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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great for small product photography Works great. I have only used it with the white and the results are awesome. The only minor issue i have, is that it takes quite a bit of fiddling to get the back crease-free and truly seamless. Also, because of the size of the objects I was shooting (sunglasses) and the size of the opening, I had to shoot with a 100mm macro lens to get the best results. I couldn't shoot too close to the box. It was definitely worth it for me. Makes shooting products so much easier
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Tents for jewelry and almost anything (newborns included) I've had this tent for about 10 days now, and I've been shooting my watches for Invicta....I must say that the light is very very flattering when using this tent. Positioning of the lights is very important, and while the tent softens the light...you still have work to do to get a great image. I have the 48 inch tent, and it's very very large...large enough to put small children in and shoot them. The fabric is top quality, and the sweeps/backdrops it comes with are nice velvet pieces. They do need to be ironed and can handle a good amount of heat on the non-Velvet side so I do recommend you iron on that side only...it flattens out pretty easily with steam. I've uploaded 2 images of my watches so you can see the quality of the light given by this tent. Folding it was pretty easy once you do it the first time (ten minutes) it's very fast the next time. If needed you can always go on YOUTUBE and check some videos on how to fold a tent... Feel free to ask any questions....as the reviews here are not very helpful. Thanks, Sylvester Potter Photography
1-hop neighbor's text information: Professional photos made easy! This photo studio is by far the best purchase I've made all year. The value here is incredible, and this item makes ALL the difference in lighting quality for your product photos. Everything you need is included, except the camera of course. The included tripod works well for steadying your camera. The light bulbs included with this kit are the perfect daylight temperature for professional images. The case is part of the light box, which makes setup and subsequent pack up a breeze. This kit travels very well. I did have to run a warm steam iron over the white backdrop cloth to de-wrinkle. This was not a problem at all however, and I was up and running with taking great photos very quickly. This light box is highly recommended!
Target text information: Life-Sized Origami Oh, HOLY COW!!! What did I buy!? This thing is like life-sized origami! Take it out of the bag, and FOOP!... Instant cube.... Really big cube!! I could sleep in this tent! But then try to put it back in the bag, and you're in for 30 minutes of aerobic workout! Even with two people, the best we could manage was getting it to lay flat. The instructions say to "grasp at opposite corners and twist" which should theoretically make a small circle. Yeah right, this thing will never go back in that bag! If you buy one, plan on storing it under a bed.
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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: Punches above its price range <div id="video-block-RB67EVV9UNDVX" 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/F1zEUSlNsqS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41cQ6UE9NqS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This review is for the TM-2324 Aluminum tripod with ball head I bought this for a friend's birthday gift and I actually opened it just to see whether it lives up to my expectations so I am sure it is something he will like. I did a quick video so you can check out the various features when compared to my $299 Oben carbon fiber tripod that I bought about 8~9 years ago. Pros: Good ball head, smooth rotating action Folds up nicely, light weight, quick locking levers 3 different angles for legs, lots of adjustabilities can flip the center rod upside down for filming really low comes with carrying bag with shoulder strap, and even has reflective trim; a nice added touch it is details like putting a wrist strap onto the tripod to prevent tip-over that has won me over Cons: no monopod conversion 4 sections instead of 5, so folds up an inch or two longer Conclusion: not really fair for me to compare a $80 aluminum tripod to a $299 carbon fiber tripod but surprisingly, it has a lot of great features for the price the thoughtful details and the good construction quality makes this a great deal for any amateur photographers. heck it can even be a good backup tripod for a pro photographer
1-hop neighbor's text information: Whew! Hubby's review: Finally found a clamp that will work with the L bracket I bought. My first purchase was a Fotga 60 Two Handle Hydraulic Damping Three-dimensional Pan Head+Quick Release Plate for Tripod Monopod, because I wanted the 3 way adjustments. Then I discovered it is too much trouble to go vertical. So I decided on an L bracket. I ordered the Fotga Universal Quick Release Plate L Bracket only to find out that the L bracket rails are too thick for the clamp on the Forta 3-way. So next I ordered the Desmond Dual Channel Arca & Slidefix Compatible 50mm Clamp with Adapter for Tripod Head, but found out that the clamp on this is too narrow to clamp the L bracket properly. So determined to find the clamp that would work, I ordered this one and believe it or not, it works! The L bracket sits in the grooves perfectly and securely. Now that I got that out of the way, lets talk about the ballhead. The plate that comes with the clamp has to be lifted out because of the stop screws on both ends. It doesn't have a locking pin in the clamp. But of course, the L bracket can't use a locking pin, so not having a locking pin is no biggy for me. It comes with 3 knobs, which are all rubber coated, one for rotation and the other two for tension. And because the tension knobs are opposite each other, you are able to use either hand to make your final adjustment. With the two tension knobs, you can snug one knob to that close adjustment and use the other to tighten the final position. I like keeping one knob slightly loose so I can move the camera. As far as the tension goes, I put my Canon 5D with the 28-135mm lens on the ball head, and set the angle at 30 degrees both horizontal and vertical for 15 minutes; no movement at all. Tightening is more like snugging, very little twist of the knob; stops the ball in its track. I know this is a long winded review, but the idea is to help someone to only have to make a one time decision if you were looking at these products. A Canon full frame camera will be sitting atop this ball head. Most of my shooting will either be with the camera level, using the L bracket, or with the tension slightly loose, so I can control the camera with my hand. I don't expect Manfrotto quality, but at this price who can complain.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Was A terrific bargain, not so much now I'm completely shocked how nice this is. Very well made, all metal construction. All the fittings are tight and perfectly made. I needed a travel tripod for my m43 Panasonic gx7. It's perfect. I would guess that it would hold most mirrorless and maybe very light DSLRS Note I paid $26 for mine , the price has gone up substantially
Target text information: Very solid product A bit on the heavy side but very solid construction and love all the different ways to use this with my big Nikon.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
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4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
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10: Lenses
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A really sweet long lens I've been using this lens about six years. In all that time, I can't remember ever shooting at any aperture smaller than f/5.6. It's amazingly sharp wide open and I've never had any reason to stop it down. When I first bought it, I used it on a tripod almost all the time. These days, I've started using it handheld and I can appreciate how well it handles. In good light, autofocus is fast and accurate. In low brightness and low contrast light, it gets a little slow and sometimes hunts. Not a real problem, just switch off the autofocus and use the superb manual focus ring. Images snap in and out of focus easily whether you do the focusing or you let the lens do it. The lens is made like a tank. Mine has been subjected to a lot of use but it has never failed me. I sometimes use it with the Canon 1.4x Extender which makes it a 560mm f/8 lens. That combination does usually require a tripod but it is still a handy combination that retains great sharpness. I've also used it with the Canon 2x Extender as an 800mm f/11. It's a good idea to put it on a sturdy tripod and stop down a wee bit to get the best results. If you can make use of the focal length and you can live with f/5.6 as the maximum aperture, I recommend it highly.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great price for this lens I wanted this lens to take video on my 70D. I have a 24-70 2.8 EFL II, the pictures are awesome but the focus motor is a little noisy for video. The STM lens is much quieter. The pics are not as good as my 24-70 but that lens cost a lot more and is out of reach for many people, especially if it's a hobby. The lens came wrapped carefully, not in an OEM box which is fine, since it's refurbished. After careful inspection it looks good as new, functions properly and the pictures above average, video very good to excellent. As a refurbished item, the tech must have went over it carefully and made any necessary repairs/upgrades so you have to assume it's as good as factory new or better., I did get a 3 year break and spill warranty from the a third party which was otherwise only 90 days from the vendor. I am happy with the purchase, especially the price. If I was paying full price for this lens and wasn't concerned too much about video, I'd probably have gone with the 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens since it isn't that much more and the pictures are better.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Versatile Walk-Around Lens This is one of the most popular lenses, and with good reason -- you get a lot of bang for your buck. It has an ultrasonic motor drive (USM) for fast focusing, image stabilization (IS), and a very versatile focal range that covers wide angle to mid-telephoto on a Canon 5D and a respectable 38mm to 168mm (1.6*24 ~= 38, 1.6*105 = 168) focal lengths on cameras with crop sensors, like the Canon 7D, the Canon Rebel series, and cameras with APC-C sensors (1.6x crop factor). Its only downside is its f/4 aperture limitation. On the upside, it has a constant f/4 aperture (i.e. the f/4 aperture setting can be maintained across all focal lengths). - Sharpness This lens is sharp across all focal lengths. I haven't noticed any degradation in image sharpness on either the 24mm or the 105mm end. However, the lens is sharpest between f/8 to f/11. Outside of this "sweet-spot" (i.e. below f/8 or above f/11) shots of distant objects are *noticeably* blurrier. (See uploaded images on the product page for a comparison of images shot with different f-stops: f/5.6, f/11, and f/22. The descriptions for the images begin with "For the pixel peepers out there...") For relatively close subjects, however, the difference in image quality across f-stops is a lot less perceptible - that's good news if you're using this lens for portrait shots and plan on opening up the aperture for a bokeh effect. - Chromatic Aberration (CA) The lens assembly uses Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass (reserved for Canon's best lenses), so chromatic aberration is minimal, even in bright light (where it's barely noticeable or imperceptible). In more even lighting, this lens shows absolutely no signs of chromatic aberration. - Auto-Focus (AF) The auto-focus is real snappy. Thanks to its ultrasonic motor (USM), it brings objects into focus in a fraction of a second. In the AI Servo mode, the focusing mechanism is very responsive for bringing even very fast-moving subjects into focus. However, as with all lenses, the auto-focus inevitably has a bit of trouble in (i) lowlight conditions and (ii) with surfaces that lack texture or contrast. - Image Stabilization (IS) The image stabilization is amazing. In my book, image stabilization is a must for a lens to be truly called a "walk-around" lens. For the times you don't have your tripod with you, the IS on this lens will prove very invaluable for helping you steady your shots, especially at the 105mm end! (It helps to bear in mind, too, the rule of thumb: the shutter speed should be at least as fast as the reciprocal of the focal length.) - Internal Focus (IF) The Internal Focus is a big plus, especially for landscape photographers who use a circular polarizer (also known as a polarizing filter). With Internal Focus, the barrel on which the polarizer is affixed doesn't turn and throw filter out of adjustment, so it saves you from having to readjust the filter after the subject is brought into focus. - Build This lens simply oozes quality. There's a good heft to it but it's not too heavy. Both the zoom ring and focusing ring turn very fluidly. The zoom ring is tight enough to prevent zoom creep. - Alternatives You Might Be Considering <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-EF-24-70mm-f-2-8L-USM/dp/B00009R6WT/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM</a>: The EF 24-70mm f/2.8 has a constant f/2.8 aperture, but alas, it has no image stabilization, which is a real shame. The lack of image stabilization is definitely a deal breaker for most people, including myself. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-f-2-8-IS-USM/dp/B000EW8074/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM</a>: The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 is an equally popular lens. (Note: it has an EF-S, not EF mount, so it's not compatible with the 5D. It's compatible all other bodies, such as the 7D, the Rebel series, and other Canon DSLR's with crop sensors.) With the 1.6x crop factor taken into consideration, this lens has focal lengths of 27-88mm. In terms of image quality, the 17-55mm f/2.8 is on par with the 24-105mm . It, too, uses Ultra-Low Dispersion glass. The only downside is it's not weather sealed (which is not a concern for me). If you don't mind forgoing "reach," I would highly recommend the 17-55mm f/2.8, which is one of the best low-light lenses you can buy. I use it for landscape and portrait, and it's my walk-around lens of choice. --- The quality of this lens is top-notch and definitely worth the money. It offers a very useful 24-105mm focal range without compromising on sharpness. The only limitation is the f/4 aperture. If this is not a concern for you, this lens is definitely worth consideration.
Target text information: Awesome Converter!! For the price it was worth a try and Im very impressed. Im using this with my 70-200 2.8 IS II and even though Ive been using it in winter I am still getting great results. I really wanted to experiment with some bird and other wildlife but didn't want to spend the money on more reach and for 180 bucks to get a 400mm 5.6 with IS life is good! Its very similar to the Canon 2.0x III which I have used many times before getting this guy, but they for sure made subtle differences. Its been a long cold winter and with the short amount of daylight I haven't had a whole lot of opportunity to use it in good light which I cant wait for spring and summer. Theres nothing I can find to complain about this piece, I really hope they make a 1.4x! They really did a good job with this converter, its got weather sealing and even the 6 screws! If you want a 2.0x converter I really recommend this especially for the price.
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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
11: Underwater Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Finest body/lens combo in the competition! [Following is a reprint of my body only review. I placed a review of the lens at the end.] The Nikon D80, destined to replace the popular D70 series, is a great camera for Nikon fans who wish to upgrade from their D50s, 70s or 100s. It's also attractive enough to maybe get a few people to jump ship! Here's the highlights: 1) 10.2 megapixel. A substantial upgrade from the 6mp of the older cameras, performance should be very comparable to the highly regarded D200 camera; 2) 11-point AF system. Similar again to the D200 in performance (though not as easy to change); 3) Large viewfinder (.94x magnification). Again, taken from the D200, this is a clear improvement over the previous cameras. Spec wise, this is also better than all the competition, even though other, personal preference factors need to be taken into consideration (such as layout of LCDs and focusing points).; 4) 2.5" LCD. Not only is it larger, it can also be viewed at a much wider angle--particularly handy when locked to a tripod. The camera is small for Nikon (about like the D50), but has a good, firm grip for those with medium to larger hands. Controls are well thought out--easy to get to and use. Dampening of mirror noise is better than its competition. Nikon's use of the SDHC format should be commended. These small cards will have no real disadvantage to the older CF hards once the HC versions start hitting the shelves, and should relieve the danger of "bent pins". Things you've liked about previous Nikons have been retained. The D80 uses inexpensive wireless & wired remotes, and it still allows the built-in flash to control other Nikon Speedlights remotely. Compared to the competition, the Canon Rebel XTi & Sony Alpha 100, the Nikon starts a bit in the hole, considering it's the most expensive camera (by $200 & $100, respectively). The XTi offers a nice "anti-dust" hardware & software solution; while the Sony offers in camera stablization. Both use the rear LCD for info status. While many may prefer the traditional LCD on top (like the D80), the rear LCD does have the advantage of being considerably larger text for older eyes (and on the Alpha, rotates when you rotate the camera for verticals). Too bad the D80 doesn't give you this option as well. The XTi is smaller and lighter, maybe too small for many people. The XTi also does not offer wireless capability with the built-in flash (like D80/A100). It's battery (hence capacity) is a bit smaller. The Alpha 100 being Sony's first modern digital SLR means that getting lenses and accessories my be a bit more difficult (even though it uses a lot from the older Maxxum cameras). It's also a bit noiser in its operations. The D80 adds more AF selections than either of the above cameras, has nice enhancements like grid lines and double exposures. It also comes with a protective cover for the rear LCD. Lens wise, they greatly outnumber those offered by Sony, particularly in any considered "Pro" grade. While Canon can compete in "Pro" grade with Nikon (particularly in longer length lenses), Nikon has a bit of advantage in wider angles for digital. Nikon only offers one size digital sensor, where as Canon must offer two series (for 3 different chip sizes). Is the D80 worth the money? For anyone with Nikon lenses, undoubtedly. My recommendation for anyone with Canon EF or Minolta Maxxum lenses: look at those cameras first...but be sure to look at the D80 before you buy. Lens review: Tremendous! The Nikkor 18-135 gives everybody what they want, an affordable lens with above average quality. First, the 18-135 range is excellent for a kit lens, equivalent of a 27-200 in 35mm photography. It looks great, zooms smoothly, and balances well. The Silent Wave focusing motor is quiet, quick and smooth, and allows immediate manual focus (no hunting for switches). The internal focus is great for anyone using polarizing filters, and allows for a more efficient tulip shaped lens hood (supplied). Second, the image quality is very good. The aperture is of average size, so don't expect images to jump out like large aperture lenses, but quality is good throughout the range. Third, Nikon always includes a better than average 5 year warranty in the US on their lenses. The only negative is that I always prefer a metal lens mount to a plastic one, although the latter keeps both the weight and cost down.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A perfect Beginner's DSLR in a small and lightweight body BUILD QUALITY To start off this review, lets first take a look at the build quality of this lens. The first thing you're going to notice is just how small this camera is for a dslr. The T6 is one of the smallest DSLRs you can buy from Canon and pretty much any company for that matter. But to me, thats not a bad thing. Being a very lightweight camera can sometimes mean you're more inclined to pick it up and take it out with you, rather than being worried thats its going to be too heavy. On the top of the camera right here weve got all of the buttons that youd expect to see on a beginner dslr and also this mode dial which allows you to select the mode you want to be in. Of course youve got all of the basic beginner modes, like sports and portraits etc, but also aperture, shutter and manual modes for when you want to get a little bit more advanced. The buttons on the back are actually pretty nice. I would have preferred to have had the menu and display button on the top however as I use them pretty often. So overall the cameras build is good for what it is, a lightweight dslr, but id always be a little bit careful with this type of body. Oh and guys if you want to see some sample images Ive taken with the Canon t6, ill put a link in the description box below under this video and you can check them out. LCD SCREEN So lets turn this camera around now and talk about the screen. Weve got a 3 inch screen on the back which has 920,000 dots and after testing it out for a while, it actually looks pretty good. Even in bright daylight it was actually pretty easy to see. It is however missing something that I really do like to see and thats an articulating screen. Whereas on cameras like the Canon t6i and t6s, you can swivel your screen around to get better composition, with the t6 your kind of forced to take the photo even if you cant see the screen. And thats a bit of a pity to me and something I would have liked to have seen. I also would have liked to have seen a touch screen on the back of this camera, because they're especially good for beginners. The screen itself is actually pretty nice, but id like to see those improvements made in the next camera. MENUS So lets quickly talk about the menus on the T6. If youve ever used a Canon camera before youll feel right at home with the menu system. Its incredible easy to get around and change the settings you need. A little tip is that if you switch the dial on the top to manual mode, youll get a lot more settings that you can change which can be great. Again it would have been nice to have a touch screen to make it quicker to change the settings not eh fly, but this little d pad right here isn't too bad and its pretty responsvie. So overall the menus are good, but make sure to check out more of the fearless in manual mode. WIFI & NFC So one of the new inclusions to the Canon T6 is wifi & nfc. So essentially what this allows you to do is connect your camera to your phone and do a number of things like transfer your photos and also get a live view of what your shooting. To me this is the perfect camera to have this feature, because its targeting a younger generation of users who love to share their photos on instagram and Facebook. It was pretty easy to setup the wifi, but not as intuitive as the 80d that i tested a few weeks ago. BURST MODE & AUTOFOCUS So lets talk about the burst mode of the Canon T6. So essentially what this means is how fast the camera can take photos in a row per second. The Canon T6 isn't super quick and can only shoot 3 shots per second. Now most of the time when you take a photo youll only be taking one shot anyway so it won't make a big difference, but if you want to take some photos at a sports game or of a bird, this might not be the best camera for you. Autofocus in stills mode is actually surprisingly good, its snappy and should be fast enough for most situations. Now the lens that comes with the camera isn't great, and is noisy in autofocus, but if you can get passed the noise, which sounds bit like a bee, itll work pretty well in well lit situations. VIDEO So lets talk about using this camera for video. Its pretty basic for video and will be fine for day to day videos. Unfortunately though the autofocus in video isn't great. The lens that comes in the kit with the t6 isn't an stm lens, which means its not going to have smooth and responsive af in video mode. My tip would be to switch it over to manual focus o the lens and then just shoot like that. One thing howver though which was good to see is that we have full manual control over our video and audio settings. Where as on some older rebel cameras, you could only shoot in auto mode, the t6 does allow to have some manual control. We are missing a microphone jack though unfortunately, so if you are in need of some better audio, I might advise looking at the t6i and t6s. PRICE & VALUE FOR MONEY So lets talk about price and more importantly value for money. Now the T6 comes in at $549, which is one of the cheapest DSLRs you can buy on the market today. You also get a lens with that so all you need to get up and running after that is an sd card and you're good. To me its not a bad price, but there are definitely some very competitive options that I might look at, for example if you pay just a few hundred dollars more you can get a Canon t6i which is very good camera. - So overall the Canon t6 isn't a bad little camera, and for beginners, itll be a lot of fun to learn on. If youve never owned a dslr this is a good camera to learn on, but if you want to go a little further with your dslr, Id definitely be looking at a camera like the Canon t6i or t6s.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great camera Awesome camera in great shape for an awesome price! Fast shipping as well. Thank you very much for the camera.
Target text information: Five Stars Great camera
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
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5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Does NOT fit Nikon COOLPIX L22!!! Do NOT buy this product if you are planning on putting a Nikon COOLPX L22 camera in here. It does NOT fit, even though Amazon advertises it to go along w/the this model camera. You cannot zip the case closed without forcing the zipper which could cause damage to a sensitive electronic device like the Nikon camera. Complete waste of money!
Target text information: Good, but Just Isn't for Me Got the PowerLead Pcam PDC001 2.7 inch TFT LCD 8x Digital Zoom HD Mini Digital Camera and it works well, but it is just not for me. However, I am not docking the product just because it isn't for me. It is actually a small, durable camera that gets the job done. It just isn't for me and I assume that for someone else it is absolutely perfect. If you are looking for high quality digital photos, this may not be for you. I previously owned a Sony Cybershot which shot very clear and good quality pictures so it is just not the same. I love taking photos at events (concerts, fairs, etc etc) and the standard "good" photo just isn't for me. However, this camera does take pretty good pictures and it comes with a lot of different settings to optimize the image (Max Image Size is 18M = 4896x3672). I really enjoyed this camera to take simple pictures, but it isn't for taking those high quality photos. I do own a Samsung Galaxy S5 and I think I'll just stick with taking photos with my phone. (: Different Settings: - Different Scene Modes (Night, Portrait, Scenery, Beach, High Sensitivity) - Different Image Sizes (Up to 18M 4896x3672) - Anti-Shake Mode - Face & Smile Detect - Multi-Snapshot Mode - Self Timer - Different Setup Modes (Exposure, ISO, White Balance, Sharpness, Image Quality, Effect, Date (To have date appear on photos), Auto Power Off, Sound Effects, Language, Frequency, Format (For SD Card)) What comes in the box: - Camera - Strap for camera - USB to MicroUSB cable - Instructions/Installation Software Disc You will need to get your own SD card. I did receive this product in exchange for an honest review and this camera is great and I know this camera is perfect for someone other than myself. Thank you.
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
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5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Does NOT Fit PANASONIC LX5 I purchased this with the Panasonic LX5 and it does not fit the camera. The Battery in LX5 is different than the LX3 and older models.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very prompt shipping. The batteries reached me in two ... Very prompt shipping. The batteries reached me in two days. These are original panasonic Lumix batteries (3.7V, 1090mAh) that come in a branded panasonic box along with a plastic battery case.
Target text information: INACCURATE DESCRIPTION --NOT 1150 mAh!!!! The item they are currently shipping is NOT the 1150mAh described (and pictured) here -- it is only 1090sMh which will NOT work in the Panasonic Lumix FX01 and similar batteries -- it doesn't have enough power and the camera will have trouble focusing, taking movies, and taking pictures in low-light conditions. It will fit in the compartment but it will not function. The cameras listed in the title are NOT listed on the back of the package. I returned the first one thinking they had sent me the wrong item but when the replacement was identical, I realized they no longer have the one described here. If you're camera is sluggish using this battery -- now you know why.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not as pictured - new version maybe?? The one I received on 7/20/16 does not look like the pictures. The polished outer round edge is very minimal. The recessed areas around the lizard and underneath the polished outer edge appear like black than brass. The one thing that bugs me the most is the polished round edge is very thin, as thin as one of the paws of the lizard! Overall it's not a bad design, just not what I wanted. Lensmate should seriously consider revising the pictures to accurately reflect the product.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Four Stars Good run for the money, you can take great pictures with it
1-hop neighbor's text information: 10 Steps for Aquapac Success This is a great, affordable invention but of course would be even better if it came in lens sizes. With an 85mm lens there is way too much wiggle room in the lens covering to shoot without keeping a hand on it to make it taut. With a 24mm lens, forget about it. I think one is supposed to be able to collapse the lens covering down around itself when using a shorter lens but it doesn't stay collapsed. Here are my ten tips to having success with the Aquapac bag: 1. If you at all plan on shooting underwater you need to be wearing goggles or a diving mask if you want be able to look through the view finder. 2. I would only use a prime lens because of how much wiggle room is in the bag over the lens portion. I'd want to be able to rubber band the bag exactly right and then leave it alone, which I don't think you can do with an adjustable lens. 3. Get your settings right before you put the camera into the bag. For a bright day, ISO of 800, f/11.0 and a shutter of 1/1000 worked well for me. 4. When you're putting your camera in, be very gentle when inching the lens cover portion over your lens. It's easy to throw the lens switch from auto to manual while putting the camera into the bag. 5. Unless your lens is 100+ mm and takes up all of the space, you'll need an extra-wide rubber band, like the kind that come wrapped around newspapers. Inch the lens portion of the plastic down until the hard lens cover meets your lens, and then rubber band it around the soft plastic portion to hold the bag to your camera. 6. It's absolutely necessary that you put all 3 moisture absorbing packets into the camera bag when you're using it, or the lens will fog and you can't focus and can't see. 7. If you're in a pool where water is being splashed around, or you're going under and coming back up, don't forget to wipe the water droplets off the lens covering or they'll be in your photos. 8. If you're going to submerge it, do the bubble test first. Put it part way under and a few bubbles will come up from the air trapped where the locks are, but that should be all. No more bubbles after that. 9. Periodically check your camera's dial to make sure you haven't accidentally changed modes. My camera easily went from M to A-DEP while I fumbled to find the shutter button in the water. 10. If you want to make one of those really cool half-under half-over water pictures you can't do it at a public pool on the weekend. You have to do it somewhere that the water is nearly smooth as glass, not where the waves are crashing in your face. My first pic is posted under user images for this product on the main page.
Target text information: Five Stars Love it. I take it scuba diving or in the pool with my kids. Very worth while.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: and these lights are great.. I am an onsite photographer at Bar Mitzvahs and Weddings, and these lights are great.... BUT, as many have stated, the barn doors suck, the instructions are poor as sh** due to the company not hiring a native English speaker to translate them. Also, you must order a separate AC adapter for these (or use sony camcorder batteries which do last a good number of hours, but why risk it)? The only draw back is it's a crap shoot if you are going to receive the correct light (meaning the one that is only 5500K or the dual unit which is both 3200 and 5500 (half the bulbs in the fixture are 5550 and half are 3200). I own about 8 of these, and even after carefully reviewing each listing, to make sure I ordered the correct lights, 50% of the time I would receive the 3200/5500 fixture (the YL-600L) when I really needed the 5500 fixture (the YL-600). Thank goodness amazon does right and takes care of this for me, but yes.... out of 8 lights, I received the wrong ones about 5 times. Still love the product though (and remember to order the right adapters to fit into your light stand if needed)!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great LED light! I've never been disappointed with a Yongnuo product, and this fell in sync with any previous products I've purchased from them! :)
1-hop neighbor's text information: This little dude is LIT. Okay but seriously. I use it to light wedding receptions mostly (I'm a photographer) and it has changed the game. Bought it with this battery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRVG7IU/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4 So far so good! Photo attached was a dark/minimal ceremony and it gave me just the right about of light to balance out the lights provided and is small enough that it isn't a distraction or in the way. Considering buying another one because it's that legit.
