it lacks and why. The DMC-TS30A is a brand-new model as of April 2015 and has a 16MP sensor, more than adequate to capture excellent photos. Thankfully the hype about more megapixels has long passed and most people realize that a good lens and a capable internal processor are at least as important (if not more) than how many megapixels the camera has. And Panasonic Lumix has the track record for producing high quality lens and processors, especially at this, the lower price range of cameras. The lens is a 25-100mm (equiv), the most ideal range I could recommend for everyday picture taking. And it's fast for an entry-level point-and-shoot at f/3.9 meaning better low-light photos and less blur. The other specs like shutter speed and ISO rating are not stellar but they are well suited for a camera of this type and how it will be used. Why is this camera the one you want to take along even if you have a decent camera in your cell phone? The manufacturer's advertising claims that is that it is submersible to 26ft, shockproof to 5ft, freeze-proof to 14 degrees F and also dustproof. Which means you won't have to baby it, just take it where you go and snap away. And the fact that it only weighs about 5 oz (slightly more than an iphone 6) and is MUCH smaller than the iPhone guarantees that it will not be a hassle to carry with you all day. If you are into taking photos underwater (like shallow water snorkeling, not deep diving, this is NOT a dive camera) Panasonic has all the right answers for you including an underwater illuminator to help the colors "snap", and special circuitry to optimize underwater colors. By the way, that torch (as Panasonic calls it) is totally independent of the camera operation, very handy if you are trying to take a photo of someone or something in total darkness, you can turn it on to visually locate your subject for framing. The feature list is impressive for its price: 1280 x 720 pixel HD video (that looks awesome), built-in time-lapse, 12 creative modes and 13 scene modes and a burst mode of 8 frames/second at reduced resolution. What is lacks is Wi-FI (which greatly reduces battery life - I never use it), NFC (nice on a cell phone, useless on a camera), and GPS (a nice feature to have but it also eats up your batteries much faster). One final note is that this camera has enough built-in memory to take about 30 or so pictures without a memory card. You may never use it but it's a great "just in case" backup for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. CONS: For what it's designed for this camera doesn't really have any significant downsides. I've taken some nice sharp clear photos with it and in the fully-automatic mode it is really difficult to take a "bad" picture. The only reality check is that the rear LCD's resolution is only average, certainly not bad and definitely comparable to other cameras in the price range, but once you have used a camera with a higher resolution screen (or most new smartphones) you won't get excited about how ordinary the viewing screen is on this camera. Not really a con but a reality check is that the pictures this camera is capable of are sharp and the color reproduction is very accurate. The camera is capable of taking good pictures under good conditions. But it does have its limits. BOTTOM LINE: Considering photo quality, features, extreme compact size, excellent shockproof and weather-resistant qualities AND a price that won't break your budget I would put this camera at the top of your short list of everyday fun cameras that you will want to take with you everywhere you go. I want to make it clear that a 5-star rating is because it rates well in its price range compared to competitive models. But don't expect DSLR quality and features out of a little point-and-shoot pocket camera, nor should you expect it to substitute for a true dive camera. You get what you pay for with any camera. Check out the attached video for unboxing photos and a real-life glimpse at the first photos and videos I took with this camera. I've used it under a variety of conditions including some underwater video since I made the video and I will add those soon plus some photos/video I've shot in less-than-ideal conditions.
Target text information: Optio Wg-3 - so glad we bought it <div id="video-block-R14HJQT4EX1A2U" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1M1k9NA8dS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81NgFaW6-SS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> As a point of reference, i am not a professional or well-educated photographer -- i'm more of a PHD (point-here-dummy) photographer and take most of my pix on vacation or at big family events, but i do see the difference between good and "ok" photos/video. also, i really value quality photos and easy-to-use video -- if it's easy, you'll use it. if it's high quality, you'll love using it. After investing several hours reviewing all the underwater camera reviews for 2013, i chose this one without the GPS. what an amazing camera. we took it on a caribb. cruise where we took photos and videos while snorkeling, while in tropical waterfalls, and while doing "normal" non-water oriented activities. the attached video is taken from the surface on an overcast day. i've also downloaded a few photos. i think i'm limited to one video, so i've included only underwater. the dry-land video quality is excellent for viewing on my computer, but i haven't yet tried it on the 55" HDTV. i spent the 2 hour flight reading the paper handbook and testing and learning the camera. it was a worthwhile investment of time, as i learned all of the camera's tricks and abilities. it has a lot of nice little features you wouldn't expect and are not mentioned in other reviews/descriptions. i recommend this to everyone. the good/great: photo quality, above and below water video quality and sound, above and below water - amazing, really. ease of use durability - no concerns about my teens dropping it size -- it's a little bigger than non-durable digital cameras, but well worth it. my 14 yr old son likes cameras that he can fit in his pocket. at first he was a little disappointed with the size, because it doesn't really fit in his shorts pocket, but after using the camera, it's now his favorite. 3" screen - works great, even in direct sun and under water. we have another digital cameras with 2" screens, and the 3" is much better. buttons -- very easy to use underwater. your fingers don't slip and you can easily do whatever you need. the editing options -- while the pix are still on the camera, you can crop and do other editing and save the edited pix as a new image. you can also get 3 stills from any video you take. the bad: nothing, really, but if i was being really picky ........ => the battery didn't last as long as i would like -- will not last a whole day of heavy "we are on vacation use". so, i strongly recommend a back-up battery whereever you go. per another Amazon review, i bought the Wasabi dual battery package with charger and did not notice any difference between the Wasabi and Pentax batteries. SEE MORE BELOW - IMPORTANT. => the biner clip and strap-- i always use a wrist strap, so i don't worry when leaning over a cliff or balcony that i'll drop the camera by accident. i had to poach a wrist strap from another camera because the WG-3's carribiner and strap don't give any protection from dropping the camera. they are cute, but not so functional. i'll probably convert them to a keychain. even though the camera is extremely durable, it's too clunky and heavy to hang from my belt-loop and feel safe. => size - see above. a little bigger than ideal, but this is the cost of true, 45-foot underwater abilities. => you should have at least one finger-nail. some of the buttons on the round "ok" button area are a bit close together and i find the one at "9 o'clock" difficult to hit just right. i don't have large fingers, but i found no problem when using my fingernail on that one particular button. if i had no fingernails, i would probably repeatedly hit the wrong button by accident. this button isn't important for taking pictures or video, but is for reviewing and editing. although the camera is waterproof, it is not sink-proof. we got the Chums wrist strap. it works just fine to keep the camera afloat in our test and has a very functional clip so you can easily remove and replace the big floatation device. here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CK10DG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 OVERALL IMPRESSIONS: an excellent camera. when i showed the grandparents the snorkeling shots and video from the PC, they couldn't believe we got such amazing shots from such a small and seemingly-normal camera. And only $300! a word on sellers -- at first, and a week before the trip, i bought an orange WG-3 from a seller on Amazon (we figured orange would be easier to find/recognize than black). they said they would deliver within 2-3 days, so we would get the camera in time for our trip. 5 days later, they still hadn't even shipped it. so, i cancelled that camera and bought a black WG-3 direct from Amazon for an add'l $12 and i splurged on the $3.99 for the guaranteed next-day delivery (we are Prime members). it arrived the following day, giving me time to charge the batteries, make sure it worked, etc. Moral of this anecdote: buy from Amazon. a word on the battery and for when you first get the camera -- the battery arrived 100% dead. i put the battery in and tried using the camera immediately. it didn't work. the camera has a charging cable that attaches to the battery box in the camera, so you can charge the battery without a separate charging device. when you do this, a green light illuminates on the "on/off" button. when i first opened the camera, i tried using the cable to charge the battery via the camera. it didn't work either and the green light didn't illuminate. i thought the camera was a dud. then i used the charging device that came with the Wasabi batteries -- it plugs into a regular wall outlet. that worked. ever since, i've been able to use the charging cable and the green light illuminates, but at first it didn't. don't know what i would have done if i hadn't also bought a wall charger for the batteris. a word on accessories -- i recommend the following: a wall charger for the battery; an extra battery; a high quality SD card (do some research - following the lead of another reviewer, i like the Patriot 32G - worked great for pix and video); a floatation wrist strap that is strong enough for the weight of this slightly larger camera; screen protectors; a bag (again, check the size; we used a neoprene case that can get wet, so we wore the camera on our hip/neck while we trecked up waterfalls and had no worries); a regular wrist strap, as the floating ones are big and unnecessary on land. good luck!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Design - (Except for tabs) I did purchase this item for my point-and-shoot camera (2.5" LCD) and it works very well in blocking the sun/glare from the screen. My only problem, and it's a big one, is that in removing the shade itself, when you don't need it is a nice little TAB arrangement (4 TABS, 2/top and 2/bottom) made of plastic. These little tabs actually broke off within 2 weeks of purchase. Not very reliable. These should be made of a stronger material so they don't break with normal use.
1-hop neighbor's text information: So, so Arrived with broken mini-tripod and LCD Hood Sun Shade and Hard Screen Protector for Nikon Coolpix camera attached with a type of sticky tape. Screen only attached/stayed oc camera for about two days and wouldn't restick. Had to superglue the screen to camera. The screen does what it's supposed to do, block sunlight from hitting the screen, but because it is superglued to the camera not sure what I'll do if it ever breaks. THE real problem, however, is with Nikon not the hard screen protector company. Use of the camera without such a screen is very often near impossible and such a hard screen protector should be a standard, permanent part of the Nikon camera NOT an add-on.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Neat device - but not perfect I bought one of these for a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3. It attaches to the screen with adhesive and, provided the screen is clean to start with, seems quite positive. The screen is fully visible when it is applied correctly but one has to be careful with positioning it initially, since removing it and applying it a second time seriously weakens the adhesive. The actual shade clicks off and I have found that it will do so in my pocket from time to time, so it is not a very positive fixing. It adds about 5mm to the depth of the camera. I have found it to be less useful as a shade than I expected. Viewing of the screen is still difficult if (a) the sun is directly behind one or (b) if the sun is lighting one's face. This is a problem, however, with all cameras which have no optical viewfinder and is not really related to the use of a shade.
Target text information: some shading, good screen protection, your choice Delkin eFilm Universal Pop-Up Shade 2.5" Not having seen ANY in-depth reviews on this product family, I am submitting one here. Bottom line: * I did not see that the pop-up shade helped at all in the very bright area where I live, but may work for you. * the LCD protector included is well-designed and will not leave any adhesive on the LCD when you take it off (see below)--but it's not non-glare & reflection isn't reduced much by the shade. * thickness and detailed installation instructions/tips are not provided. So if you can't see this shade in person before buying, I have included install/tip information here. I used the version to attach the pop-up shade to the 2 1/2" LCD on my new Canon A700 camera. Briefly, there is a LCD protector that fits over the LCD and a pop-up shade that snaps on and off to the side--then up. * Contrary to my hopes, the pop-up shade did not reduce any light on the LCD on a very bright sunny day. Also, since the plastic on the LCD protector is not non-glare (presumably to insure more light transmission), no glare is reduced when there is a lot of sun, even with the shade up. * The plastic LCD protector is very good because it provides protection for the side where it attaches to the LCD AND to reduce scratching on the side where you look at the LCD. On the side where it attaches to the LCD, there is a 1/8" to 1/4" wide slightly raised adhesive area that attaches around my 2 1/2" LCD area. Thus the adhesive does not go on the viewable part of the LCD itself and the raised edge presumably keeps the plastic from touching the LCD very much. Since I had to reposition the protector once, I vouch that the adhesive does not leave a mark (but, as instructions state, if you have to reposition it may not stick again). On the side where you look through it at the LCD, there is also a duplicate slightly-raised border (about 1/8" wide on top and bottom and about 1/4" wide on the sides) that should protect a good part of this outside of this recessed LCD protector from possible abrasion in a case, pocket, etc. * I was most concerned about the thickness of the entire unit, since my camera is already so thick it barely fits in my pocket. The combined LCD protector and shade is about 5/16" thick (too thick for me plus left me worrying that a sudden move might break off the shade from the LCD protector). But the LCD protector itself is only about 3/32" thick. Since the shade can be snapped on and off, I can carry it separately. Installation tips: 1) I found that turning on the LCD made it easier to position the protector to center it. 2) Although the attachment of the shade to the protector (that snaps on and off to the side--then up) works OK, you have to be GENTLE. If you're careful, snapping and unsnapping the shade should work fine. 3) It seemed easier to me to unsnap the shade and just attach the LCD protector by looking through it to center the sticky border around the LCD. At first I thought the shade attached only to one long side of the protector (so be sure the right side's up), but after attachment it appears to attach to either long side. 4) When I got ready to unpeel the cover for the adhesive on the sticky side of the protector where you attach it, I saw a white peel-off border and the note REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM over the clear plastic. I assumed that if I peeled off the white border, it included the protective film. BAD ASSUMPTION. I suggest you remove the protective film over the plastic first (the only way I found was to carefully put your fingernail under it--carefully because the film is recessed below the white peel-off border). By removing film first you will not be trying to remove it while balancing fingers around a 1/8" to 1/4" wide sticky border. I did not really research alternatives, but a good non-glare film (like used on a PDA--that peels off with no adhesive) that transmits light well looks like it is a better answer for me.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Purchase with caution... This seemed like a handy and useful item. When it arrived, I was pleased with the appearence and feel. Then came the downfall...the item did NOT function with the battery magazine that was used to hold the Canon LP-E8 batteries. There are 2 positions, for 2 batteries. Supposedly, you can use one or two batteries. Neither position would work. At this point, I thought the grip was defective. Then I loaded the 6 AA batteries in their separate magazine and loaded into the grip. Now everything worked perfectly. The problem was with the magazine used for the LP-E8 batteries. I contacted Amazon, they instructed me on how to contact the seller, bestdealusa, which I do not believe is even in the U.S. Also, they have NO PHONE NUMBER. I contacted them, they asked for the order number which I provided, THEN THEY DID NOTHING...except passed the problem back to Amazon. They will not take any responsibility for the product. After troubleshooting...the problem turned out to be the contacts did not make contact with the rechargable batteries. Using a small needlenose pliers, I was able to CAREFULLY, and I re-emphasize CAREFULLY, move the contacts out enough to make contact with the batteries. The unit then functioned as it was supposed to....but with NO help from the seller at all. I am an electronics technician by trade. IF you have this product...IF you are experiencing the same problem, it may be able to easily repair it. If you are uncertain of doing it yourself, seek assistance. IT IS ONLY plastic and can easily be broken. I hope this might help.
1-hop neighbor's text information: I could not differentiate this from the stock Canon battery ... I could not differentiate this from the stock Canon battery grip. Mine works flawlessly and exactly as expected. I use it for having longer battery life while filming and making time lapses. The integrated shutter button and exposure knob are helpful for portrait photography as well.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Can't tell it's not OEM I was completely worried when I ordered this grip. I had a Canon Rebel before with the true Canon battery grip and had heard horror stories of knock off battery grips... so I was hesitant to buy this but decided to give it a shot for the price difference. I am completely impressed with this product. Not only is the grip built very well, but they include two batteries and a tray that allows you to use regular batteries should you need to in a pinch. Great product. I'm glad I ordered this and saved a boat load of money.
Target text information: A++++ Works Great on my Canon T3i Just got this grip today and wow am I amazed. I'm really glad I bought this grip. Everything works just great. All the buttons work and function with my Canon T3i and this grip really adds a nice look and touch to my camera... The 4 batteries that came with this is definitely a plus! I couldn't be more pleased at the quality of this item and am glad i finally made the purchase! I highly recommend this grip to anyone that is looking at getting one and is on a budget. Don't spend the $150+ dollars for Canon grip, its not worth it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works and holds the charge Works and holds the charge for now. Used on a Panasonic PVGS-320 miniDv camcorder.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Value! Great having two (2) high capacity batteries which the camera (Panasonic HC-V700Mk) recognizes correctly. I can completely fill a 64GB SD card with about 6 hours of HD video and still have battery remaining. Also great having a plug in charger (for home & car!) so I don't have to recharge batteries in the camera. Very happy with product - better than described and delivered lightning fast. Did I mention this was a great value??
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works great. Good price from Amazon After returning a couple of Batteries that I had bought from ebay, because they were not truly compatible with CGR-DUO6, I bought this one from Amazon. This is true replacement for CGR-DUO6 original Panasonic Battery and works for my GS-3200 Panasonic camcorder. It lasts significantly longer than the original Panasonic Battery.
Target text information: EXCELLENT PRODUCT EXCELLENT PRODUCT MEETS EXPECTATIONS WAITING, HAS A HIGHER POWER CHARGING THE BATTERY THAT HAD THE ORIGINAL, MY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE PRODUCT IS EXCELLENT.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Compares favorably to Vortex DiamondBack!!! UPDATED 6-23-2016 UPDATED 6-23-2016 The image on this monocular is DEFINITELY better than from a Vortex DiamondBack 10x42 binoculars (purchased in 2014). This monocular is also definitely Brighter in it's light gathering, enough to be slightly noticeable. I've done extensive back-and-forth between this monocular, the DiamondBack 10x42's and the DiamondBack 8x28's. I purchased this monocular after having been very unhappy with my purchase of the Vortex Solo 10x36 Monocular. The Vortex monocular was pretty much impossible to focus with the same hand that was holding the unit. The Vortex monocular's focus ring was ridiculously stiff! The focus adjuster on this Bushnell monocular can be adjusted just fine with a single finger from the same hand which is holding the unit. It is not as smooth as the focus adjuster on my Vortex DiamondBack Binoculars... but not too much stiffer than those binoculars. Also.. this unit comes with a flip-down style Objective Lens cap, and the eye-piece has a tethered rubber cap. The Picatinny-rail piece you see in the photographs has 3 slots thru it and the middle slot of those has a standard 1/4-20 threaded tripod mount hole in it. This Bushnell monocular also has a nice strong belt-clip attached to the left-hand side of the unit (if looking thru the unit with the focus adjuster sitting on the top as in the picture here). The attached photos were taken by simply holding up my Nokia Lumia 928 cellphone by-hand up to the lense of this Bushnell Monocular while I had it on the Tripod. The deer in the photos are 100 yards away. I will appreciate the weight savings this device will give me for those times when I wish to pack-in my spotting scope as well.
1-hop neighbor's text information: High quality lense easy to carry Awesome high quality lense, has the eyepiece view of high eye point Nikon camera (like the old F3), perfect with glasses, easy to carry, fits within palm of hand, useful for a quick spoting during outdoor walks or sporting events. Nice and bright in low light situation. Perfect power 5x to size. I don't have to lug around binoculars anymore. Great if you want to travel light, packs in a small case. It's small so it's good to remember to keep it in a zipped up pocket when out and about. I carry it everywhere. The one I got was shipped from Japan, so there was a slight wait, however, delivery was sooner than expected, extremely well packed. Exactly what I was looking for,
1-hop neighbor's text information: Little useful toy PERFECT for EDC: it's small and doesn't weigh anything, neck loop and soft case provided. Very clever design-packing that swell 9x magnifier-just rotate the black ring! Smooth focus with one finger, no need for two hands. Optics not great but alright for the price of course. I am very happy with it but if I lose or break it, I'll save up for a Leica, now that I see how useful these monoculars are. Made in Japan. All plastic (the word "metallic" from description refers to the colour).
Target text information: More useful than you'd think This is the 2nd Nikon monocular I've owned. The first one (which I have had for at least 15 yrs) I left in our second home in FL... it saves me time and money, because I use to to check the temperature displayed on a bank's billboard about 1/2 mile away... no kidding... I take it everywhere I go when I travel, as it is much more compact than a big clunky pair of binoculars. Plus you can flip lens and turn it into a microscope -- or what we +40yr olds need -- emergency reading glasses!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Can't beat this price anywhere! This is an amazing deal on this photo package and it literally has everything you need to protect your camera, store as much memory as you will ever need, and two tripods. I checked these prices both retail and online before purchasing and saved over 58%.
Target text information: Happy with all accessory purchases Great deal for the price
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Sony Cybershot S650 - great buy I bought this camera to take with me to Disney World. I have a digital SLR but didn't want to use it on this trip as it is a little heavy for carrying all day - just wanted a small camera which would go in my pocket. I am certainly not disappointed with my purchase - I took over 400 photos and have only deleted 20 of them. The majority of the pictures were sharp with excellent color. I used the optical zoom quite a lot - and this worked really well. I disabled the digital zoom. All the pictures were taken at the highest quality so I could edit later if necessary. I took a lot of night shots of firework displays - some of the pics weren't so great - but others were very good. I would certainly recommend this to anyone wanting a convenient, easy to use camera. The menu is easy to navigate and I found the batteries lasted a long time. It's nice to be able to buy regular AA batteries to use as an emergency. I spent a lot of time in the evenings scrolling through all my pictures, so the batteries were really put to the test! I do like a viewfinder and this camera does not have one - but it really wasn't a problem and even the shots I took when I couldn't really compose the image worked well.
Target text information: Comparison to Canon Powershot S40 1) Size. Both cameras are small but the crown goes to Olympus, even if only by few cubic points. Olympus is also lighter of the two. 2) Resolution. Both cameras feature 4.1Mpixel CCD. What Canon misses and Olympus has is an extrapolation to 3,200 X 2,400 (or 7+Mpixels). By making an extrapolation from a raw image (not even TIFF!) the camera may make a much smarter decision then your average Photoshop program. This is the must if you want to print a poster from your picture. 3) Picture quality. Very good and comparable between both cameras. Even the most advanced reviewers have a hard time giving clear advantage to one or the other. Canon has a slightly better rendering algorithm, so the nod goes to Powershot but not by much. ... 4) Lenses - for all purposes the same. Not as fast as on any of the bigger cameras but satisfying for most applications. 5) Zoom - same. 6) Storage media. Olympus uses SmartMedia, while Canon uses CompactFlash (types I and II). Both supply laughable 16Mb out of the box, so you have to purchase larger modules. The prices for memory are comparable but advantage goes to Canon, since Compact Flash is a more advanced format and comes in bigger sizes. Still, 128Mb is more then enough for a day of shooting. 7) Batteries. Both cameras are not ideal. Canon pretty much forces you to buy additional module ... since it uses a proprietary format, but Olympus does not supply a rechargeable batteries and does not allow to recharge in camera, so you need to buy NiMh AA batteries and charger, which would cost the same (smart investment). Still I would give an advantage to Olympus because you can always find AA batteries in any store if you ran out of power. I also want to address here the power consumption since a lot of users are giving their thumbs down based on this feature alone. Both cameras are bad. This is a sad reality if you want a subcompact camera. But not make a tragedy out of this. If you use both cameras smartly, it should last you the whole day of shooting quite easily. 8) Price. Still too high IMHO for both of cameras. Canon is slightly more expensive but not by much. You can buy any camera now for less [money]. With all accessories (memory, batteries, case, etc.) you should just be able to fit in ... budget. 9) Flash. Mediocre at best for both cameras. Canon does a slightly better job at red-eye reduction, but Olympus is slightly better with white-balance adjustment. Still this is probably the weakest point for both cameras. 10) Video. Both cameras have built-in video mode with sound recording and speaker for later review. Since I don't care much for this feature I won't discuss it here. 11) Supplied software. Olympus ships with camera the Adobe Photoshop Elements - by far the best photo-editing package on the market now. 12) Nice extras. Canon comes in a metal casing which gives it a very sophisticated and ruggish look. Olympus casing is more stylish IMHO and is made of very sturdy plastic. Both cameras have auto USB connectivity and optional waterproof cases. Olympus has three unique features that made me buy it. First is a low-light noise reduction that can be activated when you switch camera into night shot option. The special algorithm that Olympus uses allows it to compensate for long-exposure related errors (such as "hot" pixels) and results in a much better looking pictures. If you like to make night photos (I do) you can't live without this feature. Second feature is pixel mapping that allows camera to compensate for dead pixels in CCD. Until you have this problem you won't probably think much about it. The third feature is "User Mode" which allows you to store your preferable settings and access them by simple switch of the dial. I use it quite often and it saves a lot of preparation time before shot is taken and results in a better quality picture. It is especially useful if you take a series of pictures in challenging lighting conditions (such as twilight time). Overall, I chose Olympus for the above mentioned features, but you can't go wrong with any of these little cameras.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: I'm "Disappointed"... I'm "disappointed" that my $4,000 (if you can find one at retail) Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 didn't blow this $300 Sony lens out of the water. This will be a limited, non-technical review, as there are plenty of in-depth reviews on-line already, and my quick comparisons were only done at f/2.0. First, I shot both lenses using my tripod mounted Sony Nex-7 APS-C at 1/125 sec, manually focusing on a building and street construction across the street from my loft. The average person would not be able to chose which photo was "best," though the aspherical lens Leica had a very slight edge (sharpness, distortion, color e.g.) over the Sony. I then shot close-ups at ~3 ft, table mounted, 1/30th sec, f/2.0. Bokeh and sharpness on the Leica was only slightly better, unnoticeable to most, and again the Sony performed beautifully in this David versus Goliath comparison. Of course, for my extra $3700 I can open the Leica to f/1.4 and leave the Sony in tears. Or did I just see the egoless but autofocusing and anti-shake Sony wisely smile at my all-manual big-ego Leica?
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great lens but with limitations Although I did not buy this lens from Amazon, I did rely on Amazon reviews of this lens to make my decision. So as a way of saying thank you to Amazon, I am sharing my own review of this lens. Please be aware that this review is oriented mostly towards amateurs like myself because this is essentially an amateur lens. Here is what I liked about this lens: 1. Price: this lens is really cheap for a true macro lens that provides 1:1 magnification. Most likely, this is the cheapest macro lens around. 2. Excellent results: This lens is extremely sharp. Since I have owned mostly amateur grade lenses so far, I was amazed to see the sharpness on this lens. At 100% crop, the pictures taken with lens look tack-sharp. 3. Makes a great general purpose lens too: Many first time buyers of macro lenses often believe that a macro lens is good for only macro work. Contrary to that belief, this lens makes a great general purpose prime lens too. On an APC-C sensor, this lens acts as a 45 mm lens, which is equivalent to a normal lens and is great for casual outdoor shots, portraits and even landscapes. Because of the wide f2.8 aperture, I have been able to capture much better portraits with this lens as compared to the 18-55 kit lens. Here is what I did not like about this lens: 1. Poor low light focusing capability I see this lens struggling to focus in low light conditions a lot more than any other lens I have used. The kit lens beats this lens hands-down in this department. So most of the times, if the light is not sufficient, I just switch to manual focus. 2. Noise: This lens is really noisy when focusing. So if you are meaning to capture that little butterfly with this lens, better switch to manual focus or you'll scare it away with the noise. 3. Working distance too small: Well, let's face it. This lens may be cheap, but the focal length of this lens isn't the most appropriate for macro work. To get full magnification with this lens, you'll need to get within an inch of the subject, which makes this lens unsuitable for photographing live subjects. 4. No focus limiter switch: This lens has no focus limiter switch. Focus limiter switch on a macro lens lets you limit focus search to a part of the focusing range so the lens searches for focus within that range only. Many of the more superior macro lenses (including the Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro) have this switch. The absence of this switch on this lens makes auto-focusing really difficult, as the lens travels from one inch to infinity in search of perfect focus - sometimes without success. Yet another reason I resort to manual focus while using this lens. So is this lens for you? The answer to that depends entirely on what kind of photographer you are and what you expect from this lens. If you are really passionate about macro photography, especially about capturing small insets, you are likely to want to upgrade to a quieter and faster macro lens that lets you stay within a convenient working distance of your subjects. In that case, I'd suggest you to go straight to one of the other lenses such as the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-50mm-f-2-8-Macro-Lens-for-Sony-Alpha-Digital-SLR-Camera/dp/B000DZH712/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera</a> or the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sigma-50mm-f-2-8-EX-DG-Macro-Lens-for-Canon-SLR-Cameras/dp/B0002P19PS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras</a>. If you just want to experiment with macro photography and don't want to spend too much for it, you'd enjoy using this lens.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great, exceeded expatiations Fantastic! I was really surprised at how well this lens performed. This is now my go to lens. It has replaced my Zeiss 1.8/24 as my walk around lens for the Sony 6000.
Target text information: great lens for a neophyte Since I generally use the auto settings on my camera, I really don't know what its capable of, but it certainly takes an extraordinary picture with this lens when the camera is making all the adjustments. This is my first time playing with Macro shots and its produced some great pictures, although nothing jaw dropping...that's probably more my eye for subject matter than the lens though.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: AMAZING!! I don't understand the negative reviews. I do daily youtube videos and wanted to upgrade to at least some beginner lights. They have improved my videos 1000% I have had zero problems with any part of these lights. I watched a youtube video to figure out how to put them together. I had them up and was filming within less than 20 minutes. Ignore the negatives. These lights are perfect for a beginner.
1-hop neighbor's text information: S120 first thoughts and vs RX100 Just got this camera and have less than 100 pictures through it and although every year I buy one of these and end up returning it, it looks like this "S" might be a keeper finally. Like most of its predecessors it's built very well, feels good in the hand, and most of the buttons have good feedback. It has gotten a little more rounded over the years but I like it, square camera with smooth edges that don't annoy me in the pocket. Out of the pocket this camera is probably adjustability-overkill for most people that haven't dared of taking their camera out of AUTO mode. Whether you like shooting in AUTO or you do choose to leave AUTO behind, the S120 rewards you with a very fast interface, fast response (focus/shutter), and the ability to view and share your images across other devices quickly. I am a Canon guy. That should not be missed here because I am a little biased, but I have an iphone(5) for my day to day camera. My weekend camera is a Canon 6D and a bag of L lenses. I bought the S120 to bridge the gap between the two. I am not a professional, but sometimes I want professional pics without using my phone or lugging a big DSLR kit around with me - enter the S120. With the S120 Canon FINALLY offers a simple camera that seems to do everything I want well. What do I want? - Ability to capture amazing pictures without carrying 20# of lenses with me. - Ability to hand my wife/kids a camera that they can use too. - Fast power up, fast focus, fast capture. - Great video if the situation calls for it, on the fly, no delay. - EASY way to transfer pictures to my phone (for when I do want to send them elsewhere). - Canon menus, because they make sense to me. It does all of these in my opinion, quite well. If you are looking for a camera that outshines just about anything else on the shelf under 700$ and can avoid bulking your pants pocket - this is the one. Whats in the box: - Canon S120 camera. - Canon (NB6-LH) battery. - Canon wall charger (CB-2LY). - Canon wrist cord. - Registration documents. - Warranty info. A couple other things I wanted to mention... WiFi -- It's actually useful now! This model features a new wifi setup for transferring pictures to your smartphone. I have had this on (2) other units (S110 and EOS 6D) and never use it because it's a pain. With this model I just go into "play" mode on the camera, press the wifi button (up on the D pad) , it immediately asks what I want to connect to, I select "smartphone" and it says start the phone application and point it to this hotspot. Once I do that, I am on the phone browsing pictures. Scrolling through images (large JPEG) on the camera is pretty quick, downloading is pretty quick, disconnecting and getting back to shooting is just as quick. Now you can literally turn wifi on, send a specific image over to your phone, turn wifi off, in the matter of a couple seconds and a few button clicks. I won't go into what the old way was, because if I could remember it I would actually use it! RX100 vs S120 -- Just before the S120 was announced I finally broke down and bought an RX100 (new). Not the M2 model but the original, for 600$. I loved the pictures it took, they were amazing amazing images. Compared to the S120 (in circumstances so far) they are possibly a little better comparing auto mode to auto mode. What I like about the Canon vs the Sony is the Canon seems to capture more how I see things as opposed to the Sony which wanted to make everything look like a carnival if left untouched (it liked to make all the colors exotically vibrant from my perspective). If this were just about images there would have been some tough decisions to make and hairs to split over this. The size and weight of RX100 to S120 it's no contest:S120. I can put the S120 in a pair of khaki's and go sit in meetings or walk around all day with no worries. The RX100 just felt too darn heavy, and it's larger lens tube sticking out from the front was annoying getting in and out of pockets. The S120 is still a true pocket-friendly camera is what I am getting at. Build quality-wise both feel like finely crafted machines. The S120 will remind you of other point and shoot cameras and its finish is something I would feel ok with putting in a bag with no case. The RX100 felt like some sort of surgical tool, I mean in a good way - but I felt like putting down on a desk would damage the desk or possibly the finish on the camera. Another strange thing is the S120 feels good in the hand and has some heft but nothing bad. The RX100 felt a little heftier but in a way that I felt if I dropped it, it's life was over - it was just waiting for an opportunity to spill its guts. I would expect the S120 to take a small hit or some tumbling without ending it. Cost - Although money can be irrelevant to most photographic geeks when it comes to "getting the shot" , I didn't understand why the Sony was hundreds more. The "why" of this is in other parts of the review here so I won't get into it more. I will just say I had a $1,000 budget for my perfect point and shoot, and now I have 550$ to go spend on something else. Software - I left this for last because I suspect this is where Canon bias comes in. It is also something I suspect is different in the newer model Rx-100(M2) so may not be as relevant. The S120 UI is quick and also very efficient. The RX-100 by comparison was a little slow, and (at least for me) I never felt like I could quickly get to the settings I wanted to without forcing some customization. Neither is over-glitzy or annoying to use, but the Sony one just felt like it was fighting me sometimes when I would change something and then have to re-find it. I hope you enjoyed this review and I will update it as relevantly as is feasible. If there is more you'd like to see added or something I missed please comment and let me know, and thanks for reading this! -Chris
1-hop neighbor's text information: Extremely overpriced! This is nothing but one single piece of hard plastic. It costs virtually nothing to make, yet it's sold for $11.95. I threw mine out, as they deduct $5.01 for return shipping. If you need a lens cap buy it somewhere else.
Target text information: This camera is amazing for its size. Amazing camera. I'm a professional photographer and I am extremely impressed with the picture quality. I also love all the manual controls and the ease-of-use. I shoot weddings on a Canon 5D Mark III and a Canon 6D. In a pinch I could easily use this camera if I needed to. The picture I have attached is a 15 second exposure with my kids running around with solar lights. This shot is un-edited and was shot in raw. The only thing I did with the picture was transfer it via Wi-Fi to my cell phone using the Canon picture app.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent lens, and great value in a telephoto zoom. This lens is excellent, and excellent value. It is very sharp and fast. It fills any need I have for a telephoto zoom. It's optics are excellent. It is a constant aperture lens for a great price. The photos I have taken have sort of a "retro" look to them that I love. This is the first AF lens I have used (my other lenses are AF-S). I couldn't be happier, the auto focus is every bit as good as my AF-S lenses. It is slightly slower, but I had no problem focusing perfectly on a 5 year old running directly at me. I heard others have had AF issues with this lens, but my sample does not have these issues. It focuses perfectly. One thing to note -- you need to have a camera that is compatible with the AF system, meaning your camera body must have an AF motor. I believe all full frame Nikons have this, and most higher end DX bodies have this. Check your camera compatibility first before buying, otherwise the lens will only work in manual focus mode. Another note -- to engage the AF, you need to have the aperture ring set all the way to f32, where it locks. This will enable the camera body to have control over the aperture and AF. Without setting this, my camera just gave an AF error, and did not let me release the shutter. It took me a few minutes to figure this out. The lens is built with high quality. It is more compact and lighter than modern telephoto zooms, so it is much easier to pack with you on a photo safari. There are no AF-S motors embedded in the lens that can will go bad in 20 years. The zoom ring is a delight to use -- It is large, easily accessible, and spins freely. The lens does not change focus when zooming. The lens also does not change shape while zooming. When focusing, the outer ring moves in and out by about an inch (1.5 cm). The AF system makes a bit more noise than my AF-S lenses, but nothing bothersome. The size, shape, and function of this lens make it a real pleasure to shoot. It has the feel of a lens that will last the rest of my life. The picture quality is better than I expected. Photos I took were exceedingly sharp with this lens. I didn't test the limits much, but I didn't notice much if any falloff when shot at f4. The images had a sort of "retro" look that I loved. It's hard for me as an amateur to describe. Perhaps they had a bit more contrast than I am used to? Perhaps the colors were a little less saturated? I'm not sure. But the images were quite pleasing to me. One thing to note -- the bokeh was a bit unique. The diaphragm is 7 sided and not rounded, so any out of focus points of light are heptagons (seven sided polygons) instead of circles. Perhaps this contributed to the retro feel of the photos? I don't know. Some might find this distracting. I also noticed some slight chromatic aberration, but nothing too blatant and nothing that cannot be fixed in post processing. Overall this lens far exceeded my expectations. It is good for portraiture, great for outdoor and nature photography, and is fast enough to work indoors in relatively low light. I can't reiterate enough how good the build quality is and how pleasant this lens is to shoot. All of this in a low cost package. If you can find one of these lenses in good shape, don't hesitate. Buy it. You won't be disappointed. This lens is a hidden gem.