Target text information: DO NOT BUY I ORDERED TWO.... less than 2 days half the LED go out, so I sent back for a return, then ordered another because I NEED TWO ... the seconds one gets here and the works for a DAY then half the LED go out !!! I NEED HELP I need a good product !! MAKE THIS RIGHT PLEASE i have a studio and don't have time for this !!!!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Pretty good diffuser for the price I gave this product 4 stars ONLY because of it's size. It is pretty huge when mounted on the camera as shown in the picture, and the only other annoying thing is that the clasp in the back pokes you in the forehead when you are looking through the viewfinder to take your pictures.. Other than that, this is a wonderful diffuser for the price especially when you're doing shoots that you need fill flash but do not want to bring out your 400$ speedlight and risk damaging it. I would definitely buy this again.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Travel Light! This is an awesome way to always have a softbox in your camera bag. While this item will not stand up to repeated rough handling, it's perfect for those times when diffused light is needed. This is a great learning tool for someone just learning about lighting and is inexpensive enough for someone wanting to make their family pictures a bit better. Both the tripod and soft box take up very little room in a camera bag or knapsack and are quick and easy to use. Definately worth having for the price.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Soft Box Diffuser I purchased this after a friend purchased one and was so happy. For the price, this is excellent. I used it yesterday and I had two photo outings on an dreary over cast day. This illuminated their faces so beautifully. Be sure to have extra batteries as when using flash it tends to use up more battery. I strongly recommend this and will share it with other members in my camera club
Target text information: Good idea - not so good product The title says it all. It fell apart as soon as I tried to take it off my camera. There are better products out there.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Know what your ordering. This back drop is a very soft sheet or current like material that wrinkles easily. Not stiff like a muslin matiral at all. Material wrinkles when filed for storage. The weave in this material is tight so that's good but this was not at all what I was expecting or wanted. This DOSE NOT come with the back drop frame or poles. See photos to see wrinkling and fold marks
Target text information: Bought this for location work and found it good for head and shoulder photos but very tight for ... Bought this for location work and found it good for head and shoulder photos but very tight for full body photography. If I had it to do over again I would go with the 10x12
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Value Used these for a photo booth fundraiser. They are very quality and reasonably priced. Will order these again!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars LOVED IT
1-hop neighbor's text information: but some of the frames came stuck together and so I wasted a few I was excited about the price, but some of the frames came stuck together and so I wasted a few. That was a bummer.
Target text information: Four Stars Good quality for the price for a basic print folder.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Very very happy with this purchase!! I absolutely LOVE this camera! It did not disappoint in anyway! I was debating between the a6300 or the newer model the a6500 and went with the a6300 because the differences between the two were not great enough for me to spend he extra hundreds of dollars on the newer version. This bundle package is awesome! Three lens and other great well neede things I would have bought after this purchase. (Uv lens filters/protectors and macro telephoto lens, etc.) All in all great product and great bundle
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Variable ND filter for Sony a6300 | Only shoot with it now! | Doesn't ruin quality of photos/videos I bought this Variable ND filter for my Sony a6300. I was a little concerned at first that the quality of the filter itself wouldn't be good and that it would make photo/video quality poor. Thankfully, and to my surprise, these have worked really well! I haven't noticed any loss in quality while using these as some other reviewers have said. Perhaps they're using it wrong and not adjusting the camera's settings properly, or have some other weird issue. The other benefit to these is that they act as a lens cover and protect your lens from scratches and bumps. These make shooting in super sunny conditions so much easier. They especially help when I try to keep my shutter speed fixed at twice my video frame rate, something that would be impossible without these. It's a lot cheaper to buy these ND filters and adjust them as needed as opposed to individual ones. Perhaps individual ones might have better quality, but in all honesty, I haven't had any problems with these or found them lacking. I typically shoot cinematic videos with them in several different lighting conditions and they continue to work well. Overall, I'd recommend trying these out!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Three Stars It worked, but the threads seriously locked after a slight tightening.
Target text information: Good value lens - comparison of Sony lenses SELP18105G: This lens is a good value for the features and cost. For $600, the lens has f-4 max aperture, standard OSS optical stabilization, 6x zoom (27-157mm 35mm equivalent), internal focusing (lens length remains constant for easier handling), power zoom (smoother focusing for videos and can be controlled by the free PlayMemories app), and good weight of 15.1oz (< 1 lb). Yes, there is mild chromatic aberration and distortion, but both of these can be compensated. The chromatic aberration is not always noticeable (depends on the scenery), and is virtually gone by reducing the aperture to f-5.0. The distortion only shows up in RAW images, and any decent photo editing software can correct it with one click. SEL18200: This lens costs $250 more, but has 2x more zoom than the SELP18105G, but 1.3 higher f-stop at max zoom (smaller aperture, > 2x less light). Its about the same size as the SELP18105G, but weighs 18.5oz (3.4oz more). This lens does not have internal focusing or power zoom, but does have a relatively better stabilization that Sony dubbed Active OSS. SEL18200le: This lens has the same featues as the SEL18200 lens, but costs $100 less because it only has the regular OSS, not the Active OSS. Due to that fact, it weighs in at 16.3oz and is 1cm shorter and 1cm smaller diameter than the SELP18105G. The issue with this lens is that critics noted it's basically a rebranded Tamron 18-200mm lens, so you are paying a premium just for the Sony name. SELP18200: This lens is like combining the SELP18105 and SEL18200 lenses because it has the internal focusing and power zoom (indicated by the "P" in the model #), while providing 200mm zoom and Active OSS. See the above descriptions for benefits of these features. However, you are paying $1100 for this lens. SEL55210: If you have the kit lens (SEL1650 or SEL1855) and are on a budget, then this lens is the best option for you since it's only $300. However, you will have to swap lenses whenever you cross the 50mm zoom boundary, which may cause dust to settle on your image sensor. Also, it does not have internal focusing or power zoom, but does have regular OSS. SEL1670Z: This lens is Sony's premium lens with Carl Zeiss (indicated by the "Z" in the model #) AR-coated optics and f-4 max aperture, but costs $1000. But it has relatively weak zoom (24-105mm 35mm equivalent), and some reviews noted focusing issues. It has internal focusing and regular OSS, but no power zoom. For $1000, the lens should not have focusing problems, and the zoom needs to be stronger (at least 6x). Comparing Sony's E-mount APS-C lenses, this lens (SELP18105G) is the best value for the price. I tested this lens on my Sony NEX-6 camera.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: avoid this company - what a nightmare arrived with dust particles trapped in optic- sloppy assembly and manufacturing - company is a nightmare to deal with - refused to exchange scope even within 30 days - you have 2 weeks that is all- offered me a warranty claim but insisted I paid shipping both ways for a scope that was un-usable right out of the box - we waited for my son's birthday and got stuck with a microscope that shows large dark splotches in the vision field due to the particles inside the optic - rude customer service - avoid this company - they obviously don't stand behind their products!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works well though I would have liked the Becke lines to be larger in the field ... Works well though I would have liked the Becke lines to be larger in the field & to be large enough to see the color shadings. I was a bit disappointed in that. Otherwise It is OK.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The stand arrived damaged, The stand arrived damaged, all is aluminium and one of the main soportong screws cannot be used since the hole is damaged. also the part that hold the lances came without the screws so you cannot secure the lances.
Target text information: Very impressed considering the price I've worked with Olympus, Leica and Meiji binocular polarizing microscopes that typically run from about $5000 and up. Right now I use Leica DM series scopes ($7000 and up) at school and wanted one for home and am on a budget. I had two options - buy a used one and attempt to recondition it and buy used parts, or buy a cheap new one. Since I don't need a camera attachment nor do I need to work in reflected light, I took a chance with this model. I am pleasantly surprised. It's not perfect, especially mechanically. That's just not possible at this price. I paid about $600 which is about the price for one really nice objective lens (maybe two depending on what you need and if you want to buy used). The three objectives are all semi-plan, which is sufficient for my purposes in addressing image curvature. Blue filters are included to remove that reddish light color since the bulbs are halogen. The full-wave accessory plate works fine (also comes with a 1/4 wave plate, but I almost never need it). PPL and XPL work just fine, however the lower polarizer as set orthogonal to the analyzer, reads as off by 0.5 degrees only because the metal plate that contains the degree marks was set into place just slightly off. Not a big deal. You can also compensate for this by rotating the analyzer (it is both a slide-in and can be rotated 90 deg), but it does not lock in place and can be easily (and unwittingly) moved while sliding the analyzer in and out. I recommend rotating the analyzer until it no longer rotates and adjusting the lower polarizer instead since the latter generally isn't physically touched during normal use. The stage rotates smoothly enough. There are two stage centering knobs that are supposed to center your view so that rotating you are rotating about a fixed centrally located point. One of the knobs often becomes disengaged and will not move the stage so I have to turn it in one direction until it engages again and attempt to recenter. It is a bit of a pain, but I don't often have to have that type of precision unless I need to work in 400x for optic figures. It's a metal body, heavy and sturdy. The accessory plate slides in smoothly but will not click into place - instead, you push the plate in until it stops. You can pull it out partially so that it remains in the slot but it will not click into a "hold" position. Again, I have enough experience with polarizing microscopes that I won't be confused about initial setup (whereas in a first semester mineralogy class students often share scopes and settings often change day to day). Coarse and fine adjustment knobs work smoothly but he fine focus knob has to be over-rotated when moving the stage up and down - when you're lowering the stage and then want to raise the stage, you must rotate in the opposite direction but there will be an initial period of rotating without any stage movement until the knob mechanism catches up; this makes quick focusing with the fine knob difficult. I will eventually go about trying to find replacements for the objective lenses but I don't feel in a rush to do so. A 4x, 10x and 40x is included and the objective nosepiece (which has a rubber, textured ring to help assist in rotation, but unfortunately that rubber ring is not secured in place well and tends to slide/rotate so that you have to grab the actual nosepiece metal ring right above it) holds a fourth so I will buy a full-plan 20x and see how the quality varies compared to the objective lenses included. I do notice that the 4x objective does produce a worse image than the 10x in terms of an consistently focused imaged - the 4x results in one half of the field of view coming into focus before the other half, and when you are focused on the image in the cross hairs, the first side that initially came into focus is now slightly distorted at the periphery. Again, this is acceptable for my home observation purposes. So, what I got for $600 allows me do do/learn what I need to do with polished rock thin sections at standard thickness (30 microns). I will try covered mineral samples at a later time and maybe add more feedback the more I use this. No, the final image quality is not that of a Leica DM but I've used Meijis with less-than-superior objectives (not the original ones) and it was no worse than this setup. Turning the nosepiece to switch objectives is a bit of a pain, as the mechanism is very tight. It should loosen with use and over time. I bought a binocular version and four oculars, all 10x, are included. Two plain, one with crosshairs and one with an ocular micrometer. I would have much preferred that the cross hair ocular had been a combination crosshair-and-micrometer ocular, but this is not a major issue if you know the field of view diameters for each objective. The oculars do not lock in place so your cross hairs will have to be adjucted manually if you need them lined up N/S and E/W. Might be an issue for true parallel extinction determination but many scopes I've worked with can be off by a degree or so and still need adjustment. Bertrand lens sliding is very tight. Hopefully it loosens. I will likely have to lubricate some parts (I've observed this but have never done it myself). At the moment I am having difficulties getting interference figures on the current fine-grained basalt polished thin sections I have, using the Bertrand lens (i usually just remove an eyepiece to observe a figure). I own a set of oriented mineral thin-sections and will try that and update this review. Comes with a dust jacket and cleaning cloth.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Pretty but I was so excited about these and they are very pretty, but the gold doesn't show up well in photos because of the sheen.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Adorable Gender Neutral Monthly Milestone Baby Stickers These monthly milestone stickers for babies are adorable. I like that they are gender neutral and can be used over and over again, which is great if you plan on using them for future babies or want to pass them on to a friend. The illustrations are fun and colorful. I like that they have a matte finish which makes it easier to take photos with them. They are sturdy enough to be used as props, as you can see in my photos below. I didn't need to take the backing off for these photos, but once the baby is more mobile I can easily stick them to her clothing. Note: I received this product for a discount in exchange for my honest review. All words and opinions are mine. All products I receive to review are thoroughly tested before reviews are written, as you can see on my personal website. I would not recommend anything that didn't work for me and my family.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Could have been better. Disappointed. No nice/real packaging and they are smaller than some I've seen at the stores. I only chose to order these from Amazon due to the theme of the stickers. The packaging by far, is my worst complaint. They are a shower gift and it looks like I printed them at home and put them in a clear sleeve. For almost $15, I expected more.
Target text information: Three Stars Super cute
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1-hop neighbor's text information: I hate saying anything bad about anything from Breakthrough because their ... I hate saying anything bad about anything from Breakthrough because their filters are so far and beyond the best around. But these caps just suck - two of the four I bought had a spring or something break internally within a month, causing one of the two pinch sides to go limp and rendering the cap useless. I tried to disassemble and repair to no avail and pitched all four. I hate buying brand-name things from Canon when I don't have to, but just do it on this meaningless, inexpensive item. To boot? The red cleaning cloth bundled with it, generous in concept, bled color onto the cap and the pouch it was all packed in. D'oh!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Does not fit Cannon 70-200 mm lens This cap does not fit my 70-200mm lens. Do not recommend it for that lens.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Cap Scratches 24-70 lens I have a 24-70mm F/2.8L USM II lens... I bought this lens cap hoping to keep my lens safe while not in use, well just the opposite has seemed to happen, it scratches my lens! on the inside of the lens cap imprinted is "LC-82mm" which is right in the middle, and the raised up letters and numbers is just enough to touch the lens, so if you twist the lens cap while it's on your lens, it will scratch it!
Target text information: Does Not Fit Canon 24-70. Does NOT fit the Canon 24-70 at all. Description of items clearly needs to be updated to remove the Canon 24-70. Don't buy it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Well cut mats - great price Have you ever cut your own mats? Well, if you haven't - there's no need to try. And if you have, you'll be mad at yourself for not finding these sooner. It's a little crazy - they're perfectly cut and very well priced. Now, if you need crazy bevel cuts you're still going to have to do it yourself, or find someone who still does this... but these are an efficient, effective, and incredibly affordable choice for mats.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Disappointed Great price but disappointed. The cutting was very rough and the backs are not cut to match the front. Since the backing is white instead of black, any areas that don't match up look terrible. Very frustrating when I want to display and sell my work.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect product for same day photo recognitions Received very promptly from Golden State Art. This is the second year we have used them for a Marine Corps Appreciation event.. The mats are cut completely through and the backers are sized perfectly as well. Have ordered 200 each of the last two years and as long as we continue to honor the Marines with same day photos nicely packaged in the clear cellophane bags, we will continue to use this excellent source of very economical, but reasonably priced materials.
Target text information: For approx. $0. 35 each, I didn't ... For approx. $0.35 each, I didn't expect much. I was surprised at high quality.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars LOVED IT
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very good quality! We often print photos as takeaways at parties and events and these photo holders are just perfect for this purpose! Good quality. Thank you!
1-hop neighbor's text information: The quality will surprise you Surprising quality; the paper is fairly heavy and the trim is very tasteful. If you're looking for a marketing aid this item is great for displaying your product. I wish you didn't have to order so many but oh well. Highly recommended.
Target text information: Questionable quality Ordered two packs and one pack had glue the leaked and the inner crease would tear to get it open. Second pack was fine so I guess you can roll the dice. Didn't get any complaints from customers but I wasn't confident giving these out. Bad look
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1-hop neighbor's text information: No Difference Than the Naked Eye I was really fired up about using my new monocle and the price was definitely right. However, upon breaking out the Barska Trend (10x25) I immediately questioned whether or not it was aiding in seeing those distant objects any better. I honestly could not see a difference between using the monocle or using my naked eye. Bigtime bummer.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great For Close Distance Nature Walks, NOT A Binoculars Substitute Lightweight and compact enough for a shirt pocket, with a small lightweight black nylon belt pouch and lanyard included. But I'm a little disappointed with this item despite having researched it thoroughly and having modest expectations. Its optics are quite good at close distances; for a nature walk, you will see excellent detail on an interesting plant, leaf, etc. But don't expect it to also serve for long distance viewing. In my experience it is NOT a viable longer distance substitute for binoculars. I can't make out street name signage or park trail signposts at a distance, for instance. It won't help with the street sign at the end of my block 100 yards away. So it's very good close up for enjoying details of a flower, a leaf, a seashell , but not very helpful as a trail-hiking navigation tool. Birdwatcher's note: This does give pretty fair results out to about 60-80 feet, so if you're fairly close you might get a better look at a bird in a very nearby tree. But (to my eye) beyond 60-80 feet you're out of range and it's not very helpful. It requires two hands to focus the lens. Build quality and small carry case are fine. It feels sturdy enough, and I've dropped it once or twice and it was fine. The 'lifetime warranty' requires you send in a $12.00 check for service, LOL, which is about what the unit costs new. As a plus, this item might also be very useful at museums, to see details of items in glass cases or hung on walls behind barrier ropes. I give it only 3 stars because it's just not useful for the distance work I would have liked to use it for in addition to the closer work--and at close work, it's just fine. SUMMARY: This is very good for up close details of outdoor plants, flowers, and other small close up details. Handy, compact and light enough for a shirt pocket. Good value for money. I like it. But don't buy it thinking it will also be a binoculars substitute, even occasionally, the lens is not that versatile. Hope this is helpful. Happy viewing, everybody.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It is very good at magnification It is very good at magnification, but the sight to look through is very tiny. It also seems to be made entirely made out of plastic.
Target text information: Excellent value. Wonderful little monocular. Fairly crisp image in a true pocket size. Good deal for the money.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Manufacturer bribes reviewers By leaving less than a 5-star review, I'm costing myself $15. The manufacturer offers a $15 "rebate" (read: bribe) for 5-star reviews of this product. The camera is decent, and I'm happy with my purchase. I would give 4 stars, as it's not perfect (requires internet explorer to do video recording), but the practice of bribery to skew reviews that shoppers rely upon to make informed purchases is low.
1-hop neighbor's text information: No Micro SD, all else is great so far! I have not actually set anything up yet- but I will. I had looked at reviews and answered questions before purchasing and bundled a micro sd card with my purchase. I know now that this unit does not accept micro sd. I wanted to share this information! Thanks. NO Micro SD. See picture. When blockage is removed there is nothing behind it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works very well, but some shortcomings and caveats. It comes with IP camera Wizard software on a CD, which was very easy to use. Even those who don't know networking should be able to get the camera working on their home network. But here's the first caveat. The initial set up DOES require a hard wired ethernet connection to do. If you don't have that you have a problem. Next caveat - after you get it talking to your network immediately do the software and firmware upgrades (if available for your model). It's make for a much better experience. The night vision works VERY well for a dark room. The web page that pulls up when you access the camera is easy to use. With 10 seconds of instruction my wife was accessing the camera, moving it around, etc. And the image is impressively clear. Now for some shortcomings. First - the power cord is only 3-4 feet long. The short cord limits where you can place or mount the camera. Ideally the camera should be up a little higher than eye level. But unless your are going to install a custom electric outlet that's tough to do. Of course you do have an option to splice the power cord or use and extension cord - not real good options aesthetically for going up a wall.. Shortcoming #2 - I had wanted to put it in a window looking out for security. Works fine during the day. But the lens is encircled with LED's that it uses for night vision. When placed to look out the window these LED's reflect off the glass and make seeing anything outside impossible. And since it is not weather proof just leaving it outside is not an option. I don't know if it would have the same problem of reflection in a weatherproof enclosure. And putting it outside one would have to deal with issues of power and the short power cord. Next caveat. I can access it from my Android smart phone. I tried it both using a browser and also an app. Yeah, it works. But the features of motion are erratic at best and leave a lot to be desired. +*+*EDITED March 6, 2013 - the new app for Android and the new web page for viewing have corrected this problem
Target text information: Great camera, lousy software, works great with iSpy. I bought this camera to monitor my cats in a specific part of the house. It's definitely sufficient for the task - the video quality is sufficient and the wi-fi connection is pretty reliable (once I figured out the best way to set it up). The biggest problem with it is the software - it has a built-in web-server that can stream video to any browser, but if you want to record, it forces you to use an Internet Explorer ActiveX "app". This app is quite buggy and requires you to run IE full-time. It crashed on me twice, making it unreliable for continuous monitoring. The IE app's record-on-motion-detection feature also doesn't work well - half the time, the motion being tracked would be halfway over before the recording started (it wouldn't do any pre-buffering). Finally, the camera only supports uploading snapshots (static images) no more than once every 5 seconds to an FTP server. This wouldn't work at all for my purposes. So why am I giving this camera a 4 with such crummy software? Because it works VERY well with a freeware program called iSpy (Windows only), which connects directly to the video stream and has its own software-based motion detection and recording controls. Once I connected to the TENVIS's MJPEG stream (as opposed to FFMPEG), it's been rock-solid stable and has recorded everything I needed. (iSpy tends to prefer FFMPEG connections, but for some reason, even at low resolution and 10 frames per second, FFMPEG was saturating my network and disconnecting frequently - I believe the FFMPEG stream was full of errors and causing tons of overhead, but MJPEG is much better.) If you don't mind going through a few extra setup steps and downloading an extra program, this camera and iSpy work very well together. (I knew going into this that I would likely be using a separate program with this camera.)
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Now HERE's how to make money! ...Build a great camera like the EOS1, the 5D, or 20D that I own. Sell it at a competitive price. Then, sell accessories for it and sell them at a 1000% markup. Be sure to patent the product so that no third party can produce a less expensive version. Want an example? Try this Remote Switch for instance. Here's how it works. You connect it to the camera. Press the button half-way, you get focus, exposure metering, etc. Press the rest of the way, you have a photo. Pretty simple stuff. Functional? Yes. Practical? definitely- a must have in fact for tripod users. Worth $50? No way. This product gets 2 stars from me because I'm insulted that I had to pay so much for it given its value. Want more examples? Try a Canon lens hood for $50 or a rechargeable battery for the same amount. (Hint: Look around, you'll find non-Canon batteries for 1/3 the price with higher capacity -- they didn't get us on that one!)
1-hop neighbor's text information: Works-but, it got stuck in my camera and I ... Works-but, it got stuck in my camera and I had to use pliers to get it out. Luckily the camera and the cord are both still in working condition, but I'm scared to try it again.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Worked no issues with my Neewer Shutter Release Timer Remote Control. Worked perfect with my Neewer Shutter Release Timer Remote Control, whose cord is too short.
Target text information: Well made but have to be careful -no info how ... Well made but have to be careful -no info how to release from connection. Just what I needed. Expensive but well worth it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: These are great binoculars! The 10x42 offers crystal clear pictures I just bought these from Sportsmans Warehouse, not Amazon. These are great binoculars! The 10x42 offers crystal clear pictures, and the focus is smooth and sharp. They seem very durable and are indeed waterproof. I haven't had any issues with fogging of the lenses yet. They come with a strap and a soft carrying case. The case doesn't offer much protection other than keeping the dust off in storage. Same with the lense covers. All in all, GREAT binoculars for a great price!
Target text information: Like them a lot. So far they seem to be quite nice. Clear and bright. We do not have a great deal of experience with binoculars so we really do not have much to compare them with. What we have done though is take these moderately priced glasses and had them precision collimated. The optical repair company we use, Advance Optical and Instruments in San Antonio, suggested Barska as a reasonably priced binocular. They seem to be making "pretty reasonable glass". Others with much more experience have said that precision collimating is helpful because factory tolerances for most binoculars leaves something to be desired. Seems worthwhile.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Best filter deal ever I've been a photographer for over 40 years, always using Nikon cameras and a variety of lenses. Filter quality is extremely important. Buying crummy filters that visibly degrade the imagery is easy , especially if you go cheap , pricewise. So I was a little hesitant to try the Amazon Basics " brand". Yet I always seem to need extra filters to across several camera bags. So I gave these a try. I was amazed. These are some of the best filters I've used from any maker, without respect to price. I got two basic filters ( Circular Polarizer and a UV protector ) for less than the cost of other maker's polarizer alone. The polarizer has absolutely zero color tint...not yellow, not blue green...perfectly neutral. That is important! Don't hesitate. Buy some of these before Amazon realizes they are selling them at too low a price point.
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: Sigma 82 mm lens cap over filter Well, it IS a lens cap. Being so, it does provide protection for your lens. There is a HOWEVER, however: if you buy a filter for that 82 mm lens, be prepared for this cap to pop off at any time. I would STRONGLY suggest adding a lens cap holder (the thing with the elastic that goes over the lens barrel and attaches to the cap with a string and circular adhesive attachment).
Target text information: $29.49 for Shipping?!?! Got robbed. My camera slid off the table and broke the lens hood + filter. All I wanted was to replace it. And I wanted to replace it with the original hood and that's why I bought this. On the initial page the calculated shipping was only $7.49. The hood itself is priced at $24.99. When I checked out the shipping price changed form $7.49 to $29.49?? WHY? WHY WOULD I PAY FOR A SHIPPING FEE THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE PRODUCT?! This is misinformation. When I tried to cancel the order, within 5 minutes after purchasing it. It said the order has already been processed and I needed to contact the seller directly. When I tried to, an error popped up and said try again in 15 minutes. This is unacceptable.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars nice product
1-hop neighbor's text information: Finaly no more batteries This is great when you need to record or if you want to take picture in the same place for a long time. The shipping was faster than expected and the product was in perfect condition.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Wrong cord sent, not as pictured. Wrong cable was sent. I have a Coolpix l120 and the connector on this cord is way too big. Certainly not the one in the picture.
Target text information: fits and works! It fit and worked well on my L320 but I was hoping that my providing external power I could use as a fixed camera hooked up to a DVR to see what the dogs were doing while we were gone. But instead of powering done in 3 minutes on internal batteries, it powered down in about an hour on the AC adapter.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It is a COMPLETE and TOTAL waste of money If I could give this ) stars I would. It is a COMPLETE and TOTAL waste of money. This camera didn't come with any software and it doesn't work with the software I already have from cameras just like this one but have been purchased from other vendors. I got scammed.