Target text information: Sharp lens. This is one of nikon's cheaper made lenses, but the sharpness and overall contast is good for the price it sells for.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars good buy
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Performing HD MiniDV Tape - Recommended Sony MiniDV tape has always worked well in our SD camcorders (Canon and Panasonic) and now that we moved to HD (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-VIXIA-HV40-HD-HDV-Camcorder-with-10x-Optical-Zoom/dp/B001OI2Z4Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom</a>), the Sony "DVC HD MiniDV" tapes are the only ones we plan to use. The playback quality is just amazing and we have never noticed any errors in our recordings. This is very important to us since we film instructional videos for our family business and need to be sure that the video is perfect every time. Highly Recommended!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Let's hope they continue to make these I bought my son (the future Steven Spielberg) a video recorder for Christmas and got these tapes for him too. I just hope that technology doesn't leave all us "poor suckers" in the dust again. Anyone want to buy an 8-track playerr? A TV antenna fot your roof? A PONG video game? A BETA format tape player? But seriosly, the picture and sound quality you get from these is incredible -- and far exceeds the tedchnology we (old people) had. And these were a good price. Not to mention I could avoid shopping during the holiday season.
Target text information: Great Deal for this pack of 2 HD Tapes! Purchased this pack of 2 HD tapes at $5.00 with free prime shipping. I wasn't too sure if I was buying the right kind of tape for our new HD camcorder, however, no worries with Amazon's great return policies. Other tapes I had seen in retail stores were selling anywhere from 2.5-3x the price for packs of 2 HD tapes, hence my initial apprehension at purchasing these tapes, compared to retail prices these were a steal. Notice that on the packaging of the tape, nowhere does it say for HD camcorders, so I had to trust the description which said that this tape was appropriate for HD camcorders. Received the tapes, popped them into our camcorder, set it to HD record and success! They worked! Thanks Amazon. I will be purchasing more at this great price.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: not so pleased - review updated 2-27-14 I have been using a Manfrotto 804RC head with my Manfrotto 190PROB tripod and Panasonic GH2 camera. The 804 head is OK for still images, albeit a bit "sticky" when it comes to adjusting. This stickiness is a major problem when trying to use it for smooth video pans. Smooth vertical tilts are impossible with the 804. In fairness, the 804 is designed as a still image head, so its unfair fault its inability to work well for video. The 502 head was recently released, and I was able to compare it to the 701 head. From what I could tell, the 502 has much smoother panning and tilting, and far better adjustment options. I snapped one up on sale, and have been very pleased with this purchase. A few on-line forum members suggested that my GH2 would be too light for the 502 head, but I don't find that to be the case at all. Plus, I have a small rail rig with a digital recorder, and will soon add a follow focus. The additional weight is easily handled by the 502 head. One issue I have with the 502 is that the long mounting plate is finished with a rough texture that binds a bit when mounting it into the head. I would think the surface would be smooth for easy in and out, but for some reason its not. It takes a little bit of effort to slide the camera and plate into place on the tripod, but its a minor issue that may be lessened as the surface wears down over time. I sort of wish the tilt locking screw (on the right of the head) and the tension adjustment (on the left of the head) were reversed, as it would be more convenient for my set up. Minor issue, really. The locking device for the panning is located inside the head's "bridge" assembly. The location is a bit inconvenient. It will disconnect if you unscrew it, but you only need to give it 1.5 turns to go from locked to unlocked. A simple lever may have been a better option. I purchased the flat base version of this head. There is a ball mount version, which requires a tripod that has the proper ball mount. The ball system allows for faster leveling, but my 190PROB tripod is a flat base model. FWIW, Manfrotto offers their model 438 leveling device, which I intend to purchase. UPDATE - June 20th: After using this video head for a year, I have adapted to the less-than-ideal ergonomics, and I am mostly pleased with its performance. Smooth pans and tilts, and it performs as it did when new. I feel it is a "professional" video head, but I would caution that it may be overkill for shooting stills and a bit heavy for travelling. Since purchasing the 502, I have added the Manfrotto 438 leveling device. It works great, but does add a bit more weight and height. As I use the 438 a lot, I will probably buy a "ball mount" tripod head the next time around. One issue that plagues me is that the adjustment screw for the arm frequently binds within the bracket that holds the arm in place. Its a real pain in the butt to sort out, and always happens at the wrong time during busy shoots. I have to be very mindful when adjusting this, as it will always bind if I am not particularly careful when adjusting it. I fear this will eventually fail and be difficult, if not impossible, to replace or repair. Like the awkward ergonomics, I think this is bad design, especially for an otherwise professional product. Another issue that bugs me is the high price of the 504 PLONG quick release plate. Manfrotto sells other "long" plates for less money, so I'm not sure why this one costs $65. FWIW, the shorter Benro QR6 release plate fits into the 502 video head, and sells for a reasonable $25. For a heavy video camera the Benro QR6 may not offer as much support, but for my Panasonic GH2 with large lenses it works just fine. My original review was 5 stars, but now that the honeymoon is over, I took off one star due to the adjustment screw issue. All in all, I like the 502 video head a lot. In spite of the awkward ergonomics, sticky arm adjustment, weight and pricey quick release plate, it delivers great performance and will hopefully last many years. UPDATE - Feb 20th, 2014: After struggling with the weird ergonomics of this head and the poorly designed pan arm attachment, I can no longer recommend this head. While it performs well when set up, it is slow and cumbersome to operate due to the poorly positioned tilt lock and pan lock knobs. The major flaw is that the pan arm is CONSTANTLY binding up within the fixture that attaches it to the base of the video head. There is a notch in the soft aluminum arm that becomes misaligned with the mounting screw. The arm becomes easily bound up, and requires complete disassembly. I have done this so many times that the arm is all torn up and has to be replaced ($30 is the cheapest price I can find). I had requested customer support from Manfrotto regarding the arm while it was under warranty, but never got a reply. While I generally like Manfrotto products, this one and the non-existent customer service has me looking at other brands.
Target text information: Five Stars Great product
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1-hop neighbor's text information: NOT Perfect, But serves its purpose PERFECTLY This review should cover both the Samyang & Rokinon 12mm lenses since they share exactly the same components (just branded differently). This lens is NOT perfect, but it serves its purposes PERFECTLY. What do I mean? This is obviously a landscape & architectural lens and when the lens is set for those purposes, it works very well. But once you start trying to use it for different scenarios its shortcomings become very apparent. CONS: 1) Manual Focus Lens: pretty much means anything fast-moving is none capturable (Not a word, but you probably get what I mean) 2) Since it is COMPLETELY manual, it doesn't even leave aperture metadata (not a huge deal since you should only be shooting at f8 & f11. Photos will detail exactly why) 3) My particular lens was off center and the left side was not as sharp as the right side, but was remedied at smaller apertures 4) I bought this lens for landscapes and astrophotograhy (because its f2.0) but f2.0 the photos are far from sharp which somewhat defeats its purpose for astro. PROS: 1) Exceptionally wide angle view w/o fisheye (I feel fisheye has its place, but not for my purposes) 2) Once the aperture is set appropriately the lens sharpens up A LOT! (see the pics to see what I mean) 3) Affordable (subjective) 4) It is compact and relatively light and matches my a6000 very well, dare I say, even jacket pocketable, but not pants pocketable. FINAL VERDICT: If you want to shoot landscapes, this lens will serve you VERY well at F8.0 & F11. Other apertures are pretty poor. It has a short minimum distance which is good to get a somewhat macro-ish image I don't think there is a better deal out there for landscape photogs at the moment and if that is your preference, but it now (mine 3 1 9 u s d)! Do check the photo to see why the extreme apertures are not recommended, but the sweet spot is f8-f11. Hope this helps! Also, you can check out my post processed images I've taken with this lens on my flickr account "k1ngkong" just in case Amazon doesn't allow my links below. [...] [...] [...] [...]
1-hop neighbor's text information: Another Winner from Nikon Note: See comments section for test photos. This review will be updated periodically as I use the lens more. Update 1 (6/3/2015): As I've now used it for half a year, I have added some of the breathtaking photos this lens has allowed me to capture (all shot at f/1.8). One additional thing I've noticed concerns the focus. Although I don't classify it as a con, I have found that the optimal focus of the lens changes at different temperatures. A lot of the photo work I do involves cold conditions (usually 0 C), and I have found that if I correctly focus the camera at infinity at room temperature, the lens will go slightly out of focus when I bring my camera+lens down to freezing temperatures. Presumably this is due to the glass or barrel contracting. The effect is definitely noticeable on Nikon's full frame 36 MP-class sensors (i.e. D800-series), and still noticeable on 12 MP full frame sensors. The easy solution is to cool your camera down before focusing it, which when I did it gave me consistently excellent, sharp results. However I want to emphasize this effect is normal and expected, and is NOT a design flaw. Introduction: ---------------- This lens was a bit of a surprise announcement for me back in September, and as soon as I saw it I knew it would be great for astrophotography, and anything in general that needs a wide field of view coupled with a shallow depth of field. I had briefly considered the Nikon 28mm f/1.8G lens, but I decided its optics wasn't good enough for my purposes (namely, focus shift, and a donut shaped area where the image resolution was unusually better). In retrospect I'm glad I held back on that and waited long enough to purchase this one. I have used the old AF 20mm f/2.8D before, and the one time I was using it for a night sky shoot, the coma was so horrible I had to crop it out of the final image. With this new, updated lens, Nikon has brought the 20mm f/2.8D into the modern era. Being a 20mm lens with a max aperture of 1.8 meant that one would not have to pay the high premium for a wide angle f/1.4 lens (i.e., 24 f/1.4G and 35 f/1.4G, and the much rarer 28mm f/1.4D), which in my opinion isn't really worth it. With this 20mm f/1.8G lens the "bang-for-buck" ratio is quite good, despite with a price a little on the high end of the 1.8G series. The extra 2/3 stop one would gain from f/1.8 to f/1.4 for another ~$1000 dollars isn't worth it for me, I'd rather just bump up the ISO by 2/3 of a stop if necessary. One critical advantage I see with this lens is the ability to use filters attached to the front. I love using my 14-24 when it comes to ultra-wide angle landscape shots, but as many point out it was not designed to be used with filters. The only filter system designed to work with it costs more than $250 (the WonderPana). With this new 20mm f/1.8G, now I can use all of the 77mm size filters I have for my f/2.8 zooms. This is an immense advantage I see especially among nature and landscape photographers. There are many possibilities with this 20mm f/1.8 lens - it is great for astrophotography where capturing both the landscape and night sky requires a wide angle lens. The large aperture also offers a great way to increase the separation between subject and background (or foreground). A big plus for this lens is the relatively extreme minimum focus distance of 7.8 inches *from the sensor plane.* This means you can practically shove the lens right up to your subject and still be in focus! This would also be a perfect lens for events, especially for cases where the venue is dark and you want to capture the entire crowd in one shot. As with any lens I purchase, the first thing I do is put it through some tests. I only do this to discover both the strong and weak points of the lens so that I have a better idea of how to use the lens. I don't shoot test charts all day (I actually don't have one, more below), the purpose of my tests is to determine the best ways of using the lens while minimizing its weak spots. Ergonomics: ----------------- - Weight: The lens is surprisingly light! When I first took it out of the box, it almost felt like a plastic toy. I was actually tempted to juggle with it, just kidding. This isn't to say its light weight is a bad thing; in fact it's a tad lighter than the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. I own the awesome 14-24 lens as well which is at least a couple times heavier than this lens. So if I know I need to travel light, and need a wide angle fast lens, the 20mm f/1.8G fits the bill exactly. I can understand how some people subconsciously (or consciously) associate weight with quality, but despite its light weight it can suck in a lot of light, and have a wide field of view. This is mostly due to the reinforced plastic used throughout the construction of the lens. The only possible issue here is if people are more used to balanced camera body + lens combinations (i.e. the 14-24), this 20 f/1.8 will naturally shift the weight to be supported by your right hand more. - Focus ring: The focus ring is just the right size for me, approximately 2cm wide. The focusing is mostly smooth on my copy, and is damped for fine focusing. That is to say, as you're turning the focus ring, the focus distance turns at a slower rate than your fingers. This makes it easier to finely tune focus, especially when manual focusing for astrophotography. The focusing ring has a total throw distance of ~90 degrees from minimum focus to just past infinity focus. There aren't too many focus distances marked, only at 0.2m, 0.25m, 0.4m, and infinity. - Other: The front of the lens has a small flute that makes it easier to hold (at least for me). The M/A - M switch is the same as on other lenses and located at the same place. The focus distance indicator has distances in meters and ft., but are spaced closer than most of my other lenses. The front element is quite bulbous in fact, and so is the rear element so be careful when mounting or unmounting. The white mounting index dot is larger than usual, and makes it easier to switch lenses in the dark. Performance: ------------------ - Resolution: The lens is an amazing performer when it comes to image quality, given its size, weight, and large aperture. Wide open the resolution decreases slowly from the center to about 3/4 of the image circle (3/4 the way from center to the corner), where it starts to degrade at a faster rate. The microcontrast (i.e. 10 l/mm on MTF charts) is very well maintained out to the corners (as opposed to older lenses), but acutence (i.e. 30 l/mm on MTF charts) decreases noticeably at the last 1/4 interval. Fortunately microcontrast can be boosted in post processing, if it is needed. Compared to the 14-24 at 20mm and f/2.8, this lens is comparable, although definitely softer at f/1.8. This is of course normal, but hopefully it provides a good comparison of where the image quality stands. Overall it is superb, and over most of the frame the details are punchy with nice contrast. The lens copy I got had no decentering issues at infinity (left and right side were simultaneously in focus), and as far as I can tell no issues with focus shift, when focused at infinity. Briefly for anyone interested, for the infinity focus performance tests I used a D800 body on a tripod, with my test subject being a row of buildings very far away (~0.5 mi) with a lot of small details. Image resolution was determined by manually focusing at 100% live view, and also using contrast detect AF. What a lot of people don't realize is that image resolution can vary between different focus distances. So in this light I also briefly tested the lens resolution very close to the minimum focus distance of ~10 inches. Note this is a brief test, so I only used the phase detect AF to focus. I found the resolution to decrease just a tiny, but noticeable amount. Again this is preliminary since I didn't manually focus it. - Coma: This is a type of optical aberration that affects very small distant points of light (i.e. stars, distant street lights). The aberration is worse the farther it is from the image center, in this case the corners, and manifests itself as bright wings around the point sources of light oriented towards the center of the image. Since astrophotography usually involves stars in the night sky, it was an important attribute for me when deciding if the lens was right for me. Overall, the coma performance of this lens was excellent. Stars in the night sky retain their point like structures for the most part, however the brightest stars did exhibit faint wings around them when magnified to 100%. This amount is negligible even for very large prints (i.e., 30" x 50" prints). By comparing images on the 20mm at f/1.8 to shots taken using the 14-24mm (another lens with very good coma performance), both lenses exhibited about the same level of coma at roughly the same aperture (f/2.8 on the 14-24mm, f/2.5 on the 20mm). So if you are an astrophotographer, and are concerned about coma performance, buy this lens with confidence. Although coma on stars look great, if you have distant lights in your shots, the coma will appear much worse just like on the 14-24. On the 20mm lens at f/1.8, the coma wings are approximately 1.5X the lengths of coma wings on the 14-24mm at 20mm and f/2.8 aperture. ***See comments section for links to test photos.*** So if you are doing night city shots for example, be sure to stop down to f/4 to completely minimize coma. However if you are doing night sky shots, the coma performance at f/1.8 is quite good and won't be noticed. This shouldn't be an issue most of the time, since I would most likely have a tripod with me if doing night cityscapes. If I didn't have a tripod and was forced to use this lens at f/1.8, I'd much rather have a bit of coma in my image than no image. - Autofocus: The autofocus for this lens is quite typical for the 1.8G line of lenses. It isn't super fast like Nikon's premium f/2.8 zooms, but it isn't a slouch either. The relatively short focus throw distance helps in reducing the seek time for the AF-S motor. In fact the AF sound reminds me of the AF unit on the Nikkor 16-85mm DX lens I also own. Focus breathing is another aspect important more for cinematographers, and the general characteristic is the focal length increases by approximately 1-2mm the closer the lens is focused. Focusing is internal so polarizers can be used without any problems, with the rear element becoming more recessed the closer one focuses. The minimum focus distance on this lens is ridiculously close - I measured approximately 6cm from the subject to the front lens element (the working distance). Objects at this range appear quite distorted naturally, with the background blur being very pleasing to look at. The bokeh is quite pleasing to my eye at least, with out of focus highlights at f/1.8 and minimum focus distance being mostly circular and not very nervous. At smaller apertures the 7 bladed diaphragm shape can be seen in the out of focus highlights. Finally, on my particular copy I found that it was consistently back focusing. No problem, I dialed in an AF fine tune of -7 on my D800, and -12 on my D700. After calibrating the AF the lens was consistently hitting the correct focus at all focal distances (infinity to minimum focus distance). Interestingly enough, the focus was perfect on my wife's D5000 (which doesn't have AF fine tune). - Flares and ghosting: I'm amazed that this wide angle lens has produced very little flares in any photos I've taken so far. The lens resists flares a lot better than a lot of wide angle lenses though. In my experience with the lens, I got flaring with very bright lights at night from car headlights. It's impossible to design a lens that would not produce flares under any conditions, but this is the next best thing anyone can ask for. The lens has the nano crystal coating which apparently reduces the amount of flares seen when shooting into strong light (i.e. the Sun). I haven't noticed any ghosting yet in real shooting conditions yet. - Color aberrations: I have noticed a bit of purple fringing at harsh contrast edges (i.e. a sharp edge between white and black) at larger apertures. However by f/2.5 they mostly go away, and are irrelevant by f/4. However this can be easily rectified in post production, or one can stop down to a smaller aperture. - Vignetting: The vignetting was surprisingly less than I expected. Compared to the 14-24 at f/2.8 the vignetting is stronger on the 20mm f/1.8, but not by that much more. Fortunately though vignetting can be corrected in post production as well, and in fact some people see it more as a feature. By f/2.8 most of the vignetting is gone, and by f/4 it is field irrelevant. - Distortion: This is another department the lens is nothing short of amazing. The amount of distortion is very low compared to other (ultra-) wide angle lenses. Unless you are doing architectural photography (which is one application of this lens), distortion correction is not needed and straight lines look very straight and pleasing. Conclusions: ------------------ Pros: + Excellent price to performance ratio compared to Nikon's other wide angle primes (i.e. 24 f/1.4G) + Very light weight, a tad lighter than the 50mm f/1.4G lens. + Image resolution is quite sharp at f/1.8 and infinity focus, it is softer than the 14-24 at 20mm and f/2.8 but not by a whole lot. + Coma performance for stars is excellent - See links posted in the comments section of this review. + 77mm filter thread lets me use my existing filters at an ultra-wide focal length, which is a huge advantage over the 14-24. + Autofocus is decently fast, not as fast as the f/2.8 zooms, but still good. + Extremely close minimum focus distance, with a working distance (subject to front of lens) of ~6 cm. + Focus ring is damped, good for manual fine tuning of focus. + No focus shift apparent when focused at infinity. + Bokeh at f/1.8 is quite pleasing, out of focus highlights appear round without much outlining. + Large white mounting index on lens makes it easier to switch lenses in the dark. + (So far) I've seen no flares or ghosting in any images. + Vignetting is very decent, only a little bit darker than the 14-24 at f/2.8. + Distortion levels are amazingly low, and irrelevant in the field (except maybe architecture photography). This can be corrected in post production anyway if needed, just like most other lenses. + Flaring is present in very strong lighting (i.e. headlights at night), but is on par or better than most wide angle lenses. + No ghosting seen any images. Cons: - Light weight lens may be harder to balance on pro bodies. - Coma of bright point sources (i.e. distant street lamps) are very apparent, although similar to the 14-24. At f/1.8 the length of the coma wing is about 1.5 times longer than the coma wings in the 14-24 at 20mm and f/2.8. At about f/2.8 on both lenses the coma is nearly identical in size. See links posted to coma test shots in the comments section of this review. - Purple fringing is apparent at apertures larger than f/2.8, however they can be corrected in post production, or one can stop down to f/2.8 or smaller to get rid of it. - It is not nearly as weather sealed as Nikon's "professional" line up of lenses (i.e. the f/2.8 zooms), although it does have a rear rubber gasket.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A great cost effective manual lens. There aren't many reviews on this lens so I thought I'd step in. This is a manual lens so you need to know how to use your camera in manual mode (or watch like 3 YouTube videos). You have a dslr so you should really be working towards understanding how the thing actually works anyway or you could've saved yourself some money/trouble and got an olloclip for your phone. Long story short: I am a beginner and even I can get this lens to give me sharp images and video. Camera : Nikon d5100
Target text information: Samyang SY8M-P 8mm works fine when it is set up properly Purchased from Amazon. Received in two days. Would not reach infinity focus, called Amazon received replacement in two days. Second lens would not focus at infinity. Focusing on the two lens were at different distant marking for the same object, Since I bought the lens for full sky astrophotography, infinity was a must. Not wanting to ask for a third lens and reading about this problem many times on the internet, I rolled back the rubber ring to expose the the 3 screws that lets you adjust the location of the distance marks, loosened the screws moved the ring until I could get a sharp infinity focus at hard stop, rolled back the rubber and the lens works fine. Great lens once everything is corrected. Great for landscapes and sharp when cropped. Five stars if Samyang sends lenses out adjusted correctly. Hank
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1-hop neighbor's text information: You will get a different product made by Vivitar. BUYER BEWARE.! DO NOT BUY FROM ACCESSORY GENIE! MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS PRODUCT! What you will receive is a Vivitar brand wrist strap that looks different than the DUALGRIP advertised here. Even when you complain about it being the wrong product they will swear up and down that it is the correct product shipped explaining that it's the same brand, but different labeling. If you don't mind the Vivitar version, you can most likely find it elsewhere for $5 less!!! Again, do not give Accessory Genie your business. You will most certainly regret it.
Target text information: it ok it works. low quality i had to saw off a little plastic piece so it worked properly.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Nikon A30 I compared these to the Nikon 10x42 binocs side by side for quite awhile before deciding, and found the clarity and light transfer to be darn near the same. I chose these. At less than half the weight, and significantly cheaper. These are great "upper-end of the low cost" binoculars. VASTLY better than the similarly sized simmons and bushnell variety's I have tried, that only last a year of average hunting use before they start "seeing double", or an eyepiece falls off. So far they have proven excellent for hunting. Good light transfer, sharpness, and light weight, and no fogging. For sub-$70 binocs, these are hard to beat.
1-hop neighbor's text information: ... SPECTACULAR! ... Bigger than life. ... SPECTACULAR!! ... Perhaps because we live on Kauai and the colors here are are rich and lush... but these Polaris Optics make the world appear like a Hollywood Movie... From my door I can view the mountains and it almost feels like I'm right there standing in the foliage. I shopped for this particular 8X42 model because they are easy to hold for long periods without arm stress. The bonus with this model is they are waterproof and fog proof. Can't beat that with a stick. Glad I bought 'em. (I posted a picture of the view from my front door)
1-hop neighbor's text information: A Comparative Analysis of Leading Binoculars After years of suffering with dark, weak, wobbly binoculars (thank you, Magnacraft), I found myself needing two types: the best quality I could find (1) at any weight but under $250 for use within a drive of home (home binocs), and (2) under 10 oz, easy to travel with in tour groups, simple for impatient family members, and ideal for night concerts and day baseball games (travel binocs). After studying reviews and comments thoroughly, I concluded there are brilliant experts commenting regularly on Amazon - much more insightful than the professional reviewers who focus on expensive, heavy devices purchased by others of their ilk. From my fellow consumers' insights, I purchased 11 binoculars with at least 70% five-star ratings that fit my general specifications for home or travel. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS. After exhaustive examination - reading a DVD box at 46 feet, finding individual cattle from a moving minivan, and watching stars and planets in my backyard - I concluded the essential attributes for binoculars across categories are: (A) Plenty of Light brought to your eye. Light is determined by the diameter of the light-gathering lens divided by the magnification. In other words, an 8x42 pair has a ratio of 5.25 and produces LOTS of light, while a 10x21 pair has a ratio of 2.1 and always appear dark. Conclusion: About 3.0 is adequate and the best available for compact binoculars. (B) Good Stability of View. View stability depends on (i) the degrees of field of vision (can you find what you are looking for), (ii) the depth of visibility (do you have to refocus for every few feet of depth), and (iii) wobble (which is itself determined by (i) and (ii)). Conclusion: field of vision is rarely as broad as advertised, depth of visibility depends on the lens quality and you just have to check it out, and any binoc with a magnification of 10 or higher proved to have poor stability of view without a tripod, at least for me. There is a big difference between 8x and 10x, particularly below a 42 lens diameter. SPECIFIC CONCLUSIONS. (Home Binoculars) The best Home Binoc was the Nikon Monarch ATM 8x42, and it outperformed all other 10 by a wide margin. I could read a DVD box at 46 feet, keep a broad and stable view to find the cow with three white spots while bouncing in a minivan, and find and watch Mars. At 24 oz, it's too big for constant lugging, but oh what a treat. At $230, it was comparable in price to the Vixen 14502 Foresta 8x42 and the Bushnell Ultra HD 8x42, but it performed noticeably better, particularly on view stability. Several cheaper, heavy models under $100 had cloudy lens. (Travel Binoculars) The Pentax 8x25 UCF XII and the Olympus 8x25 PCI were best in class, although the Pentax had less wobble, more clarity while the Olympus provided more light and more accurate color tones, but a smaller field of vision. (Forget finding the cow, but if you found it, you could count its ear hairs at dusk). Both were 10 oz, and about $65; the Pentax, which gets slightly better overall reviews, is larger but felt better in my hand. Small hands, viewing at dusk, standing still = Olympus. Larger hands, viewing in daylight, on a bus = Pentax. Lastly, the itty bitty Olympus 7x21 PC III at 7 oz in metallic blue is adorable and $24 (refurbished), with fantastic clarity and ease of use, but a very narrow field of vision, despite its 7.5% claim. So what did we do? I decided to travel with the heavy Nikon Monarch, but kept the Pentax 8x25 in reserve. Different members of my family preferred the Pentax 8x25, the Olympus 8x25, and the Olympus 7x21, each predictably on the basis of the decision maker's age, size, and goals. None showed any interest in the other six binocs. As a final note, Beware of imperfection and non-Amazon sellers. Two of the 11 binocs arrived with lens imperfections. The heavy Bushnell Falcon (7x36) at $30 had a cloudy lens, and Amazon accepted the return promptly. The lightweight but expensive Nikon Travelite 10x25, already with little light and a small field of vision, had a defective lens, making it darker. The vendor wanted me to pay shipping in both directions plus a restocking fee to return the defective item. Good luck with your decision. I hope my odyssey was helpful to you.
Target text information: The Plossl eyepieces work much better than the original eyepieces that came with my Bushnell ... The Plossl eyepieces work much better than the original eyepieces that came with my Bushnell telescope. I enjoy the telescope now as it was unusable with original eyepieces.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Didn't work for me. I was looking for a pad to use with a new bag I purchased for work - the strap is only an inch wide, so it was really digging into my shoulder. I can see how the ErgoPad would work in some situations, but it really didn't work for me when wearing the bag cross-body - instead, the angled design just dug further into my shoulder, even though I tried wearing it in both directions. Also, there isn't much 'pad' to this pad - it's really more of a rubber wedge that doesn't provide any cushioning.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Depending on what material you are wearing, the strap ... Depending on what material you are wearing, the strap wlll stay on shoulder. A slick material - the strap will not stay on shoulder
1-hop neighbor's text information: Painful with just a shirt I purchased the 2" ErgoPad to use on a camera bag (three lenses, one body, flash, etc.). The reviews look good, so I thought I would give it a try. The bottom side of the ErgoPad has a field of small raised circles. The good news is that the pad did not slip off my shoulder, the bad is they dug into my shoulder. I would expect that the pad would be great with a medium jacket, but definitely not with a Polo shirt. I will be taking the ErgoPad off the bag, and reinstall the original padded strap.
Target text information: Ergopad 1 1/2" Shouler Strap I love the product. I already have a wider strap and loved it. So, when I needed a smaller strap I knew where to go. It keeps the cross body purse I use it on in place.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Four Stars a little lighter in color than appears on my calibrated screen, but just what I was looking for!
1-hop neighbor's text information: I love Savage paper! Beautiful color in person! I have many colors of Savage paper, they always photograph beautifully and are easy to use if you have a proper set up for them (they are heavy!). Roll arrived on time and free of any rips or creases. Just perfect.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Quality product - happy with my purchage. Excellent quality. Color as described. It's quite big (long)! Seems sturdy and like it will last if I don't tear it accidentally. Using it for backdrop in YouTube videos.
Target text information: Happy with this Very clean, very heavy paper. No problems with it at all, except for getting the tape off the rolled up paper. This has photographed beautifully. The swatch on amazon is true to color as well. The delivery and packaging were both very satisfactory!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A Good Option If You Are On A Budget The Olympus 40-150mm is a good option if you are on a budget and the lens is on sale as it often can be. At the list price of $199, I feel there are better options like the Panasonic 45-150mm which sells for $220-$260. The Panasonic offers a more compact body being 1 cm shorter, a metal lens mount compared to the plastic mount on the Olympus, and more durable lens barrel compared the very plasticy feel of the Olympus. If you are shooting with a Panasonic camera the Panasonic 45-150mm lens is a no brainer because it offers image stabilization whereas the Olympus 40-150mm does not since the stabilization is in the body. Even if the Olympus was on sale for $150 and you were a Panasonic shooter I think it would be best to spend the extra $80 to get the Panasonic zoom over the Olympus. The Olympus 40-150mm does produce surprising sharp images for such an inexpensive lens. The sweetest spots are focal lengths between 40-70mm. The image quality sees a fall off at 150mm which is fairly common for telephoto zooms. The image quality between the Panasonic 45-150mm and the Olympus 40-150mm are very similar. The only real advantage the Olympus offers over the Panasonic is at 150mm when shooting at infinity. The Panasonic images are soft whereas the Olympus images are still pretty good. This is a solid performing lens for the price. If you are looking to purchase this lens I'd wait for a sale since there are other, better options out there. I've seen this lens as low as $99 which is a fantastic price for what you get regardless if you are shooting Olympus or Panasonic.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very feminine and extremely practica. This bag is just what I was looking for. I got a Nikon D3200 with 2 lenses for Christmas and was having a hard time finding a bag that was inexpensive and small as well as a bag that does not scream "I'm a tourist!" It is very feminine and extremely practical at the same time. My only suggestion would be, since a camera set can be heavier than a regular kick one carries, to make the strap wider or place a comfortable insert for the shoulder. Other than that, perfect camera bag.
Target text information: Exceptional bag--feminine and functional! I received this as a gift, and it's a keeper! No one would guess it is a camera bag. It is very lightweight, compact, and versatile. It looks like an enhanced linen type fabric--it's not plastic-like, it's fully lined, and resists dirt. I've had it for 2 years and it shows no signs of wear. Inside it has a padded, removable insert that has adjustable panels. I fit the following in it: an Olympus OM-D E-M1 facing down with 12-40 Pro lens attached (I like to be able to grab and shoot), a 75-300, or a couple of smaller lenses, filters, a spare battery, a compact, lipstick, gum, eyeglass case, keys, a alumina wallet, my iPhone, and a few other things. There is a full length pocket along the outside back for papers, phone, etc. It holds a nice shape even when packed with the aforementioned. Dimensions: 10"w x 5.25"d x 8.5h (where it folds at the strap attachments) and 12"h as shown in product photo. The insert takes up about an inch in depth, it is 4.5"h. The back pocket is 7"d and extends the full width. I usually wear it cross body with the top part folded over so the handles face out. It's still easy to reach in and grab the cam, or change lenses discreetly. It's great for travel as it folds flat if you want to pack it. I usually carry it loaded and folded over in my under-seat bag. If Olympus ever makes it in a darker color, I'd buy it in a second.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not as Advertised I just got this frame and it's nothing like in the picture above, I'm very disappointed. I'll try to include real pictures in "share your own pictures" section. Made of plastic, with rounded edges, it looks very cheap, almost like a toy. The screen resolution is not 800x480 as described in the other review, it's actually 480x234. I regularly buy stuff from Amazon, and this is the first time that a product was falsely advertised.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Just what my wife was looking for My wife has been wanting a digital photo frame for a while now, but I have been skeptical about getting one because I have heard a lot of negative things about them. Well I read through tons of reviews for different models and types on amazon, there are quite a few that have some really bad feedback. I decided to give this one a try because it has some decent reviews and a few mixed ones. I was nervous about it because it was a gift for my wife and I wanted it to be a good one and not something she was going to hate, which is never good( happy wife = happy life ) . When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the materials and workmanship of the frame . I will be honest I am pretty tech savy, but once I loaded the pics onto the frame via a thumb drive it took me a little while to figure out how to rotate the pics, crop the pics, and save them to the memory on the frame itself. Once I played around with it for a few.minutes to learn how the system works it was a breeze. The only downside I would like to.mention is the instructions that come with it are not very clear, be patient with it and learn the functions of the buttons and it will make sense. Please look at my pictures I posted it shows the buttons and the card slot & usb slot. Also the wedding picture shown is roughly 40yrs ago and it shows up pretty darn good on the screen for an old picture that was scanned into a computer. The customer service is pretty darn good, I asked a couple questions and they responded within 24 hrs which is fair these days considering time zone differences. Sample received for an honest and unbiased opinion and review. These words are my opinion 100%
1-hop neighbor's text information: Easy to use, attention-getting looks. Great for the price! TL;DR: The motion detector is a blessing in that it will keep the electronics from overheating, and even people who are around technology all day long will take notice of the stylish device you have sitting on your desk. If you don't need WiFi, and want a modest digital picture frame (or several!), you could do much worse than the X08E. DISCLAIMER: I paid full price for this frame, based on my purchasing and decision-making skills, and my need for a great digital picture frame. [...] There's something about this frame, such that as soon as you unbox it, you realize that it's slick and special somehow. From the breezy and well-designed GUI menu system, to the basic good looks, and almost "polished" appearing screen, this motion-aware picture frame does not disappoint (except perhaps in one arearead below). Since nearly all digital picture frames are the same, I won't bore you with the details, lest to say that this frames does NOT support WiFi (meaning it's affordable), so your choices for image hoisting are SD card and USB "stick", with the quote marks included as the angle of the rear frame bracket means that only the tiny "nub" style USB drives will work in this model. The box doesn't actually mention USB support, so rest assured that the port is there and functional (life hacking tip: you should actually be able to charge your iPhone with this frame!). There is one confusing item in the menu system that warrants explaining. The setting for the motion control itself is pretty confusingly worded, so just know that as long as you avoid "Disable" (which mysteriously turns the feature off) you'll be okay. Translated, the other numbers are just how long it waits after you've left the room before the frame shuts off. The CPU in this frame is fast, so the transitions look great, and it plays video with sound. CONS: The Achilles Heel of this frame is animated GIFs. While the format is supported, and it does try to play them, they crash your frame, so be sure to filter these out before trying to play a slide show. The battery in the remote will likely be dead on arrival, so while the remote is actually quite cool, be prepared to spend a few extra dollars on a CR2025 battery (you may want to order one when you buy the frame) if you want to use it. Considering the frame's control panel is in the back, facing straight up, you'll want to use the remote.