1-hop neighbor's text information: One Star Products are not working and return cost is higher than product
1-hop neighbor's text information: Need a better lens I will probably come back and edit this in a few months but for now .... I wanted a USB camera to use as low powered inspection microscope. I had an old USB microscope camera that never worked well and decided to replace the camera board and lens. I want a working distance of 12 to 24 inches from the front of the lens to the workpiece. Browsing Amazon I found a "warehouse" special on this camera with the 2.8 to 12mm varifocal lens. I elected to make it the heart of my FrankenCamera. First be aware that this camera comes with a second board (not shown in Amazon's pictures) for the IR cut out filter. After a bit of fudging around I get the board mounted inside the old case. The advantage here is I now have the camera enclosed and it has a 1/4-20 tripod mount. THe case also supports CS lens mounting .. so I can use either 'S", 'CS' or 'C' mount lens. I also happen to have a Pentax 'PK' to 'C' mount adapter. All pictures taken with ambient room light. It seems that the frame rates that are a bit optimistic however I was able to achieve 30 FPS in all modes with MJPEG. This camera implements lower resolutions via cropping rather than binning. The 1920x1080 is cleaner and brighter than the lower resolution modes. I am using the Linux Mint operating system. I have tried both the 'GUVCVIEW' and 'QTCAM' software. Both work. The attached photos came from the 'GUVCVIEW' package. It has the advantage that the image can be flipped and/or mirrored in real time. I first tried the provided varifocal lens ... disappointing. At 11 inches from the desktop to the camera lens the height of the field of view (1920x1080@30fps) was 10 inches with lens at full wide angle. At full telephoto the field of view decreased to 5 inch height. That is a ratio of 2:1 not the advertised 4:1. Even at that I can not read the microprint on a 1/4 ounce bottle of testors paint. I then tried several Pentax lens. The one that worked best was a old SMC Pentax 50mm F1.7 lens . The distance from the lens to the desktop was 9-1/2 inches (the camera was in the same position). The advantage was I could read the label and the lens was MUCH easier to focus. I have ordered a Bosch 4-50mm manual lens in 'CS' mount. I believe that will offer a much better solution for my purposes. Two stars deducted for the 2:1 varifocal lens.
Target text information: Excellent for Raspberry Pi 2 and Octoprint for 3d printer monitoring! Pretty Amazing USB camera! the lens angle is aroudn 120+ deg and there is a fair ammout of "fisheye" effect including dark spots where the lens rim is in the corners of the shot. Lens is crystal clear! And the camera focus is nice and sharp. Also worth noting, the camera appears to do native MPEG strearming, so if you use it to "web cam" images off something small like a raspberrypi, the machine doesnt have to work as hard transcoding the image stream!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Moldy and pretty cheaply made Received my new Profoto RFi 2x3 Softbox. Box arrived in time and was packaged perfectly. Everything on the outside was nice and clean. Opened everything up and all looked good until I got to the body of the softbox. Right when I opened it up it was moldy and stunk! I set it up and it sets up very easily. My complaints with this product include the fact that this product obviously won't stand the test of time. Low quality workmanship. The front screen is very thin and you can see the baffle through it. Not good for product photography. For the price this product is very disappointing. Looks like Profoto is taking a very cheap route with this product, but the price is not much lower than from a high end manufacturer. I am going to return it and purchase a high quality softbox from a reliable softbox manufacturer.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It is probably best for Profoto softboxes It is probably best for Profoto softboxes, but I was trying to pair it with a Lumiair octabox and it was an extremely tight fit, almost couldn't assemble it. Ended up doing what I have done with all my other softboxes so far and take it apart to put the profoto adapter into the original speedring of the softbox. Definitely a hassle to buy a part that is over $100 when I only need the profoto ring part, which isn't sold separately.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great light modifier Great light modifier. I have other 2x3 softboxes that are not this light nor is the light quality as good.
Target text information: color coded for easy assembly, it is the second soft box from ... Well built, color coded for easy assembly, it is the second soft box from Profoto that I have purchased.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars number1
1-hop neighbor's text information: Competent performer The Nikon AF20mm f2.8 was designed as a "pro" wideangle lens back in the days when 20mm in autofocus was as wide as you could get. Originally introduced in 1989 it was the AF equivalent of the manual focus design of 1984 and uses the same optical formula as the MF. The subsequent addition of the D chip has changed nothing else. In it's day an AF 20mm was pretty radical and it was only superceeded in 1993 by wider primes as the pros sought wider and wider views. For most amateurs however 20mm on film will get you into the "superwide" range without breaking the bank. For digital shooters, dealing with the 1.5 magnification factor in Nikon D-SLRs, it becomes effectively 30mm, which is still wide enough for most situations. Optically it delivers typical Nikon high color saturation and contrast, with distortions well controlled for it's focal length. While it is reasonably free from flare I strongly recommend the optional HB-4 lenshood designed for it and polarizing will be dificult for film shooters due to vignetting caused by the thick polarizing filter mounts of a "standard" polarizer. Digital shooters should not have this problem because the camera's sensor is only using the central portion of the projected circle - inside the area of vignetting. Mechanically it is all metal and well constructed with an nice "solid" feel to it for an AF lens but those of us who still miss the old manual focus "tanks" will find the undamped focusing ring a little too "loose" when manually focused. As part of a planned outfit, it can form the wide angle anchor for a travel kit standardized on 62mm filters. Add Nikon's 28-105AF 3.5-4.5 and 70-210AF 4.5-5.6 and you have a lightweight kit for either film or digital SLR's
1-hop neighbor's text information: Auto focus lense I am pleased with the lense overall with the only negative being that while shopping around for it, I did not realize that this lense would not work with all Nicon SLR cameras. I have a 5100 that requires a AF-I or AF-S lense to enable the auto focus feature. I kept it anyway since it works manually and was a good price. Just verify compatibility before purchasing.
Target text information: Review of the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S versus other Nikkor 50mm AF lenses Review of the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S versus other Nikkor 50mm AF lenses This quick review is based on my use of this lens for almost 3-weeks. It is intended for those already familiar with Nikkor's line of 50mm prime lenses but are wondering how this lens compare with the other Nikkor 50mm autofocusing lenses that I also own. I did however provide a section for beginners or novice at the last section of this review. AGAINST THE NIKKOR f/1.8D The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is slightly bigger than the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and a bit heavier but by a mere 31 grams, hardly noticeable at all. Unlike the 50mm f/1.8D, it comes with a reversible hood which does a good job in protecting and shading the lens. Unlike the 50mm f/1.8D which uses a 52mm filter, this lens uses a 58mm filter. Unlike the 50mm f/1.8D which has a maximum aperture of f/22, the maximum aperture of this lens is f/16 (as do the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D and 1/4G). As the "G" suffix indicates, the 50mm f/1.8G does not have an aperture ring while the 50mm f/1.8D has an aperture ring (see notes below for the significance of this). The new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is sharper and has better bokeh. The aspherical element in the new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G has further improved the acuity of this lens specially noticeable at the corners even at its wide-open setting. Yet Nikon also improved the bokeh of this new lens versus the 50mm f/1.8D! I also noticed some slight improvement in the color and contrast, specially when shot from f/2.0 and above. Focus speed is decently fast and is about the same on a Nikon DX D7000 yet the 50mm f/1.8G seems to be more consistently precise and significantly quieter. Priced very reasonably, this 50mm f/1.8G lens also now focuses on Nikon bodies without built-in focusing motors such as the Nikon D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D40, and D60. Focus speed is decently fast. This lens is a winner by a clear margin! As the price of the 50mm f/1.8D has risen in the recent months, the price disparity between this lens (USD$219.00) and the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D has narrowed. Considering that the 50mm f/1.8G has better optical performance (sharper, better bokeh, improvement on color and contrast), has an included hood, lens pouch, plus the flexibility of being able to use this lens with all of Nikon's dSLR, I strongly recommend anyone looking for a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens to choose this Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G over the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D. AGAINST THE NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is slightly bigger than the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D but is lighter by 63 grams. Unlike the 50mm f/1.4D, it comes with a reversible hood which does a good job in protecting and shading the lens. Unlike the 50mm f/1.4D which uses a 52mm filter, the 50mm f/1.8G uses a 58mm filter. At the same aperture setting from f/1.8 and above, the new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is again sharper and has better bokeh. This is surprising considering that the 50mm f/1.4D is already stepped down 2/3 of a stop when these two lenses are compared at the same aperture setting. The bokeh of the 50mm f/1.8G is also better! Focus on the 50mm f/1.8G seems about the same or just a bit faster than the 50mm f/1.4D on a Nikon DX D7000 but the difference is so small as to be almost imperceptible. Focus precision between these two lenses are about the same but the 50mm f/1.8G focuses quieter than the 50mm f/1.4D. The primary advantage of the 50mm f/1.4D over this lens is primarily in it being 2/3 of a stop faster and it having an aperture ring. The former is important for still photography while both are important for video where 2/3 of a stop advantage and being able to manually set the aperture have a substantial impact on the final output. The 50mm f/1.4D remains attractive for these. For still photography shooting at f/1.8 and above, I would choose the 50mm f/1.8G over the 50mm f/1.4D. AGAINST THE NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G In terms of size, this lens is about equal with the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G and also uses the same 58mm filter. The 50mm f/1.8G is lighter by 94 grams than the 50mm f/1.4G. Like the 50mm f/1.4G, it comes with a very useful hood. At the same aperture setting, the new Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is as sharp in the center and has about the same quality of bokeh. The 1.4G of course would have a better bokeh shooting at f/1.4 and f/1.6 still than the 1.8G at f/1.8. More noticeable is that the 50mm f/1.8G is sharper at the corner than the 50mm f/1.4G when shot wide-open. This is surprising considering that the 50mm f/1.4G is significantly better than the 50mm f/1.4D yet the 50mm f/1.8G is still a bit sharper beginning at f/1.8 but even more noticeable at f/2.0 despite the 50mm f/1.4G being already stepped down! Measured in terms of optical performance alone, the 1.8G has a slight advantage over the 1.4G in corner acuity even at f/1.8 but more so at f/2.0 and above. Color and contrast are about equal and I am unable to see any difference between the two. It would seem that the aspherical lens element that Nikon added to the 1.8G but not to the 1.4G has made quite a considerable difference. Yet Nikon also endowed this lens with excellent bokeh despite it being half the price. Kudos to Nikon for doing this! In terms of focus precision, the 1.8G does not differ much from the 1.4G on my Nikon D7000 and D3100. In terms of focus speed, the 50mm f/1.8G focuses a tad faster than the 50mm f/1.4G. Manual focusing on the 50mm f/1.4G however is easier than on the 50mm f/1.8G. This may be an important consideration when choosing a lens for video use. Like the 50mm f/1.4D, the primary advantage of the 50mm f/1.4G is its being faster by 2/3 of a stop which can be invaluable for still photography and for video as well for those aiming for the thinnest depth of field (DOF) and/or more light to keep the ISO setting as low as possible. For these advantages, the 50mm f/1.4G cost about double the price of this lens. If only Nikon included nano-coating and added an aspherical element into the 50mm f/1.4G to make it perform like or perhaps better than the 50mm f/1.8G, then the extra cost of the 50mm f/1.4G would be easier to justify and the 1.4G would be a clear choice. But as it stands, one would choose the 1.4G when shooting at f/1.4 to f/1.6. But when shooting at f/1.8 and above, the 1.8G would be a better and also a less expensive choice (at just half the price). NOTES RE THE 50MM AND VIDEO-ENABLED NIKON DSLRS: The 1.8G like the 1.4G no longer has an aperture ring that the 1.8D and the 1.4D still retained. The aperture ring remains handy and useful for manual control of aperture in video more so as the current video-enabled Nikon dSLRs do not allow the changing of aperture settings when video recording has started. With an aperture ring, the aperture setting can be changed manually once video recording has started. ADDITIONAL NOTES OWNERS OF THE NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is slightly bigger and slightly heavier than the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G but the weight difference is not really noticeable. The 50mm f/1.8G exhibit the same qualities as the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G in that it is usable and sharp even when shot wide-open. These two lenses are also priced about the same. While the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a DX lens, I have used it with an FX body at night where the vignetting at the corners is not as issue as it is not noticeable under certain light conditions. I would not however use the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G on an FX body on daytime or where the light is even. Sharpness at the corner is also not good. The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G can be used with a DX body as well as with an FX with no vignetting or corner sharpness issue such as I described. Like the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G, color and contrast improves considerably when this lens is stepped down a bit by 1/3 to 2/3 stop. If you own a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G and need the field of view of this lens, getting this lens would be a no-brainer. SUMMARY In sum, this lens is currently the best Nikkor 50mm lens for general still photography when shooting from f/2.0 and above. The stellar performance of this lens matched with its relatively low price and its ability to autofocus on Nikon's lower model dSLRs makes it a hands-down winner. For still photography or video where every little bit of light is needed or where getting the thinnest DOF is crucial, the Nikkor f/1.4D and f/1.4G remains the better choice. The Nikkor f/1.4D with its aperture ring is particularly useful for video with its ability to change the aperture setting through the aperture ring even after video recording has started. Changing the aperture setting after video recording has started is currently not possible with the Nikon D7000 and the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. This situation makes it necessary for me to own multiple type of Nikkor 50mm lenses. FOR THE NOVICE OR BEGINNER This lens is light, compact inexpensive, but produces very impressive results. On a DX body such as the Nikon D40, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D7000, D7100 and D300(s), this lens has a field of view of a 75mm. On an FX body such as the Nikon D800, D700, D3(s), D3x, or D4, this lens has a field of view of a 50mm. Despite it being a fixed focal length and not being able to zoom, I highly recommend this lens for beginner Nikon dSLR users who own only the kit zoom lens. This prime lens is a safe, inexpensive, and exceptional route to trying out how good a prime lens can be as against zoom lens. In addition, this lens allows you to shoot at low light and/or to blur the background of the subject of the photo (Tip: Shoot at f/1.8 to f/2.2, shoot as close as possible to the subject, and keep the subject as far away as possible from the background). It also hints at what the professional Nikon zoom lens are capable of should you get serious in this hobby. This lens is very compact and easily packed in the bag for those times when a wide open lens is needed for shooting in low light conditions.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Pre owned tripod Came as advertised in excellent condition.
1-hop neighbor's text information: did not fit I agree with the review that said they matched up the model # info, but the unit wasn't a close fit. This was the case for me as well. I searched for the T3500 Velbon tripod and this is the part it matched me to. It was too small for my tripod and was loose so I returned it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Close, but not a keeper It's a stable enough tripod. The legs are much beefier than my first tripod in this cost class, no wobble at all. It sat nice and stable, the legs locked tight, and the rack-and-pinion vertical lift worked smoothly. The bag was decent. I have no concerns about this tripod supporting my Nikon 5200 with a decent size lens. I really wanted to like it. However, I really didn't like the head. Just too plastic. The lock knobs were cheap feeling. For the price, I would have kept it for a while and made it work, but the threaded part of the vertical lock knob was stripped out. When I cranked the vertical up, it came zooming down under the weight of my camera, even though the lock knob had felt snug. I pulled out the set screw and could see stripped threads. I never could get it to tighten. I also did not like the cheap-feeling plastic knob to to attach the shoe to the camera. Finger tight was too loose, but using a screw driver the plastic was too soft, almost rubbery. I'm returning it and adding a few bucks to move up another level.
Target text information: Very good as far as cheap tripods go I'm a DSLR videographer, and I'm often carrying lots of bulky, heavy equipment. If I'm not gonna be filming something where I need to do pans or whatever, in other words just static shots, I'll take this tripod. It's extremely lightweight and it stays still. What more do you need? Yes, the build quality is cheap plastic. However, mine works fine. Nothing has fallen off or broken or anything. If you know what you're doing and you treat your equipment respectfully, you won't have a problem. Also, one thing I really, really like about this is that when you have the tripod screw mount bit attached to your camera, at least with my Canon T2i, you can remove the battery without having to unscrew your camera from it. This saves time when you're trying to swap out batteries quickly in the middle of a shoot. I can't do this on my expensive tripod, because the screw mount bit thing is too wide, and covers up the battery area. Anyway, it's a tripod, it stays still. What more do you need? Go for it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The best camera for an entry level professional or serious photography enthusiast. This camera is a great value for the money. If you're like me, you have looked at a lot of reviews and information. I won't go into detail about the features of this camera because you already know them. The bottom line is that the photos are wonderful. I would recommend this to an entry level professional who is looking for the most bang for the buck. You can certainly use it for professional work. If you're already familiar with the functionality of a professional camera, then this will be intuitive for you. It can be used by an amateur, just expect steep learning curve if you don't understand things like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. The automatic modes will not yield results as good as setting it up manually. This is not a point and shoot camera. The kit lenses in this bundle are more than adequate. They're a good choice for all around work. I have been able to get very sharp images with them and for me they cover 95% of what I want to do.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Sold. love my a6000 Best thing I have purchased in a long time. I have had some DSLR snobs say they don't like the mirrorless cameras but no one can answer why. This camera does every thing those cameras do but in smaller size and faster. This is my first nice camera and I regret nothing about it. I have since purchased a Sony 50mm prime lens, also awesome, and just 12mm manual focus lens. I am addicted to this photography thing thanks to this camera. My pictures, and again I am new to photography other than IPhone use, have gotten rave reviews on social media. Watch videos on youtube explaining how to use the camera properly. They help tremendously. My brother is buying a camera and I recommended this one to him. ALSO you get a 3 hundred dollar lens for 100 extra in this set. Get the package if only for the extra lens.
1-hop neighbor's text information: VERY disappointed and upset Received the camera today, very frustrated. I looked all over their package for the two 64gb SD cards they promised, longer than I should have. I read reviews about missing items in their bundles, but the ONE item in the bundle that allows the camera to work? I leave for a trip I'm going on in a few days and had to order an SD card to make sure I could actually use the camera on the trip. The SD cards were actually the only reason I purchased the bundle. The batteries are off-brand. Everything else looks to be low quality, not sure if I would use anything other than the camera bag. VERY disappointed and upset. I've been waiting to use this camera and possibly learn how to use it before I actually go on my trip, but it looks like that's not happening.
Target text information: This "bundle" is a great value - 2nd Sony a6000 I have - love the a6000 This is the 2nd SONY a6000 camera I bought. I've been waiting for the telephoto lens since I bought my 1st a6000. The value in this offering is unbelievable. Now I can have one camera ready with the telephoto lens and another with either the wide angle (separate purchase) or the standard 16-50mm. I was a Leica fanatic until I bought my 1st Sony a6000 mirrorless. Cannot say enough about the photo quality. Try this camera next to a Leica - take the same shot with the same settings & compare.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: LOVE THIS LITTLE CAMERA! Purchased this camera as my wife had become fed up with lugging around our full size Canon SLR and camcorder. So I was looking for something small that could take very good pictures and video, but also had the versatility to capture subjects further away. I did months of research on these new 4k travel size camera's, and I am very pleased with this purchase. The camera takes amazing pictures, in fact I can't tell the difference between pics with this camera and our GIANT SLR. The speed for sports is excellent, better than our SLR, the 4k burst feature is AMAZING and the ability to shoot so many pics so fast then simply pick the ones you like immediately following is just stupid fun and so useful when shooting sports or unpredictable kids or pets. Basically if you have the camera pointed at the action, you'll never miss a moment, it's that fast. The optical zoom at 250mm is fantastic and I've even taken photos beyond that and the pictures still look crisp and sharp, an example of this is I've taken 4k bust photos of my son playing football at zoom levels way past 250 and it still captures the ball in mid flight with no blurring, just amazing for such a small camera and lens. The video quality is also FANTASTIC. The 4k video is super clear, but for sports it does get a bit jittery when panning the camera. For situations where you don't need to move the camera to often the 4k video is amazing. That being said, the 1080 video is great and jitter free no matter what you are doing. We have a new 4k TV and honestly, the 1080p video looks almost as good as the 4k, so for most applications the 1080p is more than good enough and looks amazing on any quality TV. If you're looking for a small, travel size that camera that can do everything really well, for me this is the only option currently out there. There are a few small camera's that may take slightly better photos (according to the experts, not sure I could tell the difference?), but they lack the zoom and video capabilities of this unit (Sony overheats with 4k, just completely unacceptable), and the mirror less style camera's for us are still a bit too large for travel and require MUCH larger lenses to get the same level of zoom. I'll admit, this camera was a bit pricey for a travel size camera, but now that I own, I don't regret buying it and the fact that this will now replace my SLR and camcorder, which together cost well over twice as much, for us it's worth it. That being said, I'm sure if you can wait until later this year, the price is sure to drop.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Panasonic fits between Point-and-Shoots/iPhones and DSLRs with a larger camera sensor for better detail and a generous zoom I was a Nikon shooter and have owned several DSLR bodies and lenses. But ever since the iPhones came out, I just wasn't using all of my "good" photography equipment as often as I should. The iPhone cameras had become "good-enough" for what I photograph (school events, concerts, vacations, family, etc...). Currently, I carry an iPhone 6 and feel that its picture quality has exceeded most 2/3" sensor point-and-shoot cameras. Still - I often miss the detail of the DSLR sensor, clarity of true optical zoom, and the DSLR's superior low-light capability. That's where this Panasonic fits in. I've been looking for a pocketable travel camera that can bridge the gap between an iPhone 6 and my Nikon DSLRs. My requirements were as follows: small camera body, attached lens (so it can be used at concerts), 1" sensor, and a generous zoom range. What's so important about the sensor size? A camera with a larger 1" sensor is able to capture more photo detail with less noise than the usual 2/3" size. This is most noticeable when taking photos in low light. The Sony RX 100 III and Canon G7x are the benchmarks for the 1" sensor cameras, but I needed a longer zoom in order to shoot concerts, and sports. As far as I can tell, the Panasonic is unique in this price range for the combination of the 1" sensor and longer-than-the-competition zoom. Likes: * Solid Feel * standard micro-USB cable * Larger 1" sensor (larger than the majority of point-and-shoot models) * Longest zoom in this price range amongst its peers * RAW+JPG option * 4K Video * Touchscreen * Electronic Viewfinder * physical lens-ring control * thumb-wheel control * Smartphone integration (I can only test the iPhone app) - Live real-time camera controls, transfer photos and videos, GPS tagging * Fast menus * Fast focus * Custom White Balance * Full manual controls * Customizable Dials * Create features such as Post Focus and 4K Photo Dislikes: (these are really first-world problems) * no flash hot shoe (but its competitors may not have one either) * no external microphone option (but its competitors may not have one either) * It barely fits in my front-jeans pocket. I have to be careful not to scratch it with the metal rivet on the jeans Panasonic has this very interesting feature called Post Focus. The camera will rapid fire a series of shots using different focal points and let the user choose what to focus on AFTER the picture has been taken. Another unique feature is 4K Photo, the camera will basically take 4K video and let you extract high-quality 4K stills from the stream. I can see this being extremely useful with fast moving kids and pets. I plan to add more to this review in the future...but for now, I've attached some photos samples. I've also included a size comparison between the iPhone 6 and Panasonic. As well as low-light comparison shots between the iPhone 6 and Panasonic in a poorly lit room. All shots including the low-light shots were hand-held without a tripod. So far, every camera feature appears to work as advertised. There were comments on another website about wifi problems, I had none. The wireless bridge between the camera and iPhone worked every time. Note: I do have a dual-band router and although the 2.4Ghz channel was found, the 5Ghz was not. That may be why it didn't matter in my place.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Buy I bought this package from "Cameta Camera" Through Amazon. The accessory pack is OK but could be better. The 64 gb Transcend card is the best piece in the pack also the UV filter is useful for protecting the lens. The 1500 mAh extra battery is also nice to have but I cant comment on the quality since I haven't put it to use yet. The extra charger seems to have good quality but since the camera comes with one, it doesn't serve any purpose(Except that it has a car charger too). The camera bag isn't very protective specially at the bottom and the camera only fits in it if the grip is up and camera is on its side . The tripod is almost junk and useless specially for this camera. I have not used the flash yet but it only has one pin at the bottom. the rest of the stuff are ok and exactly like the ones shown in the picture they are "Precision Design" Brand. All in all since the accessories are the bonus and I only paid for the camera, I guess I should not complain. before I ordered this camera from amazon I called Cameta Camera's customer service and they told me that its possible to have the Items in the package upgraded or changed by paying the difference, if you order directly from them; but in the end I decided to order through amazon and get the %5 cash back from my Amazon store card. About the camera itself there is no need to say much, since there are so many great reviews about it everywhere, Its simply Superb and I love it.
Target text information: Four Stars Great Camera
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The legs alone are worth the price Pros: *The legs alone are worth the price! *Heavy and supports my Canon XHA1 no problem. *Pans are nice and smooth. *Gives off a professional look to impress clients. *x2 sliding plates! Plus my Manfrotto 357 Plate fits the head perfectly! *Pretty good carrying bag. Cons: *The head sticks when trying to tilt up and down slowly giving you the snap most cheap heads offer. I've tried all tension settings and I get the same result every time. *Even with the screw taken off completely, panning left and right is so stiff, panning the tripod quickly can pull the entire tripod off it's legs. *The Tripod Head and the Ball leveler are reversed, which means if you wanted to replace the head, you'd have to purchase a ball leveler as well which goes for at least $50. *Wish I could do something to replace the cheap rubber feet. Other Thoughs: *Buy this tripod for the legs as they are very well worth the price alone. I plan on replacing the head as I feel it's causing more problems than solutions. *Ravelli is very generous with their tripod accessories. *I have to mount my XHA1 backwards because the tightening knob on the head gets in the way, but I have this same problem with my other mount as well. ---------------------------- Product Update: After posting this review, I was contacted by Cheetah Mounts about the product. Let me just say that they offer some of THE BEST customer service a company can offer. Less than a week after I posted this review, the friendly Cheetah Mount representative immediately sent me a new head without hesitation as he feared I may have received a bad tripod head. The new head preforms slightly better. The snap in the tilt action is caused by the weight of my camera. I'm assuming it's because the tripod head's comfort zone is less than 8 lbs. Without the camera, the snap is gone which means lighter cameras should have no problem tilting and panning. This is an excellent tripod with an excellent company to back it up. Do not hesitate to purchase this tripod, especially if you're on a budget.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Best teleprompter for the price I had been trying out different ipad teleprompters, and I must say I am finally settling with this one. Yes, this is the best you can get under $500.00. Pros: Among all the teleprompters, I have tried this is the most portable one. It folds just like a laptop with no extra parts/mounts coming out like most other. The one I bought mounts to the light stand. While most teleprompters in this price range have cheap arcylic, this one has high quality beamsplitter glass just like in the teleprompters used in TV stations. Buy a teleprompter app and you are good to go. Con: The only improvement I can suggest is the plastic stand that keeps the glass in an angle, could have been stronger. Other than that, this is the best teleprompter you can buy for your tablet under 500.00
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Teleprompter for the Price, with a few Caveats Works great for what it is, and is probably the best value that you'll find for a teleprompter on the internet. The adjustable rack will hold any size tablet. The frame, tripod rack and adjustable sliding tablet holder are sturdy and well built. It even comes with a very nice carrying case, which is a nice touch. I'm happy with this purchase. There are a few issues that I would raise, however (which made me give 4 rather than 5 stars): 1. The locking mechanism (a threaded hand turned screw) is obstructed by the black canvas cover. There is a hole cut out in the cover to allow the screw to pass and screw into the frame of the glass, however the hole is cut in the wrong place and does not line up with the screw or the frame hole. Of the two screws (one on either side) I was only able to get one side to line up with the frame screw hole, and had to cut another hole into the canvas to do so. The other side will not line up at all. This is a quality control issue. 2. The black canvas light blocking cover has a pull string design that tightens over the lens of your camera. This is great in that it will adjust for any camera or lens size, and will fit onto whatever you put on it. The problem is that the fabric of the cover tends to sag and cover up the lens. Before each shoot, I have to pull the fabric back and fold the excess over the lens to try to keep it from sagging in front of the camera's view. No matter how hard I try, there is at least a small bit of the cover that hangs down in front of the lens, so I keep a clip to hold it back. 3. With wide angle lenses, you may see the frame of the teleprompter in the field of view. Zoom in slightly to compensate, and this problem disappears. Here's the thing, a pro level teleprompter with a fixed cover and/or fixed lens mount will cost you 3-5 times the price of the glide gear. Even with the the issues I stated above, I can't justify spending that much more money on a system that does basically the same thing that this one does. In the end, it's just a piece of two-way glass reflecting your tablet's screen. The most important thing to be concerned with when purchasing a beamsplitter type teleprompter such as this is the quality of the glass and the amount of light that is allowed to pass through to your camera lens. Some of the really cheap teleprompters use cheap glass that will block a significant amount of light and degrade your overall picture quality. (This is 70/30 glass)
Target text information: Great and eady solution! <div id="video-block-R2L5GCZD1DG265" 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/C1jZqCRjTmS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51UaM5pkKdS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> The Teleprompter is very good for our News and YouTube productions. It's easy to use and well engineered.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: = Lightweight and des what it says on the box - bonus also is that the camera plate (ARCA type) that comes with the PeakDesign CapturePro fits securely!
Target text information: Excellent built - Great value for money The magnesium ball head comes with a quick release plate is extremely easy in use. Love the strong build and finishing. I'm writing this review after 8-10 months since my purchase, after enough usage, harnessing and understanding of this equipment. The main knob is however straight forward to use. Initi The only bit confusing was inn use is the two knobs that are in the head. The one that controls the main rotation of the ball ahead that has attached to the plate. The other one is for amount of PAN lock that controls this movement. After using this head for a while, I have got accustomed to these knobs. The PAN rotation is 360* with clean distinctive markings for each degree. The bubble spirit level also are in apt positions and become handy. My usage is quite extensive with Macro photography at low angles and wide angle landscape photography as well. Im using this along with Monfrotto Tripod 055CXPRO4 and it is extremly working well.
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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: 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: Make a solar filter for your DSLR Camera. I used this filter-sheet to make a solar filter for my DSLR camera lens. To make the design more durable, and professional, I attached it to a an inexpensive UV lens filter. You can find them generically for a couple of bucks online. To make the apparatus, I simply cut the solar filter sheet into a small circle. I then sandwiched the filter-sheet to the glass filter by means of unscrewing the threaded inner metal assembly that presses the glass against the outer diameter metal collar. I simply unscrewed the threaded inner collar, and slipped the filter paper in. The next step is to screw the assembly back together. The entire project takes 15 minutes to complete, and I am very satisfied with the results.
Target text information: It does a good job to allow you to view sun spots but you won't be able to see anymore detail than that. Some of the more expensive filters will allow you to see the brilliant oranges and reds on the sun's surface but this filter isn't that sophisticated. You'll definitely be able to see sun spots but if you're hoping to see the "bubbling effects" on the suns surface or CME's, this doesn't offer near the filtering technoloogy that is needed. For the amount of precise glass you're paying for, however, this is good buy.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Great products from Sealife
1-hop neighbor's text information: Partially makes up for the Gopro's poor low light capabilities The Gopro is a poor low light camera. After looking at a few thousand blurry photos caused by low lighting, I decided to purchase a light. Since I use the Gopro mostly to make iNaturalist submissions of marine creatures I photograph while freediving I wanted a light that can be mounted at the end of a selfie stick. The only real competition with the sidekick for this application is the Knog [qudos] ACTION Video Light for GoPro and the SeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 600 Underwater LED Light which mounts to a Sealife Aquapod. The Knog lacks a dive arm, making backscatter a worse issue. The Sea Dragon Mini is probably a good choice, but would have required me to buy a new selfie stick. After my first trip with this light, I am reasonably happy. It still isn't enough light to solve the problem that most of my pictures come out blurry. To do this though I likely need tens of thousands of lumens. The most noticeable advantage of this light is that previously I had a real problem getting pictures of animals in crevices, with this light many of those photos turn out well. There are however some downsides: Even on flood mode, the light does not fill the field of view. This leaves the edges of photos dark. Also, it might require you to mess with your EV settings to get good photographs otherwise it may saturate in the center if the edges are too dark. The controls are too complicated. All I want to do is leave it in high power flood mode, then turn it off and on a lot since I am only photographing for about a minute at a time and want to conserve the battery. There are two buttons, the correct design would be one button turns it on and off, and the other toggles through the settings. I would simply pick the setting I wanted, then all I would have to do is turn it off and on depending on it to remember the previous setting. Instead I must press one button three times to turn it on and get it into the mode I want, then hold down both buttons to turn it off. That is five button presses for what should only be two. A minor difference perhaps, but wearing gloves in cold water it is a real difference. The charging cable is unique. If you lose it, you are in bad shape. This is a huge downside if you plan to only use this light on land. However, in the water the inconvenience of a proprietary charger is cancelled out by the convenience of it staying sealed. Keeping it permanently sealed dramatically decreases the chances you will flood the light. The hardware doesn't seem as high quality as what came with the Gopro. It might be my imagination, but the Gopro seems much more loose than it was on the mounts. It often gets knocked out of position. This is a minor annoyance, but if it gets worse with age may grow into a bigger issue. If you are really serious about underwater photography, you probably need to spend $1500 on a lighting rig. It will take that much light for the Gopro to consistently catch good video or photos. The Sidekick is just a minor boost to your capabilities, letting you get a photo in a few situations you otherwise couldn't.
1-hop neighbor's text information: but once that was done - this is great. I took it on a dive to see ... I had to get an adapter to have this work with a 10Bar housing, but once that was done - this is great. I took it on a dive to see the Corsair in Hawaii, and got wonderful illumination even with my amateurish technique. Good value.
Target text information: This is a great beginner rig This is a great beginner rig. I used it for diving in Hawaii with a Go Pro 4 black. It worked great. The grips were very comfortable and the price was perfect. It is made really solid and looks super high speed. It is also very adaptive to just about any setup.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Poor Quality and poor customer service This back drop certainly looks better in the picture than in reality. I have bought a few other backdrops on Amazon and I do not recommend this seller. My other backdrops were printed on a much sturdier material and arrived on a roll to prevent wrinkles during shipment. This one arrived folded and crumpled and is actually 2 pieces that they have glued together. Some of the glue oozed out all over the backdrop, so it arrived sticky, as well. When I contacted the seller, I was given instructions on how to spend 4-5 days cleaning it up and removing wrinkles. Very disappointing to have to do so much work to clean it up and make it presentable before use. I will not purchase from this seller again.
Target text information: I have been collecting many of these to use in ... I have been collecting many of these to use in my photography business. Plus I use them to change up my decor in my home, which is also my studio. This one I am very fond of.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Easy to apply and looks nice on my 6D Easy to apply and looks nice on my 6D! Seems to work well at resisting scratches. Wish the cloth, and screen cleaning wipes were a little nicer though - Seemed a little cheap and the alcohol wipe left streaks that took awhile to wipe clean.
Target text information: Totally unnecessary for any camera with a decent quality screen Over priced, over packaged, will not work with other cameras, no matter what you have been advised. Totally unnecessary for any camera with a decent quality screen.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect for Sony SLT -A55 I have a Sony SLT-A55. This is a battery saver, a little big like a Laptop Charger but not as heavy. The product works as expected, and I am using it for doing TimeLapse Photography Now no need to change Batteries, just plug it in. There is a slot for the wire to come out the battery compartment on the Camera Body. I did not realize this , until I started to reseach on the AC Adaptor for the camera A must for people having Sony A55 and want to save from changing batteries during shooting of TimeLapse Photography I got this product along with Aputure Timer Camera Remote Control Shutter Cable : Model AP-TR1S as the camera does not have feature of shooting TimeLapse. LK
Target text information: Great savings!!!! Great product, so glad to have found a working alternative. The manufacturer replacement is like 100 bucks, and this works just as well with no issue. Good quality, fast shipping. I had a few questions because I was unsure about it working before I ordered a couple and I was able to get my answers quickly answered.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: About 1/7th the cost of a Canon and works just as well I bought this cable which seemed to be represented as a Canon, althought I doubt it was (or is). No matter, it arrived quickly, it looks well made, it works perfectly, and it cost about 1/7th the ridiculous price Canon was charging. Highly recommended! RLT
1-hop neighbor's text information: Bad threads Poor quality. Threads get stuck on lens. I through it away.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Don't expect too much... I am a pretty advance amateur-astronomer and have used a few different telescopes. I bought this as a "travel scope" and to use as a guide-scope for astro-photography. I suspected it would be plastic and rather "cheapo" looking, and I was right... it is! But, it is not wobbly or bad to handle, surprisingly sturdy and good optics considering the price. You do get what you pay for when it comes to telescopes and expecting to see "Hubble" images through this scope is bound to make you disappointed. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the crisp image this scope gave when looking at the moon. The supplied barlow (3x) and eyepieces are laughable to a "serious" amateur-astronomer but they do actually perform very well. Unfortunately a 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for a scope like this, it would have made more sense to ship it with a 8 or 12 mm instead. The barlow is plastic but the lens is actually of quite good quality and does not stretch or blur the image noticeably around the edges. If you already have a set of eyepieces you can throw the supplied once in the garbage without any regret, if not, the supplied ones will work pretty good but don't expect any 300x magnifications to work, that's utter bull and shouldn't even be mentioned... Make sure to use the 45 degree diagonal as you will not get focus otherwise... You will get stunning views of the moon using this scope, you will also be able to see the bands on Jupiter and the rings on Saturn as well as track their moons. I would rate the image quality of the scope to 4 stars considering the price but the poor quality of the eyepieces and the finder-scope takes it down to a 3 star.
Target text information: Small, but gets the job done. It is small, inexpensive, and gets the job done in a pinch. For my needs of setting up a camera, it worked very well. Make no mistake, there is nothing fancy here. This is a functional tool that is light and easily transportable.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works, not great comfort. Works, not great comfort.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Awesome bag In the main compartment I have my Canon SL1 with the 55-250 lens on. I also have my Canon 18-55 lens, my Tamron 18-270 lens, my Panasonic HDC camcorder and my Canon 430EX II flash in its case. Everything fits in there very comfortably and securely. I still have a large pocket in the back of the main section where I have 2 camera lens covers, a microfiber cloth and a UV filter. In one of the side pockets I have two extra Vivitar batteries and a charger with a car charger <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/2-Pack-LP-E12-Battery-and-Charger-Kit-for-for-CANON-REBEL-SL1-EOS-M-100D-Includes-2-Vivitar-Ultra-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-1275mAh-Li-ion-Batteries-AC-DC-Vivitar-Rapid-Travel-Charger-Cleaning-Kit-MagicFiber-Microfiber-Lens-Cleaning-Cloth/dp/B00GGN7ZIA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">(2 Pack) LP-E12 Battery and Charger Kit for for CANON REBEL SL1, EOS M, 100D - Includes: 2 Vivitar Ultra High Capacity Rechargeable 1275mAh Li-ion Batteries + AC/DC Vivitar Rapid Travel Charger + Cleaning Kit + MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth</a> . I still have another side pocket that I haven't even used. It is comfortable to carry and at only $20 this case deserves 10 stars. With the exception of not having an all weather cover, this case is perfect......
Target text information: Perfect for my Mix-Pre 6 Perfect for my Mix-Pre 6, two Sennheiser lavs, that fit perfectly in the front pouches, and has the holes in the sides for easy cable management. Also has enough space in the front pocket for small accessories like lav pastes. Made sound mixing much easier.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Amazing camera <div id="video-block-R391FOYBYO5TX7" 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/C1qbTpduP0S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91Zr9-EpZJS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Absolutely amazing camera! I bought this originally to keep an eye on my fiancé's apartment while we stayed in a hotel as part of a staycation and it was awesome. I loved it so much I bought one for myself to watch my dog and got my mum one too! amazing clarity and love the fact it can be controlled from your phone. To be able to keep a record of your recordings you need to be subscribed to the cloud service.
Target text information: Review of IdeaNext Wireless Monitor After experiencing multiple issues with another of IdeaNext's monitors ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012IA2700?keywords=ideanext&qid=1444263765&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4 ), it was recommended that I give this model a chance. I have had it for a week now, and so far it has performed wonderfully. I ended up replacing another of my old cameras with a second of this model. I needed a camera to watch my dog while I'm at work, so that I could be alerted if she barked so too long or started getting into anything. In previous models, I was unable to get alerts unless I got into the app directly, and if my dog moved out of the visual viewing of the camera location, I could not see her at all. Pros: - Setup is a breeze, using the QR code made it fast and simple - App software is easy to navigate through - Camera view loads reliably - Great functionality with zoom / pan / tilt options - Amazingly clear night imaging - Longer than normal power cord (in order to wall mount it, this is important) Cons: - Sometimes an issue occurs with setting the date - Periodically the sd card reader fails to locate the sd card that's inserted - The motion detection seems to be either too sensitive or not enough. Currently it keeps alerting me when a particle of dust drifts by. - When the motion alert pops up, it says the device id code instead of the name that I put in for the camera, this becomes a real issue when you have more than one camera setup within the app. Overall, I really like this camera because of the app usability, the rare downtime that I am unable to view the camera, the ability to move the field of vision and the fact that the motion detection works for the most part.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Danger! Do not hold above subjects head! This is very poorly made and is dangerous to use if you get a defective product, like mine. Today, on first use, the clamp (and the pin holding it in) on the first section fell out on a baby. The father was extremely upset considering that he was the one holding it above the crib (with a small reflector attached) to add some rim/back light. I really hope they recall these or just stop selling them. Item is being returned immediately with complaints!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Work Great, Till They Break, Then They Shoot Your Model In the Face. I've used my clamps a total of 4 times for simple 20min-1 hour gigs clamping cloth backgrounds to wires. 2 days ago I used them to clamp on to small PVC 1/4" pipe. Far from taxing their abilities... or so I thought. After about 2 hours of being clamped to the pipe one of the clamps suddenly snapped at the joint sending the 2 halves of the clamp missile-style in either direction, one leaving a chip of paint out of my wall and the other hitting my model in the face. While we were dealing with that, less than an hour later we came back to the room to figure out something new and apparently while we were out, another one had done the same thing! I'm lucky she's not going to sue me. I probably would if I were in her place for the photographer being so stupid as to buy these pieces of junk. (I'll post pictures of the pipe and the broken pieces so you can see how little it takes for them to break)
1-hop neighbor's text information: Impressed for the price ***NOTE*** THIS IS A MANUAL FLASH...YOU CANNOT USE YOUR CANON CAMERA FLASH MENU TO CONTROL THE FLASH. I must say, I didn't have high expectations for this flash. I checked some of the reviews and they were mixed, but reviews are a small part of the reason I make a purchase. The flash is pretty well built for the price range, and seems like it will last for a long time. The optical slave NEVER misses, and it's extremely sensitive even when it's turned in the opposite direction of the master flash. Even though I'm a professional Photographer...to me...Light is light no matter where it comes from. If your flash cost you $500...can I use this flash an create the same image?...You bet I can...How you use your equipment is more important than what equipment you have. Don't get me wrong though...more expensive pieces of equipment usually have more options and allow you certain freedoms, but ehhh...learn with the cheap stuff, and once you see your limits with this equipment...move on from there. ****************************************** Update!!!!: 9/11/2013 First of all (today is 9/11) my condolences to those who have lost loved ones as I did in the attacks) It has been ALMOST 2 years since I've purchased 3 of these flashes, and they are still working PERFECTLY!!! I'm not a fan of spending money on things that will breakdown in the future, and these flashes have been banged around and thrown all over the place yet they still continue to produce excellent light for my photography needs. I usually use them for background, hair lights, and sometimes as a filler when it's needed and they have been great. The construction is solid, ease of use is key, optical slave is super sensitive and reliable. When you have good batteries in them...the recycle time is quick. I recommend VERY good rechargeable batteries (eneloop and powerex have never failed me). ****************************************** Update: 12/9/2013 I ordered another one today to use as another slave...the other 3 that I have are still working perfectly fine and I have never had a problem with them at all. for such a cheap product...it's pretty shocking that they last this long and contunue to fire on command in slave mode without a miss!!!! I might be getting 2 more of these for a total of 6...some of my light setups are very elaborate, and I've learned the distance to power ratio in my studio of these flashes and never need to meter tham...they add light just where I need it when I have a snoot on each one. PERFECT!!!
Target text information: but the lights are nice.. just be aware Does not come with colors shown!!! Misleading, but the lights are nice.. just be aware. I purchased for the different color, but not going to hassle with shipping back!!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Good It came almost fully charge. Did need to charge like the instruments state.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Four Stars It worked
1-hop neighbor's text information: One Star Terrible product. They do not fir American cassette players
Target text information: Four Stars Worked great
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not a very compatible SLB-10A Battery I purchased this battery for camera as it came with a Genuine Samsung SLB-10A. Charged both batteries for our upcoming trip. Once we arrived I found out that neither of them would work in the camera as the actual connections are not as wide as the original Samsung battery and the contacts will not make an electrical contact with the battery. Tried to return, but past the 30 day window now. I guess I should have actually tried it first in the camera. My loss, but don't make the same mistake. When compared side by side you can see the difference. The top battery is this one and the bottom battery is the Samsung.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Love it! Better then expected. I missed that it had a touch screen! Delighted when it came . Easy to use. Pictures are really great. Attaches to WiFi no problem.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Excellent battery and charger kit for my Samsung Camera Model: WB350. Cons NONE !!!!
Target text information: Does not close on Samsung WB350F Camera. Does NOT fit Samsung WB350F. I was able to modify it with Velcro dots to stay closed, but as is will not close on that model.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Case for walk around. I bought this case for everyday walk around, It has good and well positioned pockets to store your sd memory, extra battery, lens cleaner tissues, small items mostly. Its a great bag, easy to carry and in some way discrete. My only observation would be to make a correction in the "top access flap" photo that shows a black net pocket, where actually there is only two small memory pockets. I can fit easy and comfortable my Sony alpha 500 and 16-80 zoom (4" long, about 10 cm long )with lens hood attach (12 cm long total) along with the camera strap. I only change the case strap for a smaller one but the one that comes with the case is excellent also.
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: Nice case for nice price Very good all purpose holster style bag for my C- sensor DSLR with 18-300 tele zoom lens and battery grip. The base of the case has reinforced padding. The case has a slot to hold an extra battery and memory cards. The padding seems durable and sturdy. The zipper works fine without sticking. The shoulder strap is OK, but could have more padding at the central slider. The bag has a manageable size compared to other similar bags that have larger exterior dimensions. This bag suits all my needs and came at a very nice price from Amazon.
Target text information: Comfortable Camera and Accessory Pack I purchased this pack for an upcoming trip out of the country, but I've already used it a few times locally. I have a Canon Rebel XSI, and I purchased this specific pack because it will accomodate both the standard and zoom lense at the same time. There's no need to carry two separate packs or a larger bulky camera pack. I've used the cross shoulder strap on this pack, but there's also the option to run a belt through the loops. There is plenty of room for an extra battery and additional memory cards. The pack seems to be built and padded well to protect the camera,lenses, etc. Looking forward to having this comfortable camera pack to take on my trip. I'm already impressed with the limited use I've had, but will be able to comment further when I return from my vacation.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Couldn't recommend it more highly. I received the Polaris Explorer 12x50 monocular as a gift. For me, there is nothing to dislike about this product. I've always had trouble using binoculars. I couldn't get the images to merge no matter what I did or what brand I used or how much I paid. I know, I know, silly. I figured the monocular was the way to go and it has proved to be perfect in every way. Optics are great, weight and size are perfect. Field of view and depth of field couldn't be better. Construction and form factor are superior to anything I've tried. The 50mm front lense lets in loads of light, so even in low light conditions, the image is clear and crisp with no haze around the outside of the lense. During a black as pitch night, I took a look at the moon. Yup, I could see it in great detail. Two slight problems. One is mine and the other is due entirely to the Polaris Explorer. 12x power is a lot of power. The greater the magnification, the more shake you get. This is easily compensated for by bracing against a solid object or using the tripod (provided). This isn't a flaw - it is a BTW. I encountered one huge drawback with this product. Everybody - EVERYBODY - who takes a peep through it, wants to "borrow it," after which I would never see it again. All of my friends, a pretty loathsome lot to begin with, have to be frisked before they leave the after being within arm's reach of the Polaris. I've recovered the it times already. It would be easy to say I need new friends, but this product would tempt anybody to lust after it. My advice ~ buy one for your very own and leave mine alone!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Honest iGEN 20/20 review at first sight, I was skeptical about the iGEN20/20 as I am new to the world of night vision. Over the next week I researched the iGEN and other generation I and II models of night vision. with out actually seeing the difference in generationI and GenerationII and digital, I made a leap of faith and decided to purchase the iGEN 20/20. after reciept, I quickly picked up on the digital menu and functions of the iGEN 20/20. On a trip to the mountains I ran into a fellow hiker with GenerationI night vision and we both got a chance to see through each others monoculars. the iGEN20/20 was far superior to the GenerationI phosphorus tubes. After that night I felt very good about my purchase of the iGEN20/20. I typically use my iGEN for viewing my 15 acre property and when my dogs go crazy at night, I can now clearly see coyotees, dogs, people wandering around my field. on a night with some good light from the moon I don't even have to use the infared. at one point of my property about I have clear vision abotu 800 yards away and I mean clear vision. Ihave found the best viewing is 20'+. as close up items can tweak the exposure and cause a quick white out. The ability to change colors at night is a major plus. The green and white display allow maximum detail and the blue and red allow your eyes the ability to adjust to the transition of the darkness when your eye is removed from the monocular. function controls are pretty easy to use and the ability to connect to a video camera is a plus although I don't use it much. the down side to this equipment is the infared buton location. it sits right above the on/off button so when you are holding on tight and try to swith the infared from auto to maximum often times you'll hit the on/off button witch shuts off the display. the other downfall of the iGEN20/20 is the body design. the body design does nto sit well in the hands however the flat top and bottom is easy to steady if you have big hands. If your hands are smaller you will most likely find yourself leaning on an object to get the monocular to steady for viewing at distances. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a great night viewing experience without breaking the bank. 4 1/2 Stars out of 5.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Better than expected, good for the price - and I paid for this @ normal selling price Better than expected, sold on amazon under several other names at a higher price (UZI, Solomark, Barska). Have only had a chance to test it one night in darkness so far but was fairly impressed at the brightness and clarity (although as specified low resolution). Read a lot of reviews on these which seem like the users did not know to remove the lens cover when using the IR light, or did not realize there is a diopter adjustment just under the eyepiece and also a focus ring just under the lens. Before giving up on it, try the settings and make sure you are not missing some adjustment. The 2 BW photos were taken in total darkness... are they HD clear? No. Can you tell what is there that you could not have seen without the device? yes. The other was taken at dusk without the IR light on and was thru a window and screen. I found the brightness a bit too high even at the lowest IR lamp setting (1 out of 7), but today adjusted the backlight down and it seems better but will find out tonight. The view is clear for the stated resolution, but do not expect professional camera quality images or video... remember it's 640 X 480 so if you blow it up on a bigscreen TV it won't look very clear and defined. I was able to easily see a deer in very dark conditions in a field probably 200-300 feet away. Another thing I was not clear about before buying this is whether the IR lamp can be seen by others when on at night. Yes you can see the red lamp if directly in front of the unit but not from the sides, and it does not seem to have a noticeable beam. If you wanted to sneak up on someone you probably could if you avoided aiming it directly at them. Nice gadget for the price (so far), seems sturdy but I saw some issues elsewhere with switches, etc. so we will see.
Target text information: Good value for a 1st Gen Solid & well built. Good value for a 1st Gen monocular
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Easy to carry Essential tool for any indie filmmaker. Easy to carry, easy to use and great results!! The material is hard, light weight. It is indeed a movie maker dream come true!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Flex on the Roll This crane / jib is well built and an excellent value, especially if you compare it to other pro ones that cost way more. Adds so much production value to the shots. I even use it on some regular hand held shots to help hold steady. However, my one only biggest complaint is the flex on the mounting bracket where you attach the camera. There is considerable flex after mounting a DSLR rig to it. In airplane terms: it rolls clockwise. In other words it tilts to the right, since it hangs to the right of the main arm. So the camera, when facing forward, looking down the length of the arm, is always off level and tilted to the right. I have tried bending and flexing it back, but it always relaxes back after mounting equipment to it. The simple solution was to level the tripod that the crane is mounted, to compensate for the slight angle, but alas, as soon as you swing and pan in either direction, the angle is worse in one way or the other. The obvious solution would be to mount an adjustable head on the bracket, which is what I've done. However, now I need to buy another tripod head so I can do the quick release thing from crane to tripod without having to unscrew everything back and forth every time I switch between supports. There really shouldn't be any flex there at all. Aside from that, a good product.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Strong and durable.