Target text information: Delightful Digital Photoframe While Coby may not be a premium brand when it comes to electronics, I have purchased quite a few of these units and so far so good. This is a nice versatile photoframe and will run smoothly throughout the day, if you have placed it on your desk at the office. What's Included: - Photoframe - Kickstand - Power Adapter - Manual Specifications: - Display size: 7" widescreen TFT LCD (approx. 3.5" h x 6" w) - File Format: JPEG only - Resolution: 480 x 234 pixels - Functionality: Calendar and Clock with Alarm timer - Mode: Photo Slideshow / Browser - Display Functions: Rotate / Zoom - Card Slots: SD, MMC, MS - USB Ports: Full size and Mini 5-pin - Built-in Memory: 1 MB - Mounting: Wall Mountable with detachable stand - Power consumption: <= 3.5 watts This photoframe allows you to customize the way your pictures are displayed, here are the items that can be adjusted: - Display ratio - Slideshow duration - Slideshow repeat - Slideshow transition effects The operation of this photoframe is as easy as a snap. Just stick in either a Flash Drive or a Memory card with your JPEG files and you are all set to go. In my opinion this will make a great gift.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It's True -- Fuji Film IS Superior ...and not just the 400 film. The 100 and 200 films are excellent too! I had two rolls of film with me on an outing at one of Long Island's beatiful bays and inlets. One was Kodak and the other was Fuji. I took pictures of pretty much the same things: of boats docked or out sailing, of inlet scenery (green plants hanging over the water), etc. When I got the pictures back, Kodak was okay, but the ones that were taken with Fuji film were absolutely stunning. The pictures were crisp with vibrant colors. One of my favorite pictures was a picture of a sailing boat docked at a private area, with trees and plants framed around it. The greens in the trees and plants were truly every hue of green you would expect had you been there and so were the various murky shades of blue in the water and the contrasting white of the boat. The ashy shades of the dock itself were picked up nicely and the browns of the trees' bark can be clearly seen, making a nice foil for all the green shades in the plants. I loved it so much that I had it enlarged to poster size. Fuji film has been the only film I use since then. I have yet to try the 800 film, but having read the review on it from here, as well as having my own good experiences with Fuji film, I have no doubt that it would please me as well!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Expired, but still some of the best multipurpose color film ever. I dislike penalizing a product because of a vendor, so I am reviewing only the film. I like the high range of the tones in Superia fim, and I love the perfect adaptability of this 200 speed film. Honestly, I can shoot it as if it is 100 or 400 without any problems at all; I just pay attention to my highlights and shadows and zone them in. The film gets five stars, but it is no longer made with the HQ label: it is known simply as Fuji Superia 200. That means any film you see with this label is out of date. I am not penalizing the vendor because I was aware of this and wanted this film because I have loved it so much and the newer film is not quite the same. I would say just be aware. If you have a problem with expired film or you do not shoot much film, this is not for you. If you are realize that film does not just go bad on its expiry date and this film has obviously been well-kept, then you should be okay with the caveat that it *is old film* so you may lose your shots or get unexpected results. Being informed is the best plan. If you get a box that has the expiration date removed like I did and the film does not work out I would say you should be eligible for a refund. In my case, I got the same outstanding results with this film that I expected.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great little camera, packs quite a punch I bought the Stylus 120 right before taking a month long trip to Europe over the summer, and I have yet to see a single thing wrong with it. It takes GREAT pictures, and it is quite resilient. I dropped it a couple of times,it was constantly banged around, and yet it always functioned faithfully. The only thing that I can complain about was completly my fault: the manual focus got knocked around when I wasn't paying attention, and so a couple of pictures were out of focus. I would HIGHLY recommend this camera to both amateurs (I never even read the directions, the camera is that simple) and pros alike.
Target text information: Excellent all-around point and shoot camera I like this camera for its all around versatility and picture quality. I've used it in work, for art and for family fun--and it's a good choice for all. The camera is small, light and easy to use on the job. I photo houses for insurance inspections. The zoom helps getting close ups, and the 28 mm wide angle is great for shooting the entire house--I don't have to move very far away. Likewise for landscape photos, sunsets, etc. The flash is very versatile, and can be turned off (with only a little trouble) to save batteries when not needed. The red-eye reduction helps a lot for family shots. This new version is missing the very useful date/time stamp--present on the older model I use. The picture quality is probably not that of a professional SLR, but pretty close for most of the things I shoot. The camera seems quite durable. I used it for 2 years occasionally for fun and art, and recently put it into professional service. It held up for 10 months with daily use--25-40 photos and being turned on and off 10-15 times per day--before it broke down. I also dropped it several times, but it kept on ticking. It will probably last you a few more years, if you just use it for a family camera!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A Must-Have for Nikon CLS Enthusiasts Several years ago, Nikon created the "Speed of Light" DVD, featuring Joe McNally demonstrating the (then) new SB-800 speedlight. Nikon missed an opportunity to create a true educational resource in its quest to quickly highlight the features of its flagship speedlight. Not this time. Roughly five times as long as the "Speed of Light" DVD, "Hands-On" is a Nikon flash seminar in a box, chock full of highly detailed information. Photographers Bob Krist and Joe McNally start you in the studio with the basics and then hit the road for some high-end location shooting. They walk you through both the theory and practice in detail -- you will walk away with a thorough understanding of how to use what is widely considered to be the best flash system in the industry. They go from simple, one-light setups to a tour de force *13-light* shoot at dusk. The DVD is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginner to long-time CLS users looking for fresh ideas. You will watch this one more than once, and it will influence the way you light for years to come. Highly recommended for Strobist-style lighting, it is the best resource to date for learning Nikon's Creative Lighting System. David Hobby Columbia, MD
Target text information: Solid reference product -- good for understanding using CLS Good overview of how to finally master the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Only knock on this is that spends a fair amount of time on the SB900 capabilities -- so for those of us who aren't spending that kind of dough and have the SB600 several of the menu elements don't come into play. Also uses several physical setups that are beyond what an amateur photographer would normally have.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Very small, but good for a simplistic, mini tripod. For what it is, I think it is a pretty good tripod for the price. It isn't meant to be the most versatile tripod out there, just good enough to hold your camera for stills or a small webcam. Adjusting this is pretty easy and it lucks and unlocks its position with just the turn of the latch on the side. This tripod was a lot smaller than I was expecting it to be so its nice for traveling or where you have to set up in a small place. Since it isn't the biggest tripod, make sure everything is balanced before you walk away from your setup. You don't need your nice camera falling over.
Target text information: Junk -- literally broke 1 minute after taking from the package. I bought three of these sight unseen, on speculation. While they are nice and small and relatively inexpensive they are also unbelievable cheaply made. One of the units had a leg snap off the very first time I tried to twist/deploy the leg, seconds after pulling it from the package. The "axel" around which the leg pivots is only a tapered screw (like a wood screw) screwed from the opposite side and into the plastic of leg. Thankfully the price was too inexpensive to really bother returning it. Ya gets what ya pay for.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Just what I needed I make "how-to" You Tube videos and like to film over my shoulder and be able to use both my hands on the project. This was just what I needed. My video camera is very light weight though and am not sure that this arm would balance a heavier one. You can change the angles and balance the weight to get your camera where you want it. I use it in conjunction with an old tripod but I'm thinking I need a new tripod, one that is taller, and then I'll like it even better.
1-hop neighbor's text information: beefy and well made The Avenger F301 3-Inch Baby Wall Plate is a 5/8 locking baby receptor on a heavy duty steel plate, allowing mounting of anything with a baby pin such as arms, light heads and brackets. I was surprised to see made in Italy stamped on the F301 and even more surprised at how beefy and well made this thing is. I mounted it on my studio wall and mainly use it with a Magic Arm and LED light, but it can easily handle my Linco six-bulb light head and softbox. I also own the baby pin variant, the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Avenger-F800-3-Inch-Baby-Wall-Plate/dp/B000ASPQVK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Avenger F800 3-Inch Baby Wall Plate</a>, but prefer the flexibility of the baby receptor on the F301. Why? Its easier and more secure to convert the F301 to baby pin than bolting a receiver onto the F800 pin. The only small gotcha is you need a plain 5/8 baby pin. The type used in grip heads with 7/8 stop collar will not fit. All in all a useful, strong and well made wall mount.
Target text information: Well made and well priced. I bought one of these to make a laptop support when shooting tethered. The rectangular plate was screwed to a piece of MDF making my platform, and I'm able to mount it to the top of a C-Stand. Fits well and hold everything in place as it shoud.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works as advertised 1. I've had several universal lithium ion battery chargers, all by Lenmar and they all work. 2. Actually, just to back up a bit, if you're someone who has only one device (with battery) to charge, then you may not want / need this; you might be content with using the charger that came with your particular device. However, if you're someone with multiple devices, who travels and doesn't want to carry different battery chargers, cords etc... then you should definitely consider a universal charger. 3. Here are my brief impressions of this unit: a. It's definitely the most simplest and least bulky universal charger via Lenmar. I've owned the more popular Mach1 Lenmar universal charger as well as their other one (I forgot the name), but they all require specific battery plates for your specific battery. Thus, one would then have to pack up several battery plates along with the charger etc... With this unit, you don't need to purchase battery plates, because you have to determine (ie move) the contacts on the charger so as to touch the + / - contacts on the battery (ie a fairly easy thing to do). The unit itself is fairly light, fairly compact / small, it closes up nicely and the associated AC cord is fairly compact. b. Ease of use: once you read the very very brief "manual", and figure out that all you have to do is move the contacts on the unit so as to correspond to the + /- contacts on the battery, then it becomes a no brainer. The first time you do it, you'll wonder if you're doing it right but after talking to lenmar they recommend, first attaching the batter / contacts etc... THEN, plug the unit to the AC, then just kind of sit back for 30-60 seconds, and then you should see the LCD panel light up with the appropriate data showing that the battery is being charged etc... c. Versatility: this is the main benefit of this unit. As noted above, you don't need to purchase those battery plates, everytime you get a new device. I have three digital cameras (no problem with those three different batteries, I just took out the lithium batter in my cell phone--> no problems charing that up, and since this unit has a USB plug, I can also charge up my ipod touch. Furthermore, this unit comes with a AC adapter, a car charger adapter, and some AC adapter for use in what appears to be European countries. d. Speed? I haven't nor do I have the ability to do any scientific tests, but I'm going to assume that the main downside of this unit is that it may charge the batteries at a slower rate compared to the Lenmar Mach1 (or whatever it's currently called) universal chargers. On the otherhand, unless you're a professional where you need rapid turnaround in battery chargers, this should work out for the vast majority of folks. 4. All in all, highly recommended for those needing a universal charger, in a lightweight, compact package, without the need for multiple battery plates. Well done.
Target text information: GREAT ALL AROUND UNIVERSAL CHARGER I HAVE HAD A COUPLE DIFFERENT UNIVERSAL CHARGERS, BUT NONE HAVE BEEN AS GOOD AS THIS LENMAR ONE. NO NEED TO CARRY ALL THE EXTRA BATTERY PLATES TO CHANGE ETC. THIS CHARGER WORKS GREAT AND CHARGES THE BATTERY PRETTY FAST. IT EVEN CHARGES STANDARD AA OR AAA RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN WORKING AT FRY'S ELECTRONICS, WE USED THIS CHARGER TO CHARGE UP ALL OUR CAMERA BATTERIES AND WORKED PERFECT. EVERYTHING WORKED EASY, CHARGING VIDEO CAMERA BATTERIES WAS THE ONLY TIME I HAD A SLIGHT PROBLEM WITH THE GROVES BEING SO SMALL IT IS A LITTLE HASSLE GETTING THE 2 CONTACTS TO GO IN; BUT NO BIGGIE.THERE ARE VERY FEW BATTERIES THAT DO NOT WORK WITH IT. BUT I DO RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A COMPACT UNIVERSAL CHARGER
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Impressive results (photos included) I was looking for replacement cameras for my cheapie First Alert units. I was beginning to think I needed to go with IP in order to get decent day and night performance. Then I read the reviews for this model and thought I would give it a shot. All I can say is "wow"! I just ordered three more for use with my Axis M7014 encoder and my Synology Diskstation. One problem area for me was the garage. Having been a theft victim due to the door being left open by the kids, I really wanted to be able to look and see the doors were closed without going out there. I have a three-car garage and the cheap camera could not see both doors. Additionally, the color was always king of a blurry burgundy in the daylight and a very snowy B&W at night. Attached are the before and after pics for the day and night views. The difference is simply stunning. The base is a bit tough to remove. I just used a screwdriver shaft in the cord slots to hold the base while unscrewing the ring. No biggie, just not documented. Otherwise it was a breeze and worked flawlessly. This is an impressive camera and you will not regret buying it. The IR range is awesome and I can't wait to get the others installed.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Hell of a deal. Great image! Great camera! I install cameras and systems professionally and prefer to build custom systems than to buy an off-the-shelf system. I have Samsung, Revo, Q-See, Swann and a few no-names that, quite frankly, have been a disappointment. Not this one. Granted, it has only been installed a few hours but the difference between it and my two BIG BRAND 900TVL cameras on the same wall is impressive. The zoom and focus worked much better than a couple of the reviews led me to believe they would. The infra red doesn't kick on at night due to the illumination from security lights and the CMOS sensor does a good job of reading the low light. The picture I've included shows a Big Brand 900 TVL on the left that has about 9 months in use and the new camera on the right. Picture says it all.
Target text information: Five Stars Very pleased with the preformance of this camera, it is also bigger and sturdier than I had imagined. Clear picture during the day and good night vision when dark, lens can be adjusted manually using a hex key.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: this looks and feels just like any other OEM hood that comes with the lens This hood fits perfectly onto the bayonet mount on my Tamron 17-35mm. It solidly clicks into place, and it's even reversible for storage. Aside from the small JJC logo on the side, this looks and feels just like any other OEM hood that comes with the lens.
Target text information: Five Stars very satisfied with the item I purchased for my Tamron lens & just found out it's made in the Philippines(patronizing my country's product).
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not for AW110 This strap was advertised on Amazon.com as intended for either the Nikon Coolpix AW100 or AW110. However, the package that the strap comes in states that the strap will float a camera up to 178 grams. The AW110 weighs 195 grams.
1-hop neighbor's text information: I use these cameras for work and take approx. ... I use these cameras for work and take approx. 750 photos per day. The camera holds up very well and we do not have to worry about the lens moving in and out which with other cameras is a big problem.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Very nice screen protector
Target text information: Fits Like A Glove! Excellent design (fits like a glove). Easy to put on. Thickness of the jacket should easily help prevent exterior camera nicks and scratches and hopefully breakage (e.g. screen) if dropped.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: What can I say! It work right out of the box!!! Working great! Easy to install :) So far so good and only time can tell more.... As for now :) I am happy
1-hop neighbor's text information: extended battery is great. to use the shutter button you have to ... extended battery is great. to use the shutter button you have to plug a cord from the base to the camera. so not as simple plug and play as i would wish. the construction feels light duty. for at home use not bad. professional....look elsewhere
1-hop neighbor's text information: This was part of a camera package deal and does ... This was part of a camera package deal and does not work. I installed freshly charged batteries, made sure the grip was properly inserted and locked, installed the short control cord and .... nothing. I tried reseating everything and still nothing.
Target text information: Works very well on my camera. I can record ... Works very well on my camera. I can record longer and take pictures without having to worry about the batteries.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Has worked great so far the few times I have used it Has worked great so far the few times I have used it. It is definitely a must have if you use a pole for you gopro. My only complaint (and this may be more of a complaint about the GoPro itself) is that when the camera and remote are turned off, it still maintains the bluetooth connection which drains the battery on both the camera and the remote. My only solution has been to turn off wifi on the camera every time I'm done using it. Not ideal but not a deal breaker either.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect for commentary and how to videos! I bought this because I love GoPro video quality and ease of use, compatibility of files with most NLE's, but always hated the audio quality which anyone who uses one knows about. This mic is going to work perfectly for commentary during my kayak fishing videos and product reviews. It really works well. Important note: the connection ribbon I received with my mic came with the bronze colored ribbon. Production models were supposed to have black ribbon connectors. This may indicate this seller is selling older models. So beware of that before you purchase.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good quality and working very well with my GoPro Good quality and working very well with my GoPro . .
Target text information: Yes Yes but Beware...keep an Eye but it Rocks ! Well I just got my Removu R1 + ... PLEASE no matter what you read or see in Youtube..... ALWAYS make sure to a) have the latest version of firmware on both the GoPro and on the Removu. both are very easy to install. Another important thing. If you feel you have messed up something. remember by the charging plug of the Removu there is a pinhole. this is for total reset. and yes nothing too bad will happen if you slide a thin clip or other pointed utensil . this will allow you to start afresh. Another thing that may be useful.... I did the setup exactly as indicated per instructions , even after firmware updates all around. the Removu had a black screen that read : "Camera Settings" well my dear friends, this just means that you GoPro is in settings mode and thus you cannot see live view. in order to go through the Removu options to reach Live View just press the middle bottun several times until you get to see actual live images........ ahaaaaaaa some of you will say I did that and it did not work for me !!!! well the first time around it did not work for me either. The solution was.... to turn off the Removu and turn it back on. now I was able to automatically see Live view and just for kicks I entered the menus of the Removu to select and change things around .... once I was done.... I wondered how to get back to live view...... so Ahaaaaaa now the center button worked and after a few pushes that changed options... Live View was visible........ I tested the Removu with a 30 shot burst option contrlled all from the Removu.... and alll successful even went back to Play Images to checkout the test shots.... the photos... were a disaster....(my lack of skills, at blame) but Removu R1+ Excelled in performance..... I am taking it to Canada First week of January to test it while skiing.... after that I will update. If you thouhgt my review had substance and was helpful to you... please press the helpful button.... this is how Amazon works! Thanks
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Value, Compactness and Aggressive Style at the Cost of Accuracy After two three weeks of shooting daily with this lens I feel the need to both sing its praises as well as speak of its particular characteristics which may or may not appeal to the potential buyer. FYI my camera is a Leica M 240 and I was shooting this lens daily alongside a Summilux 50 asph, and a Zeiss Biogon 25. After spending many hours processing in Lightroom I am very aware of what makes this lens special and different. First and foremost perhaps there is the size. It is one of the smallest M mount lenses on the market, which is great if you want to keep a low profile and not be weighed down by your camera. It looks super cool too, like a real vintage lens and I think the construction is very good. I think this is primarily a street photography lens. Because of the size, the focal length, as well as its optical characteristics. Most often I shoot this lens at F8 as I am quickly grabbing pictures of people on the street or shooting a building or cityscape where shallow depth of field isn't desired as much as sharpness. This lens is surprisingly sharp. Not edge to edge like a modern Leica, but for me this is a non-issue. It's sharp enough throughout the image and records detail extremely well. What really stands out to me about this lens is how incredibly contrasty and saturated the images are. I often look at a RAW file and initially think it must be a JPG. I try to shoot to protect for my highlights and the images from this lens will typically contain quite a bit of black that you can't pull much detail out from. It entirely lacks the finesse of the Leica and Zeiss lenses but delivers a lot of kick. With the Leica and Zeiss lenses I try to keep the processing fairly minimal because the lens properties are so beautiful and I don't want to mask them. This lens begs me to embrace the contrasty look and ratchet things up a bit or take the image into a more stylized direction. As far as color goes, I can't honestly say it renders it very well. This is fine if you're shooting architecture but can become problematic for people or really even landscape. If you have flawless beautiful lighting it's probably going to be just fine, but in a day to day situation I find it very difficult to achieve a realistic look for human skin. I end up fidgeting not just with color temperature and tint, but getting into the individual color sliders for hue, saturation and luminance and still never being quite pleased with it. It's not that it's rendering human skin poorly in particular, it's that the look of human skin is something that is so ingrained in us that we are much more sensitive to perceiving it. Likewise plant life seems to be a bit tricky. If you are going for any HDR-like effects by preserving highlight detail and exposing shadow detail, prepare for the greens to become hyper-saturated and yellow. So you can definitely achieve some really fun looks with this but if you're preference is for super-realistic color, you'll be hard pressed to get it. For all of the above reasons I tend to process a lot of the pictures I take with this lens in black and white, primarily using Silver Efex Pro. And it lends itself very well to this. If you want to make moody black and white images, this lens delivers. Wide open this lens is still capable of achieving very good detail in the area of focus. Of course there's not much in the way of bokeh and the out of focus areas tend to have a somewhat agitated look. This gives it a bit of vintage feel I think and lends itself well to black and white especially. I've photographed a friend in perfectly even magic hour light and didn't have the color problems I've experienced in most other situations. Wide open, the subject stood out quite well. The price of course is pretty great. The bottom line is that you're looking for a very compact and affordable lens that brings an aggressive and fun style to the table this is an excellent choice. Don't for a minute think it will give you a Leica look. But I personally think it's fun to dabble in different styles and looks and I've thoroughly enjoyed this lens. If you would like to see quite a few shots taken with this lens, please look me up on Instagram @loveikis. I've tagged all of my images taken with this lens with #colorskopar35. Happy shooting!
1-hop neighbor's text information: No 6bit option Works but you won't be able to do any 6bit coding
1-hop neighbor's text information: Comparing Tiffen vs B+W 67mm UV Filter There seems to perpetually be some discussion regarding filters, no filters, expensive filters, cheap filters, on and on. Well, I personally believe in using filters, and going with branded, but cheap. Well, maybe not anymore. I've personally used a 67mm Tiffen UV protection filter for about 4 years. I recently purchased a EF-S 17-85 IS USM, and decided that instead of just buying another 67mm Tiffen, I'd invest in a B+W MRC filter and see what all the hype is about. This review is not about the physical protective characteristics of the filter, no review is done on the MRC coating of the B+W. The two filters are physically very similar, both are slim filters, and both feel very nice in the hand. The B+W has brass lettering (the filter itself is made from brass) while the Tiffen is aluminum, with enamel lettering. Both are very well built. The B+W is somewhat better labeled, with labels that are less likely to get damaged located on the inside of the filter ring. The Tiffen has slightly rougher knurling, and i lighter than the B+W, but the feel of the B+W is slightly better. When it comes to filters, we're most concerned about filter flare. I have noticed slightly better color depth on the B+W, but this is somewhat subjective and easily corrected in post-processing. If you choose to use a filter, the B+W is worth it. If you're not sure if you want to use a filter, I personally will continue to use my B+W. While i understand small scratches on my 70-200 are minor, I value the resale value of my lens, and I also work in the rain, with sand, and accidents happen - you will touch your lens one day. I would personally rather accidentally scratch my filter than my lens. Additionally a common cause of scratching is cleaning your lens with a speck of sand under the cloth. This can happen to anyone, and again, I'd rather scratch the filter than the lens. Also take a look at the images I've uploaded. I have also posted this review with the Tiffen.
Target text information: I wanted to like this lens so much I wanted to like this lens so much. Attempted to use it on an A7RII, and unfortunately the corner performance is unacceptable, despite many claims that it is significantly better-performing on thinner-glass A7RII and later sensors than previous digital sensors. The size and feel of the lens are phenomenal, but image quality is unfortunately not up to par even at F/11 to F/16, and color cast and horrific aberrations on the corners never go away.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Compatibility Issues (See photo for list of compatible cameras) This remote is NOT compatible with a 70D. I learned that one the hard way. The accompanying pamphlet says that it works for 5d Mk iii, 60D, 7d, and t4i and below.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great filter I just got this filter today and so far I am impressed. It is my first 10 stop filter and it works just as I hoped it would. I was able to easily take 30 second exposures in the middle of the day running aperatures as low as f8. I used it with a 2 stop graduated nd filter stacked. Very slight vignette at 11 mm on a tokina 11-16 dx lens. I even added a tiffen 3 stop filter to the other two. Heavy vignetting but i was able to take a 5 minute exposure at f8. I have noticed it rattles a bit when you shake it but it threads on and off the lens easily. I heavily researched both the hoya and b&w filters before deciding to take a chance on this cheaper alternative. It does produce a very slight purple/magenta color cast. I had to remove it from a couple of the pictures with Lightroom.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A good buy Bought this to use with my D90. There are few options to take a shot without pressing the shutter button of your camera: - i.) Use the timer in your camera ii.) Use a wireless remote device iii.)Use a wired remote device The main reason of avoiding pressing the shutter button of your camera is to reduce/prevent camera shake/vibration. Of the three options above, let me break it down to why this wired remote is the best of them all: - 1.) It is much more reliable than a wireless remoted. I have a wireless one but if the angle is not right, you can't also get the trigger. The wireless requires battery to function and sometime, the battery is drained when you needed it the most. The power source of this device is from your camera. 2.) It is compact and light. It will fit nicely in a pocket of your camera bag or your clothing. 3.) It is very easy to use. The connector goes to a specific slot in the D90. Basically, "plug and play". 4.) It is very versatile. If you press the button once, you got a single shot; if you hold it down, you can get a burst. 5.) It has a "lock" feature that allows you to use the bulb setting in your camera for exposure longer than 30 seconds. Otherwise, you could equally use the timer in your camera to reduce camera shake. 6.) It is reasonably priced and doesn't cause you an arm and a leg.
Target text information: Five Stars Got it and love it
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect Day Bag! The mission...a lightweight "minimalist" bag that can hold my D810, 20-200 f/2.8 VRII, 50mm (or 85) f1.8 prime, my 17-35 f/2.8 and Peak Designs Slide Strap. I didn't care if the 70-200 was in the bag mounted on the camera. As long as it was in the bag that was okay. I didn't want a lot of padding nor pockets to add weight and bulk. No tripod/ball head hangars, straps or hooks. I wanted the smallest possible sling style bag to hold just the gear noted so I can have access to good glass to cover 17-200mm for general "walk around" purpose...architecture, street, local events, etc. Bag size, weight and carry comfort were of paramount importance. Aviation shoots or wildlife sessions with my 200-500/tripod/sidekick and treks through the woods or mountains is a different mission and requires a different bag. Ditto landscape work and floral/macro tripod work. Vacation events, family parties, etc., with my D810 or D500 and single mid-range zoom like my 24-120 f/4 is also a different gig needing an even smaller bag. I was having such a difficult time finding what I needed. Everything was either too big or too small...too many pockets, too much padding/bulk. I finally found the answer with the Lowepro Passport Sling III. It is absolutely perfect for the intended purpose. The only thing it has which I just don't need is a side pouch for an iPad. I may even cut that out....I don't need my iPad when I am out taking pictures. The only thing I plan to add is an Altura pouch for my 70-200. But, with that said, you can actually fit the Nikon CL-M2 case for the 70-200 in the rear of the bag if you unzip the expansion compartment. Otherwise, the 70-200 fits just fine with the expansion zipper closed. If you want a bag with massive amounts of padding so your stuff can survive a train wreck or 4-foot fall this is not it. If you want to carry a tripod/ball head, tons of extra do-dads like strobes, reflectors, filters, etc., also not it. For mountain treks and rain forest jaunts, a backpack is better suited. This probably is not the best bag for pro wedding work either (can't carry enough stuff). Though it is a light weight bag, construction is great and will easily carry the stuff noted without tearing or breaking (like the plastic strap clasps that have broken on me on other bags!). It is not water proof nor does it have flaps on the zippers. For a simple lightweight, efficient day bag, I found the Lowepro Sling III to be absolutely perfect! Recommended for the intended mission!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great little vacation bag I just received my bag today and I think I'm really going to like it. The space is great. I carry a Canon T1i and it, the extra lens, plus the battery charger, and the extra SD cards all fit in there with room for my phone and a few credit cards or cash. This is going to be GREAT for traveling. They don't tell you that there is actually another little zipper pocket inside too so that was handy for the charger. My two reasons for not giving it five stars: The color is just a bit too loud for me. I LOVE orange but this orange is more like highway construction orange. I hadn't really seen that in the picture and it wasn't really the color I wanted (it is kind of hard to tell when you're looking at colors online). Also the strap is kind of weird as one other reviewer stated. Because of where the pad is it's hard to adjust it exactly where you want it but I found that I could slide the plastic adjuster through the pad and that way the pad could be wherever I wanted. It takes a bit more finagling but it works. I will have to do this again if I want a longer strap. All in all, this is a great bag. For those who said they wanted a larger bag, they make this very bag in a larger version for $10 more. I personally think if you're trying to go small though, this is a great choice.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent quality, reminds me of Peak Design bags at 1/3rd the price. This is actually nearly as good quality as Peak Design. Excellent craftsmanship, great solution for smaller DSLRs. LOTS of compartments, enclosures, pockets for organization. That part is AWESOME. Great little bag.
Target text information: So So This bag is a great size for mirrorless cameras and small accessories like an extra battery, smart card, charger etc. The padding is substantial and it's comfortable to wear. And it's nice looking to take into a restaurant etc. One down side. The design makes the bag tip forward, so the camera can spill out if the clips aren't hooked. It needs velcro on the flap and body to secure when you don't want to take the time to clip and unclip the flap. I'll use it, but wouldn't buy it again.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Find another supplier - this was a rip-off battery only lasted 3 months and died I purchased the battery May 2, 2016. August 7, 2016 it was completely dead and would not hold a charge. I feel as if I was sold "seconds" and not a new battery. I am so mad that I got tricked into buying such a poor quality replacement battery.
Target text information: Terrible product While rated for my Nikon, the battery failed almost at once and would not hold a charge, forcing me to find a real Nikon battery which worked as it should.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works well, and is very quiet It works well - performs the function I wanted it for. And, it is indeed extremely quiet compared to another vacuum pump I tried.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Too Short To Be Useful This is a nice cord, and it has all the right electrical connections. I used it with a Fuji Xpro-1 and a Contax TLA30 flash. There's only one problem which is very important. The size is called "3 feet." Yes, if you uncoiled the very stiffly wound telephone style cord I suppose it might be 3 feet long. But coiled, it is less than 14" long, and man it is stiff. You simply will not be able to get the flash more than about 1 foot from the body of the camera. I returned it and bought instead a 10 foot cord, which humorously only reaches about 3 feet! Good enough though.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A great rotating flash grip at a good price I was a little concerned that this flash bracket would be cheaply made, with a lot of wobble and play with a heavy speed light attached to it, but it is solidly built. It definitely adds some noticeable weight to my Nikon, but that's not much of a problem because it allows two-handed gripping of the camera set-up. If you want an affordable flash bracket grip that comes with a TTL ("through-the-lens") off-camera shoe cord, you probably can't do much better than this one.
1-hop neighbor's text information: I like the way its made I like the way its made. its heavy duty. i love all the mounts that it has its very versatile. im very happy with the camera bracket. "update" i just bought another one for my other camera rig. i love this bracket.
Target text information: MY OPINION It was a great deal, one of the best but the mount is a cheap plastic and it broke but i found a way for it to still serve the purpose for which i needed it for. You guys gave me a refund and offer to sell me another flash cord for a fraction of the full cost which was good public relations. So i rate the product 3 but the service 5
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A must have for long exposure photographers Having the Lee Big Stopper and a big fan of long exposure photography I wanted to try the Lee Little Stopper and am VERY pleased with it. I have about 10 complete Lee Foundation systems and almost everything Lee makes with the exception of the Little Stopper so this was a must try. The 1.8 stop filter is (as with everything Lee makes) made extremely well. hHaving the 1.8 comes in a LOT handier in more instances then using the Lee 10 stop Big Stopper and therefore I think you;ll find yourself using it more often. I did do several tests stacking the Lee Big & Little Stoppers (a total of 16 stops) and the results were excellent. I use these apps on iphone (ipad) to automatically figure exposure times and they're never fail in long exposure photography: ExpoCalc, Long Exposure, Filter Compute, ND Timer and Exposure Guide. There are a couple of others I have tested out that work well too but these are among the top. My go to two Apps for this type of calculations would be (in this order) 1. ExpoCalc 2. Long Exposure
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great quality GLASS filter for the price as compared to ... Great quality GLASS filter for the price as compared to other brand name, well known manufacturers of professional glass filters. I made tests with Nikkor lenses and the results showed no loss of sharpness with the filter as compared with the filter off!
1-hop neighbor's text information: maybe not so neutral density Finally had a chance to use this ND filter the other day. Upon reviewing the images, shot in RAW with my Canon 40D, I think that it's not quite neutral gray. There is a reddish or magenta-ish cast to the images. Processing in ACR allowed me to colour correct. The ND filter did its job, allowing me to use a slower shutter speed to get the blur I wanted. I need to experiment further with it, as I was shooting toward the light, trying for back lighting through a tree whose branches were waving. Although I had my camera positioned in the shade from another tree, it might be that the sunlight angle could be a factor in the colour cast. Edit 24June2010: I still haven't had much more chance to use the ND filter, but I've read more about ND filters. Because they are stopping so much visible light, more unfiltered infra-red light is allowed through to the sensor. Infra-red light will impart a magenta colour cast. So the Cokin filter itself could be neutral, and the cast I experienced may have been due to excessive infra-red wavelengths striking the CMOS sensor.
Target text information: highly recommend works great. no issues.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works Great Took a risk because this product didn't have any reviews but I trusted Amazon's return policy if it didn't work out. My risk turned out great! The stand and boom arm is pretty good considering the price. The swivel joint feels very solid and it does the job. The coolest part is the loop screw that allows you to attach a counterweight to offset the weight of the reflector, makes the process very smooth. Good price, highly recommend it
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great tool to have and at a price that is hard to beat <div id="video-block-R1NK0VDLPBU4FX" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1zVLJgldpS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71-dRcsZE8S.png" class="video-slate-img-url">A reflector is a fantastic tool to have at your disposal. It really solves some vexing lighting issues in what would otherwise be difficult lighting situations. I use a reflector most often outside and it so useful. You can spend a lot of money on reflector screens but this Neewer 32" reflector screen is such an outright bargain, it's hard to resist. This screen comes with a zippered nylon carry case. The zipper should not be man-handled and works just fine. If you're in a hurry and you start zipping with a lot of force, it may jam up on you or the nylon of the case may get caught in the zipper teeth while zipping. Just slow down and be gentle... it works just fine. The screen basically deploys itself with a spring-like action and once it has unfolded itself you are presented with a 32" diameter disc that is black on one side and silver on the other. A zipper goes halfway around the outer circumference of black/silver material and when unzipped reveals a gold surface on one side and a white surface on the other. The translucent material comprises the core of the reflector and it is around the translucent core that you zip the outer cover around once you've chosen which color surface you wish to use. The only issue is the material is quite wrinkled. The wrinkles will diminish womewhat once the reflector is fully expanded but never quite go away completely. It's not a big issue though because the wrinkled appearance of the reflector surface does not significantly affect the light reflected from the surface to your subject. This is such a great value that even the most budget minded photography can now easily afford this great tool. And once you begin using it you will wish you had had one years ago.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good size, works well. These are great! I wasn't expecting them to be so big though. And there's no way I'm getting it back in the case, lol. I should have paid better attention to how it was put in. I didn't get the holder for it yet, so I just used a chain to position it where I wanted it. The effects are really subtle. I'm sure I'm going to have to play with positioning and stuff to get the perfect result. I did a picture without any filters, then a picture with each one. I'm including the picture here so others can see the effects.