Target text information: Every thing looks very well made and in addition the diagrams are easy to read for the set ok received it but haven't set it up yet but packaged very well and as described. The service of this company is unreal and have bought other things from them. Every thing looks very well made and in addition the diagrams are easy to read for the set up
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Simply flawless Glance through my reviews and you'll see I'm hardly inclined to give a product five stars without a good reason. In this case I have no choice: the large Giottos Rocket Blaster is an item of such flawless quality and functionality that I literally can't think of a single way it could be improved. In its standing position it has approximately the proportions of a large drinking glass. It's not small; in fact it's about as big as it can be while still fitting comfortably in your hand. That's an important detail: squeezing it is easy enough but because of its size it moves enough air to direct a strong, smooth blast at whatever you're attempting to clean. I've spent half my life trying to blow dust off lenses with junky little blower/brushes that don't do a thing, and through size alone the large Giottos blaster is a vastly better tool for the job. Beyond that, there are lots of design details that help the Rocket Blaster do its job. The materials, particularly the expensive silicone rubber used for the blower bulb itself, are of obvious high quality. The bulb has a separate intake valve at its rear, so that it can fill more quickly than would be the case if the small blower nozzle were its only source of intake air. And of course its freestanding "rocket" design is itself simple, useful and unique. Look closely at the blower nozzle: the hole through which the air is forced is not round, it's an obviously-deliberate triangular shape, and if you think about it a moment it might occur to you that a this interesting shape might very well be more efficient at generating a coherent stream of air than a simple round nozzle. Just another detail. The end result is an item that is deceptively simple but so nicely made that it just doesn't have any competition. It's a flawless little piece of Italian design that anybody can buy, appreciate, and put to good use. It might cost five times as much as a junky little blower/brush, but it must be at least a hundred times better. Miscellaneous notes: - This is the "large" Rocket Blaster. There is also a small model, and in some cases here on Amazon it has not been perfectly clear what you're getting from the item photograph or description. Here's how you tell difference: the small blaster has a round (spherical) bulb, the large one has an elongated, more or less elliptical bulb. - The large blaster is not ideal for carrying in a bag: it's a bit too big. Buy one of the small models for keeping in your bag, and the large one for home. The large one is probably two or three times as effective as the small one, however, so if you only intend to buy one, buy the large one. Honestly, by the time you have a modest sum invested in camera gear, you really ought to have both. - It's hard to quantify the strength of the airflow - too subjective. Here's my attempt anyway: Putting a penny down on a smooth surface, the airflow from the large blaster from a distance of about three inches will make it jump. At about the same distance, aiming the blaster at the palm of my hand will create a depression in the skin of the palm. I can make a piece of ordinary copy paper flutter by using the blaster from about 2-1/2 feet away. Compared to the small blaster, for those who have it, the large blaster seems to provide about double the force of air for about double the amount of time.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It's pink The air bulb is not red, it's pink. Not a little pink, very unmistakebly pink. The functionality of the product is perfect, however the presentation in the picture is not accurate. Unless you want a pink air puffer, try a different color. It's also larger than I imagined. See my picture.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Blows hard, cleans quickly. Blows hard, cleans quickly.
Target text information: useful and Came in as described, useful and cheap
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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: Exactly what I wanted but missing an item in my shipment. Product was as described. Except I did not receive the head band mount in my order. Trying to get a hold of Luxebell to have them send me the rest of my order. Everything works well and fits my action cam great.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Three Stars These doors will not fit the SPK-AS2 (comes with HDR-AS100V) case, for those interested.
Target text information: Five Stars Good product
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Solid As phx said in the first review, the bolt handle is flat, making it easy to tighten. The adapter feels very solid and the mounting bolt appears to be steel. There is a lock washer on the mounting bolt that helps keep it tight. Even so, the binos will rotate with a bit of a push. It wasn't obvious to me from the photos that the adapter mounts on the plate of a tripod by means of the tripod's mounting bolt, just as a camera would. I'm happy with it. Amazon delivered in two days as promised...Thanks Amazon.
1-hop neighbor's text information: It's as good as tripods costing 6 times more A couple of months ago, I was looking for a tripod that would support a heavy spotting scope without shaking. I'm using expensive optics; and my previous tripod was definitely the weak link - which was obvious with even a minor breeze. Regardless, I wasn't really sure how much I needed to spend to support my spotting scope - so I got on Amazon and purchased the Vortex Optics Pro GT and the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swarovski-Carbon-Fiber-Travel-Tripod/dp/B003LO4ITQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swarovski Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod</a>. When they both arrived, I was surprised to find the Vortex was a better tripod in pretty much every way: 1) The Vortex is actually lighter than the Swarovski. This was the most surprising part since the Swarovski is a carbon fiber model. 2) The Vortex center pole breaks into a couple of sections - which makes it easy to use the tripod at the shortest height. This also shaves a couple additional ounces off the Vortex if you're concerned with weight. 3) The Vortex is a more stable tripod with the aluminum build. I used them side by side with both a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swarovski-ATX-95mm-Spotter/dp/B009LOH33S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swarovski ATX 95mm Spotter</a> and a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Leupold-Mark-4-20-60x80mm-Spotter/dp/B004N3FHNA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Leupold Mark 4 20-60x80mm Spotter</a>. At best they are the same - but my personal opinion is the Vortex was more stable. 4) The tripod head is the only area where the Swarovski is arguably better. Personally, I prefer the head on the Vortex because it's simpler; but, I do see how some people would prefer the horizontal and vertical locking mechanisms. 5) If these tripods were the exact same price - I would choose the Vortex. That says a lot when considering that the Swarovski is roughly 6 times more expensive... If you're looking for a rock-solid / lightweight tripod that won't break the bank. I would definitely put this at the absolute top of the list.
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: Abused Return What I received was a well used and abused pan head unit. I'm at a loss to understand how ANYONE could accept this as a return and then pack it back up for sale as new and price it as new. Unfortunately, I was leaving on a 10 day trip two days after this arrived and needed it for the trip. Lucky for me I tried to mount it to my tripod before leaving and found that the mounting treads had been cross threaded and it would not mount to my tripod in this condition. Also lucky for me is that I had the proper tap here at home which allowed me to clean and recut the threads to the original size. After that, the unit mounted and worked perfectly even in its obvious abused condition. It is very heavy but very rugged.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Not made for 'my' Nikon P900 plus design/quality problems For Nikon P900. I had to put the UV filter on the camera first then screw the non-metallic lens shade onto it. It was NOT easy and I had darkening at the extreme corners when the camera was zoomed back to wide angle. If you zoom out the lens slightly the 'vignetting' is not noticeable. It isn't made properly for the wide angle lens position. The hood is some type of plastic and its very easy to cross thread the thing. There is a locking ring but on viewing I could see the threads had been crossed because it was not level with the hood. The Nikon P900 lens cap just barely fit inside the hood but would probably fall out at first knock. It looks good but that's the only good thing about it. It will screw directly onto the P900 lens but it kept wanting to cross thread. Perhaps this was a return? I don't know. The UV filter is 'ok'. Sold by Big Mike's Electronics who does sell a lot of photographic equipment. Not happy with this at all
1-hop neighbor's text information: Excellent Camera for birding, wild life and for travel I have a D610 camera with sevral lenses, which I use for my landscape photography. However I have developed an interest in bird watching lately. I wanted to photograph the birds that I see, so that I can look at those pictures at leisure after returning home, and try to identify them with the help of field guides. I felt that I did not have enough time on the field, to look at the birds carefully remember its markings and consult a filed guide on the spot. Too much time wasted in what could be used to watch more birds. I looked into spotting scopes through which pictures could be taken using a phone adopter, but the quality was not good and also they require tripods and are expensive. I also thought of buying the Tamron or Sigma 150-600 mm lens, but although their price is reasonable, they weigh quite a bit. I have some back pain and cannot realistically carry that much weight along with the binoculars. Too difficult for me at the age of 62. So when I learnt of this camera from Nikon, and looked at the sample pictures, I decided to pre-order. Got it yesterday and must say that I am VERY impressed. Took it to the neighboring state park and got a lot of good photos. They, understandably , are not in the same league as those with full frame cameras, but are highly useable and are greatly increasing my ability to learn the names of the birds. Connecting it to my iPhone 6 was very easy. Weight is very manageable. I did not use a tripod even when using at the maximum zoom range of 2000, but still got good, decently sharp pictures. However I do intend to use a tripod whenever I can. But it does not seem essential. I had thought that not having RAW would be a great disadvantage, as I invariably use RAW for my full frame Nikons, but I have actually felt relieved, being forced not to able do a lot of post-processing. Saves time to spend on the field. I did some simple editing in Lightroom, mainly an S curve, noise reduction and some sharpening. Do remember to customize it at "U" setting, so that you have the spot focusing available to you. Otherwise you may end up with sharply focussed branches rather than the bird. Use fine JPEG setting. I am looking forward to the moon eclipse on April 4th. Highly recommended.
Target text information: Coolpix P900 Great value and accessories
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1-hop neighbor's text information: These batteries work fine (see update 12/2012) The bad ratings for this product appear to be directed toward the vendor moreso than the batteries in question. I've recently bought these batteries for use in a Canon dSLR. I really don't need an extra two batteries since I already have two Canon batteries but the price was so low I couldn't resist. My observation thus far is that they work just fine. While they may not last in the long run like the Canon batteries, that would need to be determined later. These batteries ARE sold by and branded as Sterling Tek. The price is great, the batteries take and hold a charge, the camera shoots pictures and doesn't flash errors or explode. That's what they're supposed to do. EDIT 12/17/2012: These batteries worked fine in rotation with the original Canon for about four years but then both of them refused to take a charge. The original Canon battery continues to function perfectly however. I've revised my review from a 5-star rating to a 3-star rating. Obviously the Canon original battery is better. However it is also considerably more expensive. Given the cost differential between the two brands, I cannot say the ST batteries are not a good deal. But the Canon BP511A may be a better buy depending on your use and requirements.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Truly disappointing accessory This has to be one of the worst EOS accessories Canon has ever put out; hopefully they will revise its design soon. The grip does not rest flush with the bottom of the EOS 20D regardless of how much you torque the nut. The small amount of play is annoying, but there is a much more serious problem in the form of intermittent power interruptions. A medium-heavy lens (e.g. 70-200mm 2.8) and a flash cause enough flex in the BG-E2 when you hold the camera by the grip that the electrical pins on the grip lose conact with the terminals in the 20D body. Quite unacceptable for anyone who needs a reliable camera for active work. There are work arounds in the form of shimming the grip, but Canon should have done a better job, especially considering how wonderful a camera the 20D is.
Target text information: Defective BGM-E2 The item pictured is defective and will show a low battery alert when used with a BG-E2N power grip and fresh AA batteries, possibly some earlier grips also. There is a Canon product advisory out on certain power grips but I suspect the problem is the TWO different types of BGM-E2 battery magazines that are being sold. You can't tell until you open the box. The item pictured with silver contacts is the OLD design. The NEW design has gold contacts and is included with the BG-E2N grip. I had a big problem explaining this to Canon service. They finally allowed me a courtesy exchange for the NEW model. The NEW design with gold contacts works perfectly. The OLD design didn't work. Make sure you get the one with gold contacts.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Unassuming humble little jewel of a lens Nikon has absolutely nailed it with this lens. A modest sum gets you exactly what you need in a lens, nothing you don't, and it works beautifully. It is relatively feature-rich at its price: cheap lenses, even from Nikon, often lack important features - but not here. Unlike other recent DX bargains this lens has Nikon's M/A focus setting, which allows automatic focus with instant manual over-ride. This is a simple and intuitive method of combining the ease and accuracy of AF with sometimes-necessary manual control, and Nikon has done users of this lens a great favor by including it, despite the low price. It also features, less importantly, a proper metal mount and a gasket to keep dust ingress from occurring through the camera/lens interface. A couple of items do remain absent: there is no focus distance scale, and as a consequence there is no depth-of-field scale, an unfortunate omission that is nevertheless justified at the price point. This is a bargain lens, a no-brainer for any photographer aspiring beyond the point-and-shoot level, and the lack of distance and depth scales are a reasonable trade-off. What is clear to me in using this lens is that Nikon has put its money in exactly the right places to make this lens a star despite its price. There may be nitpicks here and there, but the optics, the coatings, the engineering, and perhaps most importantly the quality of the focusing system, are exactly what they need to be to allow this lens to make photographs that are the equal of those made by professional zooms costing in the thousands. The important thing to keep in mind with this lens is that it is a relatively fast prime lens, and the most important quality of a fast prime is its ability to take photographs using a large aperture: without this ability there are any number of excellent consumer and professional zooms that are capable of doing the same job. Its essential distinguishing quality, then, is its ability to make images at apertures wider than f/2.8 or so, and at such large apertures there are two hurdles that a lens must overcome. The first is simply a matter of optics: most lenses, historically at least, have been made from an assemblage of spherically-ground lens elements. Spherical elements do a good job of approximating the perfect shape for a lens at smaller apertures and are used because they can be manufactured inexpensively - but at larger apertures, their spherical nature varies optically from perfection, leading to something called spherical aberration. This results in a lack of acuity, and sharpness, in the resulting image. The 35/1.8 uses an aspherical element (actually a hybrid aspherical for what it's worth) to correct this imperfection. The result, in this well-engineered example, is a lens that performs nearly as well at a wide-open f/1.8 aperture as at an optimal f/5.6 or f/8 aperture. The other important hurdle in performance for a modern fast lens is the quality of the focusing system. This is more complicated than simply the lens itself, as it relies on electronics in both the lens and the camera body. Nevertheless the more I use Nikon's AF-S lenses - and have the opportunity to compare them with older and third-party technology - the more I am impressed by their performance. The difficulty is that at f/1.8, even with a "normal" (35mm for DX) lens, the depth of field is very narrow. The focusing system needs to be able to find focus within a very small margin of error, and just as importantly it needs to be able to alter focus in very small increments in response to minor changes in the position of the camera or subject. The requirement for accuracy is stringent enough that earlier generations of AF lenses, those which relied on motors in the camera body, tended to be somewhat clumsy in their ability to consistently maintain perfect focus. They would "hunt," requiring several back-and-forth adjustments to find perfect focus, and they would often either fail to respond or lose focus altogether when small adjustments were needed. Nikon's AF-S lenses comprise a significant technical advance in that they largely eliminate these problems. The AF-S motors, in combination with the in-camera focusing logic of Nikon's contemporary bodies, are able to make the small adjustments necessary to find and maintain focus even within small depths of field. They rarely hunt, they are typically very accurate, and the 35/1.8 seems to be as good as the best of them. This is important, because it allows the 35/1.8 get excellent, perfectly focused pictures while other lenses are trying to figure themselves out or are shooting pictures an inch or fractions of an inch out of perfection, often enough to ruin the shot. These are the most important things to keep in mind, for most photographers, when looking for a fast "normal" lens. Everything else should be considered as well, but when it comes to the ability to make consistently good images with proper AF function, these are by far the most important points for this type of lens. Everything else, by comparison, is a minor detail. As for those minor details, some do work against this lens. There are well-documented chromatic imperfections in the lens' performance. These are largely corrected by Nikon's electronics and by its software, but are apparent, if usually subtle, when these corrective elements are not used (for example, in lower-end camera bodies that do not correct for chromatic aberrations). It has a bit more distortion than you'll find in most "normal" primes, enough to be noticeable in photos with strong horizontal or vertical elements that pass through the majority of the frame. And its build quality is very much in the consumer range - light, plastic, and not necessarily of high tactile quality, though certainly of high actual quality. None of these things matter all that much, however, if what you want to do is point this lens in the right direction and get excellent photographic imagery in return. Some seemingly superior lenses give the photographer better first impressions but can't equal the results - see my review of Sigma's competing 30mm f/1.4 prime for an example. I rank this as a four-and-a-half star lens. Amazon doesn't allow half-star ratings, and I won't quite give it a full five, but by getting the most important details just about as right as any lens can be, it is very close. I don't believe in ranking lenses differently according to price. This lens gives a 4-1/2 star performance, and at its price that is remarkable, but I won't call it a five-star lens because it is cheap: that determination is for the reader to make. What I will say is that, among the variety of "normal" primes I've used, on DX and on film, most of which are pretty reasonably priced, this lens is a standout. It gives me the highest proportion of great images, with perfect clarity and color, of any - and it does it with a minimum of fuss. It's wonderful to use, and I love it. It's one of my favorite lenses. Miscellaneous notes: - This lens has fairly poor bokeh. Bokeh is a word used to describe the quality of blur in out-of-focus areas in the frame, and can be important for fast lenses because a fast lens allows the photographer to "isolate" his subject in the frame by rendering the remainder of the frame out of focus. Nevertheless, bokeh is a less important quality in a 35mm lens than in a longer lens, because the actual degree of blur is less: in fact, the degree of blur achievable by any lens is related to its focal length and nothing else. It is true, if one looks closely, that some other lenses in this range have better bokeh, however the blur itself is a relatively subtle effect in all such lenses, and concentrating too acutely on the quality of this modest blur seems to me to be somewhat misguided. The ability to isolate one's subject remains critical, but it is a more subtle level of isolation that one might achieve with a longer lens, say an 85/1.4 or 180/2.8, and consequently the precise nature of the blur is just not all that important, at least for my purposes. The exception is close-range photography, where the background can be thrown well out of focus, and which is consequently not this lens' forte. - The 35/1.8 uses Nikon's standard 52mm filter thread, which is of some importance to those of us who already have a decent collection of filters and step rings. I'd advise any buyer of this lens to buy a high quality, multi-coated polarizing filter and a high quality, multi-coated neutral density filter of 2-3 stops. That can come close to doubling your investment in the lens, but those filters can be used with a significant spectrum of Nikkors that share the same filter thread. The filters will allow you to maintain this lens' desirable narrow depth of field even in brighter conditions, which is otherwise not possible; or while using synced flash, which is usually limited to somewhere in the range of 1/200 sec shutter speed. - One minor drawback of this lens, for me personally, is that the 35mm focal length is just a bit longer than I'd like for a "normal" perspective on DX. I'd rather Nikon have made this lens with a 30mm, or even possibly a 28mm, field of view. Though this is a minor point, there are some alternatives out there in these ranges that some might prefer. Nikon's 28mm f/2.8D is a perfectly decent lens, not quite as good as this 35/1.8, and also not as fast, but it's available on the used market for next to nothing and might be desirable to some who prefer its focal length. It does not have a built-in focus motor, but it is sharp, light, and unlike the 35/1.8 it can also be used on full-frame and film cameras. There is also a 35mm f/2D lens, which on paper seems as though it might be a better buy than this lens, despite its higher price. While it is also sharp, my copy was somewhat muted in terms of color rendition - less contrasty - although it has the offsetting advantage that it, also, can be used on full-frame/film bodies. Both these lenses lack the fine, incremental focusing ability of the 35/1.8 AF-S, and neither is quite as sharp, especially wide-open. - The 35/1.8 is a very contrasty lens, equal in this regard to the best Nikkor or third-party lenses I've used, and significantly better than many. This is the likely result of Nikon's use of premium, high-quality lens coatings, which attenuate internal reflections that can otherwise literally "dilute" the light that is transmitted properly through the elements. While some lower-cost lenses seem to give up a smidgen of performance in terms of contrast, I see no evidence of that here. - This lens is a reduced-image-circle lens, designed only for use on DX cameras and not properly useable on full-frame or film cameras. This has been taken by some as a disadvantage - however, I disagree. By designing the lens for DX, Nikon has undoubtedly been able to optimize the lens' optics to provide maximum acuity within the smaller DX image circle. DX cameras, with their high-density pixels, require a higher level of precision within this smaller image circle, and allowing the designers to give up the transmission of the image outside this small area has certainly facilitated their success. It also allows the lens to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than it would otherwise need to be, with less glass area. The promise of DX is exactly that: high performance and compact size at a reduced price. By creating this and other DX lenses Nikon has committed to the DX format and given DX users a tool that in some ways is superior to those available to FX/film users. There is room for both formats in the Nikon world and with this lens, DX users have plenty to be thankful for.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great for SD, Okay for HD I recently purchased an HDV camcorder and noticed the widest angle really wasn't all that wide; nowhere near what I was used to with my SD camcorder. Since I had already blown most of my budget on the camcorder, I thought I would take a $25 chance on this lens. It was definitely money well spent. I use it primarily with my camera at its widest angle and then screw this on the front to pull out even farther. It's not a fisheye, so lines don't curve much except on the extreme sides of the image. Also, I can get closer in to small subjects like fish and our pet hamsters. There are a few things to be aware of in HD though: 1) If you use digital stabilization, you may need to turn it off. I found that as the camera jumped around with pixel stabilization, the edges would be viginetted, but not consistently, and it was slightly distracting. 2) While I can zoom through with the lens on, in HD it lacks detail; like you're shooting portrait photography. 3) Near bright lights, you will gets some internal glare. I have tried this on my old SD camcorder and it works just fine. Kenko doesn't say this will work with HD, so it's not like they are claiming something that's not true. I found it a low cost alternative (it seems like anything with the prefix "HD" on it commands a huge increase in price) and as long as you use this lens within limits, it performs beautifully.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Macro is good not so much the Wide-Angle I bought this adapter primarily for use as a wide-angle lens once attached to my stock EOS 18-55mm lens that came with my Canon EOS Rebel XSi. On receiving it I found it doubles as a macro adapter (you just need to unscrew the wide-angle adapter). For the price it is a good deal, it costs below $30 and any decent fish-eye or wide-angle lens system will cost a good deal above $100. However there are performance issues which I will highlight here. Though I must mention, I found nothing amiss with the macro adapter - it had a crisp but narrow depth of focus, which I think is desirable in macro photography in which you require only your subject to be clearly focused. However the wide-angle adapter was a different story. I usually get crisp images with the stock EOS 18-55mm lens that came with my camera, the borders of distant objects are sharp and clear. However after attaching the wide-angle adapter the borders of distant objects tended to be hazy (thicker borders that looked like a smear of unnaturally bright colors [where I expected to see crisp dark outlines], this maybe a kind of chromatic aberration). Furthermore in the full zoomed out 0.42x view the picture's corners are clipped off and you get a final picture with a roundish view area [the corners are black: imagine a rectangle, now draw an ellipse within it - such that it touches all the sides, next constrain your picture within the ellipse and blacken all the parts of the rectangle that lie outside the ellipse]. So my final word on this adapter is buy it if you are going to use it for an occasional trip to some national park and are not much concerned about capturing the finer details of distant structures. It fares pretty well in capturing details of structures which are closer than 50 metres, it is only when the distance gets well beyond a 100 metres are the outline distortion effects most perceivable. However these effects can only be discerned on zooming into the image (for panoramic views), but are somewhat more evident for portraits with a distant background [in which the focus lies on the person close at hand].
Target text information: Good lens for the money. This product is advertised as computable with the Panasonic Lumix LX5. It did fit but with so many adapters that I could see the adapters in the field of view. I was not satisfied with the product because of this so I contacted the company and they cheerfully and quickly sent me a replacement that required one less adapter which worked perfectly with my camera. I am very satisfied with the customer service I received! It might be best to contact the company ahead of time to ensure the proper fit for your camera. The lens works well and the photo quality is very good. It is probably not OEM quality but very good for the money.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: AWESOME QUALITY It makes a great gift for a wedding, anniversary, a birthday, new baby arrival etc... View your photos in great quality
1-hop neighbor's text information: What a great item for picture shows with added music backup! I bought this item for my son for Christmas. I can only let you know what he said about this item, however. He says that it works perfectly, is clear and the music backup is awesome! He is using it in a room where he entertains his guests on a regular basis and has added music to his pictures for a special touch. He highly recommends this item to anyone who loves to put together picture shows and likes the idea of having music to add. I opened the frame package to see that it was ok before we packaged it up for him and must say it is well packaged with all information/pamphlets available. It also arrived before the due date and arrives exactly as described!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Said they like the frame Ordered as a gift. Said they like the frame.
Target 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.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Good for a first practice camera This is a good little camera for my son. He wanted a camera for his 9th birthday that wasn't a "kids camera" - so I decided to get this for him to play and experiment with. If it continues to hold his interest I'll invest in a better one, but he's taken some cute pictures with it. You get what you pay for, so is it top of the line? no, but I can put an SD card in it and my son has a great time with it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: ... gave these cameras to our granddaughters and they were great. The girls are 7 and 5 years old ... We gave these cameras to our granddaughters and they were great. The girls are 7 and 5 years old and the cameras were perfect for them. It is so much fun to watch them take and review their own pictures. The cameras are the right size and a good value.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Absurdly terrible, Polaroid should be embarrassed It technically takes pictures, but that's about it. Usually takes a second or two to focus, and fails to do so WAY too often, even in clear outdoor conditions with far-away scenery. Technically it has optical zoom, but have fun trying to do any fine tuning with the zoom control buttons, and good luck trying to get anything even remotely in focus when it's zoomed in. Every picture I've taken has been washed out or had a weird color balance, again, in good outdoor conditions. Even when it has worked, I've just gone back and deleted all but one of the pictures I've taken because they're that useless. As a side note, I couldn't even use mine two out of the four times I've tried because the battery won't hold a charge more than a day or two - I bought it two weeks ago, fully charged it the same day, then it was completely dead when I tried to use it a few days later. Same thing happened earlier today. It's an absolutely shameful product for a big brand like Polaroid. I was actually surprised when I went back to figure out what model I'd bought, because it's so terrible I figured I must've decided to go with a $20 no-brand junk camera and forgotten about it.
Target text information: SO DISAPPOINTED!! First of all, I sure wish I would've researched this camera a bit more before I bought it! It was on sale, and my daughter had asked for a camera for her 7th birthday. Well, we have had the camera in operation about a month, if that, and it is TOTAL JUNK! Although I didn't pay much for it, I still wasted over $40 and now have to replace it!! On the first use, we noticed more pictures than not were blurry...we hadn't gotten around to printing any of them off, but from what you can see on the tiny LCD screen, alot of pics had to be deleted. After the 2nd or 3rd use, the shutter would not close when the camera was turned off...I couldn't even manually try to shut it just to keep fingerprints, dust, etc. off of the lens. Then today, my daughter turned it on, and the LCD screen was like SNOW! You couldn't even make out the pictures at all. So....after writing this review, I will be throwing this month-old camera directly in the trash!!! And btw, I don't write many reviews and certainly have never, ever written one this negative...but I definitely felt compelled to let others know not to waste their money!!!!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars nice product
1-hop neighbor's text information: Finaly no more batteries This is great when you need to record or if you want to take picture in the same place for a long time. The shipping was faster than expected and the product was in perfect condition.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Wrong cord sent, not as pictured. Wrong cable was sent. I have a Coolpix l120 and the connector on this cord is way too big. Certainly not the one in the picture.
Target text information: fits and works! It fit and worked well on my L320 but I was hoping that my providing external power I could use as a fixed camera hooked up to a DVR to see what the dogs were doing while we were gone. But instead of powering done in 3 minutes on internal batteries, it powered down in about an hour on the AC adapter.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
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4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great camera, one of the best low(er)-end DSLRs on the market My journey with DSLRs began back in 2003 with the original Digital Rebel. DSLRs changed my photography for the better like nothing else. Five years and some 25,000 shots later, it's still going strong. Along the way I upgraded to the Canon 30D, which is a fantastic camera as well. When the 40D was announced, I decided to wait until the 50D sometime in 2009, but wanted a newer backup/second body for my photography needs. So when the XSi/450D was announced, it sounded like a perfect fit for my needs. I got it from Amazon.com three days ago, and have given it a pretty good workout since then, having shot about 650 shots under a variety of shooting conditions and with a number of different Canon and third-party lenses. The following are my impressions. The build feels very good. The camera feels wonderfully light yet well built. I'm 6ft tall with average size hands, and the camera feels good in my hand. The battery grip, to me, defeats the purpose of having a small, light DSLR, so I opted for a Hakuba/Opteka grip (it's a plate that screws into the tripod socket that enables you to use the excellent Canon E1 hand strap with it) and I couldn't be happier. I'm not a fan of neck straps, so this works well for me (see the uploaded photo for the configuration). Most of the menu buttons on the back feel different from the ones on the original Digital Rebel and the 30D; the XSi buttons feel more tactile and have a definite "click" to them when you press them. The exception are the Exposure Lock (*) and AF selector buttons, which have retained the deeper, softer feel of the older cameras. Just different, not better or worse, for me. The LCD is now 3" with 230K pixels. The playback images look great, and probably because of the higher resolution of the sensor, there's a very slight delay when you zoom in to 10x while the image loads and displays properly. People coming from other cameras or brands might not even notice it--I only did so because of the difference between it and my two other Canon DSLRs (which have lower resolution sensors). The viewing angle of the LCD screen (how clearly you can see the screen from side and up and down) is excellent; you can still see the screen holding the camera almost straight up for an overhead shot (more on this later). I'd estimate the viewing angle is about 160-170 degrees both horizontally and vertically. The Digital Rebel has a separate status screen above the main LCD screen, and the 30D had one on top of the camera, so I wasn't sure if I was going to like the big LCD acting as the status screen and no top screen. I'm happy to say that this arrangement works well, at least for me. The back screen makes it really easy to take all the settings at a glance. The viewfinder is much larger and brighter than that in the Digital Rebel. A humongously welcome feature for me is the always displayed ISO value in the viewfinder. The camera is only 1/2 of the image quality equation, the other being the lenses being used. Coupled with my favorite lens, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L telephoto lens, the XSi turns out fantastic images. The supplied kit lens is very light and compact for being an image stabilized lens, and turns out good performance. The IS is certainly very useful. Two features that used to be missing from the Digital Rebels and found in the more expensive DSLRs are now featured in the XSi: spot-metering and flash exposure compensation (these may have been available in the previous Digital Rebel model, the XTi, as well). The inclusion of those two features make the camera a much more complete and compelling photographic tool. The timer function now has a custom mode, where it'll count down from 10 seconds then take a number of shots (specified by you) in succession. No more running back and forth to reset the timer after each shot! There's also the traditional 2-second timer. Let's talk for a minute about sensor and the ISO values. XSi/450D has five ISO values you can choose: 100 (best image quality), 200, 400, 800, and 1600. Higher ISO increases the camera sensor's sensitivity to light, thus you can achieve faster shutter speeeds for a given lighting condition. However, the trade-off is that the sensor "noise" (think grain for film photography) increases with higher ISO, so you get a degraded image quality in return for less blurred photos from hand shakes (thanks to faster shutter speed). This may come in handy in situations where flash photography is not permitted, such as a museum or a concert or theater. HOWEVER, compared to point-and-shoot digital cameras, the larger sensors of DSLRs, including the XSi, means that even at ISO 800 and 1600 you get very usable images right out of the camera. Running the images shot at those ISO settings through any number of third-party noise reduction software will improve them even further. This ties in to another very useful feature of the XSi/450D that makes life easier for the photographer: The Auto ISO function. By default, Auto ISO sets the ISO (the sensor sensitivity to light) between 100 and 800 (by using custom functions, this can be changed to 200-1600). If you are, for example, shooting your kid's indoor basketball game and you know that you need a shutter speed of at least 1/200 sec to "freeze" the action, then you can set the camera to Tv (shutter priority mode) and set the value to 1/200, and set the camera to Auto ISO. Then the camera will match the aperture and the ISO to achieve proper exposure at that shutter speed. With my other DSLRs, setting the camera to shutter priority only allowed the camera to adjust the aperture value; ISO setting had to be adjusted manually. With the XSi/450D, the ability for the camera to adjust the ISO value automatically makes it one less thing for you the photographer to worry about. I've only tested the Live View function to see how it works, but I can already see how useful it's going to be in studio and macro shootings. Just a note, you can't half-press the shutter to autofocus while in Live View mode. You can either manual focus, or use one of the two autofocus methods, quick (the mirror flips up, the LCD goes dark for a short while, and flips down with focus locked) or live (the camera uses the LCD's contrast detection to achieve the focus--this method is slower than the quick method), both by pressing the exposure lock button (*) while in the Live View mode. Using either the RS-60E3 wired remote or RC-1 wireless remote in Live View mode will ONLY trigger the shutter, and has no bearing on focusing. Some people seem to be under the impression that the inclusion of the Live View feature will enable them to use the XSi/450D as they do point-and-shoot digital cameras, to compose their shots. That is not the case. You can't really make a functioning use of the Live View feature unless the camera's securely mounted on a tripod or on a flat surface. Both Live View focusing modes, while precise, are too slow to be used for hand-held shooting. Having said that, there is one use of Live View in hand-held shooting that I've come to value. When shooting overhead or over an obstacle, I can, with the same hand holding the camera, trigger the Live View, compose the scene through the LCD monitor (even if it's out of focus, it's easy to get the general framing right), disable Live View, and take the photo normally. With a little practice, this can be accomplished very quickly. Very handy when you're just holding the camera overhead and hoping for the best. The Direct Print button that's been much ridiculed and maligned in most Canon cameras now double as the white balance menu button. The Set button in the middle of the four-direction arrow keys can be programmed for a number of different functions: Change image quality, flash exposure compensation, LCD monitor on/off (same as Display button, but can be triggered by the same hand holding the camera), and Menu display (again, can be triggered by the same hand holding the camera). There is a dedicated ISO button, which is also very welcome. It can easily be accessed during shooting with the right thumb, thereby minimizing the interruption to shooting. The battery life seems very good. I've shot about 500+ shots on a single charge and the status monitor is still showing charge at full. I'm using Transcend 8GB Class 6 SDHC card with it. At ISO 100, the camera reports it can fit 396 RAW+JPG (highest quality) on it, but in reality it can probably fit about 420-450 (the camera's always conservative when estimating). With RAW only, it can fit 507. With highest quality JPG, it can fit 1,822. Note that as ISO increases, so do the file sizes and thus you can store less images per card. For example, on ISO 1600, the same card can only hold 323 images, compared to 396 at ISO 100. My only gripe, and this is more about me than the camera, is the RAW+JPG buffer. I always shoot RAW+JPG, and the buffer will only hold four images at that speed (this is a limitation that's built into the camera's memory buffer system, and thus using a fast memory card doesn't help--see p. 64 of the manual). When the buffer's full, you can take two additional images at about a frame a second, then have to wait until the buffer empties (finishes writing to the memory card). When shooting RAW only, it's 6 images. When shooting JPG only, then it's no problem at more than 50 frames. I've found myself switching the mode dial to Sports mode when I'm shooting a fast-moving subject and the buffer simply can't keep up with it. Well, that's why Canon produces different grades and ranges of DSLRs. I've uploaded some photos that I shot of the local wildlife. Most if not all of those were taken with the EF 70-200mm f/4 L lens. All in all, it's a fantastic camera. Pretty amazing to see how far the entry-level DSLRs have come in just a few years in terms of features, interface, ergonomics, and quality. I'm very pleased with my purchase and intend to have lots of fun shooting pictures with it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perhaps the best AF SLR value on the market I've owned many Canon cameras from the original Rebel through the near-pro A2 and the Elan II is far and away one of Canon's best products to date for the amateur/advanced amateur photographer. At its price point, no competing camera offers this combination of features that are of actual picture-taking value, particularly for the experienced photographer, like mirror lockup for tack-sharp macro work, the option of eye-controlled focus which greatly simplifies shooting under active circumstances, and depth of field preview for critical evaluation of sharpness. One advantage you won't hear touted (for obvious reasons) is the weatherproofing of Canon bodies. I frequently use the Elan in the rain with no protection whatsoever and have never had a problem from it given proper drying methods afterwards. A final boon is the optional vertical grip/battery pack that provides for the alternative use of much less expensive and more efficient (than lithiums in cold weather) alkaline batteries. I recently was tempted, as may be many of you, by the new Nikon N80, which is the first non-Canon camera to even come close to offering these features at a competitive price, and was disappointed to find the Nikon reputation for durability and quality perhaps overstated: the aperture setting dial on my example worked sporadically, which was a real annoyance in manual shooting. Some will say I just got a lemon but having owned no less than seven flawless Canons, I expect a lot. Plus, Nikon's budget lenses aren't nearly as sharp or contrasty as Canon's and while the camera is even quieter than the Elan, the lenses are quite noisy compared with Canon's ultrasonics which now comprise nearly its entire line. Excepting the more intricate and sophisticated autofocusing systems in other cameras, including Canon's own Rebel 2000, and a handful with faster motordrives, the Elan offers the premier feature set among its peers and access to many fine Canon optics in an attractive, versatile and durable body.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A great DSLR for pretty much everyone from beginners to pros! - BUILD QUALITY - So lets first take a look at the build quality and design of the Canon 80d. Now I've been testing the 80d out for a while now and felt comfortable using it pretty much straight away. Thats because the body itself isn't changed that much from the old 70d, which his the camera Ive used for 2 years or so. There are a few new things that have changed though. The buttons on the back of the camera are different and feel a lot easier to use. Theyre a little bit more pronounced and this is nice. The grip itself is nice. Its not a very heavy camera like the Canon 5d or 6d, but its also got enough weight on it to easily deal with a heavier lens like the Sigma 18-35mm that I also use. On the side of the camera youll also notice a new port, the headphone jack which is something Ill talk about in a bit. But overall the build quality is fantastic, and to me is the sweet spot size for DSLRs. - MENUS - Now when I first heard about the new Canon 80d, one thing I didn't expect to change was the menu system. But it has. Its now a little bit more compact and is using a new tabbed system rather than the old system. Its taken me a little bit of time to get used to it but it does seem pretty easy. Fortunately its not too overloaded with options, especiaslly for beginners, but if you do put it in manual mode you do get a lot more options to play around wiht. - LCD SCREEN - Now one of the best features of the old Canon 70d was its touch screen and Im pleased to say the Canon 80d is just as good. Because the Canon 80d has such fantastic autofocus, having the touch screen really makes things easy, especially if you want to do some nice focus pulls. I use this nearly overtime i make videos and its how I do those product focus pulls from time to time. Of course the 80ds screen is also articulating and its something I couldn't live without now. Being able to switch it around to any angel is great, especially for someone like me who films all my own videos. It's also a pretty big lcd screen, especially compared to a smaller camera like the Sony A6300 and thats something I like. Its deinfitely one of the best LCD screens Ive ever used. - AUTOFOCUS - One thing that Ive been incredibly impressed with on the new 80d is its autofocus performance. And to be fair I was a little bit sceptical at first. Thats because the Canon 70ds dual pixel autofocus was so good. But Canon have seemed to have been able to make it quicker and a little bit more acurate. Especially using the LCD on the back. It's incredibly snappy autofocus and when you pair it up with one of the dedicated Canon lenses it really is impressive. Ive even used it with my Sigma lenses, and its pretty consistent across the board. -VIDEO - Now the Canon 70d was one of the most popular video cameras over the last 2 years and for good reason. Its dual pixel autofocus system was by far the best around. But it was lacking a few things. Firstly it could only shoot 60 frames per second in 720p. Now Im not a huge fan of filming in 60p, but i was impressed with it. If you want to see a test video I made in 60frames per second, click the link here to see. I didn't really expect the dual pixel autofocus to be any better than the 70d but it is. Which is pretty incredible. Being able to quickly pull focus using the touch screen is great and the face tracking works pretty well. It does have problems every now and then if you are wearing a hat or sunglasses though. To be fair, the Canon 80d is still lagging a little bit behind in terms of resolution. There are a lot of cameras that have 4k now and it would have been nice to see it included, but I didn't expect it to be fair. Although it is still only 1080p thought the video quality was nice and Ill definitely be upgrading to the 80d from my 70d for my future videos. - HEADPHONE JACK - One of my favorite new additions to the Canon 80d is a little inclusion on the side here, a headphone jack. This is something so basic that has been missing from a lot of Canon DSLRs for so long and its great to see it in. Being able to really monitor your audio is huge and its worth the upgrade in itself. If you're going to be filming a lot, then the 80d is definitely going to worst the upgrade.
Target text information: Excellent! I was on the beach on the east coast, when my old tiny plastic lense camera quit funtioning! It was time to buy an SLR camera! I was skeptical about the APS film. Was it really better? YES. This camera is extraordinarily easy to use, yet retains all manual funtions, if so desired. I love the three different "angles" available (wide, regular,panaramic), and when you get your film back, the proof sheet even outlines the picture to show you what it would look like if you took a panaramic shot, and ordered a "regular" size reprint! These angles are easy to switch between, on the back of the camera. The menu system to access most functions is intuitive and practical. In addition, I finally have a red eye flash that REALLY works. The auto focus is goof proof, providing just the right feel, complete with beeps and green lights. The pictures are crystal clear, you feel as if you could dive into them! If you are toying with the idea of buying a "real" camera, give this one a look! It's lighter in weight than my old "waterproof active camera", and takes far superior pictures. These features plus the creative control both during the taking of the shot, and after you recieve your prints is outstanding. Would I make this purchase again? OH YES!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Awesome indoor/low-light lens I am an advanced amateur photographer. I pair this lens with my Canon's 50 mm 1.4 to satisfy all of my photography needs (mostly indoor natural light photos of my son with the occasional studio light setup). Nowadays, this lens is on my camera 95% of the time whenever I am planning to photograph my son. I love how compact and lightweight it is. Unlike the 50 mm 1.4, the lens barrel does not expand with focusing. Therefore, I don't have to worry so much, as I do with my 50, about bumping the front of the lens or damaging it in a smaller bag. I often just bring my camera with this lens in my tiny camera bag when I go out. The sharpness on this lens is phenomenal. I also like that it will be useful when I upgrade to a full-frame camera. Some common criticism I have heard about this lens and my responses: 1) Not a useful focal length (e.g., it is covered by many zooms). On a crop sensor, I find this focal length very useful. My zoom is f/4.5 at 28 mm with nowhere near the sharpness. All wide aperture zooms covering 28 mm are huge, heavy, expensive, and not as sharp. For my object distances, I can zoom with my feet. On a full-frame, it might be less useful. 2) Who needs IS on such a small focal length. I'd take a half stop over IS. I love the IS on this lens. In general, my technique is pretty good. But, when you are chasing a young child and taking picture from weird position (e.g., laying on your back looking up), any help the IS can provide is usually an improvement. Having a wider aperture over IS doesn't help you when you are DOF constrained. 3) Not a good value. Probably not a good value for most people, but for me, I wanted a lens that would give me professional quality images without the L-series price tag. At f/2.8 and above, you are getting L-series prime quality images in a lightweight, portable lens.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good quality product, but not what I wanted. The product felt strong, solid, and well put together. The glass was clear with no visible tint or imperfections. Although this and another filter (same type different size) both arrived with smudges on the glass. The smudges were fairly easy to wipe off, but I suspect the items are either not cleaned before packaging, or I received someone's returned item. However, I had to return this item since they DON'T contain any anti-glare/reflective coating on them. When shooting towards a light source (light bulb, tv, sun, etc) a green reflection of the light source would appear on the recorded image. The green reflected image was caused by a reflection bouncing off of my lens's green tinted anti-glare coating which was bounced right back into the camera by this filter. If your lens isn't coated in an anti-glare coating the result will be even worse. Instead I picked up Quantaray filters from a local Wolf Camera that were coated with the anti-glare. They only cost a little more, and the green reflection is now gone. Make sure you look for a filter with the anti-glare Camera: Canon 20d, Lenses tested: 18-55, 28-135, 70-300
1-hop neighbor's text information: cheap and very functional. The Canon version is a lot of money for plastic. Hello products are quality products. This one works just fine.
Target text information: Doesn't stay on well As you start to venture into the land of ultra-wide lenses, a lens hood becomes less and less meaningful in terms of image quality, but it's still nice to have one for the glare that it does manage to block, and for protection of the lens. My only complaint about this lens is that it seems prone to rotating out of place, when used on the 20mm/2.8 lens. Just so long as you keep it in check, you should be fine, but more than one of my photographs has been ruined by this lens hood making a surprise cameo appearance.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Doesn't fit the screen well at all, NOT glass If I'd know this was a plastic cover I wouldn't have bought it. Also, it doesn't fit worth crap, the right side isn't even cut straight, it's curved so it's wider in the middle than at the corners so you get a big air bubble there. I put one on and will use it for an upcoming trip after which I'll try trimming one so it's straight. Would not buy again nor recommend to anyone!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Two Defective Units in a Row The first one of these I opened was broken out of the box. One end of the lanyard designed to clip the camera to the case was detached. I reported the issue to Amazon and they promptly sent a replacement, but incredibly that holder had the exact same issue! I tried to see if I was missing something, if there was somewhat the end could be threaded onto the cable, but there doesn't seem to be. It's as if the end was supposed to glued or otherwise attached during manufacturing and simply wasn't. Photos of both holders attached.
Target text information: I love this thing I love this thing! I do trail assessment and maintenance for the Park Service. I take pictures of trial problems for reports. I carry my camera in my front pants pocket for convenience. Along with a glass screen protector this jacket allows me to do that and still have the camera both protected and always ready to pull out, take the picture, put it back in my pocket, and walk on. All buttons and controls remain completely useable with no problems. Perfect! Just what I wanted!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Some observations using it so far I bought the Olympus camera and this extra fisheye lens for my honeymoon to the Caribbean. I didn't get a chance to use this lens much (mostly because of the inconvenience of switching it on & off) but here are my observations from the amount I have used it. - If you are looking for a true fisheye effect, this lens might not do enough for you. It's more of a super wide angle, that makes the corners of the photo get a little bit of that warped spherical look. But not enough that people would look at the photo and say "oh that was taken with a fisheye". - It is very heavy and bulky. Pretty much the size of the Olympus Tough camera itself, and weighing even more from what I could tell. - If you are planning on buying the Olympus Tough Neoprene case, just know that your camera won't fit inside when it has this lens on it. - The process of putting on/taking off the lens isn't very convenient. You have to take off the ring around your camera's normal lens, screw the adapter onto the fisheye lens (need to do this first! don't put the adapter alone on the camera) and then put the lens on the camera. In all seriousness this isn't a long or difficult process, but it was enough to make me not want to deal with the hassle of it while I was on my vacation - The lens cover for this fisheye lens will NOT stay on. So I only put it on when I am putting away the lens/storing it. Having it on the lens while you are holding your camera or wearing it on a wrist or neck strap will = losing it very quickly - Sometimes it can be tough taking it off the camera, you just have to pay attention that you are grabbing the adapter ring and removing it by that, rather than the lens first. The adapter by itself can be tricky to get off the camera. - When using in water, the back of the lens (so, in between the camera's lens and this lens) gets really foggy. I know it sounds like I don't like it but I do. I hope to use it more and get used to it :)
1-hop neighbor's text information: Not noticeably wider (like 24mm vs 22mm). For some ... Not noticeably wider (like 24mm vs 22mm). For some reason, when on the telephoto side, quality is lost and it became impossible to focus.
1-hop neighbor's text information: This was a great additional battery for my camera This was a great additional battery for my camera. It held a better charge than the battery that came with the camera. I took it all through Peru and took hundreds of pictures and it worked just as expected.
Target text information: Perfect Just what I needed, great price, came quickly.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: perfect for adjustable QR plates. smartly designed to allow a full adjustment range in specific circumstances. these are standard length and will fit most applications. unlike most d-ring tripod screws, the d-rings on these are integrated into the circumference of the screw head. this allows them to fit in a tighter space than other d-ring tripod screws by reducing the total diameter of the head as compared to those whose d-ring is attached outside the circumference. the total circumference of the head is equal to that of most tripod screws without a d-ring. add to this a standard 4mm hex drive and what you have is a versatile d-ring tripod screw that fits better than others, especially on accessory plates with an adjustment slot. this allows you to use the slot's whole adjustment area where other d-rings would lose as much as 1/4" of adjustment space due to interference between the side of the plate and the d-ring.
1-hop neighbor's text information: OK product They get the job done but are still hard to use. The finger rings fall into the space next to the head as soon as it is horizontal. It would be nice if there was a little friction to hold the ring perpendicular to the head.
1-hop neighbor's text information: thank you it was a great purchase - thanks - it works great to have extra amount would recommend it to anyone
Target text information: Three Stars 2 out of the 5 would not open up to 90 degrees. Get what you pay for
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Too small for my Olympus OM-D Too small for my Olympus OM-D. Not sure what small DLSR they had in mind, but it is 1/2" too small for my Oly with the standard 12-50mm lens. Before buying check your measurements closely.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Fits your SLR camera and then some This is a rugged messenger style bag which has a single strap that goes across your body. The material is smooth but tough and feels good to the touch. There is a large central storage pocket which is padded on all sides and can fit a larger SLR such as the Canon 5D Mark II with a 70-200 f2.8 lens attached and still has room for one extra lens and flash and your ipad. There is a padded pouch (which is removable) which will fit a smaller dSLR like a Rebel XT or similar entry level SLR with lens attached and has a separate lens pocket. This pouch will NOT fit larger SLR bodies. There are two water bottle holder pockets on the exterior which fit typical water bottles and are a bit tight with gatorade size bottles. There are little holes at the bottom of the water bottle pockets to let out liquids if you spill or have leaky bottles so it doesn't pool in the pockets (a nice touch). There are plenty of exterior pockets and zippered pockets to hold battery chargers, memory cards, headphones, and lens caps. There is an easy to reach external pocket to access your cell phone or lens cap. The zippers are very sturdy and work smoothly. The shoulder strap is padded and adjustable. The bag is large enough that it doesn't look like a man purse. Overall, well made bag with many uses and nice details.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Awesome Camera Bag Very happy with this bag. It fits my Canon EOS 7D perfectly. In the photo I uploaded, it has the 50mm lense and the 28-135mm on the right. I also have extra accessories, such as my Speedlite 430EXII, located in the top pocket.
Target text information: Not a messenger bag; but a very nice DSLR or point/shoot case Hey everyone, just noticed that the headline for this item reads 'messenger bag', which usually is a sort of large floppy bag you can fit a laptop and some notebooks into. Please note that this DSLR case is in fact mostly just a DSLR case - I have no idea why they're calling it a 'messenger bag.' That said, it's pretty nice! It's definitely big enough to fit your DSLR into along with a couple of lenses, or a higher-end point and shoot with some accessories. It's got the kind of styling that I personally really like - with a detachable lens on, it can be organized so the camera faces down and rests on some padding - then the weight of the camera isn't on the end of the lens. That said, the dividers inside are completely removeable, so you can arrange this however you like. (There are two of them and they're fuzzy with velcro on both ends - they 'grip' to the soft inside of the bag, and the hold is what I would describe as 'very firm.') The bag does have a small outside pocket and two 'grab straps' so you can pick it up from the front or the top. The description advertises 'water bottle pockets' on both sides and I'm personally not sure what I think about that - a SMALL water bottle, sure, but anything larger than that like a Camelbak bottle certainly isn't going to fit. You likely could fit a small fixed lens or a packet of filters. The pockets are deep and the top is elasticized, so your stuff shouldn't fall out with normal use. It's nice and thickly padded. The strap has a nice rubberized shoulder grip pad; the drop is about 24" from the top of the bag. The back of the bag is mesh padding, NOT a pocket, which will be a pro or con depending on what you're looking for. The real selling point of this bag, though is the semi-concealed pocket at the bottom of the bag that holds a weatherproof cover. HOW many times have I wished for this when caught outside in a sudden shower while taking pictures?! Many many scenes of panic while trying to cram a camera bag under my coat come to mind. These bags are fairly well water resistant but they are NOT waterproof, which means your stuff will get damp. Thrilled to find they have finally tuned into that fact and included a cover. BE AWARE the cover is folded and the case comes with it stowed into a dedicated bottom pocket - I turned the house upside down looking for mine, sure it had been left out of the package, until the truth slowly dawned (and now I'm embarrassed! :)) In my mind you just can't have too many of these bags. I inherit another DSLR every time my semi-pro photographer spouse upgrades, and it's nice to have everything packed into its own bag so I can 'grab and go' depending on what I need to shoot. Downside: Smaller than other similar bags in this price range. Upside: The smaller size means less unnecessary bulk and weight if you don't have a lot to carry. If what you want is a bag to house a DSLR or a higher-end point and shoot with an extended lens, this will probably suit your needs beautifully.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: These Vivitar batteries are no good, buy Wasabi instead All 3 were defective. One arrived at 0V. 0V in a lithium ion battery means permanent damage. When using the other 2, my camera did not save the video before the batteries were exhausted. The camera is supposed to save the video before powering down due to a dead battery. Buy the Wasabi batteries instead. I bought 8 and 5 were ok. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Wasabi-Power-Battery-2-Pack-and-Charger-for-Sony-NP-FV100-and-Sony-DCR-SR15-SR21-SR68-SR88-SX15-SX21-SX44-SX45-SX63-SX65-SX83-SX85-FDR-AX100-HDR-CX105-CX110-CX115-CX130-CX150-CX155-CX160-CX190-CX200-CX210-CX220-CX230-CX260V-CX290-CX300-CX305-CX330-CX350V-CX360V-CX380-CX430V-CX520V-CX550V-CX560V-CX580V-CX700V-CX760V-CX900-HC9-PJ10-PJ30V-PJ50-PJ200-PJ230-PJ260V-PJ340-PJ380-PJ430V-PJ540-PJ580V-PJ650V-PJ710V-PJ760V-PJ790V-PJ810-TD10-TD20V-TD30V-XR150-XR155-XR160-XR260V-XR350V-XR550V-HXR-NX3D1U-NX30U-NX70U-NEX-VG10-VG30-VG30H-VG900/dp/B0049WDMBO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for Sony NP-FV100 and Sony DCR-SR15, SR21, SR68, SR88, SX15, SX21, SX44, SX45, SX63, SX65, SX83, SX85, FDR-AX100, HDR-CX105, CX110, CX115, CX130, CX150, CX155, CX160, CX190, CX200, CX210, CX220, CX230, CX260V, CX290, CX300, CX305, CX330, CX350V, CX360V, CX380, CX430V, CX520V, CX550V, CX560V, CX580V, CX700V, CX760V, CX900, HC9, PJ10, PJ30V, PJ50, PJ200, PJ230, PJ260V, PJ340, PJ380, PJ430V, PJ540, PJ580V, PJ650V, PJ710V, PJ760V, PJ790V, PJ810, TD10, TD20V, TD30V, XR150, XR155, XR160, XR260V, XR350V, XR550V, HXR-NX3D1U, NX30U, NX70U, NEX-VG10, VG30, VG30H, VG900</a>
Target text information: Five Stars Works great.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Just what I wanted just what i wanted .. thanks for the fast shipment R. Webb
Target text information: Five Stars Good fast service. Merchandise is exactly as advertised.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
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6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: It's a great camera for it's price range, 40x Optical Zoom is AMAZING!!!! I really can't tell you how wonderful this camera is! I don't understand why others are slamming it frankly it works just fine, better then fine really. You can see for yourself (see attached photos, shooting freehand, in auto mode), works far better then anything i've picked up in this price range. 1:3 f-stop and the large glass, soaks up all the nighttime shooting you want... Daylight? Amazing too!