Target text information: 5 in 1 Round 32" - Great, don't go more expensive for a reflector. Overall I like this product, but it failed to deliver on one of the primary reasons I bought it. The Good: - The fabrics of the diffuser and reflector fabrics are as nice as much more expensive reflectors and perform well in my photos. - Comes with a nice carrying pouch - The handles are a nice addition and do make it better to hold The Bad: - I bought this reflector because I saw that the handles had 1/4 screw holes which I could attached simply to a tripod/light stand so that I could keep my hands free to shoot. Long story short, the reflector is too flimsy to be held from just one of the handles. It feels like it might work, but it always flops over, even indoors with no wind. - For some reason almost all reflectors choose to put black and white on one side, and silver and gold on the other. I would prefer to have silver and white on one side so that I could quickly change between the two. - The handles mean that it packs down larger than a reflector without the handles. I'll also note that some people can find this hard to collapse. I haven't listed that as a Con because I don't find it to be difficult and I think this would be a consistent problem across collapsible reflectors as they mostly work the same way. In the end I'll give it four stars, but if I was doing it again I would go for the cheaper version without handles.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Great service and product. Thanks
1-hop neighbor's text information: BEYOND WORTH IT I honestly thought it'd be a rip off due to the price and typically I hate writing reviews but this is AMAZING. it's honestly quite a steal. the case comes brand new w/ tag in a bag. there is all the cleaning stuff. and it's just such a great deal.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A great little DSLR worth your consideration. Final Update, 8/27/14 Even though this camera was released back in early 2011, it still is a wonderful and simple camera to use which delivers excellent image quality under any shooting conditions. The camera has a glossy plastic finish which doesn't exactly exude quality or make it feel like a high-end camera. But construction on this camera is very tight. The plastic is light-weight but its not flimsy like you would expect. There is no rubberized handgrip, which I think was a mistake to omit this on this camera. Especially since its predecessor (and its competitors) have them. Outside of that, the hand grip is a very nice size. The one upshot to the lightweight plastic is that the camera feel very light with the kit lens attached. One thing you have to watch out for is that the camera feels very out of balance when attaching a heavier lens. The Canon EF-S 18-200, while a good performer optically when paired with the T3, feels way too front heavy. And this will be true with a lot of the pro-grade Canon lenses that you attach to the T3. That said, this camera is a perfect DSLR for hiking due to its light-weight design (when used with the kit lens). It doesn't weigh you down or make you feel like you have a boat anchor around your neck. The buttons and menu system have the typical degree of straight-forwardness found in most Canons. Canon's menu system is easy to learn and navigate through. That makes the T3 a good candidate for a student or someone that wants to learn photography in general and wants a camera they can grow with. Of course it offers full Auto mode but when you're ready to try and manipulate the more advanced manual controls, the Canon Rebel T3 is about as unintimidating as they come. It's also a great entry into the DSLR realm for hobbyists currently using an advanced point and shoot (and can be found for almost the same price as some advanced point and shoots). With the exception of burst shooting, this camera's performance is excellent. Excellent start-up, shot-to-shot, and autofocus performance. It has 9 autofocus points compared to its predecessor's 7 points. I do not reccommend this camera as a budget action shooter. It has a slow continuous burst rate (2.7fps) and a very limited buffer. The Nikon D3200 shoots at 4 frames per second, but that is currently retailing for $200 more than the T3. So you'll have to decide whether or not that feature is important to you. The camera comes with a nice, chunky battery which delivers excellent battery life. The viewfinder is 95% coverage and I found it to be satisfactory, some people say its really cramped but personally I think it's alright. The screen resolution is rather low at 230k, but in real-world use it's not as bad as you would think, and somewhat viewable in direct sunlight. I think both the viewfinder and the LCD are of better quality than the ones found on the Nikon D3100. And overall, the T3 is faster and more fluid than the D3100. After having shot with both cameras, I personally think the T3 is more enjoyable to shoot with... despite the D3100's better plastic and more advanced spec sheet. The camera ships with the standard 18-55 kit lens but I suggest buying the kit which includes the additional 55-250 lens. The kit lens is sufficiently sharp but it might be worth investing in the newer 18-55 STM lens, as it is reportedly sharper than the 18-55 lens included with this camera. Despite having a sensor that is of lower resolution than the newer Rebel SL1 and Rebel T5i (12 megapixels is still plenty for everyday use), the camera has image quality that pretty much matches or exceeds those cameras in most areas. It takes a very clean shots up to and including ISO1600 and has excellent dynamic range, color reproduction, and exposure. The camera does a nice job of balancing noise reduction with detail retention up through about ISO3200. And despite being 2 1/2 years old..it still competes very well with newer models on the image quality front. The movie mode, while delivering solid video quality, is rather limited. It's 1280x720 HD and there are very limited manual controls. It's more like something you would use for quick clips rather than longer videos or movies. I think the Rebel T5i & SL1 are better choices if you're equal parts into videos and photos as they have far better video modes than the T3 does. But if you're main interest is stills photography, this probably won't matter much to you. The Rebel T3 may not be the sexiest camera around but it is a simple, enjoyable camera to shoot with that delivers nice results with minimum effort and it appeals to a broad range of folks from DSLR newbies, to hobbyist, to even professionals looking for a light-weight backup to their higher end gear. At its current price, it is a great value and I highly reccomend it. This camera was replaced by the Rebel T5 back in March. The T5 has a number of improvements over the T3. However.. image quality, autofocus performance, and battery life are not among them. Plus I have seen T3 kits at $300 or less lately. It's still a great buy even though it's a 3 1/2 year old camera at this point.
Target text information: Outstanding Quality Looks like it was made for my camera. Everything fits inside like a glove. Outstanding quality construction as one would expect from Canon. It could use some extra small storage pouches for extra batteries and memory cards however.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Easy Pizza-ey Every Thursday my home becomes a pizza parlor- we are a big family and take out gets expensive. However, my epicurean (yeah, right) battle to for the title of best pizza chef and this silicone mat is a game changer. It saves my counter tops while providing a simple rolling pattern. Dough can easily be flipped onto the pans. It's one of those products that if you need, you'll be happy you purchased.
Target text information: The attachment clip is very easy to use The kit comes with 4 in 1 lens, they are Fish eye lens, Wide angle lens, Micro lens, and the CPL lens. This lens kit looks and feels professionally made, to a high standard, and feels durable; I am quite impressed with the product: simply and practically made. The attachment clip is very easy to use; it is quick to put it on for a quick shot, and easily removable after you're done with it. I use it with an iPhone 5s, but it seems like it's pretty universal. It also comes with a bag to hold everything and then throw it into your pocket or something, so that is a plus. It's also very easy to switch between the lenses, even though the macro and wide angle lens confused me for a little bit since they were attached to one another. It was a valuable buy that I use often when on the go. Although I bought this for the fish eye lens, that does its job quite well, I am very impressed with macro lens. I tested it by taking pictures of small text on the back of packaging and they came out crisp and clear. The reason I bought this compared to other lens kit was the fact that it came with a fourth lens: the CPL lens. This lens helps remove unwanted reflection on non-metallic surfaces, which is a neat feature. Overall, this is a very fun and convenient kit to play around with that can take nice pictures for a low price.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A great camcorder for recording family vacations and special events! I purchased this camera to record a family vacation to Disney World. I practiced with it for about two weeks before the trip and I used that time to familiarize myself with the camera. During these two weeks I was disappointed. I wanted much more manual control of the video than it was giving me. With this camcorder, you are able to manually set shutter speed or iris ( which is the same thing as aperture for those of you who know about still cameras), but not both. Whichever of those two you don't set manually is adjusted automatically. Furthermore, the gain (similar to a camera's ISO setting) is not controllable. The best you can hope for on gain is to set a maximum gain amount above which the gain will not auto-adjust. So be aware that this camcorder has very limited manual control; it's mostly automatic. That all said, I took this with me on vacation and overall I was pretty happy with it. In fact, it probably is better that I couldn't mess with those settings because it would have distracted me from what I was recording, and no doubt I would have messed things up considerably on some shots. Usability of the camcorder I rate as good, not great, because of the difficulty with the small touch screen and menu structure. Disclaimer: I still don't have a 4k monitor or TV, so I haven't seen the video in full blown 4k (3840 2160). I have seen the video on my Surface Pro 4 (2736x1824) which is higher than HD and the video does look very good on it. One thing that bugs me is that when recording in the bright sun the shutter speed was often 1/250th of a second (or higher in many cases), and that gives the video an unnatural sharpness and judder that I don't like. Normally you want the shutter speed to be twice the frames per second setting to get a natural looking blur. However, the advantage of the fast shutter speed is that you can pull out of the video very sharp images. I did this right as my wife was getting soaked on Kali River Rapids and it is an awesome still image! Anyway, a built-in Neutral Density (ND) filter option would give this camera better (more natural blur) bright light performance. I wish it had one. The manual ring can be assigned to several different functions: [Zoom] [Focus] [Exposure] [IRIS] [Shutter Speed] [AE Shift] or [White Balance Shift]. I did use the ring often in AE Shift mode. For example, when my daughter was meeting a character outside the background was very bright (over exposed) and the subjects were dark (under exposed). Well I don't care about a blown out back ground, so I would enable the ring and dial up the AE Shift so that the subjects are brighter. The shift range is only -1 stop to +1 stop. This range was *almost* always enough; I wish it went to +/-2. (BTW, there is an Auto Back Light feature that I always had ON, but I couldn't speak as to if it really did anything. It didn't seem to be all that helpful.) Bottom line: This is a great camcorder for anyone who desires a simple, 4k capable camcorder that doesn't need to be told what to do. It is not a great camcorder for anyone who wants full manual control over settings. There are definitely more things I can list that I don't like about the camcorder than things I like, but in almost every case the negative things are more or less small gripes. Overall the camera excels at what I needs to do and that is record great quality video. Things I like: - Taking a photo during a video does not stop the video (like what happens on a DSLR camera). - The camera is small and lightweight. - Voice canceling does a good job muffling (not silencing) the camera man, though I never used it on the trip except to test it out. (This function was given a physical button; you may use it, I never did.) - I *think* the "logic" behind the auto exposure does what I would want it to do. That is, in bright conditions it appears that it tries to keep the shutter speed at twice the frame rate by adjusting aperture (or iris as it is referred to) until it can't be adjusted further before adjusting to a faster shutter speed. But it will take the shutter speed to a very fast setting to keep a reasonable exposure in your recorded scene. In dark conditions is behaves similarly. The shutter speed will be set to twice the frame rate and the iris is opened fully, and then gain (similar to ISO) is adjusted up to the max allowable (perhaps set by you using Auto Gain Control). I never observed the shutter speed dropping to slower than twice the shutter speed. (By that I mean if recording at 30 fps, the shutter speed wasn't ever slower than 1/60th of a second. This keeps the video from being too blurry when motion happens.) - The rotating/flip-out display is great. Lots of cameras have this now so no big deal here. It was easy to flip it around for selfie mode. - I didn't take many still photos with this camcorder, knowing that I can extract stills in post-production. But when I did it was nice to have the button right on top next to the zoom. Easy to press without missing a beat on the video recording duties. - The camcorder's stabilization system is really amazing. I HATE shaky video and it was really minimized with the system in this camera. I've seen a some of criticism about this camcorder because of not having the Intelligent Active image stabilization available in 4k, but the Active mode works in 4k and that coupled with the physical vibration-reducing mounting of the lens within the camcorder body still does a really great job. - I only used the wifi capabilities once after my wife and daughter got soaked on Kali River Rapids they went to the bathroom to dry off and I had some time to kill so I used the in-camcorder editing to view the point where they got soaked, create a couple still images of the event, connect my phone to the camcorder, and transfer the stills to my phone. I then sent the stills out to friends and family. It was awesome. I only wish the 4k wasn't limited to 30 fps, because this video would have been awesome in slow mo. Things I don't like: - The display is very glare prone and reflective. There is a normal and bright setting in the menu, and if your environment is bright you'll want this to be in bright mode for sure. Changing between the two is a bit of a pain as you have to go deep into the menu to do it. - The display is small and it is hard to hit the right button on the screen. I very rarely used the three custom buttons you are allotted, partly for this reason. On several occasions I pressed the wrong one not the end of the world but something to keep in mind. - Interface is too difficult to navigate. Example: It takes 13 "taps" on the screen to turn the focus magnifier on or off. - The viewfinder only works when flip-out display is closed. And when it is closed you can't change any settings other than the one setting assigned to the adjustment ring. - Viewfinder is difficult to use if the extended battery is used because the battery sticks out so far. - I only used the viewfinder one time, when I was on a dark ride and didn't want light emanating from the flip-out display to distract from the experience for other riders. - When zoomed and medium-to-low light, auto focus had a really hard time (using firmware version 1.01). Even when using spot focus and touching the item it still would not focus on it. Had to totally reframe to get it to focus on what I wanted. - It is not easy to control basic settings like shutter speed, iris, or gain, and you can only choose one to manually control at a time. The other two will adjust automatically and there is nothing you can do to change that. - You have to initiate manual control of a setting (shutter speed or iris) to see what it is. Why is this not shown on the screen at all times? Very frustrating. The camera really should have an option for this info (along with gain) be shown on the display at all times. - No custom shooting modes. I would have loved to have the ability to define a custom mode for {4K, 30 FPS, 60 Mbit, 1/60 shutter speed} and another for {HD, 60 FPS, 1/120 shutter speed}. - The door/cover over the microphone line-in and micro USB port opened on me frequently without me intentionally doing it. - It takes several menu selections and few seconds to switch between 4k mode and HD (1080p) mode, and then an unnecessary tap on the OK button to dismiss the window telling me it completed switching modes. Seems like this should be easier to do. - I hate it that you have to have the battery in the camera to charge it. I bought extra batteries and a travel charger and that helped. - The lens is variable aperture from F/2.0 (wide) to F/3.9 (20x zoom). I wish it had a fixed aperture through the full zoom range. This is something to keep in mind when recording in low light especially, as more light will be available to the sensor at wide angle. - BIG GRIPE. I didn't realize this until after returning home. Every time I formatted the card, file numbering reset at C0001. In the camera settings you can choose "Series" or "Reset", and I had "Series" selected. I'd expect the number to just keep incrementing even after formatting the card, but that's not what it does. Perhaps this is a bug in the firmware? Not sure. I had to download a file renaming utility to get these names straightened out - a real pain in the neck. (BTW, at the end of each day I copied the SD card contents to an external HDD using a card reader; I did NOT use the PlayMemories software or transfer directly from the camcorder using the USB cable. Also, I'm planning on doing all my editing using Adobe software, not the included PlayMemories from Sony.) Be aware of the following: - If it is very bright out, the aperture (iris) will be closed down to F/11. Pretty much everything will be in focus. An ND filter on the front of the camera will be necessary if you want shots with a more open aperture so you can get those DSLR-like blurry backgrounds in bright light. - 5.1 sound only enabled when recording in AVCHD (read that to mean not 4k). For this reason I never used it. Didn't even test it. Wasn't interested in it at all. Sales gimmick? - Digital Image Zoom (250x) looks terrible. It's bad, really bad. - Night shot mode is enabled by physical button on the camera, but the night shot light is enabled within the menu structure. The light does not have much range at all - only a few feet. The night shot mode has a physical button directly above the power button and is the same size and shape. I missed a shot by pressing the power button instead of the night shot button by mistake. - There is no neck strap provided. You will really want a strap of some kind. I used a Quick Release Sling Shoulder Neck Strap and it was AWESOME. - What the heck is Clear Image Zoom (CIZ)? I tried to figure this out and I will explain what I think. I think for this camera it means that the video that will be recorded is using slightly less area on the sensor than it normally would, and thus in order to maintain a 4k resolution some pixels in the final video are interpolated (in camera up-scaling). Essentially it is a type of digital zoom. The remaining portion of the sensor, the area around the edges of the recorded video, is then used to stabilize the image (reduce shake). Note that when Intelligent Active or Active steady shot are enabled that CIZ is enabled as well. My assumption is that with Intelligent Active, more edge area is used for stabilization and thus a smaller sensor area for actual recording, thus more pixel interpolation. Regardless, CIZ seems to do a good job. For my purposes I doubt I could ever tell if it was on or off. Here were some usage tips I made for myself before the trip. You may find them helpful. 1. In low light environment, shoot wide angle to take advantage of the F/2.0 aperture that lets in more light. Hopefully the gain will be lower and thus the video will not be as noisy. 2. Use Low Lux setting for "must-capture" events in low light. The video will be very noisy so don't use it if you don't have to do so. Try night shot if it is very dark vs using the Low Lux mode. 3. For the maximum field of view, use Standard Steady Shot or Off. Intelligent Active or Active will crop in on the image a significant amount. - NOTE: Steady shot will change the field of view quite a bit. It's hard to quantify, but it's like the difference between a 24 mm and a 30 mm focal length on a camera if that makes sense to you. Intelligent Active (clear image zoom will be enabled). Not available in 4k, I'm guessing that this is not available in 4k probably because it would look bad with all the interpolated pixels from CIZ. Active (clear image zoom will be enabled) - has the same field of view as Intelligent Active. This mode is available in 4k. Standard and Off. Both of these have the same FOV, which is wider than the other two options. When switching between 4k and HD the last used steady-shot setting for the resolution is retained. 4. If it is very bright out, aperture will be closed down to F/11. Everything will be in focus. When it is dark the aperture will open up the full amount, you may want to consider turning on focus peeking if manually setting the focus. 5. Steady shot doesn't help small camera "movements", only shake. Keep the camera as steady as possible and don't expect steady shot to work miracles. 6. If Intelligent Active or Active steady shot are not needed, use Standard steady shot. This will keep clear image zoom off. (Clear image zoom which adds pixels to the image.) This ended up being way longer than I expected.
Target text information: Not made by Sony and severely intrudes into frame on wide angle shots. This is not made by Sony. While it's a well constructed item and it fits and locks in to place it has a serious problem. It clips off all four corners of the image at full wide angle. One has to zoom out quite a ways before the hood no longer intrudes into the frame. This is a real problem if you are panning the camera because the BOSS system causes the lens to move from side to side. I really thought for the amount of money this thing cost that it was a real Sony product and that it would have been tested on the FDR-AX53 before boldly describing the item as such on Amazon.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It does work with the D5200 This seems like a decent battery grip for the cost. The only issue I have with it is the fake feel. The plastic seems somewhat cheap. I only got it today so I'm not sure about it's durability yet. This does work on the D5200. I have the d5200 and it works fine with it. *ADDITIONAL NOTE. MUST READ IF IT SAYS THAT THE BATTERY ISN'T SUPPORTED* If you try using the battery grip and it says that the battery is not supported, try taking both batteries out then attach the battery grip to the camera first (make sure both batteries are out). Once you do that, then you can add in the 2 batteries to the grip.
1-hop neighbor's text information: GREAT WAY TO STORE AN EXTRA BATTERY Excellent way to store a second battery and carry it with you. The grip is lightweight and attaches securely. I wouldn't use the shutter on the grip because there is a delay in the shutter that I don't like.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good grip! I love everything about this battery grip. The price makes it even better. The only issue that prevents it from receiving 5 stars are the accessories that come with it. The batteries, and charger are great - don't worry about that. It is the wireless camera remote that is junk. It loses connection with the camera after only a few shots. I would be standing 1ft away from my camera and the remote would lose connection. Don't let this sway you from buying this battery grip though. The grip is wonderful, and the batteries are every bit as good as the ones that originally came with my camera. It is great to have an extra set!
Target text information: Not as advertisd I purchased this based on the great reviews that Meike had but what I received was not what was advertised. First, this is not a battery grip for a D5300. It doesn't even fit the body. Its several cm too short to fit the body so the curve on the non-battery side cuts into the camera not wrap around it. The screw is too short to adequately pull it into the body the way it is so the battery contacts never reach the top. From the look, it appears it could fit a shorter older body type which are a bit smaller but not the 5300 as advertised. Second, the item needed to ship from China, which took almost a month to arrive. That little detail wasn't clearly offered, but rather hidden in the terms. It stated it could ship that day but not when it would arrive. I missed that detail in the shipping terms. When I realized it was scheduled to arrive a month later I tried to cancel but it had already shipped. I ended up purchasing a XiT grip to have one in time for an event where I needed more power and it works really well so far. The XiT fits the first time and does the job. I have used it on several events since I received it and the XiT works as advertised. This Meike however, does not. Buyer beware.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works with my Canon SL1. Kind of gets warm ... Works with my Canon SL1. Kind of gets warm (I use it for streaming, so its plugged in for long periods of times). But nothing special beyond that point.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Starter or Spare Tripod - Great Value for the Buck! One can never have "too many" tripods but few things are more infuriating than a poorly designed tripod. It's always a balancing act to find a starter or spare tripod that is affordable without being "cheap". This strikes a nice balance between affordability and function. If you are looking at this tripod then you probably have also viewed the Vista Explorer Tripod <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-with-Tripod-Bag/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Vista Explorer 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag</a>. I've owned the Vista tripod (and I'm the top reviewer for it) for over three years and will say right up front, this AmazonBasics tripod is VERY similar in style, function and features. Both are affordable options that make a perfect starter, secondary or spare tripod although at the time of this writing, the Amazon tripod is actually less expensive! Features: Tripod bag - No, not a necessity but it's nice to have a tripod bag and frankly, the cost of most bags is nearly that of this entire unit so you really can't go wrong. This tripod bag (and the tripod) do say "AmazonBasics" so prepare to do a bit of advertising for Amazon in exchange for a great price and highly functional unit. Quick Connect - Yes, this tripod does include a quick disconnect feature. The camera screws on top and then a lever releases/connects the plate. Quick Hang Hook - Nice addition for those that desire it. Ability to set-up on non level surfaces. There is small level built in to this unit which is a change from the Vista unit (perhaps that has been added in the past several years but mine is several years old). However, the level is small and hard to see so of fairly limited potential except in good lighting. Rotates in all directions - fairly smooth but certainly not professional quality. Ability to hold a decent sized DSLR - not just a lightweight point and shoot. Carry handle - pick up and move easily. Lightweight but with solid spread and decent height. Again, this is not a professional solution whatsoever but for the average hobbiest or someone that needs a spare to toss in the vehicle, this tripod will get the job done. Really can't beat the price and features! Super starter, spare or secondary tripod.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Cheap price but awesome product! I was very indecisive about buying this product after reading reviews about how it's poorly made. I was afraid it wouldn't be able to hold my canon t3i, but for the price I said why not and so far I'm loving it! I also love the fact that it comes with its own bag. Does the job, it's nothing fancy(which I didn't really care for anyways). Definitely would recommend this to my friends!!
Target text information: Works as it should, no issues. Works fine. Use it to power my SL1 off of external battery power. No complaints.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Starter or Spare Tripod - Great Value for the Buck! One can never have "too many" tripods but few things are more infuriating than a poorly designed tripod. It's always a balancing act to find a starter or spare tripod that is affordable without being "cheap". This strikes a nice balance between affordability and function. If you are looking at this tripod then you probably have also viewed the Vista Explorer Tripod <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-with-Tripod-Bag/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Vista Explorer 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag</a>. I've owned the Vista tripod (and I'm the top reviewer for it) for over three years and will say right up front, this AmazonBasics tripod is VERY similar in style, function and features. Both are affordable options that make a perfect starter, secondary or spare tripod although at the time of this writing, the Amazon tripod is actually less expensive! Features: Tripod bag - No, not a necessity but it's nice to have a tripod bag and frankly, the cost of most bags is nearly that of this entire unit so you really can't go wrong. This tripod bag (and the tripod) do say "AmazonBasics" so prepare to do a bit of advertising for Amazon in exchange for a great price and highly functional unit. Quick Connect - Yes, this tripod does include a quick disconnect feature. The camera screws on top and then a lever releases/connects the plate. Quick Hang Hook - Nice addition for those that desire it. Ability to set-up on non level surfaces. There is small level built in to this unit which is a change from the Vista unit (perhaps that has been added in the past several years but mine is several years old). However, the level is small and hard to see so of fairly limited potential except in good lighting. Rotates in all directions - fairly smooth but certainly not professional quality. Ability to hold a decent sized DSLR - not just a lightweight point and shoot. Carry handle - pick up and move easily. Lightweight but with solid spread and decent height. Again, this is not a professional solution whatsoever but for the average hobbiest or someone that needs a spare to toss in the vehicle, this tripod will get the job done. Really can't beat the price and features! Super starter, spare or secondary tripod.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Cheap price but awesome product! I was very indecisive about buying this product after reading reviews about how it's poorly made. I was afraid it wouldn't be able to hold my canon t3i, but for the price I said why not and so far I'm loving it! I also love the fact that it comes with its own bag. Does the job, it's nothing fancy(which I didn't really care for anyways). Definitely would recommend this to my friends!!
Target text information: Looks nice, but fails. This item has a really nice picture on Amazon, but don't be fooled. I first had doubts when I saw it came in the pink, yellow, green, and brown gradient box that has "cheap thing made in China for two dollars" written all over it. After the first few days I discovered a huge bent in the "durable" frame scaffold. It was not able to fold back up because of the dent. Additionally, the entire top of the tripod (the part that holds your $1000 camera) fell off. I found it was not bolted on with screws through the frame, but a piece of plastic was threaded to screw into the frame pipe itself. It came with a nice bag that hasn't fallen apart yet though.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Canon Battery Door My used camera came with a grip an was missing the battery door when not using the grip. This one worked perfectly and was reasonably priced.
Target text information: Five Stars Great service and good quality product
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works as good as the Metabones Speed Booster for a fraction of ... Works as good as the Metabones Speed Booster for a fraction of the cost! Autofocus is still a bit tricky with this, but I shoot manual focus so not an issue for me. Using this on a Sony a6000 using Zeiss EF mount glass- The results are AWESOME!!! My F2.0 lenses with "open" to F1.4 so it actually does boost by almost a full stop.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The Loloho Review: Nothing Else Like It. <div id="video-block-R4RFGVDXOZ4JA" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1WOC2hoCNS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51wCQqGsuoS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">Sony is first and foremost a technology company, and they are doing things with the A7 series that are currently unequaled. This camera is unique in the marketplace. As of this writing, there's literally nothing else like it from Sony's direct competitors Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus, Fuji, & Pentax. If you want a full frame mirrorless cam (and don't want to trade your car for a Leica), you're getting an A7. The only question is which A7. (NOTE: For more detailed photos and video, check out the A7ii review on my website [...]-- also do a search for "Loloho Photo YouTube" to find my VIDEO channel with lots of photo great reviews!) The original A7 was named "camera of the year" for cramming a 24MP full frame sensor into a compact mirrorless body. How does Sony top it with the A7ii? By improving ergonomics, focus speed, video capabilities, and delivering a groundbreaking IN BODY image stabilization system - the world's first 5-Axis stabilized full frame sensor. This illustrates a couple of admirable characteristics about Sony's imaging division - they listen to customers, and they relentlessly innovate. When Sony updates a camera (which they do often), they deliver significant design changes that translate to real world improvement - not just megapixel boosts. A note about lenses: the lens situation is improving. At the time of this writing, the best native prime lenses for the A7ii are the brilliant Zeiss 55 f1.8 and the Zeiss 35. I've heard the Zeiss 16-35 is outstanding but have not tried it yet. At Photokina Sony announced a number of new E-mount lenses that are expected to hit the market in 2015. I feel the sub-100mm range will soon be pretty well covered, especially once these new lenses hit the market. Of course with an inexpensive adapter, you can use just about any lens you please with an A7, and that's what makes these cameras so wonderful. I bought my A7ii here on Amazon and got it the first day of release. In this review, I'm going to assume you know the basics about the A7 series, and go straight to the pros and cons of the new camera. For more files and video about the camera, check out my site. [...] PROS *In Body Steadyshot - This is the marquee feature and for good reason. Now ALL of your lenses have image stabilization - including those 40-year old Nikkors and Leicas. It's amazing and it works. Of course the stabilization is more helpful with lenses towards the telephoto end of the spectrum. I've tried it with my 105mm and 300mm Nikkor primes with impressive results. With native E-mount lenses that deliver focus distance information, you get full 5-Axis stabilization. If there's no electronic communication with the camera to transmit focus distance (as with older legacy lenses) you get 3-Axis stabilization. Note that for legacy lenses, you'll want to manually specify the focal length to ensure the best results. And yes, Steadyshot works a treat for handheld video too. Shortly after the A7ii hit the market, Sony released a firmware update (version 1.1) that improved the in camera Steadyshot and squashed an annoying bug - if you get an A7ii, MAKE CERTAIN that you are running the latest firmware! *Shutter release - The shutter release has been moved forward on the camera body to a more natural location. It's now right where your finger expects it to be. Alas, it's flat across the top like most DSLRs, so there's no possibility of a cable or soft shutter release. *Better Grip - The new hand grip is thicker and easier for my hand to grasp. The new grip extends about 10mm further from the body. The new grip contributes to the apparent size increase in the A7ii. *Improved Autofocus - Sony is claiming 30% better autofocus performance. While many were hoping for AF as fast as the a6000, unfortunately it's not there yet. But Sony has improved the focusing algorithms to elicit noticeably better performance. I've had good success with facial recognition, eye focus, and object tracking. A7ii autofocus is good; I have no major complaints, but it's not as fast as a DSLR or the a6000 (a camera I also own and enjoy). *Build quality - More magnesium is now used in the camera body, and it's obvious. The camera feels solid and reassuring in the hands, like it's been carved out of metal. Even the buttons and control dials add to the premium feel of the camera. *Video - The A7ii has several notable video improvements. High quality 50 Mbps XAVC S codec is now included. Built in stabilization is a HUGE help with nonstabilized lenses. Now ALL your fast primes are stabilized for video! And the camera includes a S-LOG picture profile with enhanced dynamic range that's useful for color grading. *Wifi - This is not a new feature, but Sony has done a nice job integrating wifi into the camera. The wifi integration really showcase Sony's prowess as a tech company (Nikon and Canon have badly lagged behind in this department, IMHO). We are already taking this stuff for granted, but it's really kind of incredible to remotely control your camera from your tablet or phone -- with a live image view, no less. If you want to quickly share photos from your full frame camera to social media, it's been made easy for you, no clunky adapters required. Sony needs to do a better job highlighting these features, because they are great. *Alpha menus - Sony has now standardized the Alpha menu system across several different camera bodies. It's a clean, logical user interface that works well. With a little practice, it's remarkably easy to access the features you need quickly. The upshot? You spend less time "menu diving" and more time taking photos. *EVF - The A7ii electronic viewfinder is essentially the same as the A7, but it should be noted that it's great. The EVF is what allows Sony to squeeze down the body size of the A7 series. Once you get used to having focus assist and peaking (and the results of your shot) available inside the EVF, you will love it. What once seemed like a drawback of mirrorless cameras is now a huge advantage. *Metal lens mount - The A7ii lens mount is more robust than that of the first gen cameras. No wiggle! Lenses mount nice and tight to the body. *More customizable buttons - There are now four customizable "C" buttons to which you can assign your favorite functions, like eye autofocus, focus assist, white balance. *Articulating LCD screen - The articulating LCD screen merits a mention because so many DSLRs still do not include the feature. Once you've shot with an articulating screen, you don;t want to go without one. The LCD screen provides a decent range of motion for high and low angle shots. *Startup time - Startup time of the camera has been improved, which means fewer missed shots. *Matte finish - This is a matter of taste, but I like the matte finish of the A7ii. CONS *Weight - Weight has increased over the original A7 by 146 grams or 5.15 ounces to 599 grams. This is no small increase (a 26% gain over the A7, to be precise). When packing camera gear, every ounce matters. If it gets much heavier, we're losing a key advantage of mirrorless. Yet to be fair, at 599 grams the A7ii is still lighter than the Nikon Df (760g), Canon 6D (760g), Canon 5D Mark III (950g) and Nikon D800 (980g). Of course none of those competing cameras offer in body image stabilization, or many of the other features of the A7ii. So the A7ii remains lighter than the competition while offering a uniquely powerful functionality. If the added weight is a deal killer for you, there's always the original A7. Personally, I decided that the extra features are worth the cost in weight. *Girth- The A7ii body is not quite as svelte as the original A7. Thickness of the body itself has increased by a couple of mm. It seems more pronounced because the new grip extends a good 10mm further than the old. The A7ii is (dare I say it?) a bit chunky. The body has become more like a blend of mirrorless and DSLR. I suspect that the average non-photographer would glance at this camera and assume it is a small DSLR. Note that for some people this minus will actually be a plus. Why? Because the camera handles larger/heavier lenses with better ergonomics. *Small control wheels - This is a nitpick, but the fore and aft control wheels are small and almost flush with the body. A larger size would provide better tactile feel. *No 4k video - Not a major omission to me, but the lack of 4k is a disappointment. I think it would have been easy for Sony to include 4k, but the marketing department must have other plans. If you must have 4k, you want the A7S. *No silent shutter - The shutter noise is improved over the original A7, but it's not the dead silent shutter of the A7S. *Antialiasing filter - The A7ii has a low pass filter. I'd prefer they omit it. *Poor Apps Implementation - The original idea of offering apps is a good one, but unfortunately the PlayMemories apps have been poorly implemented by Sony. The PlayMemories store has a few worthwhile offerings, but as of this writing one of the best (time lapse) isn't compatible with the A7ii. Sony needs to open up the app store to allow outside development to make the most of this functionality. (Imagine how lame iTunes or Android would be if Apple/Google provided all the apps! That's what we're getting now from Sony.) Please, Sony - either do a better job with the PlayMemories app store, or just go ahead and include the app features in our cameras from day one. *Battery charger not included - Battery life is not a strength of these cameras (rated at 350 shots per charge) so you will want extra batteries. If you want an external battery charger, you've got to buy your own. I have several batteries and prefer to charge the extras while still having my camera free to use. *Questionable flash options - There's no onboard flash, and Sony's flash offerings are disappointing. No sync speed higher than 1/250. I don't often do flash photography, but there are times when it is necessary. Personally I would appreciate an onboard bounceable flash like that of the a6000 (the a6000 flash works great in this respect) or even a small fill flash like the X100 series. CONCLUSION Whether you want an A7ii really boils down to two words : STEADYSHOT INSIDE. With the A7ii, it's all about image stabilization. The in body stabilization is actually a big deal. That's why you pay the premium for this camera over a first generation body. If you shoot with lenses that lack OSS (and that includes all legacy lenses) then it makes sense to get the A7ii. It's like getting a nice across-the-board upgrade to your lens collection. It's extremely cool to attach a 40-year old Nikkor 105mm and enjoy the benefits of stabilization. I have a host of Nikkors and some unstabilized E-mount (including the superb Zeiss FE55) that benefit. Of course the ergonomic improvements of the A7ii are welcome. I'm sure that many professionals will upgrade to the A7ii simply for the relocated shutter release button and improved grip. The 24MP sensor of the A7ii is basically the same as that used in the A7. If you want a high resolution mirrorless monster, you want the A7R. If you are heavily interested in VIDEO, your decision may come down to the A7ii versus the A7S. You might think of it this way: the A7S is a video camera that takes stills, while the A7ii is a stills camera that takes great video. While "steadyshot inside" certainly helps with handheld shooting of video on the A7ii, lowlight performance trails the A7S. If you must have the King of Lowlight Video, you still want the A7S. Because I shoot both video and stills I debated between the A7ii and the A7S. It was a difficult choice, but I ultimately decided that the superlative all around performance of the A7ii was best for me. I have owned (and in some cases still own) cameras from Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fuji, and Olympus. At the moment there's literally not an apples-for-apples competitor to this Sony camera. I buy the camera that is the best for my needs and am not loyal to one brand. Lately it seems that SONY is the company that's delivering innovation and excitement in this space. While Nikon and Canon have gingerly tested the waters of mirrorless camera design (no doubt to protect their existing DSLR product lines), Sony has been fearlessly pushing ahead with groundbreaking technology. Sony makes the sensors, and is hungry for market share; we photographers are reaping the benefits. Today, I find the A7ii the best general purpose full frame camera on the market. It's compact, solidly built but not too heavy, plays nice with a huge number of lenses, and is packed full of AMAZING technology. It just does everything (stills and video) very well. And by the way, the price is quite reasonable considering all it delivers. It's one of the most affordable full frame cameras you can buy. If you purchase one, I think you will enjoy it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works great with A7 Works great with A7. For the price, you can't beat it. Before you whine about the performance, put the current firmware on both your camera and lens (as of this writing, that would be 3.20 and .2 respectively), and then go into the settings and enable Phase Detect. AF is fast up to F4, after that the camera needs more time to hunt. For someone like me coming from a Canon 40 2.8 STM w/Commlite adapter, this is not a big deal, and is still way faster than any adapted lens. Corners are soft and hazy wide-open. In any case, 99.9% of the time your audience is going to marvel at how blurred the background is, while the other .1% is measuring the bokeh balls with a caliper for uniformity. Who cares? It's a portrait lens, for crying out loud. Stop-down if it bothers you. Beyond F5.6, this lens is sharp as nails and produces landscape scenes with stunning detail. This lens is light-weight. I can see myself traveling with just this lens. It's a 50mm lens, it produces beautiful images on the A7, and most importantly, it doesn't cost half the price of the A7. Believe me, nobody is going to look at your image shot with this lens and say , "Aha! You didn't shoot this with the $900 Zeiss!".