Target text information: Strap does not fit The strap to attach to the lens cap so it doesn't fall off and get lost does not in any way go with the lens cap. There is no way to attach the strap to the lens cap and it was lost the first day of use.
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0: Video Surveillance
1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Go for the Fuji I tried several cameras on a recent dive trip, including a Kodak and a Fuji disposable waterproof camera. Neither camera has a flash, which means that everything will come out in shades of blue under water unless you bring your own light. Neither camera leaked, which gave them an edge over more expensive "professional" cameras on this trip. Both the Kodak and Fuji look very similar with a sealed plastic case (with slight positive buoyancy) and thick rubberbands for securing to a wrist or clipping to a BCD. I have to give the edge to the Fuji in terms of both design and results. The Fuji was easier to wind and to snap shots with and the pictures came out sharper. The 800 film in the Kodak produced shots that were way too grainy.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Questionable advertised settings <div id="video-block-R3RLTCUC2UUMR7" 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/C1naXiQiitS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91W2BK8Vt3S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I ordered this camera for my trip to Iceland, as I wanted to get a lot of real time video/pictures. The attached video is a glacial hike, showing you the quality at max settings (1080p @ 60FPS) As another reviewer noted, I really don't think this camera films in 1080p. I've compared the quality of my videos to that of the GoPro4 (listed 1080p at 60fps) filmed at similar settings, and Vivitar doesn't hold up. While I understand this camera is significantly cheaper, it doesn't excuse the fact Vivitar's product is not shooting similar quality given its "identical" specs. Regardless, this is a great beginner action camera and is super easy to use, but I'll be moving on for better quality.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Strap snapped Bought this strap for my Olympus tg 870 which is 7.8oz. It did its job and helped float my device in water. The string that attaches to the camera and quick release clip was questionable from the beginning. While jet skiing in the ocean, going approx 70km and bouncing on waves, the string had snapped off my gfs wrist (she was passenger) and somehow the camera miraculously fell between my lap. Im happy my vacation memories aren't at the bottom of the ocean. The strap now is in the trash.
Target text information: Awful camera - don't buy this! The camera deletes all photos if the battery door is opened, or if the batteries run out. I lost my whole vacation's worth of snorkling photos because the battery door slid open while I was getting ready to hook it up to my computer. It is also unable to be mounted as a mass storage device, which means that there is no way to recover deleted or lost photos. This thing is horribly-designed, and it is far too easy to lose all your pictures. Don't buy it, seriously.
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
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1-hop neighbor's text information: The backdrop is beautiful, however and this is why I'm only giving ... This was a last minute backdrop order to be used with a photo booth at a company holiday party. The backdrop is beautiful, however and this is why I'm only giving it 3 stars, it is about 70% SEE-THROUGH. It would require you to use it in front of a dark colored wall or you'll see right through. This would not work for my use so I had to purchase 3 yards of black fabric at my local fabric store to clamp behind it and that made it normal and it looks is BEAUTIFUL and photographs really well. Because I had to spend an additional $20 worth of fabric I'm only giving it 3 stars. If I had to buy again I probably wouldn't because I can go to my local vendors, I only bought it because of the last minute situation.
Target text information: Five Stars Love it worked great with my treat table
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect Size for DSLR with Vacation Telephoto or Prime Lens I wanted something simple and inexpensive that would protect my DSLR from potential water spray while on a boat trip. This thing delivered. I wish the manufacturer would do a better job describing dimensions. I bought both the Original and the Small. I had no problem using the 'Small' on my Sony A77 with both my 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 telephoto lens and my 16-50mm f/2.8 prime lens. This protector has plenty of room for a full DSLR body, even if you have a battery grip attached. Then, there is 12" of distance between the back of the protector and the hole at the end where the lends peeks out. So, assemble your camera, extend your lens to the fullest. Measure the longest distance (from the backside of the body to front of the lens). If it's within 12" you're good to go. If it's longer (and this means you're doing some serious telephoto work) you'll want something bigger. For most folks with consumer/prosumer equipment this is the one for you. I did find that trying to view my shot with this thing on was a bit of a pain. The plastic is mostly transparent, but not crystal clear (especially after its been crumpled after several uses). And making any setting adjustments, including zooming the lens, could be equally challenging. But assuming you can set and forget things for awhile, you should have no trouble protecting your camera without investing a small fortune for a custom shell.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Poor quality stitching The cord link broke after less than two months after purchase and 5 times usage. I believe it is poor stitching since I only attached to a light prosumer camera. Luckily both link did not break and my camera did not drop. Update Feb 1, 2017: Excellent customer services, a replacement was sent. Although defective product happens, an excellent customer care are always appreciated.
1-hop neighbor's text information: inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. I have a Canon Monopod 500. The big end of the clip does not stay fastened to the non padded part of the pole, no matter what degree of tightening I use. It's moderately better on the padded section of the monopod, but the plastic it's made out of is quite pliable, and I don't have a high degree of confidence in it for any kind of wind. I'll report back when I have had the chance to use it more than once.
Target text information: Great rain cover for a very inexpensive price! Works okay. It is what it is. Not real sturdy but inexpensive. It is heavier than a plastic bag but still fairly flexible. A little awkward but it does work.. It worked at Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls when the water and mist was shooting over 100 feet from the base of the falls and soaking everyone and everything. The camera stayed dry. I left the lens cap on until I was ready to shoot, then took it off, quickly fired off the shot and then put the cap back on. I was able to get a wonderful shot of a double rainbow at the base of Bridalveil Fall with the help of this rain cover so yeah, I think it is great and disposable or reusable and a very inexpensive way to protect my expensive gear!
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2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Sharp, Sharp, sharp....!!! I had two Olympus EP-2 bodies and the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens, other Pansonic lenses too. I was very happy with them, until I got the Samsung NX200 with this 30mm lens. This lens with NX200 just blows away the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens. After I compare images with 100% cropped pixel by pixel between them, I found this lens is a super star! My friend just got his Nikon D800, so I asked him to take same sample photos to cropped 100% side by side compare. Man, the resolution of this lens is just as good as the D800 with 50mm f/1.7 lens. My eye just could not tell too much diff (keep in mind that D800 is 36 MP cmaera while NX200 is 20 MP --- the D800 image is bigger on the screen at 100% cropped). It is puzzled me that there were over 400 online reviews on Pansonic 20mm f/1.7 lens, but only few on the Samsung 30m lens. So I went ImagingResoure site to pull all the studio references photos they took on this lens and compare to others took by Nikon D800, D3x, Olympus EP_2, Cannon 5D, Leca M9, etc. I did 100% cropped images comparing side by side, all results support my conlusion! PS: my Sumsung NX200 color/tone depth and dynamic range are just not good, which are by no means to close to that of D800 as I found. If you own a NX200, this lens is the must-to-have, especially if you want to print in large size. The sharpness of this lens is stunning!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars good ass lens fast shipping
1-hop neighbor's text information: The product has came with a big defect. The ... The product has came with a big defect. The leather was not glued firmly and my camera dropped from my neck in the first day I used the case! Tks God the camera has not fallen in pieces but got big scratches. I`m getting in touch with Mega West to check whether they can send me a new one immediately as I`ll be in US just for more 4 days...
Target text information: excellent bokeh! haven't shot anything good but we are ... Just got it today and can tell that it's gonna be my go to lens for portraits! excellent bokeh! haven't shot anything good but we are headed to Colorado soon and it should do great. SHARP as a tack images!! Even took a photo of my lil girl's fishbowl and this is the image straight off the card. camera was set to auto.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
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1-hop neighbor's text information: sure shot not so sure I bought a Canon Sureshot (I too thought Canon would be a good bet) and unfortunately, waited over a month to use it. After using it 3 or 4 times, the camera went on the blink for no reason. It just stopped working and would flash a mysterious "H". Still under warranty, I took it to a repair shop, which said they fixed the "O" ring on it. Well, after using it a couple of more times, it stopped working again. At this point, I decided there was something defective about the camera and I just wanted my money back. I could not return it to the store I bought it at as it only had a 30 day return policy. So, I sent it directly to Canon with a letter explaining my problem. Canon said that it did not give refunds and wouldn't even send me a replacement. They assured me they would fix the problem for free (as the warranty states) but then they tried to charge me $80 for it (even though it fell well within the 1 year warranty period and I had only used it for 4 or 5 rolls of film). After much hassle, they finally returned it free of charge and told me they had fixed it. Well, it worked for about 5 more rolls of film before it stopped working again, only this time, I was in the middle of a several month trip in South America. I ended up discarding the damn thing and then had to fork over a fortune for a cheap 35 mm in Ecuador. In addition, when the camera did work, it didn't seem to work all that well either. There was too much lag time between trying to take the picture and the camera actually taking the shot and the flash was constantly going off- even in broad day light. So, the camera sucked and Canon's response was even worse, which is why I will never consider buying another one of their products again.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Strong all-around! Whatever subject matter you shoot, you will not be disappointed with this film. It has an excellent tonality that interprets portraits well, but it is vibrant enough for landscape and photojournalism. PROS - Provides more contrast and saturation than Kodak portra - 400 speed for extreme versatility - Prints very well - Forgiving in the darkroom (so I'm told) CONS - Grain (minutely) too prominent in low-light situations Given the current trend of over-saturation and high contrast in digital photography, this film doesn't look out-dated, and particularly fits well with modern wedding photography. As a wedding photographer, this is a plus, although I'm not convinced that I wouldn't desaturate a little if taking this on a professional shoot. With good lighting and a decent camera, this film really shines and I would definitely recommend it for photojournalism, street photography, travel and landscape photography. If you're primarily a portrait photographer not into high contrast and color saturation...you're probably better off with Portra.
1-hop neighbor's text information: MY CAMERA I LIKE THE SIZE OF THE CAMERA AND THE EASE OF USE. IT TAKES SHARP AND CLEAR PICTURES.
Target text information: Two Stars it wasn't what I expected, returned it
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
7: Flashes
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Cheating Hello i didn't get the 550D Camera i received Rebel T2i which not same on the pictures that posted by the seller!! i payed extra 100 dollar for nothing check Rebel T2i Prices and check this one!! i bought it because it suppose to be 550D not Rebel T2i
1-hop neighbor's text information: Nikon D80 used Nice camera, received as described, works very well
1-hop neighbor's text information: Worked well with Rebel XSi I used the adapter for my Photobooth setup for a Church event. Instead of always changing batteries on my Canon Rebel XSi, I decided to purchase this. I was going to pay $80 for the Canon brand, but it's too expensive for me. I followed my gut and bought this. I used it for 5hours straight and held strong. I had to email customer support co'z I couldn't make it to work in the beginning, I didn't notice the rubber tab on the side where the cord should go. I give 5 starts just for their patience.
Target text information: Great camera, one of the best low(er)-end DSLRs on the market My journey with DSLRs began back in 2003 with the original Digital Rebel. DSLRs changed my photography for the better like nothing else. Five years and some 25,000 shots later, it's still going strong. Along the way I upgraded to the Canon 30D, which is a fantastic camera as well. When the 40D was announced, I decided to wait until the 50D sometime in 2009, but wanted a newer backup/second body for my photography needs. So when the XSi/450D was announced, it sounded like a perfect fit for my needs. I got it from Amazon.com three days ago, and have given it a pretty good workout since then, having shot about 650 shots under a variety of shooting conditions and with a number of different Canon and third-party lenses. The following are my impressions. The build feels very good. The camera feels wonderfully light yet well built. I'm 6ft tall with average size hands, and the camera feels good in my hand. The battery grip, to me, defeats the purpose of having a small, light DSLR, so I opted for a Hakuba/Opteka grip (it's a plate that screws into the tripod socket that enables you to use the excellent Canon E1 hand strap with it) and I couldn't be happier. I'm not a fan of neck straps, so this works well for me (see the uploaded photo for the configuration). Most of the menu buttons on the back feel different from the ones on the original Digital Rebel and the 30D; the XSi buttons feel more tactile and have a definite "click" to them when you press them. The exception are the Exposure Lock (*) and AF selector buttons, which have retained the deeper, softer feel of the older cameras. Just different, not better or worse, for me. The LCD is now 3" with 230K pixels. The playback images look great, and probably because of the higher resolution of the sensor, there's a very slight delay when you zoom in to 10x while the image loads and displays properly. People coming from other cameras or brands might not even notice it--I only did so because of the difference between it and my two other Canon DSLRs (which have lower resolution sensors). The viewing angle of the LCD screen (how clearly you can see the screen from side and up and down) is excellent; you can still see the screen holding the camera almost straight up for an overhead shot (more on this later). I'd estimate the viewing angle is about 160-170 degrees both horizontally and vertically. The Digital Rebel has a separate status screen above the main LCD screen, and the 30D had one on top of the camera, so I wasn't sure if I was going to like the big LCD acting as the status screen and no top screen. I'm happy to say that this arrangement works well, at least for me. The back screen makes it really easy to take all the settings at a glance. The viewfinder is much larger and brighter than that in the Digital Rebel. A humongously welcome feature for me is the always displayed ISO value in the viewfinder. The camera is only 1/2 of the image quality equation, the other being the lenses being used. Coupled with my favorite lens, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L telephoto lens, the XSi turns out fantastic images. The supplied kit lens is very light and compact for being an image stabilized lens, and turns out good performance. The IS is certainly very useful. Two features that used to be missing from the Digital Rebels and found in the more expensive DSLRs are now featured in the XSi: spot-metering and flash exposure compensation (these may have been available in the previous Digital Rebel model, the XTi, as well). The inclusion of those two features make the camera a much more complete and compelling photographic tool. The timer function now has a custom mode, where it'll count down from 10 seconds then take a number of shots (specified by you) in succession. No more running back and forth to reset the timer after each shot! There's also the traditional 2-second timer. Let's talk for a minute about sensor and the ISO values. XSi/450D has five ISO values you can choose: 100 (best image quality), 200, 400, 800, and 1600. Higher ISO increases the camera sensor's sensitivity to light, thus you can achieve faster shutter speeeds for a given lighting condition. However, the trade-off is that the sensor "noise" (think grain for film photography) increases with higher ISO, so you get a degraded image quality in return for less blurred photos from hand shakes (thanks to faster shutter speed). This may come in handy in situations where flash photography is not permitted, such as a museum or a concert or theater. HOWEVER, compared to point-and-shoot digital cameras, the larger sensors of DSLRs, including the XSi, means that even at ISO 800 and 1600 you get very usable images right out of the camera. Running the images shot at those ISO settings through any number of third-party noise reduction software will improve them even further. This ties in to another very useful feature of the XSi/450D that makes life easier for the photographer: The Auto ISO function. By default, Auto ISO sets the ISO (the sensor sensitivity to light) between 100 and 800 (by using custom functions, this can be changed to 200-1600). If you are, for example, shooting your kid's indoor basketball game and you know that you need a shutter speed of at least 1/200 sec to "freeze" the action, then you can set the camera to Tv (shutter priority mode) and set the value to 1/200, and set the camera to Auto ISO. Then the camera will match the aperture and the ISO to achieve proper exposure at that shutter speed. With my other DSLRs, setting the camera to shutter priority only allowed the camera to adjust the aperture value; ISO setting had to be adjusted manually. With the XSi/450D, the ability for the camera to adjust the ISO value automatically makes it one less thing for you the photographer to worry about. I've only tested the Live View function to see how it works, but I can already see how useful it's going to be in studio and macro shootings. Just a note, you can't half-press the shutter to autofocus while in Live View mode. You can either manual focus, or use one of the two autofocus methods, quick (the mirror flips up, the LCD goes dark for a short while, and flips down with focus locked) or live (the camera uses the LCD's contrast detection to achieve the focus--this method is slower than the quick method), both by pressing the exposure lock button (*) while in the Live View mode. Using either the RS-60E3 wired remote or RC-1 wireless remote in Live View mode will ONLY trigger the shutter, and has no bearing on focusing. Some people seem to be under the impression that the inclusion of the Live View feature will enable them to use the XSi/450D as they do point-and-shoot digital cameras, to compose their shots. That is not the case. You can't really make a functioning use of the Live View feature unless the camera's securely mounted on a tripod or on a flat surface. Both Live View focusing modes, while precise, are too slow to be used for hand-held shooting. Having said that, there is one use of Live View in hand-held shooting that I've come to value. When shooting overhead or over an obstacle, I can, with the same hand holding the camera, trigger the Live View, compose the scene through the LCD monitor (even if it's out of focus, it's easy to get the general framing right), disable Live View, and take the photo normally. With a little practice, this can be accomplished very quickly. Very handy when you're just holding the camera overhead and hoping for the best. The Direct Print button that's been much ridiculed and maligned in most Canon cameras now double as the white balance menu button. The Set button in the middle of the four-direction arrow keys can be programmed for a number of different functions: Change image quality, flash exposure compensation, LCD monitor on/off (same as Display button, but can be triggered by the same hand holding the camera), and Menu display (again, can be triggered by the same hand holding the camera). There is a dedicated ISO button, which is also very welcome. It can easily be accessed during shooting with the right thumb, thereby minimizing the interruption to shooting. The battery life seems very good. I've shot about 500+ shots on a single charge and the status monitor is still showing charge at full. I'm using Transcend 8GB Class 6 SDHC card with it. At ISO 100, the camera reports it can fit 396 RAW+JPG (highest quality) on it, but in reality it can probably fit about 420-450 (the camera's always conservative when estimating). With RAW only, it can fit 507. With highest quality JPG, it can fit 1,822. Note that as ISO increases, so do the file sizes and thus you can store less images per card. For example, on ISO 1600, the same card can only hold 323 images, compared to 396 at ISO 100. My only gripe, and this is more about me than the camera, is the RAW+JPG buffer. I always shoot RAW+JPG, and the buffer will only hold four images at that speed (this is a limitation that's built into the camera's memory buffer system, and thus using a fast memory card doesn't help--see p. 64 of the manual). When the buffer's full, you can take two additional images at about a frame a second, then have to wait until the buffer empties (finishes writing to the memory card). When shooting RAW only, it's 6 images. When shooting JPG only, then it's no problem at more than 50 frames. I've found myself switching the mode dial to Sports mode when I'm shooting a fast-moving subject and the buffer simply can't keep up with it. Well, that's why Canon produces different grades and ranges of DSLRs. I've uploaded some photos that I shot of the local wildlife. Most if not all of those were taken with the EF 70-200mm f/4 L lens. All in all, it's a fantastic camera. Pretty amazing to see how far the entry-level DSLRs have come in just a few years in terms of features, interface, ergonomics, and quality. I'm very pleased with my purchase and intend to have lots of fun shooting pictures with it.
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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
11: Underwater Photography
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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: Great product! I highly recommend for perfect lightweight bins Great product! I highly recommend it for the perfect lightweight bins. I wanted to replace a pair of 8X21 bins for use while hiking, backpacking and travel. The Carson RD 8X26 perform well beyond my expectations, not only did they out perform in every way my 8X21's but they proved to be almost equivalent to a pare of 8X42 bins retailing for $350.00. The strap is well padded, it has great eye relief and twist-up eye cups for use with or with out glasses. The optics in daylight are so similar to my 8X42's that I could see no difference. In twilight I do see a drop off in color definition with the Carsons. The close focus is amazing. When looking at a butterfly from 8 feet I can see every detail, ass though it was under a magnifying glass! I have 2 small gripes. The semi hard shell case is not to liking, I wish it had a belt loop. And the wonderful lens caps (which often are not offered on bins of this size) are not securely attached to the main objective lens. I quickly secured the lens cap retaining bands with a few drops of clear silicon adhesive. Problem solved!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very Nice Ok, Im no expert at binoculars, so I tried out several, even went to a local sporting goods store, and almost fell over when I saw the prices, really $3200 for a pair of bino's, mind you, they were nice, but not $3100 more nice then these Nikons. These are a nice weight, the eye cups twist to adjust, easy to focus and have a nice bright view. Now I tried many brands and several powers, even zoom, I settled on these cause they seem to be good all around, wether bird watching, site seeing , or checking out the night sky. Now the lens caps are not much to talk about, but I don't even use them, I like the way the strap on the Bino's is dual porpose, ( no strap on case) , so i just keep them in the case without the lens caps. In my opinion, I don't think you could find a better pair of bino's at 10 times the price, and although I wouldn't want to lose these, it surely wouldn't hurt as bad as losing a $3200 set.. Just try them, Im sure you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.... I like these so much, I'm even thinking of trying the same in the 10x42 power....
Target text information: Good, but not great, terrestrial binoculars Pros: good weight and balance for handheld use in terrestrial or astronomical viewing; mechanics have solid, well-constructed feel and appearance; little noticeable chromatic aberration or collamination issues out-of-the-box; good optics for this price and size Cons: diopter adjustment not smooth and not stable after setting (slight slippage while viewing); lens/eyepiece covers not attached (front are attached view plastic loop that easily slips off; back simply pop on-and-off eyepieces with no attachment) making them easy to misplace Conclusion: an acceptable, reasonably priced, lightweight viewing binocular best for terrestrial use but OK for limited astronomical cases (I'd look for a larger glass if you plan on doing much nighttime or astronomic viewing). Size and weight are convenient for travel use and occasional hiking where a few extra ounces is not critical. Optics are OK -- better than expected given price but not outstanding. Overall, a good, middle-of-road instrument.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: These work very well in identifying vegetation and animals over large distances and I couldn't be happier with my purchase I am a Conservationist with the USDA and use these for my job. These work very well in identifying vegetation and animals over large distances and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. They are crystal clear to look through and rugged enough to take deep into the back country, yet not so expensive where you are afraid to take into difficult areas where damage is possible, such mountainous and swampy areas. Highly recommend for people in similar situations.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Well worth the money!!!! These binoculars are great. They are very easy to focus and bring in great light which is ideal for me as I use them for deer hunting and as we all know the big bucks move just before dark. They come with a nice strap, lense covers and a case. I would say they are well worth the money. I am very happy with these binoculars.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Very Nice Ok, Im no expert at binoculars, so I tried out several, even went to a local sporting goods store, and almost fell over when I saw the prices, really $3200 for a pair of bino's, mind you, they were nice, but not $3100 more nice then these Nikons. These are a nice weight, the eye cups twist to adjust, easy to focus and have a nice bright view. Now I tried many brands and several powers, even zoom, I settled on these cause they seem to be good all around, wether bird watching, site seeing , or checking out the night sky. Now the lens caps are not much to talk about, but I don't even use them, I like the way the strap on the Bino's is dual porpose, ( no strap on case) , so i just keep them in the case without the lens caps. In my opinion, I don't think you could find a better pair of bino's at 10 times the price, and although I wouldn't want to lose these, it surely wouldn't hurt as bad as losing a $3200 set.. Just try them, Im sure you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.... I like these so much, I'm even thinking of trying the same in the 10x42 power....
Target text information: Great product Fast delivery as promised. will use for many years. A+ company
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Quick Shipping and Great product.