Target text information: It fits very poorly and may fall off with heavy lens attached I just received the adapter today and could not be more pleased. The description of the products on which lens have been tested is very accurate, at least in my case. However, I misread it and thought it would allow only manual focus on my lens (EF 85/1.2L Mark II) but auto focus works fine so I'm thrilled with that. My other Canon lens is the EF 17-40mm f/4.0 and it works fine too. And the price is only a quarter of an equivalent product with a different brand. This is much more reasonable. I would heartily recommend it. 6/3/2014 I had to drop this from 5-star to 4-star. I used the Sony A7R + adapter + Canon 85mm f/1.2L combo to take some photos and there were no problems. However, when I later used a different camera and left that combo hanging around my neck, the lens and the adapter disengaged from the camera due to a lack of tightness at the e-mount. Maybe it's due to a lighter design on the e-mount making it unsuitable for very heavy lens, maybe it's due to the adapter, but this is not recommended for heavy lens and you'll need to be extra careful when using this adapter with a heavy lens. You should either hold the lens or put the camera away in a bag when not used. 5/11/2015 After I bought this adapter, I've bought three more adapters, two for Canon and one for Nikon and all the other adapters fit much better at a similar price point. Since I never have an accident where my lens fall off with the other adapters and since it's clear that they fit much more tightly, I'm fairly certain that this adapter was the culprit in making my lens to detach from the camera. I never dare to use this adapter again to protect my lens. In that case, such sloppy craftmanship should only deserve one star rating.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not as Advertised I just got this frame and it's nothing like in the picture above, I'm very disappointed. I'll try to include real pictures in "share your own pictures" section. Made of plastic, with rounded edges, it looks very cheap, almost like a toy. The screen resolution is not 800x480 as described in the other review, it's actually 480x234. I regularly buy stuff from Amazon, and this is the first time that a product was falsely advertised.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Worked perfectly and super easy to pass the pictures from the computer to the device.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Frame! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for as a gift. Loading up pictures was very easy, just make sure you have the pictures turned the way you want before putting them on (vertical or horizontal). If you have great quality photos, you'll see great quality on the frame. I love the button to switch between slideshow and the time clock. If someone can't figure all the buttons at least they'll know how to easily see what they want. :)
Target text information: For the Price, it's not bad I picked this Digital Photo Frame up at a local retailer for just under $50. For the price it's not a bad buy. I don't own any other digital frames, so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but here goes... Firstly, the black really does go with almost any decor. The bad thing is, dust seems to go very very well with the black. I find myself dusting this thing daily to keep it looking nice and shiny. Next up is the input options, including SD, Memory Stick and USB. I'm pretty impressed that something this inexpensive can take any of those three formats, honestly. I've seen more expensive ones that can only take one or two. I have only attempted .JPG files, but you can supposedly use .BMP files as well. Most folks who are in the market for a digital photo in this price range will be wanting to use .JPG files anyway. Thirdly we'll get to the transition/intervals when using a slideshow. I'm quite pleased that you can choose from intervals as short as 3 seconds to minutes, hours or even a full day. And the transitions are indeed programmable. So you can use a random transition (like I do) or one specific one of about 15 or so. While I admit the screen quality isn't a great as some of the more top end products, it's just fine when you use it with a high quality file. Most of my digital files come off of an 8mp camera and they look quite nice on this screen. I do have a few that came off of my 2 mp cell phone camera and they are viewable, but not as pretty as my real camera. It says it's wall mountable, but since there is no option to run it off of batteries, I don't think I'll do it. I just don't want a cord running down the wall, I find that quite unattractive. All the buttons for functioning are on the back so as to not clutter the appearance of the frame. While I agree with that, what I don't agree with is the weird layout of the buttons. The arrows don't seem to be in order properly and all the other buttons seem out of order as well. This is not a problem if you are using the remote, so I highly recommend that you don't lose your remote! Also, the on-screen menu is rather confusing and the instruction manual included is hazy and vague at best. It's not a difficult product to figure out, but it can be frustrating if you just want a plug and play kind of item. I have noticed that it's best to resize your images before you plan to display them on this device. It's a 16:9 widescreen format capable screen. The resolution is a 480wX234h screen. It's best to adjust for the height rather than width or you'll end up cutting off the top of everyone's head. The internal memory is a capable 128mb. I've used up to a 2g USB in the input, I don't know if it'll take higher. I don't really want to use this to display every photo in my collection, so with what's in the internal memory and the cards I switch out from time to time, it's plenty large enough for me. There is a Calendar option, but I'm not interested in that, so I didn't explore it much. I know that it's a monthly calendar, and you can use whatever picture you'd like for the photo (displayed on the top left of the screen) with the calender taking up the entire right side of the screen. There is also a Split Screen option that will show 4 photos at once. I think this is too small of a screen for 4 photos and don't plan on using that option. All in all I'm going to recommend this to anyone who wants a digital photo frame but doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
Question: Based on the content of the target and neighbors' photo items, predict the category ID (0 to 11) for the target node.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Best USB Microscope I've been using other USB microscopes for the past several years - mostly for viewing crystals and plants. I enjoyed what they did and naively believed their claims about 150-200x magnification. But I wanted to get a new one and spent some time reading thru reviews to see which one would be best. I am so glad I decided to get this because it is incredible and makes all the other USB microscopes seem like toys for children. The other products are made from cheap plastic with flimsy stands. This is a high-quality product made from aluminum, with a sturdy stand that makes viewing objects so simple. When those other brands claim 200x or more magnification (some even laughably claim up to 1000x) they're completely lying. They don't even come close to that (it's only around 40x) and all you can do is adjust the focus wheel until the object comes into view, then keep turning it thru a blurry image until it reaches its other viewing capacity. With this brand, you get way more control. You use the wheels on the side to adjust the macro focus, then turn the top of the microscope to adjust the fine focus. When I first used this to look at a crystal at its highest magnification, it was absolutely mind-blowing. So bottom-line: no other microscope comes close to this one. If you want to waste your money on a toy that lies about what it can do, go ahead and buy another product. But if want a high-quality microscope, that's easy to use and will blow you away, get this. *For MAC users: they don't have software for it and recommend using Photo Booth. That works, but it also kinda sucks. I recommend a free application called Digital Viewer.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Does the job. I had a specialized application for which this process fit the bill. I needed manual focus over a wide range. It works. Software is basic, but I am only using it in current view mode. Frame rate is adequate.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Makes a great toy, but wouldn't count on it for scientific purposes. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. I gave it to my husband to tinker with, and he shared his experience with me. After wasting too much time trying to find drivers or figure out how to use the CD provided (who has a CD-Rom drive on their computer anymore?), I discovered that this device was as easy to use as changing the default webcam on my computer and using the basic Windows 8 camera software. There were no instructions provide for assembling the product - which was easy enough to figure out, but I'm not certain what several of the included "tips" are useful for. Some simple documentation would have made the whole process less irritating. The product itself is of acceptable quality for use as a novelty or toy. The description claimed 500x zoom, which I think is probably more like 20x in reality. I found the video produced would sometimes have white frames and strange "chunks" of the image missing or distorted, which didn't affect overall functionality as a toy.
Target text information: ~~ Cool, but not the magnification promised. ~~ This is a cool device that has some major drawbacks. We got this because we travel and homeschool the kids. We wanted to be able to take it with us rather than have a traditional microscope. We also wanted to be able to upgrade the lens if necessary. We have a 17 inch laptop and can only get 220x magnification on the screen (measured a 1mm object with a ruler on the screen), not the stated 500x. We then purchased the L1000 lens and tried that as well. The maximum magnification I got on a wide screen 24" monitor was 520x, again measuring the image on the screen with a 1/2mm mark under the lens. The image is pretty clear, although you have to line everything up using the low res video settings. Once you are ready you can move to a high res setting for a clearer image. Why on earth a manufacturer uses USB 2.0 for a device like this I do not know. They would have been a lot better using USB 3.0 for faster transfer, but maybe there's some technical issue with that that I am not aware of. The manual is not very helpful, it simply states what you can see on the software screen. It also seems to be at a different version than the software itself, so not everything available is described. The stand is nicely made, but you have to use it on a firm surface. At higher magnifications a movement to the table can make the image shake and some focus be lost. The base of the stand is black, so I found a white background (piece of cardboard) helpful under the object. A quick warning. There is a calibration ruler that comes with the microscope. It is on clear plastic, about 2 inches long and easily lost. For the first 3 days after receiving the device I thought that there was no calibration ruler, but then I found it on the floor by chance. Software crashes at intervals and has several areas where there is a menu option and nothing displayed on the screen (see picture). The manual does not show those options so there is no way of knowing what they mean. I'm running Windows 10, 64 bit and found that I could make the software more stable by running it under Windows 8 compatibility mode. Given the problems I'm going to send this back. I can't live with the software glitches and the magnification issues. If the magnification could be better, then I could live with the software. If you are not looking for really high magnification in a digital microscope then this is not bad, but could be better. Off to get a real microscope, maybe with a separate lens camera. I purchased this product for full price. I was not required to do a review, but chose to do so. Thanks, Richard
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Flash for Sony Mirrorless This flash is a monster. A great alternative to the Sony branded flash at a fraction of the cost! ! It works with the A7II, A7RII, a6000, and a6300, virtually all the mirrorless cameras from Sony. Do a search on google or on youtube, I have made a video and blog, email me for any question on the setup!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Cool & Impressive Performer! I bought this flash for the Nex-5n because the original flash cast a shadow on my shots with the 18-55 lens with the lens shade attached. For protection of the lens and best control of flare, I like to keep the lens shade on. In addition, I found the results from the original flash a bit harsh. Early Testing - The first shots on this HVLF20S flash were very impressive. When I shot photos at close range, with the flash in the bounce setting, the photos never burned out. When you shoot verticals, you can bounce off a wall if you'd like. It's not critical that it doesn't rotate. In the bounce mode, lighting seems very natural, with little effort. The light is soft and diffused and there is very little or no shadow behind the subject. I also set the flash to different power settings to get various results, 2 stops. I dedicated one of the "quick buttons" to flash compensation so that when I use the flash, it automatically is there without having to go back through the menus. I like the way you flip the flash up to turn it on and the fact that it uses the battery power from the camera. No additional batteries are needed. Because the Sony Nex-5n battery has a high capacity, this does not cause any problem. So far, I'm very impressed and pleased with its performance. After Much Use - I have been using this flash for over a year now and it is still working perfectly. For my purposes, I like to use it as a fill-flash. Most of the time it is about - 1.7 or -1.3 power which is great because it recycles faster. The results are photos that give catchlights in the eyes of my subjects and brightness on their faces. February 2013 - I just got the Polaroid flash diffuser by DBRoth and it works like a charm. It's an easy slip on over the flash head - no fuss. I have changed the setting to direct flash instead of bounce. My flash is now at - 1 power and my camera exposure is at +1/3. Results are bright and diffused. As opposed to the bounce setting I was using above, this set-up is good whether you're horizontal or vertical. And I do not have to worry about high ceilings preventing my bounce technique. This combination is highly recommended for easy, fast diffused light results. Still get good catchlights in the eyes.
1-hop neighbor's text information: This is the best flash for any system This is the best flash for any system, unless you go super-high end (profoto, that $600 sony flash, etc) and it's held up to daily use for a long time now. One thing I dislike on the Sony version is the plastic foot. Really.. you put a plastic foot on a flagship speedlight? That's just cheap, godox.
Target text information: Why no off-camera cord? The flash works as described on a Sony RX100m2. Unfortunately, no one (including Sony) seems to offer an off-camera cord for this unit. Why not? Got me. Sony may be trying to force users to buy a more expensive Sony flash. But why no independent makes a cord is not clear. The flash would have been better if it had an off/on switch. Folded (to turn it off) makes it bulkier in its little bag.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Pretty decent for a basic camera. For the past few weeks on trips around the state, I have been taking basic snapshots with my cell phone camera, and then picture-messagin them to the web. But after a few hundred snapshots this can start to add up ($$$), and cell phone cameras are not exactly the highest quality. So, last week I set out to find a very simple, basic, low-cost digital camera. Browsing through Amazon, there were plenty of cameras to choose from. And ultimately, I decided to stick with the tried-and-true Kodak company with their Easyshare cameras. And in particular, I settled on the lower-end of the scale - the Kodak C613. And then, over this past weekend, I went out the eastern High Sierra and snapped away with about 150 photos. Overall, I was pleased with the camera. It's nothing fancy - just your basic point-and-shoot camera, which is exactly what I'm looking for. There are about a dozen different settings you can play around with, but for about 90% of the time the "auto" function is just fine. I'm not the type that is trying for "high art" photography - I don't have the patience nor the skills for the high-end stuff. I just want to center the photo on the screen, click the button and that's it. And this camera is good for people like me. Got back home, and hooked up the camera to the computer with the USB cable, and downloading all the photos was a snap. I haven't tried using the Easyshare software (and I don't really plan to). I was also very pleased to see that the quality of the pictures (once on the computer) was quite a bit better than they had originally appeared on the camera viewscreen - more detail and brighter. Problems - I was surprised at the tiny internal memory - it can hold only about a dozen 6 Megapixel pictures (or several dozen smaller-sized pictures), so I immediately went out and bought a 1Gb card for the camera - this is an absolute MUST. Now I can store thousands of pictures without worry. It runs on AA batteries, and they lasted through the weekend and no more. I would turn on the camera for about a minute, snap a picture or two, then turn it off until the next shot. I did this at least 100 times over the weekend, rarely leaving the camera on for more than a couple minutes at a time. I don't know if this is normal operating time for the batteries, but it would be a good idea carrying around spare batteries. The manual that comes with the camera is a complete joke. Totally useless. The button layout and operation is a little non-intuitive, but I figure it will just take a little bit of time getting used to it, that's all. The only feature I wish this camera had is a "timer" function, so I could set it down and take pictures of myself in front of a big mountain backdrop, for example. As far as I can tell, no timer. And finally, twice the camera would not start up when I pressed the "On" button. But all I had to do was open and close the battery cover - and it was fine - I assume it's just a very slight short where the battery is/not touching. So, after one weekend trial, I give it a tentative thumbs-up. It's nothing big and fancy - but then again it's not supposed to be. Just a simple, low-cost point-and-shoot camera for the simple photographer.
Target text information: great value It is a great beginner camera, perfect gift for a teenage girl. I bought it for under $80 and couldn't be more satisfied. It is definitely worth the money I money I spent on it. The pics are decent quality. I recommened it for a beginner point and shoot camera or for not so tech savy people out there.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: you won't be dissapointed! awesome case that is the perfect size for someone who has a lot of extras. i don't normally start with the cons, but there are only 2, so i want to get them out of the way. 1) the handle is on the wrong side, or the pouch opening should face the other direction. right now when you hold the closed case by the handle with opening to the pouch faces downward. things don't fall out for the most part. but if running with the case they can 2) instead of 1 big pouch where all your stuff gets mixed around 6 smaller pouches would make better sense. mounts in 1, cables in another, chargers in the 3rd. case backdoors in the 3rd. etc etc. i included pics to show what i have been able to fit in mine. including the gopro 3 way stand/pole, headstrap, floaty on extended backdoor, gopro hero 4, gopro skeleton case, set of accessory mounts, batteries, camera lens cover, extended battery. in the pouch i have a wasabi battery charger, 2 mini usb cables, flat back door, tether and regular mounts, cleaning cloth, anti fog pads.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Neewer 50-1 GoPro accessory Kit I purchased this product after carefully reading lots of reviews about this and other similar products and this one peeked my interest the most from the reviews. After making the purchase, the product arrived on time and in great condition. I want to say that I'm a QC manager and have been for many years so it's in my nature to look at, test, move, tweak, twist and try every piece of everything I buy for proper operation and that it works as described/designed. First off, I read a few reviews that a parts list with a very brief description would be nice to accompany this product. I say the same thing. You're getting 50 pieces and if you pull them out and count them, you probably aren't going to know if you got all the right pieces or just a handful of the same thing tossed in to complete the package. I found two straps that I don't know what they would be used for. I guess trial and error will have to work. The carrying case is made of good quality material with a foam insert, a webbed pouch on the inside, top and the zipper is sewn good. The items that have elastic work very well. The head piece has two adjusting buckles and a thin, non-slip surface on the inside that doesn't hurt or catch your hair if not using a hat. The chest camera holder also has nice elastic with five adjustments on it. It's easy to put on and make adjustments to the shoulder and midsection straps. The chest strap will move some, but that's expected with the types of clothes you wear and your physical appearance. I'm not an athlete, but it works great and is very comfortable. The wrist camera holder is soft to the touch. Has a piece of velco on the inner strap to help get the wrist strap on and then there is a second strap that allows for the strap to tighten. The camera attachment swivels for any angle and has a button that will lock the camera in place. Nice feature. It came with a selfie stick that is about 36"+ long with a screw that would screw into the bottom of a regular camera. The package comes with the adaptor that attaches to your GoPro and the stick. There is a three leg tripod that works well and can be manipulated to wrap around items that aren't flat, etc. It too has the attachment that would screw into a camera. There is also a threaded hole in the handle end of the selfie stick that it can screw onto the tripod to get height on the camera. There is an attachment that can be attached to handlebars or small diameter tubing. There are multiple adhesive pieces to attach brackets to hard surfaces. I suggest you check every bolt, nut and attachment to make sure they all work. All the bolts that came with the product are well made and have the same amount of threads per bolt protruding from the black plastic handle. I noticed that the nuts that are molded into the different attachments are not all the same depth. This is going to cause the issue that I'm not happy with and will try to describe what I found because of this. The pieces that have the nuts molded in them and work with the camera and other attachment to get the camera in the angle and position to get the action movies and pictures you're looking for are not all the same depth in the moldings. Is what happens is when the bolt is placed through the molded piece to screw into the nut, it goes through too far and only allows for 1/2 - 1 thread to secure the piece. There are two pieces that won't allow for the bolt to catch the threads at all. This is very unacceptable. After working with every bolt and screwing it into every nut, I want to make a finding that will help you, if you purchase this and the company, if they decide to add a parts list and a few operating statements. I found six pieces that I couldn't get the bolts to screw into. I tried different bolts and it felt as though the threads were crossed threaded. I finally tried turning the bolts to the left first (like you loosen bolts) until I felt a click. Then, I turned the bolt to tighten it and those six pieces could be tightened like the rest. I was thinking seriously about returning this product until I figured that out. Yes, it takes about 2 seconds longer to get the attachment tightened, but it works and I don't think it warrants returning the item. The items that I do have an issue with and hope the manufacture responds to are the 5 items that will not allow for a secure attachment because the nuts aren't in the molding far enough to catch the threads of the bolts. So, I think this is a good product. If the manufacturer can get the inconsistencies of the molded nuts fixed so there is a 100% operational satisfaction, I would definitely give this a 5 stars. Would I recommend this product for purchase, yes, because all the major components work as designed, it was only a few of the smaller pieces that had issues. There are enough extra pieces in this package that something can be used to get those fabulous pictures and movies you're looking for.
Target text information: Great for small quads Works as advertised and does the job well. I repurposed these for small quadcopters. Wish the foam was uncut so I could fit them as needed, but still great nonetheless.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Tons of Rings There were are a ton of rings in this kit. It is still a bit confusing trying to find the right one I need, but at least this set should cover any future needs.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It's awesome It really works well and I love it so much! This is great for when you buys lenses that don't fit your camera, but you want to use still!
1-hop neighbor's text information: So glad I could find this Though a good way to make use of existing filters, bear in mind that using a circular polarizing filter on a lens where the front element rotates is a pain.
Target text information: Five Stars fit as expected
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent and a standard setter I've already had one digital camera (a Kodak DC290, which was excellent) for a year, but I longed for more manual control and more flexibility, and this camera delivers in spades. The G1, in fact, has so many features and options that it's a bit overwhelming for people who've operated earlier, more limited digital cameras primarily in point-and-shoot mode. Apart from shutter and aperture priority, there are night flash, portrait, landscape and movie modes. There's excellent noise reduction for long exposures and a mode to assist with taking panoramas (plus almost absurdly easy stitching software) to merge the shots on a computer. The camera sets new standards in its price category with its support for IBM Microdrives and the use of a camcorder battery, meaning longer life and lots more pictures possible in a given session. The swiveling LCD is fantastic and is so bright I use it to compose for almost every shot... again, the longer battery life makes this possible. The menus are easy to follow and the ergonomics are great -- the camera feels very solid and not like some weirdly designed gadget. A hot shoe means it's easy to attach a Canon speedlite flash (or some third party flashes) for even greater flexibility, and it's a relief not to have to rely on clumsy brackets to hold a flash. RAW mode pictures make it possible to tweak pictures for things like white balance in the computer. The picture quality is superb, and the camera is very adaptable to a variety of picture taking settings. What may cause an issue with novice users is the fact that pictures using auto settings, while OK, can be a bit cool, and in trickier settings on sunny days, end up slightly overexposed. The built-in flash is also on the finicky side and will require some experimentation to determine optimal range. It's simple enough to adjust flash strength, exposure or white balance accordingly and have those settings stick, but some folks may not want to bother. There are definitely more manageable cameras for those who primarily want point-and-shoot or those who want very saturated looking pictures right out of the camera (the Kodaks being best). But by the same token, those who like to tinker will find the pictures possible with the G1 excellent--they compare very favorably to other digicams I evaluated such as the Nikons, Olympuses and Kodaks. This is a very good camera for people who want to learn more about photography. After an adjustment period of over a hundred pictures, I find that everything from portraits to landscapes to macro shots to night shots comes out very well. The software that comes with the camera for downloading and browsing images (Zoombrowser) is well done --I usually avoid installing camera manufacturers' software because of bugs, but this is good stuff. Most notable nits: a flimsy rubber door that covers the AC port, and a slow bootup time when using the IBM Microdrive. Otherwise, the camera feels wonderful and the time to take pictures from one shot to another is very fast. Overall, I am very pleased. Beyond everything I've already said, the fact that I've taken nearly a thousand pictures in just a few weeks is evidence that taking pictures with this camera and making use of all its capabilities is absolutely addictive!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Point and shoot this . . . ! Back from Paris with 1064 still frames. I find a high level of technical knowledge in these Amazon reviews. My review will be short. Without a great deal of research, I bought the RX100 IV cold turkey based upon a highly favorable DP Review article. I own other high end Sony photographic products. I'm into intuitive camera menus. I took the camera out of the box for the first time sitting on the eastbound flight to CDG. Never looked at the user manual. Ten days later, I can positively state that I made an exceptionally good choice. If you are locked on the horns of a dilemma ... having compared equivalents, price, resolution, speed, video vs. still, etc. etc. etc. Just stop it! Go to your computer, type in your credit card number and push SEND. Recommend the Sony case, a rear display HARD protective screen, extra battery and the most expensive 64GB SD card available.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Quality Replacement for my OE G2 Charger I bought this to replace the original charger for my Canon G2. I was apprehensive about buying it as I had already bought another similar charger which did not work at all, and found its way to the garbage can shortly after I bought it. This one is much different, and when I opened the package, I was immediately impressed by the high quality appearance of both the charger and the battery. It had the battery fully charged in a few hours, and the battery life seems similar to that of the OE Canon battery. I am totally satisfied with it, and have since bought two more of the same batteries for use with my G2. The OE charger for my G2 was a bulky device not unlike a laptop charger. This charger is much different; a sleek little device with no power cords, and it tucks neatly into my camera bag. Far superior to the OE charger, I wish I would have bought it long ago.
Target text information: Canon G2 -The BEST digital camera for under $1000US! Period! The Canon PowerShot G2 is a digital camera consumer's dream come true, and a nightmare for other digital camera manufacturers. Make a list of features you'd expect and not expect to find from a "prosumer" digital camera, and chances are you'll find them on the G2. This is a little camera that was designed to act a lot bigger than many other digital cameras in its class. You only have to pick up a G2 to realize that there's a lot more to it than meets the eye; this camera's significantly heavier and feels sturdier than any other camera in its class! The extra weight means better camera stabilization. The G2's sturdiness inspires confidence and makes the camera feel like a photographic tool, not an electronic gizmo. From the tilt-and-swivel LCD, the magnification loupe for manual focusing, dedicated and fully functional flash hot-shoe, evaluative metering, IR autofocous assist mechanism, ISO 50, RAW image format, etc., etc., this camera has it all!. Many photographers will argue that the real measures of any camera lie in the controls and results. The G2 doesn't disappoint in either of these respects. Although you'll have to familiarize yourself with the camera's controls initially, you'll soon find them very intuitive and actually use them more often than not. The quality of images captured with the G2 is nothing short of superb! You'll get clean, detailed, very high-resolution photographs with the G2, especially if you use the camera's RAW mode at ISO 50. The Canon PowerShot G2 is still a point-and-shoot digital camera. Anyone who's ever used an SLR will miss the optical viewfinder, true manual focus, and lens selection not available in the G2. However, this can be said for any other digital camera in the G2's class. In every other respect, the G2 rises above its inherent limitations and really challenges its competition to try and keep up! Beyond the camera itself, Canon has really done the consumer proud by offering most every accessory that you would want included at no extra charge, i.e. an remote control unit, high-capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, and remote capture software. If you're in the market for a capable digital camera at a reasonable price, thank Canon for making the choice really very simple. Positives: - extensive feature set - excellent build and design - superb results, especially in RAW mode at ISO 50 - Excellent lens produces very little distortion and chromatic aberrations - extremely reasonable price - All the accessories that should come standard do come standard. Negatives: - Certain exposure adjustments, i.e. flash compensation, aren't available in full manual mode. - The fact that the G2 isn't an SLR. - Not much else.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Better Than Expected After purchasing this and THEN reading some reviews here on the site and on Lifehacker where an article about it was posted, I was a bit disappointed. It didn't sound like it would it would even hold my DSLR which is my backup camera. I don't know what those people are putting on the end of their camera, but not only did this hold DSLR and a large 17-270 zoom lens, it holds my main Sony FS-100 with it's lens, shotgun mic and my wireless mic receiver. This has to be close to 9 lbs. It's sitting here next to me and I'm amazed that it's doing what it's doing. If you have a DSLR and are worried about this being able to support. DO NOT WORRY!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Close to top of the line, great functionality, but a small hidden quality problem. First and foremost, I love this ball head!!! It is easy to use and works very well. It is close to top of the line! The only reason it is not 5 stars for me any longer is that it broke on me only after a few months. The unit is generally very well made, however, inside the largest locking knob is a very small cheap $0.01 plastic washer. It broke when I bumped it. So I went to the Manfrotto parts department and after a week they did not respond. With a top of the line product images, I was expecting top of the line support and service. So I started Googling and then found the part for sale on another one of their sites for $31.82 (Part # R4190,21). I then realized I can buy a full ball head from another manufacture for less than that part cost and was a bit discouraged. So I took it apart and ended up fixing it myself with a $0.02 1/2" metal washer. My fix makes the product even better quality than the original design. I'm happy now, but if Manfrotto wants to keep their top of the line image, a small product improvement is needed on the inside of these locking knobs. I'll likely buy more Manfrotto equipment as I do love their stuff, but I will say due to the experience I will look around a bit more before my next purchase. If they ever reach out to me or I see they made the product improvement, I'll update the review.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great! Very well made. The ball head is very posable, and fluid through movement. The only reason I give 4 stars is that the legs don't lock into position in any way, and since the tripod is so light, this has been an issue for my clumsy self.
Target text information: Five Stars those are original from manfrotto :D
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Easy to use and very budget friendly Tilta never lets you down. Easy to use and very budget friendly. Like most say, don't buy cheaper FFs, his is a great FF for the amateur shooter all the way to a pro setup for cams ranging from A7sii to Sony FS5 & 7.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Professional product...for everyone. Top quality and craftsmanship. Let's face it...when we think of Chinese or India for products, we think of cheap quality...not this time. With my 40yrs in the film industry working small to large budget films, I've worked with top quality equipment. All my follow focuses through the years have been $2500 FF made in Germany considered the best. My budget these days don't allow for that. I have tried several FF from Amazon only to be amazed at the lack of quality and steadiness. I got this unit and right away, the crank is as high a quality as my $2500 FF. Although I don't need a gear belt, it two was the best I've seen. It tightened easily and secured fast. My amazement was when I lifted the unit itself out of the box. Solid, heavy, precise quality. It mounts firm and easily...without having to disassemble the rig to slide it on the rails. This is important when you have to change from operator side to Focus Puller side of the camera rig. It moves onto the gears with a smooth and precise motion and locks firm. The focus gear is smooth and the double hard stops are quality. If you've never used hard stops, you have to use them to see how much easier it makes racking a shot. Notice in the photos that one is the $2500 FF and the other is FilmCity...both can change their gear side but only the FilmCity has hard stops and quick rail mount. To sum it up...this unit is a quality machined aluminum device worth far more than it sells for. The truth is I'm selling my $2500 FF and using the money to replace all my FF with these units. Once again FilmCty(Cinecity) comes through with top quality that satisfied even the toughest of critic's as myself. Get yourself a good whip such as the one I reviewed, and you're set to go. R.G. IAWFilmWorks
1-hop neighbor's text information: Couldn't be happier. I have to be honest, I was a little apprehensive about buying this product after seeing a video on YouTube, which gave this product a bad review. However, it seems that finding a decent follow focus system these days for a decent price is just shy of impossible. So, I did what any budget filmmaker would have done in my position: I decided to give this one a shot seeing as there was really no other option anywhere else to go for at the time. Firstly, this product wasn't offered through Prime, which was big concern. As a matter a fact, I think it shipped from Canada, or something or other. Either way, it didn't really matter seeing as it shipped rather quickly, and I received it after only a very short period of time as well. Second, I noticed that there was no real retail packaging or anything for this unit. It just came in a small, brown, cardboard box. I will note that it was packaged really well though. And finally, after opening it, and examining it, it actually seemed like a promising device. Note: All except for the acme hand crank they included with it. I really wish they would have done a better job with that thing... but no matter. In conclusion: I've used this product for a while now, and it's functions operate quite nicely. It's very robust and durable (it's very, very heavy), and not to mention the construction and design of this thing are something that make it seem like an overall great product. So, if your in the market for an affordable follow focus, and you can't afford one of the big dogs yet, I would recommend this one. Even if it does appear to be the Bizarro of the TILTA FF-T03. I'll take it! :)
Target text information: I love it. Work of art. Very heavy. Smooth operation. Extremely high quality. I love it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It arrived on time and the product seems be solidly ... I bought two of these and they both broke. They are cheaply built and the cross hairs are painted onto a cheap piece of plastic that comes loose on the inside.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Well made! I purchased this adapter for use with my Orion Sky View equatorial mount to hold either cameras or spotting scopes. The adapter is a 4" long Vixen-style mount with a 1/4" x 20 post in the center. The post is a free moving Allen hex screw that extends about 1/4" above the rim of the aluminum dovetail base. It fits my Maksutov spotting scope just fine but is a bit too long for the camera base. A washer will be needed for the camera. Overall quality is very good and very well made. If I were to change one thing, I'd make it a flat plate mount vice high-ridge optical tube mount.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Value not there and does not fit an 11" SCT I bought this to cover my 8" Celestron telescope. The material is relatively thin - thin enough to allow quite a bit of light through. The entire scope cloak feels very light weight. It is silver on the outside and red on the inside. In hindsight, I would buy a heavy duty barbeque cover at half the price and cover more of the telescope. I have since bought the 11" Celestron SCT telescope and tried putting this cover over it. Well it barely covers the OTA and leaves the tripod electronics exposed.
Target text information: It works great and was easy to set up I bought this to use with my ioptron zeq25. It works great and was easy to set up. I've used it with my android pad and Sky Safari, as well as my laptop and Stellarium. It is great to be able to see visually on the screen the objects that you are selecting to view through the telescope. Much better than using the hand controller. Highly recommended.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Wallet Size Album! My grandma asked for a replacement for her picture wallet. She had a worn Sanrio one. She carries all her pictures we've given her from years back! (Like the old wallet school pics etc) Even Sanrio doesn't sell picture wallets anymore. (most likely since people now use camera phones/ipods/digital keychains etc) Luckily I found this on amazon and she loves it. The only con is you can't choose colors and I got a forest green color. I would've wanted to get her fave color instead.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good quality, hard-to-find item Good quality, hard-to-find item for the old square "snapshots," and the holes include spacing for a standard 3-ring binder.
Target text information: Five Stars Great quality!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great zoom, Image Stabil., a little slow I searched for along time for this kind of camera. (in the $200 range) I was drawn by the 10x zoom and Optical Image Stabilization(IS). (both work great and are very nice to have!) After using it for a few weeks, I have had mixed results. Before you read on, understand that I also shoot with a canon xti, often with a $300 50mm lens on it, so I think my standards might be a little higher than the average user. With that said, here is what I think: When you shoot in auto mode, the ISO it chooses (ISO 200) will not be as clear as the camera is capable of. Thus I find you have to use a Program (P) mode and set it to ISO 80 to get better reduced-noise pictures. Otherwise pictures can be grainy. The pictures are poor at ISO higher than 200. Focusing is a bit slow in low light, and unless you can balance the camera on something steady, and your subject is not moving, you will need to use the flash. As I have read it on reviews on its predecessor Canon sx100, the recycle time on the flash is somewhat annoying. You will have to wait a good 5-6 seconds before you can ready up for another shot. This is a drag when you have people who are posing, or for a subject that is passing you by, like at an evening parade. The flash is set "on" or "off" by manually raising the flash with your finger. No automatic pop-up. Not a problem for me as I don't like using flashes anyways, especially on this camera!!! I think the video quality out of this camera is great, far better than what I got out of older Sony Cybershot models DSCW-50 and the DSCW-55. Note that you cannot optically zoom while shooting video; it will let you zoom digitally. The upsides for this camera are many. The 3-inch screen is amazing. It does stick out from the back of the camera, rather than being inset, so it may be prone to scratching. The programmable features are excellent. You can adjust the exposure time to 15 seconds. Playback/review is easy and fast, due to a wheel that lets you scroll through pictures quickly. Viewing it on the big screen with auto-rotation (landscape-portrait) makes it easy to check for focusing and such. Macro shooting is amazing. You can practically touch the subject with the lens and get a clear, very detailed shot! If you want a quick convenient camera for casual shooting, don't really care about too much zoom, don't get this camera. Get something smaller and faster, and something that comes with a rechargeable lithium battery. I would stick to Nikons, Sonys and Canons. This one takes two AA's, and dealing with those has its pros and cons. I bought this camera for the big 10x zoom for the relatively small size, and the programmable options. I studied studio tests from dpreview.com (great site!) and found this was the best for my needs. The Lumix TZ5 pics looked fuzzy and the design of the Sony H3 is ugly. For other models and side-by-side comparisons, check that site out. Hope this helped you, and good luck on your decision!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars This exceeded my expectations
Target text information: Great items Great item
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1-hop neighbor's text information: As good or better than the Canon factory model. Good quality. Seems like it will work as well, if not better than the Canon part. The Fotodiox adapter is made from metal. The Canon adapter is made of plastic. My Canon adapter (like many other's reviews on here) is sometimes VERY difficult to remove from the filter. This metal one is just like unscrewing any other filter from a regular lens barrel and works pretty flawlessly. I'm tempted to put a very tiny drop of some silicone lubricant on the threads to make them smoother and to absolutely be sure that the threads won't lock onto the filter, but I doubt that would happen if you didn't add any sort of oil/lubricant.
Target text information: Yep, it's an adapter The reality of most point and shoots is that if you're lucky enough to have the option for lens accessories it will usually be at the cost of an adapter. I got this adapter recently and determined the following: its an adapter and it works. After researching this Canon adapter and the Lensmate adpater I did a comparison of their differences and decided I'd rather go with the Canon. The material was chosen for manufacturing concerns no doubt (easily thermoformed) but also because it has high impact resistance. It doesn't strike me as flimsy or any harder to thread than any other filter thread (they're all kind of a pain). It also fits snuggly without being so tight you think you're going to break the lens. And the reason it is plastic instead of metal is because a metal filter adapter would destroy the plastic of the lens barrel.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Nice mount, a little pricey I really like this mount. It is VERY tight, which is nice because it doesn't move around too much once put into position. The really nice feature with this is that you can spin it around without un-tightening the mount like you had to do with traditional mounts. This mount comes with a new and improved rubber insert that stops extra unwanted movement when clipped into the female end. There are two negatives with this product that stopped me from giving it a five star rating: 1. The price. $29.99 for this is utterly ridiculous, but then again, I paid for it! 2. The forward/downward tilt angle is a little restrictive, in my opinion. I would like to see it have a little more range in this direction.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good Kit to Have Good quality almost like GoPro accessories. Fits snug. Makes rigging a chin mount way easier with the 90 arm. Glad I bought it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Great Product!
Target text information: DONT BUY THIS. I bought it for a trip ... DONT BUY THIS. I bought it for a trip. received it and tried to put it on and when it got to the bottom of screwing it down, it just continued to spin around! BOTH of them in the package. They were both defective! :( I am requesting a refund and NOT buying from a 3rd party person who is having these made through china where there is no quality control. This was disappointing. Now I won't have them for my trip this weekend. BOTH were defective. The go pro falls right out of the hotshoe. it DOES NOT securely hold it in place. The circle dial will just spins around and spin around. NOT SECURE AT ALL. IF YOU DO BUY IT ANYWAY CHECK IT OUT WELL ASAP. POORLY MADE.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The grading and the colors look great! I just found that the filters are very ... The grading and the colors look great! I just found that the filters are very easily taken out from the lenses, a little stronger attachment would be just perfect, but for the price seemed great to me.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very happy with the purchase!! I bought this kit for my wife who is still an amateur but learning fast. I also bought a Canon version of this kit for myself, which are the same products but in a different size. This review is a mix of both our opinions. I had my eye on this lens set for a week before I decided to go ahead and give it a shot. I had my doubts after reading some of the reviews left by others but after testing out all the included parts I can say without a doubt this was definitely a great buy. I highly recommend this kit for beginners as well as more advanced photographers in citations where they just want to have fun with their camera or don't want to carry a heavy or super expensive lens, such as when traveling aboard or hiking in the woods. LENSES: The lenses are MUCH better than I would have expected. The wide angle itself is worth the cost of the kit alone. Nobody is saying these are the same quality as $400 brand name professional lenses, but as an advanced photographer that doesn't have the money to spend on professional equipment I am more than satisfied with the results. Lenses were well built, high quality looking and even came in protective pouches. I used the wide angle to get some great group shots of the family and was very pleased with the results. I was able to fit almost twice as much into my shot compared to no wide angle. The telephoto zoom added a nice little effect, not too much, but for the price it was still nice to have. FILTERS: Filters fit perfectly and worked as advertised. Very satisfied! MACRO FILTER KIT: These filters looked and felt like quality products. The wide angle lens also came with a detachable macro lens that allows for amazing close up macro photos. I will post some of my wife's photos here this weekend. These macro filters work more like magnifying lenses and can be stacked one on top of the other to take high detail shots of flowers, insects, stamps, etc. LENS HOOD: No surprises here. I've owned plenty of lens hoods in my time. Not original Nikon brand but well made, sturdy, and gets the job done. I would not pay for a name brand hood which I will probably lose anyway and costs $20. CLEANING SUPPLIES: Like others said, a nice little bonus. I was pleasantly surprised by the microfibers. I use them to clean the fingerprints and smudges off my lens and tablet. My wife uses this on her iphone and loves it. RING ADAPTERS: This kit fit fine on my wife's camera and the rings were not needed but are nice to have in a pinch. They are made of metal and are lightweight. All in all, my wife and I are very happy with our purchase. I was not looking to spend too much money and for less than $100, this was a bargain by any standard. The entire ordering process was a breeze. I received my package in 3 business days and it even included a hand signed note from the owner of the company guaranteeing 100% satisfaction. Nice products, exceptional service, and a very reasonable price. I will repeat here what I said in another lens set review I gave: I think it's very unhelpful and unfair of other reviewers to review this set without taking into account that you are paying less than $100. If you want professional level items, go pay for them. These items are awesome for the price and I think will be more than sufficient for 95% of the photographers I come in contact with. In this context I absolutely give this kit 5 stars. Hope this helps!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Macro lenses for Sony (all cameras actually) cameras cost quite a pretty penny, to get a "good" one at least Item: 55MM Professional Lens Filter Kit Time used: 4 months, about 8 times, for around 100 pictures, with my Sony A7. The good- This kit is completely unbeatable in my mind. $20 for all of this. The money that you save from this kit is hard to measure. Macro lenses for Sony (all cameras actually) cameras cost quite a pretty penny, to get a "good" one at least. But for those of us looking to experiment with this kind of photography, here is your item. The glass itself has a pretty good weight to it and doesn't seem to be made cheaply, or easy to break/scratch unless dropped. The fact that you can add each of these filters together is quite cool, but looks a little funny to anyone looking at the lens. With all macro filters on, the area of focus is unreal. Attached is a picture of hair I took with all macros on and you can see the precision. The filter case seems strong with its Velcro latch and I'd be willing to bet it would prevent any glass from breaking if dropped from desk high heights (if properly stored), though I will not risk trying that theory. The cleaning cloth is large and useful, unlike some other cheap add-in accessories I have had in the past. NOTE: This is the perfect add on to the A7 Kit lens (28-70mm), and is the only lens I have tried it on. The bad- the 4x and 10x combined is a rather tight fit at times, and the fastening strips themselves (among all filters) are a little tough to align if not watching what you're doing. Auto focus is a little bipolar. Swap to manual mode and align your focus that way and you should be good to go. But this can be quite difficult to focus ANYWHERE at some point, especially with shaking hands or heavy breathing. The random- If an image zoomed in on you (post shooting) can sometimes see a "rainbow" effect shining through the glass, especially outside. This also sometimes makes images fuzzy if not checked on. I like the glass prism effect (usually) for my pictures though. Zoomed out with several filters on creates a tunnel view picture. Again, I like this most of the time, but it could trouble others. Recommended for- People wanting to know if a macro lens is right for them. Life expectancy- With proper maintenance, I think this product will last as long as I have the camera and use the kit lens. Value for money-5/5. Really cannot beat the quality/quantity/variety of this purchase. Final rating- 5/5 NOTE: I did not receive any compensation for this review, or any products of any kind. I just enjoy reviewing things that I have purchased as I spend several hours researching these items prior to purchasing. Hopefully this review will give you some ideas on whether or not this is the right item for you.
Target text information: Excellent set of filters. This filter set is an exceptional value - it is well made with quality materials and everything is well refined for great fit and finish. The set comes with six filters - G-Orange (as pictured on left photo versus no filter on right), G-Blue, G-Gray and Slim FLD, Slim CPL & Slim UV. In addition to the six included filters there is a microfiber lens cleaning cloth, a flower petal lens hood, a center pinch lens cap/cap keeper & a filter pouch. All the included accessories are just as well made with quality materials. You can tell the fit and finish is top notch. It would be quite hard to find a set of this quality at this price level. I was provided this set for an independent review.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Exactly what I expected for the $$$ (and a little more) I'm currently using a Nikon D90 but the D700 is on the horizon for me. This meant that I am not buying any DX lenses anymore. I have the Tokina 11-16, Nikkor 70-300 VR, Nikkor 50mm 1.8 and the D90 kit lens 18-105 VR (never been happy with the kit lens). So the only focal range I needed was basically 17-70 and the DX Nikkor 17-55 is out. The logical approach was the Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 but ugh... I'm not making $$$ from my shots yet and $1999 was a bit much to swallow. I rented the Nikkor and the Sigma to compare side by side and I really loved the Sigma's compact but solid presence compared to the relatively big and long Nikkor (chalk up one point for the Sigma)... I took about 150 shots with both lenses and I really could not find too many differences... Certainly none that stood out. I'll admit that I'm a bit of a pixel peeper and I was truly looking for the lesser priced lens to come up short but honestly only some very minor flare issues (shooting directly into the late evening sun) even showed up. On my crop framed D90 the sharpness was superb on both lenses, color, contrast and focusing accuracy and speed was exactly what I expected. VERY VERY good. One thing that added to the cost of the Sigma though (chalk up a point for Nikkor) is the 82mm filter size. They are not easy to find and are almost always more expensive (high quality Digital UV filter was $100). I now have my FX frame lens lineup set and I'm very happy with it as I purchased this lens right here at Amazon. Now... to save for that D700... *sigh* Moral of the story is... if you want to save $800 and have a lens that you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference from the venerable Nikkor... get this Sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM. *UPDATE* As mentioned in the comments on this original post, if you are going full frame with this lens it is indeed a bit "mushy" from f/2.8 to f/4.0 in terms of acuity. On my D90 I just didn't seem to notice as much more than likely due to the smaller sensor and denser smaller pixels. On the D3s you can really see the limitations of this lens at wide apertures. I would also imagine if you are using a D7000 (purely speculation here) that you might start seeing some of the limitations on that crop sensor too due to its higher resolution. I will be selling my old faithful friend (this is not a bad lens) for the more expensive Nikkor now that I'm full frame. NEW moral of the story... if you are using a D300 or D90 or below this lens is wonderful. If you are using a higher MP sensor or full frame you will see the limitations at wide apertures.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Value, Happy With The Grip I love this product - it is saving my shoulder while doing portrait shots and I have no issues with it. I had my first instance of using the AA battery insert to continue shooting a couple of weeks ago. It gives you roughly half the normal shooting time of a Mark ii battery if all of the AAs are fully charged, but in a pinch, that's all I've really needed. Well worth it for the money, I've very happy with my purchase.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Improves contrast and image quality while offering some protection Hoods offer several benefits to the photographer by shading the lens from stray light and offering limited protection from bumps and falls. Stray light may result in unwanted image discoloration, hazing, or the appearance of lens flare. Shading the lens from stray light helps improve contrast and image quality. The hood is built to offer protection and block stray light while ensuring that it will not inadvertently show up in your images. Photographers often state the protective abilities of a hood as a reason to have one. This hood being a solid petal shaped offers limited protection from keeping moisture and wind blown debris off the from lens element. When in place, the hood can protect the lens from impacting solid objects. Being shallow and petal shaped, this type of protection is also limited. Even if the protection is limited, replacing a damaged hood is usually cheaper than repairing the lens and easier to replace. This hood is manufactured for the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-EF-28-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-IS-USM-zoom/dp/B00006I53S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom</a> and normally is not included with the lens when sold new. Amazon often suggests purchasing one with your lens, and is worth considering. Since the hood is wider than the lens; it can easily be stored attached in a reverse position. This doesn't add to the length of the lens, but does make it wider by about an inch. An inch may not seem like a lot, but in a tightly packed camera bag, it is huge. This lens itself isn't unusually wide so the extra inch may not be a problem. While the protective benefits exist, they are secondary and limited. I find the impact the hood has on my image quality to be the more convincing reason to use a hood. A hood is not required to eliminate stray light, as any items used to shade the lens will provide the same protective qualities. However, a lens hood is convenient plus is simple to store and use. Considering the impact on image quality and the low cost as compared to my other camera equipment (except for a lens case), purchasing a hood is money well spent. PROS: Improves contrast and image quality Reduces lens flare problems Offers limited protection to the lens CONS: Takes up more space in your camera bag to store with the lens
Target text information: Never Ever: Rent, borrow or use this Camera, if you do, you will have to own it! Canon 5D Mark II Never Ever: Rent, borrow or use the Canon 5D Mark II, if you do, you will have to own it. It's that good! Pros: Crazy high ISO performance Fantastic amazing image quality you have to see to believe! Great menus, sharper, brighter, easier to read then 40D Video, did someone say video? I love it! You will need a tripod! Fantastic rear LCD that you can check actual photo sharpness Super low light high ISO photographic tool with 25,600 ISO!!! Feels great in your hands, the grip texture is easy to hold and is well balanced Low 50 ISO allows photos at F/1.2 aperture out in bright sunlight for shallow DOF Cons: No Built in popup Flash A little slower shooting then the 40D Very demanding of lenses, high end L lenses are a must have Huge files: you will need larger memory cards and a larger hard drive Ultra large bright sharp viewfinder makes my 40D finder seem dim and tiny Hum... I'm thinking.. Intro: I have had my Canon 5D Mark II for a little over two weeks now. And I'm having a hard time putting it down. I tried switching back to my Canon 40D and the very first thing you notice is how small, dim and fuzzy the viewfinder on the 40D is compared to the 5D Mark II. Especially if you are older you will really appreciate being able to easy see and read information in the viewfinder not to mention you can actually manually focus with it. It reminds me of my switch from the Canon Rebel XTi to the 40D. It's that big a difference. The Images are huge and quite simply stunning. Plus I find that I can get away with very low noise all the way up to 3200 ISO on the 5D Mark II where the 40D was very noisy. In fact I would not hesitate to say the 5D Mark II photos has less noise at 9,600 ISO then the 40D does at 1600 ISO. Lenses: I have never had the pleasure of owning a Camera that is this demanding of the lens you use. It's like an instant lens test. I haven't seen much in-depth lens as used on 5D Mark II information on the other reviews and decided this would be good to be included in my review. All of these lenses are brighter in the viewfinder and focus much better on my 5D Mark II then on my 40D. So, with that said after several hundred photos I can give you a rundown of my most used, most favorite, best performing and least used lenses that I have used on the 5D Mark II and a few un-expected surprises along the way. 1. Canon 200mm F/2 IS L lens. This lens is my new master of resolving power. Even wide open at F/2 it is sharper then any other lens I have ever used. I could go on and on but here's a few highlights: Lightening fast auto focus, F/2 speed at 200mm, unbelievable perfect 10 Images, public attention hog, otherworldly image stabilization, great build quality, weather sealed, fantastic perfect buttery smooth Bokeh and what a lens case! If you crave attention and demand the absolute best there is the do what ever it takes to get this lens on your Canon 5D Mark II. If you do not like public attention you may want to skip to number 2 in this list as I have never been asked so many questions about a lens as this one. But it's all worth it as the clarity, sharpness, Bokeh and colors are: otherworldly, insane, impossible, rare, perfect, out of sight, crazy!! 2. Canon 85mm F/1.2 II L lens. Without a doubt at F/4 (after the Canon 200mm F/2 of course) this lens delivers the clearest sharpest and most resolving power onto any photograph you care to take with the Canon 5D Mark II. The clarity has to be seen to be believed. At F/1.2 the Depth of Field (DOF) is scary thin and the edges are super soft which is great for female portraiture. The super soft creamy dreamy Bokeh at F/1.2 is much smoother on the 5D Mark II over my 40D. But stop this lens down to F/1.8 and it gets scary sharp and clear. Step it down to F/4.0 and it's at its sharpest and the only lens I have that gives you 100% pixel peeping razor blade edge to edge top to bottom perfect clarity in every single area of the photo. For some reason this lens is even sharper on my 5D Mark II then my 40D or Rebel, don't know why but it is. Guess it's getting the full resolving power to the 21 megapixel sensor. Looking at a photo on my iMac taken with a 5D Mark II with this lens stopped down to F/4 is like standing there looking through an open window at the actual scene! You feel like you could actually open up the computer screen like opening a window and climb in!!! The 85mm F/1.2 is your low light monster on the 5D Mark II, I don't have to harp too much on what an F/1.2 aperture and an ISO 25,600 can do for you at night. Let's just say you can go out into what appears to be a dark night and do hand held photos. Not all is perfect as it's: expensive, heavy, and hard to focus wide open, focus lock does not work and it eats camera batteries at twice the rate of my other lenses. Also it doesn't focus as close on the 5D Mark II as it did on my 40D so you can't get head filling close ups. This isn't really a problem, as with 21 Mega Pixels I can crop no problem. However, all this is forgiven when I get back to my iMac and view the results. This is the very first lens I will reach for when using the 5D Mark II and the one that's on it 90% of the time. If I could have just one lens for a Canon 5D Mark II this would be the one! [...] 2. Tie! Canon 135mm F/2 L. It's small light and stealthy and has fastest and best auto-focus of any lens I have ever owned (after the Canon 200mm F/2 IS L). It even focuses pretty close on the 5D Mark II. This lens is amazing, the Bokeh looks like sweet candy and it's sharper wide open then the Canon 85mm F/1.2 II L lens is wide open and stop it down to F/2.2 and it's as sharp as any lens I have. It's not a zoom so it's not as versatile but it's a great waist up portrait lens out in public and in larger studios. It's one of my most used lens at outdoor public events along with the 85mm F/1.2 II L (renaissance festivals etc.) where I'm photographing people. For some reason this lens is a little sharper on my Canon Rebel and 40D I guess because I'm using the center of the lens and it's sharper on these cropped sensor cameras. 3. Canon 100-400 F/4.5 - F/5.6 IS L lens. This is the second most used lens in my 5D Mark II arsenal. This lens was my biggest surprise of the group. Its Ok wide open but it's a monster of clarity at F/7.1 like it never was on my Canon 40D. It also becomes useable on the 5D Mark II in wider shot situations where on the 40D it was only usable as a longer lens. Sporting the longest zoom range of any Canon zoom this lens has to be without doubt the finest Zoo lens ever made, [...] You can frame almost any animal in almost any exhibit perfectly. This is also my lens of choice for taking photos of people at events with the 5D Mark II and is the King of versatility on a full-framed sensor camera. This is my sharpest and clearest zoom lens by a long shot (no pun intended. It's as close to the you are there feeling of the 85mm F/1.2 lI lens as any zoom lens I have. It's only drawbacks are it's a little heavy, is slow aperture wise (that's Ok with the 5D Mark II high ISO capability) and it gets a huge amount of attention out in public. I don't care it's all worth it this is a must have lens with the 5D Mark II. Again, for some reason this lens is even sharper on my 5D Mark II then my 40D or Rebel, don't know why but it is. 5-26-2009 100-400 update: So I came back from the Riparian Bird Preserve yesterday where it was rather dusty and I noticed that my sensor and mirror box were full of dust. I decided to do a test on my 100-400 lens and sure enough it does pump dust into the camera body. If you turn the zoom friction ring all the way loose and zoom in and out with the bottom end cap off there is no resistance. If you put the bottom end cap on tightly and zoom you can feel resistance. Then if you loosen the end cap just a little you can actually feel air being sucked in and out around the end cap as you zoom in and out. Thank God for my FIrefly digital sensor cleaning system! And be forewarned if you own this lens. 4. Canon 17-40 F/4 L lens. This is my sleeper lens. A so so walk around lens on my 40D becomes a wide angle monster on my Canon 5D Mark II. This lens is soft wide open at F/4 but sharpens up noticeably at F/4.5 and becomes a super wide angle take it all in landscape and interior monster when stopped down to F/9 on a Canon 5D Mark II. This is a lens I always carry with me now since I never know when I might see a wide angle opportunity. Doesn't have the you are there feeling when viewing the photos on my iMac as much as the above three lenses but it's closer to perfection then you will ever see on a cropped sensor camera. I keep hoping that Canon will make a wide angle zoom that matches the performance of my Canon 100-400 IS L zoom lens. This lens has a similar sharpness on both the Canon 5D Mark II and cropped sensor cameras like my 40D. 5. Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L lens. This lens is actually about even with my Canon 100-400 IS L Lens in the zoom sharpness and clarity department but it's no where near as versatile on my 5D Mark II as the 100-400. Still it's a must have lens when shooting weddings when you need the super Bokeh background melting power of an F/2.8 aperture and lower light power of an F/2.8 aperture. The sharpness and clarity at F/2.8 that was Ok on the 40D is much improved for some strange reason on the 5D Mark II. And the Bokeh is much smoother creamier and richer on the 5D Mark II. Just have to mention a great alternative lens the Canon 70-200 F/4 I/S L lens which I think is a sharper and better lens then the 70-200 F/2.8 as not only does it have a fluorite element but I did some back to back testing with my friends F/4 and my F/2.8 and the 70-200 F/4 was indeed better and at a great price. Additionally it's much lighter in weight and smaller physically. However keep in mind at F/4 it is a slower lens. 6. Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L lens. This is the lens I reach for when I'm shooting closer photos at a wedding and I need the versatility of a zoom. It's also the lens I reach for when shooting videos with the 5D Mark II. If I could shoot all day with the Canon 85mm F/1.2 II L I would. But at a wedding where you can't always zoom with your feet I reach for the Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L. Its good on the 5D Mark II but not as good as the 17-40 L but has better reach then the 17-40. But it does not have that uncanny you are there feel of the first three lenses on my list. The Canon 5D Mark II clearly out resolves this lens and that is very disappointing for an L lens that costs over a thousand dollars. Thank GOD for the auto peripheral as this lens is a Vignetting monster when shot wide open on a 5D Mark II, it was not on the 40D. With the Vignetting control built into Digital Photo Professional (DPP) and the on-board 5D Mark II auto control it's perfect and Vignetting is not a problem. This lens is also very fragile and has required sending back to Canon for recalibration but is a must have in my arsenal only because I do weddings. I'm hoping Canon will come out with an Image Stabilized improved version that has that you are there feel of the 100-400 zoom. Once again it seems like this lens may be losing it's calibration and I am starting to lose my patience. If you need this lens then get it just beware of possible maintenance problems. 7. Canon 50mm F/1.8 II lens. This lens which was pretty decent on the 40D and Rebel XTi comes completely apart on the 5D Mark II. No surprise since it's only $89. I guess the surprise was how well it had worked on a Canon 40D and Rebel XTi. If you own a 5D Mark II then don't bother. If you own a cropped sensor camera its a great little lens. 8. Canon 17-50mm F/2.8 EF-S L lens. Why am I mentioning this lens here? It's a shame this cropped sensor only lens can't be used on the 5D Mark II. It's one of my most used and sharpest lenses on my Canon 40D and Canon Rebel XTi. In fact it's my daughter's favorite lens on those two cameras. Because it's such a great sharp low light monster because of the Image Stabilization (IS) it would be fantastic on the 5D Mark II. Canon please make us a wide angle L lens with IS. It's been very reliable un-like my 24-70, I highly recommend if you have a cropped sensor camera! 9. Canon 15mm Fisheye! This lens is a hoot on the 5D Mark II. A full 180 degrees of wide angle fun! Put it on and shoot the inside of a small car, or airplane, or take it to your local baseball diamond or anywhere you would love to see a 180 degree shot. And the curved effect on a full frame camera makes everyone who sees one of these photos go oooohhhhhh yeah cool shot. I listed this lens last because its one of those lenses you don't want to over use but one that you just have to just have to have. It's pretty sharp wide open but gets sharper at F/4 and reaches maximum sharpness at F/8. It has the old style focus system that's a little noisy and slow but it really doesn't matter as there isn't much focus range anyway everything is close to infocus at 15mm. Three old 5D complaints answered: 1. Vignetting or peripheral lighting issue 2. Dust on the sensor 3. The rear LCD 1. Vignetting: You can either have the 5D Mark II auto-correct peripheral illumination on board for JPEGs or adjust images using Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software that came with your Mark II. I have noticed on the full framed 5D Mark II my Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L lens with the peripheral illumination correction turned OFF the 5D Mark II images will severely vignette or be dark in the corners when shot wide open (F/2.8). It's almost like looking through a dark tunnel. It's especially noticeable shot wide open with the sky as a background. Auto-correct to the rescue!! With the peripheral illumination correction turned ON it's almost magical the darkening in the corners is gone! If you want you can even shoot in Raw mode and adjust the amount of Vignetting or darkness in the corners for effects such as when shooting portraits and you want to emphasis the person in the middle of the photo. Just open the Raw photo in DPP and click on the NR/Lens / ALO tab and select Lens Aberration Correction Tune and adjust the peripheral illumination to suite by dragging the slider or entering and amount. Or select all the photos in a directory and you can correct all your photos at once. 2. Dust on the Sensor: The old 5D was a dust hog, no-one ever said it was not. The new one though now as a new fluorite coating and ant-dust shake. I did get some dust on my sensor after going out and switching lens in the field shooting birds but un-like my 40D I successfully blew off all the dust using my Firefly Digital Dust sensor cleaner. This new fluorite coating must make it much harder for the dust to stick to the 5D Mark II sensor then the sensor on my 40D. 3. Rear LCD This has to be seen to be believed. The rear LCD is so sharp and so bright its shocking. The one on the 40D is now just OK. And I could never be sure if I got the shot or not. On the 5D Mark II you can zoom in an check fine focus. The only thing you may want to turn off is the auto light level adjuster so when walking in and out of shaded areas the brightness level does not change when the ambient light levels change. Some people may like it some may hate it. I like it myself as I can now see the image out in the sunlight unlike on the 40D where it's totally washed out. Thing is Canon lets you decide and you can turn it on or off. When off it stays the same no matter the ambient light. LOW ISO: Holy cow 6400 ISO I can shoot at F/4.5 in a dark room!!!! Took some night shots in and outside of the house and downloaded. Booted up DPP and WOW! Photos are great at 3200 ISO even in Raw mode with standard noise reduction. Once you apply the correct amount of noise reduction and converted to 17inch JPEG's the 3200 ISO photos are AWESOME!!! The night shots of my Christmas tree at 3200 ISO on my 40D are almost unusable. But with the 5D Mark II they are fantastic. But my 24inch iMac seems a little slower looking through the photos... In fact it seems to be crawling! I ended up having to upgrade to a Firewire 800 external hard drive to fix the problem. Black Dots: I finally got a single photo with black dots by shooting at 25,600 ISO at night around some Christmas lights. You have to zoom in to 200% and pixel peep to see them. That's one shot out of several hundred night shots! Still haven't found any dots in day time photos. Memory Storage: I'm going to have to buy larger Compact Flash Cards my 8GB card only holds about 267 shots when the 5D Mark II is set to Raw only. But it's worth it especially for high ISO shots. At times I'm hard pressed on-screen to tell 1600 ISO from the 5D Mark II to the 100 ISO out of my 40D. It's that GOOD! Video: I for one never thought I would be in this love for video. But this camera is awesome, low natural light great Bokeh low depth of field video. Just in time for the holidays. The only thing is after viewing the videos back on my iMac computer no matter how steady you hands are you will need a tripod. The tiniest movements when playing back on a computer or TV seem to be magnified no matter how steady I try and hand hold the camera. 40D to 5D Mark II transition: Well, it looks a lot like my Canon 40D but the controls on the back are on the left instead of the bottom. Has a similar feel and weight to me at least maybe just a touch bigger and heavier then a 40D. Focus is better in low light for sure. Looks great with a Canon 17-40 F/4 L lens mounted. Maybe a little more rubbery grip on the grip. This will be a much easier transition coming from the Canon 40D to the Canon 5D Mark II then my transition from the Rebel XTi to the 40D as the control placement and use are very similar unlike when I switched from the Rebel to the 40D and everything was in a different location. Setup: Put the strap on while I'm waiting for the dead battery to charge. Ok battery is charged now, put it in, turn it on and set the time and date. Then plug into the Mac and set my preferences under the styles and choose my lenses under the peripheral illumination correction. Very nice and very easy. Put in the owners Information and copyright info. Gotta love that it's automatically on every photo now! Menus: Menus are a little different, but hey they are much sharper, this LCD is really sharp and bright!!! Who the heck put 10 images as the default for skipping on review!!! That's another one of the first changes to go! Bottom line: Bottom line is if you own a big L lens collection and do any shooting at all in the dark without flash and don't have a full framed camera the 5D Mark II is a must have addition! 1-11-2009 Update: I installed firmware update 1.0.7 which is supposed to correct the black dot problem and now I can't get it to make a black dot photo at all. So hopefully this was the fix we were all seeking. This full framed sensor camera continues to impress me and the sensor continues to be dust free! 4-1-2009 Update: This full framed sensor camera continues to impress. Just got back from shooting the 2009 Arizona Renaissance festival where I shot both the 40D and 5D Mark II and looking at the photos the 5D Mark II just walks all over the 40D in image quality. So much so that I don't reach for the 40D much any more the 5D Mark II is that much better. Got one spec of dust from lens changing at the Renaissance but it was easily blow off with my FireFly sensor cleaner. 4-27-2009 I just got back from photographing the World Premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine and once again the 5D Mark II was awesome. I ended up mainly using two lenses the Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L zoom and Canon 100-400 IS L zoom lens. When you have only one chance to get Hugh Jackman riding by on his Harley you want to make sure you have reliable quick focusing equipment. 6-25-2009 Still very in love with my Canon 5D Mark II. See photos and videos I have taken with this camera at [...]
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works well indeed! Mounts, and works perfectly with both Canon reduced frame, and full frame cameras. A small screw stops the lens down to the chosen aperture. Multi-segment metering works fine, and Olympus lenses focus to infinity.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works well Item works well. It fits tight (which is good) and so there is no lens wobble. 4/3 lenses tried all perform as they should. However you should be aware that focus speed is very slow. In doing some reading this is not the fault of this adapter but how all 4/3 to m4/3 adapters function.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Extends Your Range of Making Pictures I've noticed a wide variation in ratings for this lens, so I decided to write a review in the hopes it might aid someone interested in buying one or help them use it better if they already have it. I have a Canon 60D, a decent tripod and a view, so I have been giving this Opteka Telephoto Lens a workout for the last month to see its flaws and to learn how to use it. There is a learning curve - you could write a book on telephoto lenses. If you read a review from someone who sent the lens back the same day he received it, you should probably read that review with caution. First, this is not a Canon 800L mm prime lens, which weighs ten pounds, has 18 elements and costs$13,000 or Canon's 1200mm lens which weighs 36 pounds (80 pounds with the case) and sells for $120,000. These are telephoto lenses, not zoom lenses, so they cannot cover the entire range between them like a zoom lens can. The Opteka lens has a 3.7 inch objective lens, so it can't collect as much light as the Canon 800mm lens, but the Canon won't zoom to 1300 mm either. The Opteka also weighs less than half as much as the Canon and costs $210 with a "2xMultiplier". Tele extenders for new Canon lenses cost more than twice as much as the entire Opteka lens and extender, so if you place the lens in the proper perspective, it is an astounding value . The snap judgment from a lot of negative reviewers on other sites who have not used the product is "This lens must be junk at that price". One nice thing about Amazon is that you get to read reviews from people who have actually bought the item. You can Google wonderful pictures made by the Opteka 650-1300mm lens, to see examples of what it can do. With a little knowledge, you can take pictures you could not possibly obtain with any other lens in your collection (including the two Canon lenses above). Without a little information, you might end up blaming the equipment for a poor picture, instead of the operator. Here are some tips which should have been included with the lens: 1. If you are taking pictures of something far away (more than a mile), try to do so early in the morning after it has rained the night before, so the air will be clear and no heat waves will be rising to distort the air. Air is not really clear, so don't blame the lens if the air is to blame on a long shot for a "soft" focus. There is no autofocus, of course. 2. Always use a tripod and a wireless remote to trigger the release ($10-$20). The touch of your finger can cause a vibration on the tripod/camera system which can last ten seconds. Think of your camera as being on the end of a very long lever. A tiny shake on the camera end will cause blur and reduce sharpness. There is no image stabilization, of course. 3. Try to keep your shutter speed equal or greater than the lens in mm, i.e. 650mm should be roughly 1/640 of a second at least. On an overcast day at noon, this may equal an ISO of 340. 4. Use live view with the magnification setting to focus the lens. Your depth of field in a super telephoto is very shallow and the focus ring is very sensitive. I took a picture of a bird on a branch more than 100 feet away and the branches which were a foot or two away from the bird were beginning to get out of focus. This can make for a quite dramatic picture if used properly. 5. Use the manual setting and set the shutter speed you want. You will have no control over the aperture because this is preset by the amount of zoom in the lens. Set your ISO to auto and the camera will adjust the exposure for you. You can always manually tweak the ISO to adjust the exposure instead of adjusting the aperture. 6. Get a 95mm lens filter to protect the objective (front) lens from scratches. Opteka makes an UV haze filter which sells on Amazon for around twenty dollars. 7. There is sometimes Chromatic Aberration in pictures, which can be seen as a blue fringe on the edge of some colors, depending on the lighting, etc. and I have seen people in forums for other lenses scratching their heads trying to get rid of it in programs like Photoshop. Photoimpact Pro13 ($80 from the manufacturer) has a nice little fix for it if you go to Photo - Color - Correct Chromatic Aberration. Under "Pick Color From Template", go 4 clicks to the leaf with blue on it and click the box. Presto - Changeo! No more CA. 8. Photoimpact Pro 13 also has a "Focus" feature which can sharpen pictures, but introduces a little noise. If you want a laugh, go to "PhotoImpact Pro 13 is better than Photoshop#1" on Youtube for a guy doing a funny tutorial on what else the program can do. 9. You can get dramatic pictures and videos of the moon (you can see it moving in video), but you might try adjusting the ISO down a bit, because the moon has less contrast and is flat when it is too bright. 10. I took a quick picture of a distant, tiny light and blowing it up, found no evidence of lens flaws. I use a 43" 4K TV as a computer monitor, which really helps in adjusting pictures. I have not used the "2x multiplier" much because I am trying to get the best quality pictures possible and extenders put more glass in the way, which might not always be of the best quality. Extenders also require a substantial increase in ISO which is not good. Let's face it, 650-1300 mm is pretty amazing by itself without going to 2600mm. Summarizing, the Opteka 650-1300mm lens has been a lot of fun so far. In an era where most photographers just frame, point and click, it forces you to go back to controlling everything in a picture by yourself. If it's not a $13,000 Canon, you can use your knowledge, skill and a computer to go a long way toward reducing the distance between the two lenses in terms of quality, for a price which is nearly free in comparison. You will also have learned how to use more features in your camera and will understand how to take better pictures. I give it 5 stars because of the value/cost ratio. It arrived on time and in new condition. Apologies for been so verbose, but I hope this will help some of you.
Target text information: No complaints. Well made, inexpensive adapter, easily meets my requirements.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Love this neoprene case Love this neoprene case. It fits my Nikon D5300 with 18-200mm lens. The day I tried it out at the motorcross track it was on off drizzle,this case was great to take and leave my big gadget bag in the truck. easy on and off with a velcro closure.
Target text information: Perfect, compact size (instead of a bulky backpack) Bought this for my Nikon D3300, perfect size. The camera fits in the bag with the lens on, also holds lens cleaning cloth, USB cable (and other cables that came with the camera), extra battery and lens filters.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Does what you would expect-- DOES focus image before triggering shutter It's no surprise that when you stand in front of the camera and push the button, the remote triggers the shutter. There does seem to be some confusion in reviews, both here and elsewhere, as to the remote's ability to focus the lens before triggering the shutter. This remote is capable of focusing the lens before triggering the shutter. However, it will not focus the lens if the photographer has already pushed the shutter release button on the camera half way down to focus the image or if you are shooting in Manual mode and have AF-C set as the Autofocus mode. This means that if you are composing a photograph and push the shutter button half way down to focus the image and you then stand in front of the camera and push the remote button, the image will not focus because you've already pushed the camera shutter release button half way down to focus. To get the image to focus while you are standing in front of the camera, compose the shot but do not push the camera's shutter release button half way down, get in front of the camera and then push the button.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Pretty easy to setup various functions Just got it mounted and tested - it works as advertised. Pretty easy to setup various functions. If I may, I would like to suggest 2 changes that would make this product better. First of all, the manual comprises of a large quad-fold paper - the instruction pages start from left to right, down and then left to right again. Please print pages in columns instead - left column down and then next column. I was confused for a minute before I notice the page numbering. Secondly, the battery label in the receiver is almost impossible to read. The instruction included a dire warning about battery placement. Usually the spring end matches up with the battery negative end - the receiver has spring ends on the same side suggesting the batteries should be installed in paralell and not in series. I have to try really hard to read the black on black label at the bottom of the container.
1-hop neighbor's text information: a bargain This looks to be the same product as the Vello FreeWave Plus, just with different branding. I have the Vello and it works great, but it's over $50. This unit is priced much better.
Target text information: Works great. I'd give it all 5 Works great. I'd give it all 5, if there were a way to still use the hot shoe. :(
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Photos come out almost black So far, 2 out of 5 packets have been defective. All the photos come out near black. I've had the camera for a while now and this is the first time I've had this problem. I'm afraid to open the rest of the packets. There should really be a carrier note so that the package should not be left in the sun upon delivery.
Target text information: Fujifilm INSTAX Exploding film Packs I purchased a pack of film for my daughter for Christmas, she just open the last box to use the film which is dated to expire 2018-06/Batch Code 2k09462 - 2 packs 10 sheets each - one package exploded when opened, while no injury to my daughter it left developer all over her hands, the other package all of the sheets had their developer leak out damaging the film. This is very disappointing as these packs are not inexpensive. So if you have purchased a box of this film with this Date and Batch Code be careful when opening as the developer could go into your eyes instead of your hands.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Focus issues Just bought. The blue tooth is cool. But focusing far away Is a issue. The instructions that came with the camera didn't go into details. The photos below show how far this lens goes. I was standing on my patio and took these. In the wide show you can hardly make out the apartments and the water tower!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Bundle of Joy I was surprised and thrilled when I opened the Amazon box. Although I knew it was a "bundle," I didn't expect the products I discovered. Honestly, I thought most of them would be throw-aways, cheap, and not worth my time. But the bundle was only $4 more than the camera alone, so - what the heck? First - the camera. It is exactly what I was looking for. Great optical zoom, 20 mp resolution, which allows plenty of image to play around with software-wise. Light, easy to handle, intuitive. I could go on, but suffice it to say that, for a point and shoot camera, this Canon takes awesome pictures. My first outing with it was a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. My pictures could be hung in a gallery, they are SO good. Second - the bundle. The case alone was impressive. It is one that I would have picked for myself. In addition to being roomy enough for all my stuff - camera, tripod (mini), charger, cleaning cloth, extra battery, it is well-built and looks as if it will stand up to years of use. The tripod is exactly the same one I had on my Amazon wish list - but I got lucky. It was included in the bundle. Cleaning supplies - check; excellent quality charger (with car adapter!), extra battery, extra 64 gb memory card, and some other things I don't recall right off hand. I'm still astounded that all of these goodies were included in a bundle that cost me less than $5 more than the camera alone. Thanks, The Imaging World. You done good!!
1-hop neighbor's text information: All things considered, this was a Great Deal! As a photographer, I usually reserve important pictures for my SLR. However, there are times that I just don't want to take my expensive camera out, nor do I want to lug around all the accessories and lenses. I looked for something more compact and lightweight than my big SLR, but something that wouldnt sacrifice my ability to snag great shots when I needed to. The Canon PowerShot camera was the answer! The Canon PowerShot SX520 and the PowerShot SX530, are both awesome cameras with a few differences to consider. The SX520 has a 42x Optical zoom w/no Wi-Fi; The SX530 has a 50x Optical zoom with Wi-Fi connection and tools... Other than that, size and functionality are the exact same. Both the 42x and the 50x Optical Zooms are incredible. The Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that accompanies the lenses insures that you will always take great shots. The 42x is equivalent to a (24-1008mm) zoom lens. The 50x is equivalent to a (241200mm) zoom lens. For that same zoom capability in a SLR you would pay a ton of money! Because of the small size and versatility, I find myself in more situations to take incredible shots, therefore this camera is quickly becoming my camera of choice when I go out. The camera has the same manual aperture and shutter adjustments as a SLR, so you won't lose the ability to control the outcome of your shots. The Zoom Framing Assist Technology is a great feature. The frame assist makes it easy to track your subjects while using the extreme telephoto feature. If you have never used extreme telephoto without a feature like this or a tripod, then you know what I mean (sSHaKyyy BuSiNeSsSs)! The Framing Assist Technology solves that problem. Although I never considered shooting videos on my other cameras, I find that the 1080p full HD video on this camera has come in handy a few times while at a ball game. OH, and you can take this camera into professional ball games without being hassled. Most folks don't know that many stadiums don't allow fans to bring SLRs, or cameras with long telephoto lenses into sporting events. Stadium attendants say... the right to use a professional grade camera in the stadium, is reserved for the sports press. Well with this camera, you don't have that problem. You can take it into any stadium you want, and you will have the capability to capturing the sports images of your dreams, and zoom right in on the players faces when they make those game winning shots! You can even zoom in on the cheering fans located on the other side of the field, capturing their facial expressions, at that perfect moment! For the money, you cant get a better deal. In fact, I would have easily paid a hundred dollars more for this camera. [...]. Thanks, for Reading!
Target text information: Five Stars great camera...I had one that was stolen from my car and was happy to buy it again
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A Must-Have Accessory If you plan on taking any photos requiring longer exposure times (particularly "bulb-mode" photographs in which the shutter remains open until you close it), you need this accessory for your camera. Though the cord is shorter than would be desired, a quick trip to any electronics store should provide a simple solution in an extension: a 3/32" stereo extension cord, or a 1/8" cord with adapters to 3/32". As these can be had for well under $10, you can easily extend the reach of the shutter release beyond what Canon provided.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works with Canon HFS200 & probably all the Canons <div id="video-block-RGLCWFGAL9HLL" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1LQopXquqS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91O9SsSsJSS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Sometimes the included remote of these camcorders don't work unless you're pointing it right in front of the camera. This is why you need devices like this eBenk Remote. On the Canon HFS200 and probably all the other Canon camcorders that have a LANC port -- The Zoom, on/off, record/stop, and photo buttons work. The other smaller buttons do not. Make sure you're in photo mode for the photo button to work, though, as you will see in my video.
Target text information: Five Stars Nice long cord, light indicators work well. No complaints.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It is what it is Silly Buns! It's a $10-$15 mini travel tripod(If I could underline that I would). It can extend to a good height considering; and, you get what you pay for. It can be strong in it's shortest position and that's where I use it mostly. I have a standard $30ish 60" but this guy I use to handle what the big guy can't. I bought it purposely to bike 7 miles to the outskirts of my small town and walk around the carnival for a few hours, stopping to shoot, carrying all my gear. Naturally the two foot folded tripod would have made that a much more trying experience. My personal opinion about the uses are for smaller cameras or lighter ones. I use a Fuji finpix and an Olmypus 520 (touted as the lightest DSLR on the market.) Pulling it all the way out with one of the heaver cameras may be "mild headache" advised (not quite "ill" advised) but it can be done. However I would not walk too far away while doing so for fear of watching it tip forward and splat while you run at it too late with a look on your face that is funny to everyone but yourself. Even with the smaller consumer level cameras I would still advise one to be careful with this tripod in it's full extension. It has it's uses and for the price, unless you are a vampire/photographer, I think those occasional times when a tripod is needed the weaknesses of this product are justified. However buying an $800 tripod for your $80 Sony may not be so.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Just doesn't quite add up At first glance the Targus 58-inch tripod with Trigger head looks like it could be a nice lightweight travel tripod. And several touches like multiple bubble levels, and a carrying case add to its appeal. But in practice its quality just doesn't compare to others out there in its price range. This might be a novel take on a $20 tripod - but for $60 (as I paid) it doesn't get the job done. First off, there is no weight limit listed - but this tripod is included with DSLR kits all over the web, so you would think it should be rated for at least 5-6 pounds. Unfortunately, at least with the one I received, the head is very easy to move when it is "locked" and slips on the ball with anything over point&shoot size, or even a minimal amount of force. It just cannot hold my Canon DSLR in place at all. And there appears to be no way to adjust/increase the tension on the ball/head. Also, the leg sections are so lightweight that to extend the legs requires that you pull them out after opening the clasp. Many tripods are weighted well enough that getting the legs out is easy - gravity slides them out. And with 3 sections on each leg, which really isn't necessary in a tripod this short, setup and takedown here is a bit tedious. There also are no adjustments to the feet (no spike or swivel) which is limiting to stability in various situations. Yes, I knew this going in - but again, at the price it is another omission that makes the Targus not worth its cost. In the end I sent mine back due to its inability to hold up a camera of moderate size and weight. Note: I also purchased the Ravelli APGL4 New Professional 70" Tripod with Adjustable Pistol Grip Head (for $5 less than the Targus) and Wow, What a Beast! Granted it isn't a a travel tripod - weighing in at over 8 pounds, it's large and heavy. But it is built like a tank and has advanced features well outside of its current price point. Even though it's way heavier than I wanted in a tripod, I'm definitely keeping it for the price. I will continue to look for a smaller travel tripod as well.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Disappointed I was very disapponted when I recieved the tripod I expected the piece that goes to the bottom of the camera would be included and it wasn't so this product was useless.
Target text information: OK But Not For Me Looks great, is pretty stable and has all the basics of more costly tripods, however the L-R pan is sticky but loose. You can tighten the screw but then the motion is not smooth and fluid and there is still some slop. I cranked the neck down too far and the whole pan head came off (looks like they didn't apply enough glue). If you will be using this thing for still shots, fine, but for camcorders you're better off looking elsewhere. I used it for a few hours and promptly returned it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Item and Authentic One thing I've learned over the years is that you get what you pay for. Although most brand specific items are a bit pricier on one hand, I've rarely had issues when it came down to where the rubber meets the road. Photography is a passion and I used to use "other brands" to save money. Well... it's a 50/50 shot as to what the ultimate satisfaction will be. This battery is an extra, to have ready when I need it. As with other Sony batteries, I've only had one, in the past 8 years that's had an issue. It turned out to be a crooked contact within the top cap. Amazon sold it direct and I had a replacement within a day and half, sending the other back through an easy and simple process, dropping it off with UPS. Done deal. Yes... it's a little more than most, but I still have many of the spares after all these years and have never had an issue with charging, sudden or dramatically shortened use cycles, or someone passing off a fake that looks like the genuine Sony product. I've stated many times in other reviews that buying an items that's directly from Amazon or Amazon playing the intermediate, has proven the way the go. Mind you, there've been rare occasions I've purchased from "other" sellers and the inevitable happened a couple times. Read everything and save a copy of the actual description page for that seller. Trust me... it usually will turn out in your favor, as it should. But, back to this item, you can't go wrong and it's been used in my Cybershot camera's with no signs of degradation after using and charging at least 3 complete kill/charge cycles a week sometimes. They get used in the DSC-HX50V and the DSC-RX100 v1, which I bought recently and will review. All I can really say is that it's the perfect battery for both of those cameras. Paying a little more in the beginning has given peace of mind that they'll work when I need them to and they'll last a good while before needing replacement. It all comes down to the usage patterns.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The charger is OK but the batteries are just terrible. Do not hold a charge for very long The charger is OK but the batteries are just terrible. Do not hold a charge for very long. I am editing this review and raising to a 5 star. The company contacted me and supplied me with two new batteries to try and they work perfectly. I have to say that they get 5 star for customer support. They really came through and I would definitely buy their products again. Thank you for the great support.
1-hop neighbor's text information: One of the best 1/2.3 sensor point & shoot! This is my fourth Sony product after my purchase of Sony a7s, RX100, and RX100III (wife's cam). I currently also have the Lumix GH4 as I like to take videos as much as photos. I bought the HX80 as a gift for my niece. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't quite need the prosumer 1" sensor point and shoot or who wants the extra zoom capabilities that the larger sensors can't pack in such a small form. I will work backwards and start with the cons then the pros. Cons: * Smaller 1/2.3 sensor as opposed to 1" sensor (then again price is reflective of smaller sensor and the 1/2.3 sensor on the HX80 is back illuminated which makes it much nicer than other comparable sensors) * No 4k video * No manual zoom * No touchscreen Pros: * Pop up viewfinder * Flash that's semi-tiltable * Quick menu with 12 customizable functions * Full PASM modes for manual and semi-manual controls plus full auto modes if that's the preference * Monitor that tilts 180 degrees for selfies * 30X zoom fantastic for travelers * High quality XAVC S video format up to 50mbps at 24p, 30p, and 60p (requires SDXC memory cards) * PASM modes all available for video * Video manual mode has auto-iso option (not all cameras allow video auto-iso in manual; i.e. the much more expensive RX100 doesn't have this option) * 5-AXIS image stabilizer works great * WIFI/NFC included plus downloadable apps There are many more features that I could go on about this neat little point and shoot, just check out the spec sheets. At this price level, especially for those that like to shoot both photos and videos, the Sony HX80 in my opinion is one of the best 1/2.3 sensor pocket cameras. I hope you find this review helpful!
Target text information: Five Stars Thanks.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Lens Cap Explanation (and overall review) I'm a product designer, and as such, I like to inspect the quality of the things I buy and figure out why certain choices were made. It is my opinion that the eyepiece lens caps were made slightly large on purpose, not by mistake. The injection molding on them are too clean for it to be a mistake, and they're obviously too large for them to be designed with a snug fit. If you look in the instruction book, some of the first pictures in it show you how to attach the (included) neck strap and how to properly connect the lens caps to the strap. When using the binoculars as they're intended, that is wearing them around the neck, the lens caps stay in place quite well. When it comes time to use them, though, the lens cap easily lift off of the eyepieces and hand from the strap out of place. When you let the binoculars hang from your next afterwards, the caps fall over the eyepieces and protect them. Since they face upwards, having them protected helps ward off rain, debris, or sunlight shining directly into the lenses. If they were any more snug, they would not work in this way. Yes, it would be nice if they were a bit more snug, as it would make it easier to use them without the neck strap, but that's the way it is. I also wonder how much they'd wear into the rubber eyepieces if they had a more snug fit. Sometime down the line I may design up and 3D print some more snug lens caps and will post the files online, so keep an eye out for those. Well enough about that, now on to the binoculars themselves. In a word, they're spectacular. I'm used to some of the older and larger Porro prism binoculars or the smaller, cheap roof prism type. But regardless of style, I've never looked through a nicer pair of optics. Before buying these, whenever I was out somewhere in nature, I'd always wished I had some nice binoculars with me, and since I have a big trip coming up, I thought I'd spend the money on a nice pair, and these blew me away. The very close minimum viewing distance is nice, as it makes looking at birds and squirrels a lot of fun. The long distance adjustment works very well, too. Looking past the optics, I wanted a pair that would be small enough to carry with me and won't be a burden (like while camping), but something large enough to provide good magnification. These are pretty much just the right size, as they're easily packable, but still large enough to feel good in the hand and have just enough weight to easily hold them steady. The rubber coating has a nice feel, and I think it should be able to protect them well. The objective lenses are set back enough that I don't have to worry about them taking damage if it bumps up against something flat. The objective lens covers are very nice and snap on tight. The tripod mount threading is nice, as securing it to something with legs really helps with stability. I am looking forward to using these more thoroughly on our trip and will try to post back about how well they work.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good buy Bought these for a friend who was impressed with mine. Compact, excellent clarity in the optics and good zoom. He loved it when he received it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Compact with 8x to 24x variable magnification! The full name of these is Nikon Aculon T11 8-24x25 Compact Zoom, which is useful since Amazon left out the Aculon T11 in the name of these here. Mine measure 5" from eyecup to objective end (5 1/8 with eyecups extended, 4 7/8 with eyecups in "glasses" setting), by 4.5" wide with the sides fully rotated outwards ("inter-pupillary distance" -- so you can center them with your eyeballs, you know?). The manual states their weight as 305g / 10.8 oz. They are actually smaller and lighter the product description here. I spent a good hour in-person trying out every compact binocular I could. These were clearer and brighter than the Vector and Bushnell ones. Side by side with Leica 10x25 I couldn't honestly tell a difference in brightness or clarity. Throw in the Variable 8x-24x magnification, and you have yourself a stand-out item in the crowd. These DO get dimmer indoors the more you magnify, but when looking outdoors in daylight they still let in plenty of light even up to 24x. The indicator on the zoom is only marked off at 8x, 12x, 16x, and 24x. I compared side-by-side these T11, the fixed 10x Nikon Prostaff, and some really small barrel-type (no mirrors/prisms) Leica Compact 10x25 -- I dialed the T11 to as close as I could to an equal-looking 10x, and all three were equally bright at 10x but the Leica did seem to have a bit more FOV (you could see a little wider in the Leica). That said, you can zoom these out to 9x or 8x and see wider that way as well, but it is interesting that the Leica could squeeze out a bit more FOV in smaller binoculars. At this price, these really do stand out in clarity, brightness, and features (8x-24x), while keeping the Compact size form factor. They come with a detatched neck-strap you can put on, a SOFT faux-leather Vinyl case with soft inside lining, and a one-piece lens cap that only covers the eyecup side. Nothing to protect the objective-facing side's lenses except the case itself. The case is a velcro closure so it will not keep out water or dust especially since the lid is not shaped to fold-over the outside at all -- there are open slits on each side. The eyecaps twist out for use without glasses (don't forget to do so if you do not wear glasses or you won't like the Eye Relief you get with them twisted shorter/in). The right-eye has a diopter adjustment (for people who need different focus for each eye). The closer an object is when you focus on it, the more you have to re-adjust focus when zooming in/out. If you focus on something far away, the focus needs less adjustment, if any, when you zoom. This is something that those far higher-priced variable-zoom optics can avoid (re-focusing). The manual does NOT state these are water-resistant or water-proof, so "avoid rain, water splashes, sand, and mud." If you need waterproof or will use these around sand, then you will likely have to choose a non-variable fixed magnification set like Nikon Prostaff.
Target text information: Gimmick! Stay Away. Cannot believe a respected company would put something like this on the market. I was quite certain from the start this was a gimmick but the wife wanted it and believed it would work for her needs; biologist, record presence of subject before flight. Reason #1 Not to Buy (NTB): while unit is powered off, drains batteries (fresh batteries dead in 4 days and this does not include use!) Reason #2 NTB: LCD washes completely out in sunlight, unusable for framing Reason #3 NTB: Quality of image is extremely poor; remember this is using a dedicated 4x (cheap) lens to capture image, not 8x glass in binoculars. You could have 30 MP sensor and you'll still get junk image. Also, what fills the view of binoculars and appears close, sharp, will not look remotely the same in captured image. Reason #4 NTB: Price. Ridiculous. One day there will be a version that integrates optics from binoculars to capture image on sensor. That day it might be worth investing in the tech. For now, steer clear of ALL BINOCULAR CAMERAS, regardless of manufacturer.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars just like advertised
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Starter or Spare Tripod - Great Value for the Buck! One can never have "too many" tripods but few things are more infuriating than a poorly designed tripod. It's always a balancing act to find a starter or spare tripod that is affordable without being "cheap". This strikes a nice balance between affordability and function. If you are looking at this tripod then you probably have also viewed the Vista Explorer Tripod <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-with-Tripod-Bag/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Vista Explorer 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag</a>. I've owned the Vista tripod (and I'm the top reviewer for it) for over three years and will say right up front, this AmazonBasics tripod is VERY similar in style, function and features. Both are affordable options that make a perfect starter, secondary or spare tripod although at the time of this writing, the Amazon tripod is actually less expensive! Features: Tripod bag - No, not a necessity but it's nice to have a tripod bag and frankly, the cost of most bags is nearly that of this entire unit so you really can't go wrong. This tripod bag (and the tripod) do say "AmazonBasics" so prepare to do a bit of advertising for Amazon in exchange for a great price and highly functional unit. Quick Connect - Yes, this tripod does include a quick disconnect feature. The camera screws on top and then a lever releases/connects the plate. Quick Hang Hook - Nice addition for those that desire it. Ability to set-up on non level surfaces. There is small level built in to this unit which is a change from the Vista unit (perhaps that has been added in the past several years but mine is several years old). However, the level is small and hard to see so of fairly limited potential except in good lighting. Rotates in all directions - fairly smooth but certainly not professional quality. Ability to hold a decent sized DSLR - not just a lightweight point and shoot. Carry handle - pick up and move easily. Lightweight but with solid spread and decent height. Again, this is not a professional solution whatsoever but for the average hobbiest or someone that needs a spare to toss in the vehicle, this tripod will get the job done. Really can't beat the price and features! Super starter, spare or secondary tripod.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Quality charger. Works perfectly.
Target text information: Very satisfied. Fast shipping Everything came as advertised, batteries charged right up and keeps my camera going for a long time. Very satisfied. Fast shipping.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent little pocket camera with an impressive feature set I've been looking for a good quality point-and-shoot light-weight camera that fits in my pocket, has a long zoom, has a good viewfinder, one that travels easily, and not too costly. Turns out there aren't many choices that fit all these criteria. I enjoy photography, am a highly experienced photographer although not a pro, and have a really good camera with interchangeable lenses, etc. which I use when I want to get top quality pics and need to have a lot of control over focus, depth of field, mounted flash, etc. However, when traveling by air, hauling all that equipment around, taking up space in carry-on luggage, etc. tends to make me leave the really good camera at home. With pocket cameras I've used, I really miss having a viewfinder. I find them awkward to hold steady, and difficult to see on the backside LCD panel exactly what I'm getting in bright light or when I need to follow and catch fast moving objects (e.g., flying birds), particularly when the zoom is extended. I've been frustrated when I can't get the pics I want with those pocket cameras. So I went out on a limb, spent a little more than I had intended, and got the new Panasonic Lumix ZS50, which I preordered. I seldom buy new models of anything when they first come out, so for me this was a bit of a gamble. However, I have been pleasantly surprised so far with this little camera. It has an amazing feature set for something that really does fit in my pocket, has a good viewfinder and plenty of zoom. I have not given it a true test yet, taking thousands of pics under a wide range of lighting and distance conditions, so I will have to report back later. What I like so far: - camera takes good pictures in the auto mode under most conditions - viewfinder works well in bright light conditions, and switches on automatically when you hold it up to your eye - zoom and focusing are relatively quick and quiet - the steady shot feature works well, especially in shooting video - flexibility and control in non-auto modes (e.g., program mode when I want more control over depth of field, etc.) - several different focusing and exposure methods - ability to save images in RAW format as well as JPEG - the right hand grip feels fairly secure for such a small camera What I don't like so far: - viewfinder is off-center when holding the camera, compared with what I'm used to with larger cameras, so I can't grip it as securely with my left hand (because my nose is in the way) BUT I love having that viewfinder anyway! - lots of MODES in the menu system for settings (I eventually found that I needed to switch to program mode in order to find settings I was looking for, e.g., to save pics in RAW format, change focusing methods). Can be confusing at times, a bit of a learning curve. - the LCD display sometimes suddenly turns off and then back on, which had me baffled initially when playing back pics. Turns out I had moved a finger too close the the viewfinder, which fooled the camera into auto-switching to the viewfinder. - when taking flash pictures, it's too easy to partially block the flash somewhat on the right side, which casts a shadow--just something I'll need to get used to by gripping a little differently on the right side (I've had this problem with other pocket cameras that don't have pop-up flashes). Works fine when I move my fingers down on the right-side grip a little. - when doing the wi-fi setup, I could not enter user names or passwords that had spaces in them--I am stumped on this, and cannot understand why Panasonic would not allow selection of the 'space' character!!! - wi-fi will not transfer pics in RAW format, so have to use cable or take out memory card and plug into my computer--again, why? Granted 15 Mb per pic will take a lot longer to transfer than smaller JPEGs. - cannot charge battery outside of camera and must use Panasonic's cable - not sure yet whether 12 megapixel sensor will be enough resolution for severely cropped pics, printed at 8x10 in. or larger All in all, this is hands-down the best pocket camera I've owned and used. Why not 5 stars? I'll need to really give it the "road" test by taking thousands of pics under a wide range of conditions. Haven't had time to do this yet, and plan to edit this review later when I have. Added Comments: April 26, 2015 I've changed my rating to 5 stars now, after taking several hundred pictures under varying conditions. Here are my further observations: - Indoor pictures with flash turn out fairly well. There are still sharp background shadows from objects illuminated by the flash, but that is to be expected with a direct flash (compared to one with indirect lighting, e.g., by bouncing light off the ceiling). - outdoor pictures are quite good on the whole. The 30x zoom certainly provides some additional flexibility, and I have not had issues with camera shake when the zoom is extended. - the one very challenging condition I was somewhat disappointed with was photographing fast flying pelicans at a distance on a very windy, overcast day. Many of the photos of the birds were taken at distances of several hundred yards up to half a mile, using the zoom extended out to 30x. I WAS able to track the birds relatively easily using the viewfinder. When later viewing the images with significant cropping on a flat screen HDTV, clarity of the images left something to be desired--a bit fuzzy on the edges of the birds against the cloudy sky. This is a very challenging set of circumstances--even with a good DSLR camera with a long telephoto lens, it would be challenging to get high quality pics. All in all, the Panasonic ZS50 did a remarkable job, considering the distance involved, with background of a cloudy sky, the speed of the flying flock of birds, and the fast panning required. The severely cropped images of the high flying birds still allowed my wife to identify them as white pelicans by comparing with pictures in her bird book. - I took some pics of blossoms and flowers with the camera just a few inches away, using the close-up focus setting on a sunny and very windy day. These came out exceptionally well. I was very pleased with the results. The pictures were quite stunning on a flat screen TV. All in all, I am quite impressed with this pocket camera, and enjoy taking pictures with it, since it is so light, has a decent viewfinder, and takes good photos. I use the Program mode mostly, rather than the Auto mode. Of course, I can get great pics with my really good camera, but I've invested roughly 4x as much for the body, lenses and external flash unit. On the other hand, this Panasonic ZS50 fits in my pocket, is easy to use, and costs a lot less.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect case for my Sony camera Nice, compact case that fits my Sony DSC-HX50V camera perfectly! It has two outside zippered pockets that hold two extra batteries in one and two extra SD memory cards in the other. I like it a lot.
1-hop neighbor's text information: ... for my new camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50S) and am glad I did I took a chance on the large case for my new camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50S) and am glad I did. The camera fit perfectly, with room to carry an extra battery, small microfiber cloth, and SD card in the separate pocket. It's nicely padded, well made, and the price is excellent.
Target text information: excellent camera the camera was shipped by focus camera seller and was received one day earlier as scheduled. i was reluctant at first to make my purchase in this seller because it is merchant. but it was not a mistake that i have save a lot because i purchase this camera as bundle with a 32 GB sony sd card class 10, sony camera case, 2 wasabi replacement battery & battery charger and a screen guard which is garbage. the bundle is a huge savings for $9 more than the price which amazon sells for the camera alone. i am a canon user and i was just so curious seeing the excellent review of this camera. i then decided to purchase and try its capability. it took excellent pictures and videos are as excellent as a dedicated video camera. one very minor negative is only the body which is a slightly slippery to hold. if you are in a search for the best point and shoot camera, you can never make mistake with this rx100 if only you can live with the higher price in which for me is worth every penny. i would highly recommend this camera.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great quality C stand! Love it! buying more! I don't give a lot of five star reviews, but the Flashpoint C stand deserves it. I have used a lot of C stands - mostly Avenger brand. I was a bit hesitant at the affordability of this stand and all of the features. I was worried the stability or quality would suffer because of the added features - boy was I wrong. If you are looking for a lightweight stand for your speedlight, this isn't it. C stands are supposed to be heavy and in my experience scary to use. I have had my hand or finger squashed many times with the old-school C Stands, and this is resolved in the Flashpoint version with the addition of inner springs, a great touch! I love the fact that the stand comes with the boom arm the knuckle and baby pin. What this means is that most lights you would use on this stand are accommodated right out of the box. Just setup the stand attach the light and your all set. I use this stand with my profoto D2, Photoflex Flexflash 400 and Starlight 600. The larger Photoflex Constellation continuous lights also work perfectly on this stand. Use and features: The padded grip is nice, and feels luxurious compared to the old Avenger stands. I like that the boom arm is included. Be aware that there is no bag included (which is not unusual at all) and this stand is super heavy. The knuckles can be tightened down hard just like the old Avenger stands. The 10 foot height is great and even with heavy lights at that height, the stand was stable and not "tippy". Pros: Heavy sturdy good quality stand Boom arm included, works with most strobes and as a gobo arm right out of the box Base is removable and the whole unit breaks down for easy travel (did I mention this stand is heavy?) Works with or without the boom arm. Risers are spring loaded (awesome feature) Legs lock into place when opened Cons: The only real negative which is an inherent negative with C stands is that they are heavy. Conclusion: Still with me? awesome! if you found my review helpful would you help me out and mark it as useful. I love this stand. As I said in the introduction, I don't give a lot of five star reviews I am very critical of my photo equipment. This stand for the price and quality is a great find. I'm sad that I waited this long to push the button and buy one from Flashpoint.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Definitely works as advertised Like It! Works as advertised and is good for a bounce reflector or a snoot. perfect for my travel flash gear. I plan to by a couple more for multi-flash set-ups. Like that the telco strap has a grippy back side so it is less likely to move when on the flash head because I have never wanted to put adhesive Velcro on my flash units. This a great solution for that!
1-hop neighbor's text information: No more worrying about your flash being secure on a stand. This thing is amazing. After years of being worried about my flashes on wobbly mounts, I can finally shoot comfortably. They're plastic, but they are built incredibly strong. The clamp on top is easy to turn, and feels nice and secure on the head of your flash. The Bowens mount is an added bonus that makes it very easy to use high-quality modifiers. Lastly, the positioning of the opening for the flash in relation to the umbrella slot ensures that your flash is firing directly in the center of your umbrella. The only thing that I would change is I wish the knob that lets you adjust the angle of the mount was smooth and didn't function in notches or "steps". That being said, this is an amazing piece of hardware and I invested in two more after I received my first.
Target text information: Nice solid build at a great price Though I've never heard of Hoage I decided to give them a try. Price sounded good and the description was what I needed. I switched everything to bowens mount so it was all universal together. I thought this would be plastic, but when I got it was surprised to see it was metal. It also came with a few gels and a grid which others did not come with. I must say I am much happier than I thought I'd be.. I was just expecting something cheap for that price, but the build was much better than expected.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The stepper works but the wire breaks off The ribbon wire broke off almost as soon as I touched it... probably lasted less than 15 minutes while I was trying to install the screw in my project. Tried soldering regular wires instead couldn't do that either because of the small size of the screw. This is not the product/seller's fault just sharing my experience. But since the flat ribbon wire broke off so easily, both the motors are unusable for me now.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good device, if you get a good one. <div id="video-block-R21E8ZP5VGVV2Q" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91V3UW-EjBS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1eyWG0n8OS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I bought this as my first stepper motor, to do some experimentation. I coupled it with a simple L9110 H-bridge (you can find many on Amazon). I had no trouble getting it running with the H-bridge and an AVR. There was one issue that I couldn't overlook. The stepper did not rotate freely, I noticed this immediately when spinning the axle with my fingers. It would randomly catch/bind up in spots, and I'd have to rotate it the opposite direction to get it freed. Having never dealt with a stepper before, I went ahead and set it up. It worked for the most part, but would still catch and skip steps, occasionally needing some help to be freed. I played with the supply voltage a bit and did some research. I considered sending it back, but I'm a tinkerer and I like to fix things, so I decided to open it up. I pulled the rotor out, and everything looked fine to me, that is, I didn't see any debris inside or filings that may be shorting something out. The bearings on the rotor turn smoothly and show no signs of binding. There's a spring clip on the rear bearing to hold the rotor in place, that seemed fine as well. I put it back together, and in doing so I realized that the rotor makes a really tight fit into the stator. It's possible that the rotor was loose or microscopically misaligned and the teeth of the rotor and stator were contacting occasionally. At any rate, when I reassembled it all was fine. This is a 1A-rated stepper. They recommend it be driven at 12-24V with a constant current supply, however, I've been testing it so far with the aforementioned bridge and fairly low voltages because I want to power it with batteries. I have a 12V wall wart supply with a 3.3V and a 5V regulator attached. At 3.3V supply, it turns, but it has very little torque. At 5V, it will turn, and it takes significant effort to stall it with my fingers. I can get it to about 300 RPM on 5V, any more and it won't spin. It didn't work very well attached directly to my 12V supply, the 5V was better, but it may have been due to noise on the switching wall wart and no regulator. I tried a 12v lithium ion and it worked just fine, and I could get it up to about 450RPM reliably.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Just got the device and it looks like the pictures Just got the device and it looks like the pictures... that being said, there are no diagrams that come with it and no wires sticking out of it. Going to have to play with it to see which point is to wich coil.
Target text information: Good luck finding a connector to match the ribbon cable.... The ribbon cable has ~0.8mm pin spacing. I searched 16,000 ribbon cable connectors at Digi-key, couldn't find a circuit board connector which fits it (at least one that wasn't discontinued).
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Best Universal Optical Adaptor For The Money Just got a new Gosky Universal Cell Phone Adapter Mount for $25 including shipping, whose quality far exceeds my expectation based on the cost. The mounting bracket is solid heavy metal with smoothly turning clamp knobs that fits securely onto my microscope's eyepiece. It feels like brass knuckles it is so sturdily built, especially compared to my last plastic Arcturus Labs adaptor which fit only iPhone 5 and which cracked with steady usage over the course of a year.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It should now look like screenshot 3 Here's the missing instruction guide (with pictures): 1) First, we need to dismantle your Celestron lens. Start by gently taking off the rubber eyepiece (see 1st 2 screenshots) 2) Unscrew the shiny metal tube on the bottom of your lens. It should now look like screenshot 3. 3) Unscrew the plastic black tube from eyepiece. The eyepiece should be facing down as you unscrew it because otherwise the lenses will fall out. It should now look like screenshot 4. 4) Now, get out your T-adapter. Unscrew the shiny metal tube from the top. It should now look like screenshot 5. 5) Take the telescope lens from step #3 and insert into the T-adapter. Make sure the screw from the T-adapter is facing up and the lens is facing down. See screenshot 6. 6) Take the shiny metal tube from step 4. Insert down the T-adapter. Hold it place with the screw from the T-adapter. It should now look like screenshot 7. 7) Flip the T-adapter upside down. Screw in the shiny metal tube from step 2. It should now look like screenshot 8. 8) Take your T-ring and screw into the bottom of the T-adapter. Next to the screw. It should now look like screenshot 9. 9) Take your T-ring + T-adapter and gentle attach it your camera. It should now look like screenshot 10. 10) Now you can attach to your telescope like a normal lens!
1-hop neighbor's text information: This is an excellent way to mount a 'bullet' camera to your telescope This is a well made device with clean threads and an internal graduated conical light baffling surface. This is an excellent way to mount a 'bullet' camera to your telescope. A standard 'bullet' camera is designed to produce a correct left to right and up to down image with a 'simple' lens like the objective lens of your telescope. I used my old UNITRON 114 Refractor Telescope with a 900 mm focal length 60 mm diameter objective lens with this attachment and a color CCD bullet camera [0.5 LUX sensitivity] and was able to read the fine print [about 1/8" tall font] and dials on the gas meter of a neighbors house at about 150 feet away on my large screen TV without using any other lenses or optics. I assume that it will work well with a Newtonian reflector type telescope except that the diagonal mirror may reverse the image. You can rotate this adapter with the CCD camera attached for a correct up to down image in either case. The 'bullet' camera is nice since its output signal can go directly to your TV via the RCA video jack - no other electronics or computer are required. Note that some black and white bullet cameras have exceptional light sensitivity at a detection level of 0.05 LUX or better. For less than $100 you can get these bullet cameras that will allow you to see in the dark by themselves and to see very faint luminous objects with your telescope without having to buy overpriced CCD cameras made by telescope companies. Remember that these bullet cameras are really 'live' video cameras without frame capture. If you want to save images you can record them off your TV by photographic means [digital or analog film] or use video software to save and edit them - you can also capture them with computer software - I prefer the simple approach of having a 'live' view for daytime spotting of big ships far out on the water and nighttime viewing of astronomical objects for other to enjoy on a big screen TV indoors or outdoors withe a small color monitor with RCA jack inputs. You can also record these images with an old VCR is you want to go 'retro' analog!
Target text information: Five Stars Yes works great.
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10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
Question: Based on the content of the target and neighbors' photo items, predict the category ID (0 to 11) for the target node.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: No camera? No place to buy one? Big Christmas let down. WTF? This version doesn't come with a camera? And there is no place to buy a camera separately we can find?
1-hop neighbor's text information: 1st unit didn't work. First it took almost two weeks to even to ship this item and three weeks to arrive at my house. When it did show up it didn't work. The light on the fob went on when the buttons were pushed but apparently no connection to the turning unit. Tried 3 sets of batteries, just in case all my AA batteries had decided to die in a swarm. Pretty disappointed. Returned to Amazon. Got the second unit. Pretty mixed bag with this item. The non working unit creates a negative perception from the beginning. As to the working unit, itself: I've found that you pretty much need a positioner in order to use your underwater camera. It's very difficult to align the camera and keep it aligned, to see your lines without one. I have a 10" ice auger and the legs on the positioner barely span the hole and it likes to attempt to dive through the ice unless you are extremely careful about where you set the legs around the hole. I have less than an inch on which to set each leg, around the hole. In order not to loose the positioner I'll have to rig some sort of base to set it on. Not really something I wanted to do. I can't say I'd recommend this item.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great camera My husband was very pleased with this camera. Easy to run and understand. His old one was a vexilar brand also, great company, great. Customer service.
Target text information: Save your money The app doesn't work 100% on my moto x or s3. It won't let me get to the WiFi settings. Just let's me view the cam. Motor that turns the camera is weak, any slight resistance and it whirs but doesn't move. Lastly, after 2 months of ownership and 2 fishing trips, the charger will not charge the unit. The charger thinks it's full so it gives me a green light, but the app tells me the battery is empty.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
Question: Based on the content of the target and neighbors' photo items, predict the category ID (0 to 11) for the target node.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Big improvement from HX9V, but compared to Canon PowerShot SX260HS.. First, I didn't buy this from Amazon. I was walking around my local electronics store and played with it and bought it. Overall this is a good improvement from the HX9V. Few months ago, I purchased a Canon PowerShot SX260HS for $349.00 (you can get it for $299 now) and it's one of my favorites. How does the SX260 compare to this camera? Resolution: The Sony is an 18MP camera, Canon is 12MP.. besides the bigger JPG size, can't tell the difference both look decent when printing on 11x17.. Size/Weight: Both are nearly identical. The Canon weigh 8.5oz, the Sony 8.8oz Zoom: Both have 20x optical zoom, but in comparing pictures, it looks like the Canon's optical "zoom" is closer. Canon has a combined 81x digital zoom, Sony's 40x. Canon's 81x combined digital zoom sounds nice, but there's so much noise that it may not be worth using. With the Sony, even at 40x the picture is still acceptable. Flash Control: With the Canon, you can adjust the flash power, with this, you can't....major disappointment especially for a camera that cost $399.00 Menu/Navigation/Ease of use: This is more of a preference. I used Canon and I used Sony; personally I like the Canon because I think it's more logically ordered Flash position: Both are pop up flash. I know it's going to require people to change their grip but I kind of like the pop up flash. AWB (Auto White Balance) This is one area that I think Sony made a big improvement with this camera. The AWB on the HX9V was terrible and required manual tweaking. The Canon does a very good job with the AWB. I used this Sony for about a week and went through about 500 shots. The AWB has NOT missed it's mark; not even taking photos indoor with florescent lighting that can cause yellow tinting with improper AWB. Speed: One of the reasons why I got rid of the HX9V was because of the slow processing speed. This camera, the image processor performance has improved quite a bit. With the HX9V, it would take up to 6 seconds to save/process images. With this, I think the longest was 3 seconds. The speed is on par with the SX260. Picture Quality: In auto mode, the Sony does an excellent job reproducing accurate colors. The colors are more natural looking, but on occasion (especially in landscape mode) the blue and red looks amplified. Manual Controls: This camera DOES NOT have a "Shutter Priority" and DOES NOT have a "Aperture Priority" mode! The Sony's manual mode is practically useless. Sony what were you thinking!!! Canon has the Aperture and Shutter mode, and the Canon's manual mode give you more control although it doesn't compare it with a DSLR ISO Speed: This Sony goes up to 12800 AMAZING!!!... the Canon comes no where near this.. 3D Feature: I don't have a 3D TV so can't comment on it. I did try to take some 3D pictures (supposedly you can now view 3D pictures on the LCD screen; something the HX9V was not able to do) but I don't think it's working correctly, or maybe I just can't tell the difference. The Canon has no such feature. Video Quality: Sony's video quality hands down. This beast is fast capturing full HD. One of the thing I loved about the HX9V was the video quality. It was perfect for those quick moment. This Sony looks just as good if not better. Memory Card: The Sony has built in memory, it's not much but better than nothing. I used a Patriot SDXC and a SanDisk SDXC, performance identical. The SanDisk cost twice as much as the Patriot because it's suppose to be faster. I can't tell the difference, and neither can my cameras. Both camera recommends Class 6 of higher, but if you plan to record video, go for the Class 10. A 64GB card can capture close to 10,000 picture. Battery Life/Charge: With the Canon, I got about 250 shots before the battery indicator started flashing. The Sony was about the same based on mixed use. One thing about the Sony is that it DOES NOT come with a battery charger. But, you can charge it with a micro USB able. Call me old fashion but if you're going to charge $399 for a camera give me a battery charger! The Micro USB charge may not be a bad thing if they didn't put the port on the bottom of the camera. So when you're charging the camera has to lay on it's side. As others have commented, you can buy a decent aftermarket charger for under $5.00. Live Mode: The Canon has a dedicated "live mode" that allows you to adjust the color on the LCD screen before snapping a shot; kind of like a "what you see is what you get". Sony has this built into their auto mode. Press the down navigation wheel to activate this feature. Scene Modes: With the HX9V, the scene modes were terrible; the difference were so subtle. This Sony is a HUGE improvement. With the Sony, you can see there IS a difference now. I am especially impressed with the "food" scene. With this mode, when you take a picture of food, it's suppose to enhance the color to make it more appealing. With the HX9V, it's a gimmick, but with this it's a 180 degree improvement. My best description of this is when you see those professional pictures of food at restaurants, this Sony can produce that type of quality. Canon does a good job with most of the scenes, but I prefer the Sony now. The Auto and Super Auto mode works great. For the regular outdoor or well lit environment the Super Auto won't be much difference. For those complicated lighting situation, the Super Auto does a better job. But the Super Auto mode will take about three seconds to process the image. With the scene mode, just because its designated as a "food" mode does not mean you just use it to take pictures of food. I used the "food" mode to take other beautiful indoor pictures that are not food (without flash) at fancy steak houses, and they came out beautiful. The difference with this mode (and the ISO mode) is that the food mode enhances the colors a notch making them appear more vibrant. Defcocus Mode: One of the feature I like is the defocus feature. This is one feature that distinguish this camera from other Point and Shoot. With the more expensive DSLR camera, you can take a picture where the portrait is in sharp focus but the back landscape is blurred. Sony does a decent job with this (in fact, I haven't seen this feature on any other brand camera). This feature does not work with the flash because what the camera does is take two shots and combine them to create this effect. But do note that when you use this mode, the LCD screen will tell you how far the subject should be and if you ignore it and take a picture, the Defocus will not work (you still get a decent picture though) LCD Screen: Both units have a 3-inch LCD screen, but I think the Sony camera has a sharper, clearer display. GPS: Both units have GPS, I haven't used it on either units though. Camera Body: The Canon has a more solid feel to it. The HX9V had an "expensive" look and feel. With this Sony, it's just all black and nothing to distinguish this camera for others. The Canon has that expensive camera look and feel, but this Sony does not. It looks plain and boring. Cost: The Sony cost $399, Canon cost $299.00, $100 difference.. Is this camera worth $100 more than the Canon SX260HS? You decide... Sony, if you want me to rate this 5-Star, please do the following: 1. Put the Shutter and Aperture mode back in this camera 2. Give me flash exposure control 3. Give me a battery charger 4. And, give it to me for no more than $349
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very good, with a few drawbacks This camera boasts similar technology to the upscale RX100 series, while maintaining the original HX style. Primarily, the differences lie between build quality/materials, sensor size, and zoom range. How does the HX60V compare to RX100 M2, its closest appearance in terms of body/features? Under each category combines pros and cons, and what to consider. As for being four stars is mainly due to the movie-recording performance. Limitations. No internal memory. For instance, the internal memory was over 100 megabytes on the HX30V, good for some photos and short movies if no memory card were available. Nice it has a pop-up flash, but unlike the RX series, does not tilt-up, making it not an option for the effect of 'even lighting' when 'bounced' indoors. Flash is a bit over-powering, sometimes washing out a portrait shot. Cannot take photos during movie capture (again, unlike its predecessors), although the quality was quite a disaster there. Sweep Panorama still nice, but unless you are steady enough in good light, the quality is suggestive of strong noise reduction. Battery life is shorter than some other models, but does work in the RX100 series because it is of the same type. The HX30V, for instance, is a smaller battery, which works with its predecessors, such as the HX30V, HX9V, HX5V, and other versions in between. Newer sensor is welcome, which brings on the next category. Photo quality. Yes, it is very remarkable, even close to the RX100 at any given ISO. What a surprise. Good thing, in that only the RX100 series also can shoot in RAW. Great for large prints, especially since looking at pixel level almost noise-free. The algorithms used in these later Sony Cybershots must be so fine-tuned. Photos are a little softer at max telephoto, but the autofocus and distance performance is great. Does tend to struggle to an extent through a window that needs cleaning. The HX60V is great for close-ups of the Moon, where there would be some fine noise reduction and noise because likely the ISO may be up a little in Auto Mode. Sunset photos are OK but HDR could really help the highlight clipping problem. Handheld Twilight does not necessarily yield a better result. Movie quality: Challenging, especially at telephoto and low-light. Tends to hunt and be out of focus. Might be because of the 30X zoom, but even the 16X zoom on the HX30V, performance seemed better. Unlike that model and its predecessors, no 720p option is available, like the RX100, most NEX, and alpha interchangeable lens systems. Progressive AVCHD with the new 'X' sensor does not really yield a noticeable difference in movie-recording, where it mainly excels for the photos. Even though taking photos is impossible during movie recording, the quality of stills in earlier models was not worth using. Quite 'Impressionistic.' Overall features: Nice thumb grip, hotshoe, stereo recording, new menu system as in the alpha series, and very good plastic build. RX100 series may be magnesium-alloy. Important note: The HX60V is a European model. Change the factory default setting to NTSC (PAL and NTSC cannot be used on the same card, warned by the cameras instruction) if you live in the US, as I do. When the camera is turned on, every time, it will display: "Running on NTSC." Do not forget to change it from PAL to NTSC, and press any button so the camera can be used. It may be easy to forget, 'why is my camera not ready?' Right off the bat, this camera is great for the price. It does have a wrist strap, common for a small camera. Recommended? Yes, especially if great photo quality is of most importance in the most common, smallest of sensors category. Thanks for reading. - Matt Eye
1-hop neighbor's text information: Cyber Shot DSC-H 300 Do not confuse the Sony DSCH300/B with the Sony DSC-HX300/B like I did. First off the little bit of info Amazon has up about this camera is wrong. It does not have CMOS it has a CCD sensor. Good luck trying to find a owners manual or any info about this camera not even on Sony's web site other than it was to be sold in Latin America only. Sony seems to not want any ties to this camera and I can see why. I have gotten better pictures from disposable cameras. I was upgrading from my old Power shot A630 8.0 that I've had for many years. It still takes great pictures, but I have ferrets and was hoping to get something to take better photos of them landscapes and birds. I though the 35x zoom would help with that. I am a amateur photographer but I am 60 years old and have taken thousands of pictures in my lifetime. I decided to give this camera a chance and have tried to get something at least as good as my old camera. I have tried most of the settings in an effort to get a good picture. But I have yet to get one single picture that even comes close to the Power Shot A630. Bottom line stay clear of this very disposable camera!!!
Target text information: Try a "next to new" model My husband has the black Sony 30V and loves it. When I've tried to use it, it's hard for me to read the dials as the contrast on the black camera exterior is lost. This Sony 50V silver model restores the contrast with the buttons and dials. I won't go into a review of the camera itself as you can find that on the black models. Before I ordered this silver model, I called Sony directly. The spokesperson confirmed that there was originally a silver model made/sold but it is sold out at the Sony site. With some trepidation, I decided to take a risk on a camera that was slightly "used" but listed in excellent condition. It was sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There was supposed to be a 1/4" x 1/4" scratch on the front of the camera. When it arrived, my husband and I both looked and can't find it. The tags were still on the camera, the box contained all the listed items. The camera looks new. The box itself has a few indentations. I imagine someone ordered the camera, checked it out and decided on a different camera for their needs then sent this one back to Amazon. The return policy is extended to the end of January so I have ample time to find the supposed damages...if they are there. The 125 dollars that I saved is so worth it! If any problems arise, I'll update this review. Update, June Well, summer now and no problems! I'd definitely do it again.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
Question: Based on the content of the target and neighbors' photo items, predict the category ID (0 to 11) for the target node.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Solid camera, not quite home, not quite pro I've only had this camera for a few days, but I am quite pleased with it. Before buying this camera, however, take a look at what else is out there. This camera sits in a very strange place between consumer cameras and pro level (or at least prosumer) cameras. While it has some excellent features like 3 CCDs (so it captures richer color), optical image stabilization, and fully manual controls; it also lacks certain desirable qualities such as a real focus ring (it has manual focus, but it's joystick driven and imprecise), a headphone jack (although it does have line-level audio out), and the ability to pass analog video through to digital video. To get all those features, you'd need to spend about $200 - $300 more on something like the PV-GS500. For $200 - $300 less, you can get a very comparable camera that simply omits the 3CCDs and has digital image stabilization. What those extra features give you, however, is a richer picture with less noise and more detail, and a much more stable handheld image. You will especially notice the richer image detail if you edit your video in the built in software or iMovie or Final Cut or whatever you use. You can make much broader color and image adjustments on the picture from this camera than you could with a 1-CCD camcorder. Personally, I am very pleased with this camera. I very much like the controls (although I definitely recommend trying out the Panasonic-style joystick control before buying -- some people can't stand it, although I think it's definitely the way to go). The ability to go full manual permits me to take excellent shots in low light, backlit, or otherwise strange situations. The auto mode, however, takes care of 99% of what I need, and does a surprisingly good job managing white balance and shutter speed. The only things that makes me give this camera less than five stars are the manual focus, which requires that you be in full manual mode and also requires two button presses (one on the side of the camera, and then you adjust using the joystick), rather than being entirely joystick-driven as all the other manual controls are; and the AC adapter/battery charger which can EITHER charge the battery or power the camera, but cannot do both at the same time. Expect to buy a separate charger for long shoots.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Spectacular! (just not in low-light) This is a great product for what it is designed to do and it seems that many of the negative reviews are by people that didn't research their purchase properly. I understand that frustration, but if you know what it can and cant do before purchasing then you will not be disappointed! Let me give some of the pros and cons to explain what I mean. At the end I have a small explanation of what you can expect for picture quality. Pros - Zoom: The zoom is amazing! I shoot most of my videos on a 1.6x crop frame Canon DSLR and there is no lens in the world that will get you 59x optical zoom. That is something like 1650mm equivalent which gives you a tight headshot at 200ft. There are several Intelligent or digital zoom options, just disable that from the first day and forget about it. - Battery/Charging: The battery lasts forever. Ive done long recordings and I really haven't hit 50% battery. It is also easy to power off USB (in two different ways: the included barrel plug or micro USB) which means that a cheap battery bank will keep it at 100% power for days. - Price: At just under $200 this is $50 cheaper that most of the competition (for example the Vixia HF R800). Even for the same price I prefer the Panasonic to the Canon, and Im an avid Canon DSLR fan! - Microphone: No, this doesnt have a broadcast quality microphone. However, it is noticeably better than the mic on my Canon DSLR, especially in the wind. I do wish that it accepted an external mic input, and Ive listed that as a con. So the quality isn't great, but since its better than a DSLR I have to put it as a pro. Cons - Microphone Input: I really wish this accepted an external mic input as most of its competitors do. I get that most people buying a cheap camcorder aren't going to use an external mic, but I would! - No Carrying Case: Even a simple cloth bag would have been better than nothing, I bought a $10 case thats a bit too big for it. I wish I had something better. - Menu Interface: This isn't a strong point for most camcorders, but this one is particularly finicky with the menus. The low quality touch screen and small icons mean it often takes two tries to hit the right button and the menus are designed someone who has never actually used a camera. - Live-Video Output: I haven't even tried this, it uses a mini-HDMI, which is a stupid standard, but at least they include a mini-HDMI to HDMI cord with the camera. There are a lot of other reviews that talk about this I haven't tried and I don't care, but others have issues, so consider that if you care. A note about video quality: Ill start by saying that this is about on par with a good smartphone for video quality and maybe underperforms a flagship phone in low light. In a daylight scene it can be hard to tell the difference between this camcorder footage and a $1,000 DSLR with a good lens! However, as soon as you go indoors the quality of the camcorder footage deteriorates to a barely usable level. It says it is F2.08 @ 108mm and while I don't think they are lying, the quality of the footage would not lead a person to believe that number So why would you buy this!? Why have I given it 5 stars!? Because a good new DSLR+lens cost 3 or 5 times as much, and this camcorder keeps pace with good lighting conditions. Because a smartphone is lucky if it can get to 2x zoom without the quality collapsing and this camcorder does 59x and looks great. Because it is $200 and can get great footage that would be hard to get other ways! If you want to record indoors/low-light, or need the absolute best in video quality then spend the extra money to get something with a much larger sensor (not really available on any "camcorder"). Otherwise, youll love this!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Pretty decent camera for the price I have had this camera for about 3 weeks. Bought this after lot of research(mini-dvd versus miniDV). Read some horror stories about an entire disk getting wiped out with mini-dvd camcorders. GS150 does an amazing job in bright day light. Colors are vibrant compared to 1 CCD cameras. Low light performance is so so. Overall, I am a satisfied customer. If you plan on transferring video to a computer, get a fire-wire cable. This camera needs a 4 pin male connector. I have a MAC and transferring video and burning into a DVD was a breeze.
Target text information: A professional opinion... To address the concerns of another reviewer about low light performance: cameras work much differently than your eyes. There is no camcorder, even the digital Betacams we use at work that cost tens of thousands of dollars, that will look good in a basement lit with a 100 watt bulb. The other night I tried it in a dim room and was impressed at how good it looked. A little grainy, but again, much better than any other camera in this price range, thanks to the 3CCD's and ability to manually white balance to correct for the conditions. I've had a couple of good miniDV camcorders, including one JVC model that does well in low light, but the PVGS200 blows them away in performance. In my opinion, if you want a better camcorder you'll have to look into the $2500+ prosumer models like the Canon GL2 or Sony VX2100. The GS200 has several features that make it a great first choice for those who want to learn about serious digital filmmaking without having to mortgage the house to try it out. Features like manual control of white balance, iris, gain, shutter speed and best of all, focus, via a focus ring on the lens. Best of all, it has a microphone jack. Invest another $125 in a quality XLR converter like a BeachTek box and you can hook up any professional mic for better control over your sound. The built in zoom mic works well and motor noise is not a concern at all. The LCD monitor is of high quality, and the overall build quality is good. The chasis is mostly high-impact plastic, but it feels robust. The tape-loading mechanism is very sturdy (much more so than any other DV camera I've used) and loads tapes from the top, which is rare. The image stabilization is about the same as any other camcorder and should be used as little as possible. Again, no electronic stabilization will work in low light. Use a tripod whenever possible to keep your productions professional looking. The best part is the incredible color seperation that the 3CCD's provide. All professional cameras use 3 chips to seperate color and the results here are very impressive, even in lower light. If you're looking to step up to something serious but can't justify spending as much as a down-payment on a car, definitely consider the PCGS200.
I provide the content of the target node and its neighbors' information. The relation between the target node and its 1-hop neighbors is 'co-purchase'. The 12 categories are:
0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
8: Digital Cameras
9: Film Photography
10: Lenses
11: Underwater Photography
Question: Based on the content of the target and neighbors' photo items, predict the category ID (0 to 11) for the target node.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A solid unit that performs well. Definitely more solid and well made than some of its competitors. Metal where others are plastic. Includes several adapters, extensions, and fittings, which should allow it to work in a wide variety of settings. Seems to do the job...was able to guide a nice 900s exposure with it right out of the box. Couple of notes to the prospective buyer : 1) Don't be terribly shocked by the out-of-round, oddly shaped stars. You're picking stars out of the very edge of the field, quite possibly with a prism and/or camera not perfectly aligned. Stars may look pretty weird. Don't panic...most of the commonly used guide software is calculating centroids anyway, and won't care. 2) As with most any OAG, don't try to use the inexpensive guiders with this..they simply aren't sensitive enough. A QHY5L seems to work well, the SSAG and its kin do not. 3) Be careful with the thumbscrews. They are easily bent.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent mount for astrophotography I've had the mount for 3 weeks and have been fortunate enough to use it quite a few times. I mounted an ED80T 80mm refractor with a Canon DSLR, autoguider camera on a 50mm guide scope, and plenty other lenses and filters. Everything works great and I am getting great pictures. Just beware, this is an advanced equatorial mount. You will need a clear view of Polaris to polar align this mount. Once you have Polaris aligned through the polar scope, you need to tell it your longitude, latitude, elevation, time and date. All this info can be found by using free cell phone apps so it's not that hard. Once you have that info, the scope will ask for 1, 2, or 3 star alignment. That's easy as long as you've told it the previous info. After that, it's a matter of selecting what you want to look at and boom. Done. For long exposure photos you will need an autoguider scope and camera, but this mount has an autoguider port. With an autoguider camera I've been able to take 5-6 minute exposures with no problem. These make for great photos. The Good: 1) Seriously heavy duty construction. This mount is heavy, which is great. Once planted in the ground, nothing is going to shake your camera. It can hold 40lbs but I wouldn't load it up that much. It will handle astrophotography equipment of at least 25-30lbs. 2) It's smart. Tell it where you are, and it knows what you can see. The GoTo function works great. I'm still learning about where to find things but I can tell it to point to M31 and it will move and track it through the sky. Amazing. 3) It looks great. Nice setup. The Bad: 1) I ordered the mount along with a few thousand dollars worth of telescope equipment. I received everything except for the Atlas mount. This mount ships in 2 separate boxes. One box contains the tripod, the other contains the EQ-G computerized mount. I only received the tripod box and signed for the shipment. I waited 5-6 days for Amazon to bring me the EQ-G mount before realizing they never actually sent it. BEWARE. This ships in 2 (two) separate boxes. Amazon has a bad reputation of only sending 1 box when it comes to telescope mounts. When you track your package, it should be in 2 boxes. After waiting 5 days, I contacted Amazon and they sent the missing box. It took over two weeks to get this mount when Amazon Prime told me it should have taken 3-5 days. Track your packages carefully or you may also be in the possession of $3000 worth of equipment that cant be put together. 2) Small steps. It's very, very heavy, even with a small scope attached. 100lbs. Fully assembled, use small steps carrying it to the back yard. Ouch. 3) No power supply cord included. You will not be able to run an extension cord out to the backyard to power the mount. That is sold separately. Not the extension cord, but the cord to plug it into a standard outlet. Sold separately. Conclusion: Excellent mount, heavy duty, sturdy, smart. Hard to setup for beginners, but great once it's polar aligned. I recommend it if you have the money and are looking to get started doing astrophotography. 5/5.
1-hop neighbor's text information: I really really wanted to love this Summary: At the end of the day the real question is "Is it worth it, or should I continue to use the handset?". For me, I will continue to use the handset and put this in a drawer while I keep an eye on software updates to see if some of the annoyances have gone away. If you read reviews from earlier, it is apparent that they have been making strides to improve things. Hopefully, there will be some updates to make this more what somebody would want. Note: I have used this with Celestron SkyPortal, ver 1.4 on an Android phone with my NexStar 127SLT - I mention this because it may well be that some of the issues that I had were in the software or mount and not in the Wi-Fi module itself. Since these are really an integrated package it is was not possible for me to separate and assign blame. I also understand that there is an app available on the Review: The adapter is small and plugs in easily to the AUX port on the mount. The adapter wifi seems to be available very quickly (I have never noticed waiting for it), and connecting to it seems to go quickly. I suspect that much of the brains is in the app that uses this device and not the device it self. The device seems to have 2 modes: Direct Connect - where the device advertises an SSID and then you connect to it without a password. Access Point - I did not use this, but it appears to let you join your established network. There does not seem to be a way to change the SSID that it broadcasts while doing a direct connect or force it to use a password - this seems like it could cause havoc with multiple scopes. I have never used this near somebody elses device so I cant comment on how well it handles that. Pros: * Clicking on an object and saying "show me that" is a natural action. * The device is powered by the port and does not require external power. * When things are working well you catch a glimpse of what you had hoped this would be. Cons: * There are times that I inexplicably cant connect to the device - I end up switching my WIFI back and forth and restarting the app and that seems to fix it. * There are times where the movement arrows do not seem to respond (or respond only after a significant lag) - This is especially annoying when you are trying to get a good alignment setup - You can also accidentally hit something other than the movement arrows when you are looking in an eyepiece (This can be very annoying). * I have had it lose connection with my phone mid-observing and then had to reset everything to get it to work again. Invariably this happens after I go get the kids to look at something and they then have to sit though the alignment process * The handset or your phone - it seems that you have to chose - the phone is much more natural for setup/finding objects that you want to view - the handset is more natural for pointing the scope * There were times that I seemed to have to hit goto a second time to complete the goto process (it was like it got me most of the way there and then gave up) Android application annoyances (mentioned here in case it helps folks decide): * The app allows your phone to sleep - your phone will then show you the bright unlock process before going to the nice dim red light of the app destroying your night vision. I know there is a setting/permission for an app to prevent the phone from sleeping. * You have to change to the wifi SSID of your adapter - it would be nice if it did that for you - I have seen google's chromecast setup do this.
Target text information: Perfect Autoguider for Mac OSX. Highly sensitive. Works perfectly with my Mac (OSX). The sensitivity is fantastic, and shows many more stars than other guiding CCD's I have used. I am very satisfied.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: ... home with my studio and this was such a disappointment compared to the other one I purchased this ... I'm new to photography at home with my studio and this was such a disappointment compared to the other one I purchased this one is very small and super thin material and they don't roll it up, they fold it tons of times which causes creases so unless you have a light steamer it's very noticeable. Will not be ordering from this distribution again
1-hop neighbor's text information: Worth every penny It came in about two weeks, arrived folded but I was able to steam the creases out fairly well. It is small but beautiful. I don't use the floor part so I hang it upside down with my set up. Ill include photos. I really love it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Wasnt 3x5ft I really like This backdrop but it wasn't as big as advertised
Target text information: Worst product ever! Nothing like picture!! If I could I would give 0 stars!!! Horrible!! Nothing like picture!!!!! Does NOT shine or sparkle!! I could buy a better table cloth for cheaper!! Which is about what it looks like!!! It is just dull circles!! And super thin fabric!!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: cap that doesn't fit I have a canon 52 mm lens. I was hoping to pay less then a Canon name brand. You get what you pay for. It's worth less and doesn't fit.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Just as good as Olympus brand Works great in my Olympus PEN E-PL1
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars as expected
Target text information: Good quality at a reasonable price Good quality at a reasonable price. The cap locks solidly in place.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Very compact, yet strong enough for a DSLR <div id="video-block-R37V5I6XFAOWJX" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1LQ64ihFgS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1fnhP%2BmjHS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> The most important the feature of any tripod is that it keeps your camera steady. This not only gives you a better shot, but it insures your expensive camera doesn't tip over. This tripod manages to do this even though it's small enough to fit on your desktop. This desktop tripod is the perfect size for most desktops and it has all the traditional features you would expect from a full sized tripod, such as extendable locking legs, a smooth pan and tilt head, a quick release, and a telescoping head. It also has a bubble lens to make it easier to insure it's level. As I mentioned, the legs are extendable, but as a desktop tripod, I rarely need to extend the legs because most desks are already at least 30 inches from the ground. For me this is perfect for shooting desktop Selfies or for hands free FaceTime videos. I was sent a sample for review and I was very impressed by the quality of this tripod. It's compact, sturdy, and easy to use. It comes with a handy carry case, which is a big plus for me because I travel quite a bit. I hope you found this review helpful. Questions and comments are always welcome!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Amazing sturdiness for a table top tripod! I just received this little gem a few days ago and I could not be more impressed. I have a couple of table tops and they are just fine IF you are not using a zoom lens, and just need something super compact to toss in the pocket of your camera bag. I needed something that I could use with a heavy, 72mm zoom, and feel comfortable that it would be supported. After I did some online research, the Vanguard VS-82 was what I came up with, and I figured it was worth a try. It is like a little tank! The legs are super sturdy and I love the way the large, ridged feet angle down from the legs to give ultimate support for the unit. In my opinion, this is very well made. You can expand the legs for additional sturdiness and height. The 'neck' also gives additional height and can be adjusted to exactly the extent that is perfect for any given situation. It does not have a quick-release shoe, but that didn't matter one whit to me. I am happy that my full-size tripod DOES have that feature but, for a table top, it is not necessary for my use although I feel it should be mentioned. If you are looking for a table top tripod that will not only support your camera, but support a heavy lens (I believe it says it supports up to 5.5lbs), and be nearly impossible to knock over or slide...this might just be the one for you.
Target text information: Perfect Travel Tripod Heading off to Europe this summer with my new Nikon D5100 and 3 lenses, I decided that a small table tripod was a must have. Along with it's use on a horizontal surface, if you turn your camers to a 90 degree angle, it can be used to stabilize the camera against a wall. Great for low light shots. This unit is fully constructed out of aluminum, not plastic. In fact, the only plastic part on it is the handle that tightens the ball joint, and it tightens rock solid. My camera with a long zoom does not move at all. Just make sure that one leg is under the lens. Add to that the fact that the tripod is small and light, and you have the perfect travel tripod. I should mention that any camera much wider that the D5100 will not be able to sit on a table at a 90 degree angle as it will hit the table, but for compact DSLR's it's no problem. Lastly, the unit you will get is not silver as pictured. The head is all black and the legs are a matte beige. I was concerned that the silver would create reflections in bright sunlight, and apparently Manfretto is in agreement.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Could be 2*, could be 5* June 2013 Update: ** (2*) was correct (I can't seem to change my original rating on the Amazon review). As I wrote in my initial review, I am coming back with more after using the camera. Since it took me so long to set up, I hadn't any experience when I wrote about the set up difficulties. I've used the camera in a variety of situations and am disappointed in its picture quality. While the photos look sharp on the camera's screen, they were not sharp on my computer screens (I didn't print any). The image stabilization did not work very well and pictures taken in low (not terribly low) light were just not acceptable. Also, there appeared to be quite a bit of "flare" when there was a light source in or near the frame. Now, I understand how subjective an assessment of photo quality can be so I was very hesitant to write about it. But, when I went to shop for another camera, I was helped by an extremely knowledgeable salesperson. This person agreed with me that the user interface was good (after getting past the difficult set up) and the WiFi features were good as well. But we both knew that the picture quality was not as good as that of other brands. I was glad to see that I wasn't punishing this camera because it was frustrating to set up. I have several Samsung products (HDTV, Android phone, BluRay DVD player) and I am usually a fan. However, they don't seem to be among the best when it comes to this WB30F. Even on the products that I do like, the user interfaces have not been worked out to a level that I would call excellent. Below, is my initial review: --- It's hard to rate this camera because it is so hard to set up. I'm giving it 3* in this review because that seems like a compromise. I bought this camera because it has WiFi and I want to have my pictures sent to my computer without connecting a cable. The camera comes with a rudimentary setup guide in the box but no manual. After an hour or so (yes!) of searching, I finally found and downloaded a manual. Samsung doesn't have a consistent naming policy (sometimes it is WB30F, other times it is WB 30F). The manual appears to be complete, but it doesn't give much help with getting the WiFi auto backup to work. To use the wireless backup to a computer, you need to install two programs: Samsung iLaunch and Samsung PC AutoBackup. Installation of these programs begins when you plug the camera into a USB port on your computer. But, who knew that's the way to install these programs. If you turn on WiFi on the camera the onscreen display tells you to run these programs. BUT DO NOT DO WHAT I DID. I searched the Internet for these programs, found sites that purport to download the software, but instead load a bunch of hard-to-remove garbage on your computer. Samsung really needs to make it clear how to install these necessary programs. I removed the garbage from my browsers, deleted them using add/remove programs and was ready for the installation again. After I plugged the WB30F into the USB, I did get a chance to install the software. But the onscreen display says to install "iLauncher" and the computer popup asks you if you want to install "iLinker". Who knew? Well, when iLinker pops up, that's the one to install. After that is installed, it gives you the option to install "PC AutoBackup". The rest of the setup was okay. I haven't had a chance to look at photo quality and other features yet because I wasted so much time on installing the WiFi stuff. I'll come back with more.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Review from a Videographer / Youtuber Max Yuryev and Previous Wedding Photographer I was very Impressed with the NX1 when it was announced, so impressed that I immediately pre-ordered the camera and made a long youtube video talking about the features and named it "The 7D mark 2 Killer" as that camera was announced at a similar time and it really disappointed myself and a lot of other video guys. Come 2.5 months later the camera is in my hands. I won't go over stuff mentioned in other reviews but mention some things that I am seeing while I am testing this camera, and at the same time making videos on features with examples on my Youtube Channel as well as working on a full review video and comparison to the GH4 that will be posted there as well. This camera came in nice packaging, "Apple Esq." (I like that). The build quality matches the big dogs. Ergonomics are not bad, better than other cameras I've used but the GH4 fits my large hand better (even though NX1 is a larger body). I'm not happy with the ISO/White balance/metering options being on top of a dial on the left hand side compared to buttons on the right by the LCD Like Canons and other brands because it takes two hands to change your settings. The Processor in the camera is crazy! 28MP 15FPS RAW images is awesome. Autofocus for photo is really nice in good light. In low light if your focusing on a dark area it will hunt and not find focus. This instantly reminded me of the 5d mark 2 that was not known for good autofocus. I believe this can be fixed with firmware update, and this may be the reason release was pushed back 3 times. The Canon EOS M (also Mirrorless) had horrible autofocus at launch but got much better after a firmware update. I really like the sound of the shutter on the camera. Best I've heard so far. Nice quiet and a low sound not loud and higher pitch like other I've used. I wish my 5d2 had this shutter when I was shooting weddings. Lets get into video. First I'll mention the autofocus during video isn't perfect like the 70D but is better than anything else i've used. It does have that same focusing issue in really low light like with photo. You can also touch to focus and it works well but at this time its more of an abrupt fast change, instead of smooth transition like the 70D. I hope samsung fixes this soon. The Camera supports C4k,UHD 4k, 1080P up to 120FPS, and other smaller formats. It records all this in either "PRO" which is 80mbps or another option which is 40mbps. It used the new h. 265 coded which is an awesome codec BUT no real editors support it yet meaning you need to convert the footage to either H.264, ProRes, or another format. The software Samsung provides sucks, I purchased wondershare and its A LOT better, and is surprisingly efficient. Samsung made a big mistake not including another format for people to use until editing software gains native support for h. 265. The 4k footage looks great. The image is nice and the colors in the standard setting (picture profile off) look good! There is no flap profile yet but I suspect this will be added with the popularity of S-Log in the A7s and Panasonic putting one out for the GH4. The 120fps image looks great! Just as good as 1080P in 30FPS which is awesome as the GH4's 96fps is really bad, and looks like 720P upscaled to 1080 with lots of aliasing and moire added and details lost. I'm really surprised by this, if 120FPS is something you need this may be enough to get this camera. Low light looks good for a APS-C sensor, better than others but worse than modern full frames like 5D3. In video the NX1 is about 1 stop better over the GH4 under 3200iso. The GH4 has visible noise at 200iso which a lot of people complain about, where the NX1's noise starts to become visible at 800iso. At 3200 and 6400 (limit for video in nx1 & gh4) the GH4 performs better, this is most likely because the GH4's noise looks more monochrome and film grain like, where the NX1's noise is more "wavy" and digital looking like the Canon cameras. This was surprising to me! As far as lens lineup I am impressed. Samsung is new to the game but they have a decent setup already (their latest video quoted 16 lenses) They have 2 "Pro" lenses the 16-50mm F2.0-F2.8 S and the 50-200mm F2.8 S both very sharp, built well with Image stabilization and weather-sealed. They also have other less expensive lenses starting at about $230 and going up to $800 with the widest being a 10mm F3.5 fisheye, as well as a 85mm 1.4, a 18-200 power-zoom and a lot of other in between. I've been using the 45mm 1.8 that I picked up new for $246 and I'm very impressed with it! Rokinon/Samyang also has lenses for this camera which is awesome. On the got my eye is the 12MM F2.0 for $320 (manual lens) It will make a nice fast wide angle and based off of reviews its nice and sharp! I also purchased a $25 adapter on Amazon that allows me to mount my Nikon lenses and control the aperture manually so thats a great option for you Nikon users! Basically this camera is a great first semi-pro/pro camera from Samsung. It has some quirks and some things samsung can address in software updates but what camera doesn't. If you want 4k internally but don't want the noise in low iso that you get with GH4 then this is for you. If you want awesome slow motion this is for you. If you want fast autofocus in good light at 15FPS This is for you. If you want to see more content and examples of what I talked about check out my Youtube channel named "Max Yuryev". I will have a full review video up as well as other content, and download links to video files, Jpeg and Raw image files, and comparison to GH4. Thanks for reading!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Not too heavy or bulky. Great lens right here. Its not too heavy. I take it hiking worn around my neck for hours and its not awkward at all. I am hoping to capture a cardinal on a tree with a snowy background this winter. The manual focus is easy to use. Without a tripod you will need a very steady hand and some luck to capture moving objects from far away.
Target text information: I love the flip up screen I adore this camera. I have only ever used point-and-shoot cameras before this and the Samsung NX3000 blows all of them out of the water (as I hoped it would)! I love the flip up screen, it is so useful when my husband and I want to take photos together when we go on trips or to events. I also love the size, it's light and portable enough for me to feel comfortable carrying it on my neck all day and it fits nicely down in my bigger purses with its case on. I love the colors it captures, the ease of use, and how well it works for portraits and food photography. If you have an upcoming event, trip, or just want to graduate from a point and shoot, this camera is perfect.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent value A new camera usually means new accessories, since old cases, cords, etc. may not work with a newer model. This accessory kit saved me both time and money by providing everything I might need with my new PowerShot XS500 without having to hunt down each item individually. I'm particularly pleased to have the travel charger available, and an extra battery was a must. Canon might not appreciate the fact that some of the items say Vivitar, but they all work just fine!
1-hop neighbor's text information: OMG what a great camera and accessories! OMG what a great camera and accessories! I have already taken 150 pictures (on one battery charge, BTW). I actually thought it would be hard to step up from my iPhone 6-plus, but oh, to have this zoom and so many shooting options! If you are a novice, simply set it on auto and point and shoot. You will get GREAT pics. But, oh what a delight, from a long-time manual SLR user, to choose aperture or shutter speed preference and work on the nuances like depth of field. Results so far are stunning. Getting great responses from fellow photographers on line. Make sure you buy this camera with this large pack of accessories - so many things, including an extra battery and car charger and the little flexible tripod is amazing. This is a GREAT deal.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Fun camera strap! I'm a part-time photographer, and I've used camera strap covers for years to liven up the boring Canon strap that came with my DSLR. The issue I have with camera strap covers, however, is that they get all twisted around, or shift into a big ol' bunch in the center as I moved around all day. My touch of OCD just couldn't handle it. I love that this camera strap IS the pattern. The stitching seems secure, and the strap appears well-made. I look forward to using it for my next wedding shoot, to liven up my otherwise black-on-black outfit. The polka-dots offer some whimsy. The strap comes with a variety of attaching bits and pieces. I love the clips that allow you to remove the camera from the strap quickly, and will likely be using these often, as the situation presents itself. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would recommend this product to anyone in the market for a fun way to fancy-up their camera strap. It always makes my day to know that people find my reviews helpful (and if not, why.) Also, if you have any questions, clarifications, or comments please feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks!
Target text information: Five Stars Great!
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