Target text information: A great filter! This is a really great filter, I'm actually using this filter on my LEE filter kit for my Canon wide angle 16-35mm F/4L lens and so far it's doing a great job. I was getting some very noticeable vignetting right at 16mm so I took off the second filter slots on the Lee foundation kit to get this filter closer to the lens and that has solved the vignetting issue substantially. (I very seldom ever need to double up the grad filters anyways!). I'm not sure if this filter is as slim as the Lee 105mm filter but for the price I'll make it work! A great alternative to the VERY high dollar Lee 105mm in my opinion.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Fun device for the money but the software is horrible! I've been testing the LG G5 Friends 360 Cam and the Ricoh Theta S. I took this camera on a weeklong road trip from Phoenix to Denver. Took a ton of 360 videos and 360 photos. The LG camera itself is ok (especially for the price) but the software is absolutely TERRIBLE!!! TERRIBLE!!! TERRIBLE!!! LG, you should be ashamed for putting out such terrible software. I understand that this is a first gen device but you need to have some base standards. There are a lot of small problems but the biggest problems that I ran into are: 1) Connecting the phone to the camera to control the camera is cumbersome. Too many steps. It also looses connectivity frequently. 2) Some videos that I thought I shot ended up not getting saved/recorded. 3) Currently, the only method to download the footage is through the mobile app. The app continually crashes. The camera goes into sleep mode in the middle of the transfer. And the list goes on. I guess I will have to wait until LG releases some updates that fixes these issues in order to get my footage off. The verdict? Should you buy this camera? The answer ... NO :(. Save yourself some grief, disappointment, time and frustration. Don't buy this camera until LG fixes the software.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Comparable video and superior audio compared to the Yi 4K+ at 1080 60P <div id="video-block-R3VML19J9Y0QYH" 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/D1sqqeop0zS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21sVfv5gUtS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> After having a disappointing experience with the Yi 4K+ due to the poor unusable audio quality (even with good full-range external microphones), I did not have high expectations with the Yi Lite that I received today. Besides the "tinny" and muffled audio of the 4K+, there was audible machine-like noise that was present in every situation using BOTH the internal and external microphone. Fortunately with the Yi Lite, this machine-like noise did not exist. Furthermore, the onboard audio was usable for production, as it sounded more rich and full. The video (in good daylight) is comparable to the Yi 4K+, albeit it records 1080 60P at a lower maximum bit rate (31 mbps versus 60 mbps). I hope in a future firmware update, the maximum bit rates will be increased. My only gripe with this camera is somewhat minor (see update of 9/28/17 below, as this was corrected in a firmware update) - the optional date and time display is located in a distracting location on the video. This is the worst location I have seen in any action camera from China to date. As shown in Photo #3 (Yi Lite), the date and time display is located at somewhat of a high location on the right, making it somewhat of a distraction. Photo #2 shows the 4K+ display in 2 rows (also used in the original Yi). This is not bad, but it is still a potentially noticeable distraction to the viewer. The best location I have seen is in Photo #1 used by both Eken and Gitup - small fonts in a single row on the bottom right-hand corner. I would strongly suggest Xiaomi to simply move the display down to this location so that the it is less of a distraction to the viewer. I use this display when I am filming travel documentaries. I sincerely hope that Xiaomi reads this review and will address these issues in a future firmware update. In conclusion, the Yi Lite design has the foundation to be a winner and is technically a clear upgrade over the original Yi in my initial test ). I will do more "torture" testing later and provide an update to this review. Update 7/28/17 - I conducted a low light torture test at a local karaoke pub comparing this camera to the original Yi. From first impressions, it appeared that at 1080 60P, the original Yi was superior, as shown on the attached video. However, the sound quality went to the new Yi Lite. Overall, this test only indicated that both cameras had their strengths and weaknesses with no clear overall winner (see update of 9/28/17, as the low light issues were addressed). Update 9/15/17 - Thankfully, Yi Technologies cam through on the "unofficial" firmware (as to not yet being available on their website as of this review) firmware and relocated the date and time stamp to the bottom right corner of the screen (see Photo #4). Furthermore, they re-formatted the date to read by month-date-year (commonly used in the US). Great job, guys! I hope this same change will be done to the other Yi models, as well. However, I noticed in this firmware update that they also incorporated a non-switchable auto low light adjustment that lowers frame rates to accommodate low light. This is fine, but I have suggested in an email to Yi Technologies that this should be a switchable menu option (similar to that in the original Yi ). Sometimes, these abrupt change of frame rates while filming may be abrupt, especially when the lighting conditions are not very dim (i.e. indoor room light). In certain filming situations, I would much rather increase the iso speed in the camera and deal with the potential added noise than suddenly change frame rates back and forth (see update of 9/28/17, as Yi Technologies added the switchable auto low light function in the menu options). Update 9/28/17 - I've got to hand it to the reps at Yi Technology (Mr. Adam Ding) for addressing all of my review comments and suggestions on their Yi Lite action camera. Since its release back in early July this year, they have relocated the optional date and time display to a better location on the screen (bottom right corner), reformatted the date to display month-date-year (typically used in the US) instead of year-month-date (typically used in Asia), and added a switchable auto low light setting in the menu options. All of these firmware improvements have made this camera one of the biggest bargains in the action camera industry. Way to go, guys! You just went from a 4-star to a 5-star rating in my review thanks to your super responsiveness to address noted issues. Highly recommended!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good Idea, Poor Execution - Perhaps Version 2?? <div id="video-block-R2CN0MPCNGNYV0" 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/D1Sajsu1%2BaS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/710L%2BZcGOJS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> A cool concept, but still needs more development. The camera only shoots in a fish-eye format. Any other format is done via the software on your computer. Essentially what is happening is you shoot a fish-eye video then "unfold" it with the software. But the problem is that to keep the unfolded video the software is basically doing a screen capture of the original video in the modified format. This in turn reduced the quality of the video substantially. What started as a 16mp video is now a 5mp video. I have read that using the "dome" format delivers a quality video experience when viewed through virtual reality glasses such as the Oculus Rift. I have the Zeiss Cinemizers and have ordered the accessory Zeiss Motion Sensor so I will let you know how that worked, if at all. Here is a sample of the outdoor video in the review video after it has been modified and uploaded to YouTube. Notice the poor video quality caused by the software "unfolding" the original fish-eye video. https://youtu.be/CidTpAhR68k?list=PL5nYjU-Cb81kUO1-gcqPICWiKjrVB6qL8
Target text information: Five Stars Nice cam
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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: Works Great - Many hidden options! This little guy is so much more than a simple photo frame. It also has AV out and IN! You can use it as a compact video monitor for a camcorder or edit set up, Amazing for the price! Decent video quality. Also plays video formats that most other frames(costing much more) do not handle. So from the memory card (not included) you can play your video content. Also from the built in USB port from a standard flash drive. Truly a bargain for the features. Also includes a sleek black face plate to swap from the silver, if you want.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Exceptional Camera I consider myself a typical prosumer photographer (if such a thing exists) -- I have had several digital cameras over the past 3 or 4 years from 1MP, 2MP 3.2MP, 5.1MP and now this 8MP wonder. It produces quality shots with a "virtual" SLR viewfinder; unless your stubbornly dogmatic about needing a "real" dSLR, this camera is equal to, if not better than, most dSLRs that cost 2-3 times as much. The only place where a dSLR might prove more advantageous would be for the photographer who is looking to take alot of VERY FAST moving action, such as war correspondents and sports journalists. Considering the vast majority of professional photographers do everything else - from wedding/portrait photography, macro photography, wildlife, etc. - this camera equals and exceeds its pricier kin manyfold. I would also remind everyone that the megapixel value is higher on this than on most dSLRs, and the noise is almost non-existent except in severely bad (I mean SEVERELY bad) lighting conditions. Tip: use lumatix and autobracketing, coupled with Photo Ninja on your pics and you will rarely ever have a bad photo (technically, not compositionally) as it pertains to exposure and grain/luminance noise. Final verdict: this one beats out all the other 8MP models and fulfils 90%+ of the professional photographer's needs as well or better than the pricier (and lower MP) 4-6MP dSLR's do (except for very-fast-moving photo work, which is only an issue if your a photojournalist in all likelyhood.)
1-hop neighbor's text information: I get a charge out of this battery What can I say.... the 8800 is a great camera and this is a great battery for it. Easy and fast to charge... yet slow to discharge.... you can't want anymore than that... ...other than the fact Amazon has it for the best price around. I buy a lot of products from Amazon, they stand behind their company with no nonsense consumer oriented policies... and they stand behind their sales. Highly recommended. LO, WPB
Target text information: Was not compatible Was not compatible with our coolpix 8800... very frustrated and with new baby wanted to take tons of pics, don't have time to wait for new/replacement one so buckled down and spent money on new camera, frustrated that could not have this work to give us some time to decide on new camera
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Alternative Use Want to increase the apparent light output of your AD200/360? Remove the diffuser, its held on by three small screws. Mount the bare metal plate on flash, voila, light that was being cast behind the bulb is now reflected forward. Particularly useful when mounting the flash in a softbox, you can capture the light that would have been wasted in that big black hole.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Does the job really well! For the price it is great to have. Alot of people might be lost since alot of reviewers are not explaining much about this product so hopefully I can clarify those questions since I bought this product. (Photographer in Tokyo, Bought this from Amazon Japan*) I purchased this product right after I purchased the "Andoer Reflector with Grid Set 60degree" since it kinda blew my mind for cost performance wise. I thought I would give it a shot and purchased the snoot due to the cheap price. Overall I am pleased with this product since it does what a snoot does, however compared to those high end snoots (broncolor/profoto etc) the shape of the snoot is not 100% circular but more of an oval shape. If you want a 100% circle it might be best to invest in a higher end snoot. but the majority of people will be happy with this product. In terms of quality I am surprised once again, since the build quality is similar to the Andoer reflector grid set. The construction is 100% metal and the adaptor that is used for the honeycomb grid fits snuggly onto the main part of snoot to reduce the amount of light and also condense the spread. Because the adaptor fits perfectly it never falls out at all when shooting down onto products and the gel that comes with it is really nice ( I haven't found any application for it so far but its great to have). If I were to say the downside of this product it would definitely be the honeycomb grid. When I first got it it felt really flimsy and in my mind I would have to handle with care since it might get smashed easily although its made out of metal construction. The edges are rather sharp and I have to be careful not to cut myself (not too sharp though). Another downside for some people (for me yes) is that when mounted to the bowens S mount/godox mount there is a leeway, what you would call little clutter. The product itself actually cannot be 100% securely locked onto the bowens mount. In my case, the snoot can move around 2-3cm within the mount when locked and it seems like the Andoer snoot/reflector are built rather small than a typical Bowen S mount, but I never had any problems having any of their products falling off which is great. In addition for the Con side, I found my unit to be not circular at the tip. This might have been a manufacturing problem so I took one star away from perfect I attached a bunch of photos for insight if you are interested hope this review helps alot of people. :)
1-hop neighbor's text information: assembly directions I give it 4/5 since their instructions are horrible. I am using this with a Yongnuo 560III shoe mount flash in it. Here is how I finally assembled them. you will notice one rod of the 4 is different - this is rod #4 and the last one. It is made this way to aid in undoing the boxes. 1) put all the rods in the corner pockets 2) take the rod on the same side of #4 and put it in the speedring that is recessed. 3) take the rod opposite of the first rod and place it in the hold directly across from the first rod. 4) take the next rod and place it into the next hole. 5) take rod #4 and push the sliding knob against it. 6) put rod #4 in the recessed groove 7) push down on the rod until the slide knob fits into the hole so the rod does not pop out.
Target text information: Very good product This softbox is made to be extremely durable, and also work very well. Pros- Thick material for durability Light output is even and soft Great carrying bag for easy transportation Sewing and stitching is extremely well done Inner and outer diffusion material PRICE is fantastic Cons- a little heavy Can be difficult to assemble the first couple times Overall a really good product at a great price.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Decent covert battery camera Pros: Decent video quality, battery last 4-5 days in a low traffic area (records only on motion). Easy to set up. Won't look out of place based on dimensions, it;s pretty slim and the stick back tape easily holds something this light. Can charge the battery while in the camera or in the supplied battery charger which is nice to have if you plan to buy a 2nd battery so you don't have to have down time to charge, just swap the battery and your ready to go again. Cons: No pre-record and too slow to start recording, so often times I'd see the door close, but not who opened it. Time-stamping would be useful for reviewing the footage, but I guess can't knock a star off for that because it didn't advertise it as a feature. The motion detection senor seems to have a wider range then the lens field of view. Moving out of sight from the lens would still trip it to record so you could get footage of nothing depending on where and how you mount it. Would make more sense for covert purposes to have a motion sensor on a light switch then an outlet.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Clever hidden camera, but with some issues ... I had some difficulty doing the setup. I followed the directions, but had to do a complete factory reset to get it to work as described. Once I did that, it was pretty easy to set everything up. Choose the wifi network the device provides, then start the app, point the phone camera at the icon on the bottom and presto. It is important to choose the wifi network before starting the app. Then switch to my normal wifi network and I can see video from anywhere. The camera functionality seems to work well. Video quality seems very good. There are some limitations. I would like to have a wider field of view. You get about 73 degrees. Not bad. But maybe 90 would be nicer. You can only save video and photos to the phone when you're on the same wifi network. While downloading video over even 4G might be too much, it would be nice to be able to at least grab a photo to my phone over the internet. If the camera is set to motion detection, video is only recorded when motion is detected. And the video is chopped into pieces of the length you choose. So if you set it to 1 minute, then any time motion is detected, 1 minute of video is recorded. If there is continuing motion, you get a series of 1 minute (or 3 minutes or 5 minutes, depending on the length you choose) videos. It might be nice to have an option to combine those into one longer video if motion is continuing. Although that might make downloading tougher too. The documentation is pretty limited. I was able to download a brief guide for the app from somewhere (sorry, I don't remember where). There is nothing in the box that tells how to use the app, although it's not that hard to figure out. And the language in the app and the guides is a bit ambiguous in spots. For example, when setting the level of motion detection, you're setting the sensitivity, not the amount of motion. So high is better if you want to detect everything. The app that controls the device is clunky and looks like an old 1990s Windows app. The app doesn't even remember which camera I chose (even though I only have one). While the app asks if it can send notifications, it never does. So if the device detects motion while you're out, you will not be notified. The app crashes almost every time I start it up. Then it works when I start it up again. The app definitely needs some work. The charging functionality doesn't seem to work as well as a standard charger. When I plug my iPhone into the charger, the phone does not react as it normally does when I plug it into a charger. So at first I didn't think it was charging. But the percent charge does increase over time, so it is charging. But it would be nice it the phone reacted normally. The device does not provide as much juice as a normal charger, so maybe that is the reason.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Not happy Not happy with video quality, wish it came with sound for the price ,and longer cord, I do not recommend this hidden camera
Target text information: Great idea but this product fails miserably - motion detection ... Great idea but this product fails miserably - motion detection takes 3 seconds to detect and start recording, by then the action has passed - Product only works on battery power - cannot be used when connected to power. NO TECH SUPPORT !! Save your money - this product is way overpriced for what it is.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Great buy for the money! Memory card not included. Good size frame for the money. Picture quality is pretty great too. Bought it as a present for my mom and she loved it! Not crazy about the shiny plastic frame. It does show fingerprints because it is glossy. Would have preferred a black painted wood frame or metallic frame, but for the price and size of the screen I think I made a good choice.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect For My Elderly Parents! I bought this for my elderly parents. They love it. Once photos are on, you don't have to touch at all. (except to add more photos). I set it to go on in the morning and off at night. It's wall mountable, supports up to an SD 16 gb card, (which is easier to load then the frame itself). Perfect size, Has the calendar, alarm, music, videos. Everything I want and more. Very happy.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Bought as a gift I bought this a week or so ago to give to my mom for Christmas. She's not all that great with electronics, so the simplicity is a plus, but I also took it out of the box and tried it to make sure she'd be able to use it. There are buttons on the back that allow you to change things like the transitions and speed, as well as the brightness (I think some people said the images looked washed out, but you can adjust the display settings). Other than that, you just need to put a bunch of photos on an SD card or flash drive. There are options for making it fill the screen (so there aren't black bars on the sides or top/bottom due to the frame and the photos having different height/width ratios). You do need to buy your own SD card (or flash drive), but those have come down in price lately so it's not a big deal. I'm sure my mom will like this, she's always said these frames were pretty neat, but a lot of them were also pretty expensive. I loaded an SD card with all of her vacation photos. Could make a nice gift idea when you aren't sure what to buy for someone.
Target text information: Worth the money spend Pros: 1. price - There are lot of sellers and options. I got the most economical available with additional shipping. 2. Reads SD cards well - So far I have tested with 2 SD cards: First from polaroid that comes with the product. Second from Amazon basics that I typically use for my digicam. It has worked well with both. The more expensive photo frame I have from Sony could not read the SD card from Amazon basics, which made me appreciate this polaroid photo frame more. 3. Pictures look just fine - I dumped a bunch of very high resolution pics ( ~6Mb each ) on the SD card and the frame picked those up and rendered them just fine. Same pictures looked brighter on my Sony, but then that costed twice as much also. Cons - 1. No180 degree view - Pictures look great it you look from front. As the viewing angles deviate, a dimming/shading effect starts appearing. Nothing too bad though. 2. If you look from the side, where the black borders end you can see a lining of light which looks like an imperfection to me. Other thoughts - This looks like solid value for money if you can grab it for ~40 bucks.
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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: Vortex Solo Monocular 10x25 Great little monocular scope. Eye piece pops up and locks for eye or down for glasses viewing. Focus adjust is smooth and has a clear, sharp focus and at 10x power it is easy to hold steady. Descent night viewing under lighting conditions like streetlight etc. Comes with a around the neck lanyard, cleaning cloth and good case but the sides of case is a cheaper elastic. Why? I don't know, when they could of used the same case material for the sides instead of cheaper, droopy elastic. (slacklastic) But it is a nice scope and it has a Lifetime transferrable warranty to whomever has it. Company is in Wisconsin.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Roxant Grip Scope--The clear winner! I was looking for a monocular that stows easily for day trips and canoeing. I wanted excellent optics and a reasonable price. The Roxant Grip Scope fits that bill. I was honestly surprised at the clear sharp image that this monocular provides. Admittedly, at 5 inches in length and 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter, it is not the smallest unit on the market. But I tried some of the smaller models and found the focus lacking. I don't mind carrying a little extra heft in order to get much better viewing. I did not weigh the Roxant but it seems about the same as a cup of coffee. If you don't want to lug a full size set of binoculars, but still want to view wildlife, concerts, or mountain vistas, I think you will be happy with the Grip Scope. While on a cruise just for fun I help the Grip Scope up to my cell phone and took some shots. Obviously this is not what the Grip Scope was designed for. I am including three pics to give you an idea. The first pic is of a beach with no magnification. The second pic is with the 4x magnification standard in the Samsung Galaxy S4. The third pic was shot through the Roxant with the cell still on 4x power. There was no tripod, all were shot hand held. Again these were just for fun, holding the Roxant to the phone, and clicking. You are not going to get a perfect picture every time, balancing the cell phone and Roxant together, but what you can get with the Grip Scope is soooo cool. Lots of FUN. Highly recommended.
Target text information: He and my husband love the Tomorrow 20x40 Dual Focus Monocular I bought this item for my son for a Christmas gift. He is a avid outdoorsman who loves to be able to single in on different wildlife. We live in a area were there are 4 seasons during the year, we have humidity and fog issues as well. He and my husband love the Tomorrow 20x40 Dual Focus Monocular. They are able to zoom in on deer, birds, bears, and turkey while they are out hiking. We also use it while camping and kayaking on the creeks or rivers. Would recommend this to others.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Outstanding Compact Binoculars Many of my comments from this review come from a direct, hands-on comparison of three sets of compact 10x25 binoculars, The Alpen PRO, the Olympus Tracker (both purchased here), and my Minolta Compact binoculars that I've been using for years. Out of the 3, the Alpens are my least favorite. Yes, the 6.5 degree wide angle viewing is more than the 5.0 on the Minolta and the 5.3 degree of the Olympus, but I found some less desirable traits with the Alpen. First, I found it more difficult to get the eye pieces exactly the right distance apart to create a single image than the other two binoculars. Also, and probably most annoying, the close focal distance seemed to be about double the listed length of 12 feet. I could VERY easily focus on items 10-15 feet away with the Olympus and Minolta binoculars, but I could not come anywhere NEAR focusing on those items with the Alpen. Maybe this won't be an issue when looking off the deck of a ship at something, but it certainly make the binoculars less flexible in their use. The ridged hand grips on the Alpen binoculars didn't fit my hands well, there was no adjustable eye relief, no lens caps, and a cheap feeling canvas case. The optics are crystal clear so no complaints there, and once I got them focused they didn't wander. I would have returned these binoculars if I paid more than $50 for them, but for something that claims to be waterproof, plus provide a slightly wider field of vision, I think I'm going to keep them as a third, slightly different, set in my binocular arsenal. The Olympus Trackers were my favorite of the three, and the $20 more I paid for these versus the Alpen is money very well spent. The eye pieces (which have caps), rotate out to provide a much deeper eye relief, making it much easier to focus these binoculars. The optics are perfect, and adjustments easy to make. The Trackers are less bulky and the sleek silver body makes them much more refined looking than the Alpen (which looked like something you take in the woods). I was able to pick these up and adjust them to my preferences in half the time it took for the Alpen PRO's, and as icing on the cake, the streamlined, padded plastic case is far more attractive than the basic canvas case of the Alpen. Overall, I rate the Olympus Tracker my favorite out of these three. All had excellent optics for a compact binocular, but the Olympus was easier to use, felt better, and looked better overall. Consider the Alpen if you're looking for something that's weather resistant and with a slightly larger viewing angle, but if these are not important features, the Olympus Trackers will be a much better choice at a similar price.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Binocular. We are doing archery and I've always ... Great Binocular. We are doing archery and I've always wanted to have small, light weight and powerful Binocular(I have Bushnell mini binocular but it is only 10 X zoom). I also have monocular and it works well but it is big, heavy and impossible to use it as portable(it has to be on tripod). So, after all the research, I have got this one and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Despite the fact that it is shaky(because my hand shakes) and gets slightly dimmer in high power(18X to 24X) setting, I was able to clearly see color of the nock, fletching and exactly where it hit the target in 70m(76.5 yards) distance with 24 zoom setting. i did not mind shakes because it is coming from me anyway. Other archers looked through my binocular and impressed how much it zoom and how clear it was. I recommend this product. Also, I have to mention that the seller shipped the binocular within 12 hours from my order and it was delivered less than a week. I am impressed with the speed of the entire process.
1-hop neighbor's text information: These work very well in identifying vegetation and animals over large distances and I couldn't be happier with my purchase I am a Conservationist with the USDA and use these for my job. These work very well in identifying vegetation and animals over large distances and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. They are crystal clear to look through and rugged enough to take deep into the back country, yet not so expensive where you are afraid to take into difficult areas where damage is possible, such mountainous and swampy areas. Highly recommend for people in similar situations.
Target text information: OK for the Size I purchased these Olympus binoculars at the same time a set of Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars. I wanted two for a trip in May for my wife and myself. After using the higher priced Canons with image stabilization and large field of view, everything else does not seem that good. With the small eye pieces I find it hard with the Olympus to align my eyes with the eye pieces and therefore see out of both eyes well. Also keep in mind that when you do use the large zoom option, you are loosing a lot of light which is OK during the day. This is of course not a good feature in the evenings or night. I know a lot of these shortfalls all come from being small travel binoculars which is why I gave it a 3 star rating instead of a lower rating. Image quality is good for the size and the zoom is a nice feature, but the image will be hard to keep in the field of view on the largest setting. If you do have the money, then these work well for the size. If you can afford to spend more and give some on weight and size, then I really recommend the Canon Image Stabilization Binoculars.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Perfect
1-hop neighbor's text information: Nice clamping action I bought this and a pair of 4" 15mm rods to mount a matte box and it works very well. This stays clamped down and hasn't moved since I set my camera rig up. I do like the black knobs - a lot of companies are putting colored knobs to "look cool". And while this does resemble a bow tie, I don't want it to look cool. I just want it to work - and it does so wonderfully.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Stop working after 2 days Looks as a really solid product, however internal mechanisms were not perfect. After 2 days of use, gears stopped working.
Target text information: Incredible Quality Follow Focus that Works! I am so glad I purchased this over a zillion other Follow Focus products. At first, I was positive I'd have to spend $500 for a mediocre FF. Then, I considered the USB type ones, and simplifying my needs. Of the "budget" versions I looked at after eliminating Redrock Micro (hah!) was the Trustmt (pricier), and the Kamerar FF-1. You've probably noticed that there's a bunch of re-branded versions of everything out there as well. There were a couple of things that led me to the purchase of this model over the EzFoto "Fotasy" which appears to be a re-branded version for $10 less. The first was the ability to purchase optional lens gear wheels. I don't believe the Fotasy will accept the gear wheels, as it does not appear to be an "S" model (more on this below). Otherwise, the Fotasy appears to be identical to the other Fotga FF's. Anyway, I like the graphics better on the Fotga! The larger wheel allows me to get finer focus control on lenses that have a shorter focus throw. It's just easier to control the speed and rate. I think that the overall feel is greatly improved too. You may want a larger or smaller wheel depending on your use and the type of control you want. The second thing that led me to this over the Kamerar was that it is supported by 2 rods, not one. My concern was that when you're putting pressure on the wheel, it would slightly torque the support shaft, twisting the whole unit so it doesn't make perfectly even contact. After researching this - it does appear to be a minor complaint. The quick connect isn't really necessary, but it might come in handy if I have anything attached up front that I don't want to remove. You can see my photo with the Fotga rail and lens support. The quality of this unit is absolutely amazing. I can't get over it. It's beautifully anodized and entirely cast aluminum. And I'm not talking thin anodized where the silver shows through, but rich, luscious thick black anodizing. The blue anodizing is equally nice. The only piece that's not aluminum is the lens gear wheel (and the lens gear itself, of course). This makes total sense since it's contacting the vinyl lens gear. Plastic on plastic won't shred, where aluminum will shred a plastic gear wheel if the alignment gets off. The inside of the thing is all metal as well, somebody else here said it's brass - and it's certainly heavy enough to support that claim. This is one solid little piece of kit. I've seen units selling well over $500 with exposed plastic gears. The feel is fantastic and smooth. The main focus wheel begs to be touched. Silky and sexy. There is ZERO backlash. There is ZERO play. It moves, it stays. It's linear in its feel and movement - it's hard to imagine how it could be much better. I suppose it's possible for extra money, and it better be for an extra $600! The lens gear itself is a soft plastic, and it could be that a slightly harder gear could change the feel. My concern though would be 2 hard plastics might not get along quite as well, and I'd lose the buttery feel I've got here. Unlike the lens gear pictured elsewhere with the blue thumbscrew/pin, this one works by slipping the geared belt into a little black holder with teeth - simple and effective. And much more subtle looking. I have a lot of camera gear, much of it costing thousands of dollars. I'm really pleased with the quality of this little gem for less than $200. If you don't know the difference between the models - or are confused about why all the different prices, here's what's up. - Version 1: No hard stop screws, no quick connect - Version 2: Hard stop screws, no quick connect - Version 3: Hard stop screws, quick connect Note: The DP500 2"S" version is the current product and different from the old Fotga DP500 2 in that it has interchangeable gears. It comes with the 43 tooth gear, and you can swap it out for a 65 tooth or 38 tooth gear. Only the S version will accept the interchangeable gears. The blue ring on the focus knob tells you it's the S version - so that will be an indicator if buying a rebranded follow focus. The Fotga Store, EzFoto, Neewer and CowboyStudio all have this or re-branded versions of the Fotga DP500 line. Be aware though, there is some mix and match of this and the DP3000 line when buying some components together. The DP3000 line has plastic parts, so look carefully. To me, the slight cost savings isn't worth it - YMMV. I highly recommend buying the extra gear set regardless of the model you choose. Oh, and a tip. Use a china marker pencil on the focus wheel instead of white board marker. It's finer, darker, won't come off until you want it to come off (white board marker will come off with a slight accidental brush), and won't stain it some horrid color. In a pinch, a regular graphite pencil will work well too. Pros: - Entirely metal build except for lens gear wheel - Incredible fit and finish throughout - Gorgeous - Focus marker wheel magnetic - Optional wheel choices - Quick connect - Reversible - Moveable marker - Hard stop placement - Industry standard gear pitch (0.8) - Industry standard whip attachment - Price! Cons - Doesn't come in red - Should come with extra set of wheels - Box has spots for other mystery components! Just buy it. 5 Stars, 6 if Amazon would let me. But, I think you already knew that.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Beware users of Canon full-frame cameras I bought this so I could put a Pentax 100mm f/4 Macro onto my Canon 5D Mk II. I did not have any trouble mounting it to my camera and my copy at least is not loose, as some reviewers have noted. However, I was not aware that adapting Pentax K-mount lenses to full-frame EOS bodies apparently doesn't work perfectly. The mirror cannot flip up and out of the way fully with a K-mount lens on the camera; it hangs up and obstructs the photo (or live view). Since the lens I was using is a macro lens, and I don't really need infinity focus, I was able to get around this problem by putting the smallest cheap-o extension tube I could find between the adapted lens and the body. This gives me a functioning mirror assembly, and slightly closer focus at the expense of a little bit of light (less than I stop from what I can tell). I'm lucky to have had cheap-o extension tubes laying around. The markings on the lens are no longer on top, but actually they weren't anyway even without the tubes. So the mirror catching problem isn't a total deal breaker for me personally, but I certainly wish I had known about the issue before I decided to go this route for a cheap but sharp macro lens. Apparently this is not a problem for crop-frame bodies, so if you're adapting Pentax K-mount lenses to a Rebel or 70D or something, you're in business. However if you were hoping to shoot at infinity focus for any reason with a Pentax lens on a full-frame body, I'm afraid you're out of luck. I've been very happy with my other Fotodiox adapters (attaching OM lenses to my EOS cameras is awesome!), I'm disappointed that this mirror issue wasn't made clear in the product description. Note, if you are absolutely bent on getting infinity focus out of a Pentax lens on a full-frame body, you *can* flip your mirror up with live view on the camera BEFORE mounting the lens and it will work. However you're forced to take the lens back off to flip your mirror back down and use your viewfinder. I'm avoiding that route since I don't like leaving my camera in live view for more than a couple of minutes at a time when I can avoid it.
1-hop neighbor's text information: My old lenses Yashica work perfectly with my new Alpha My old lenses Yashica work perfectly with my new Alpha A7mII
1-hop neighbor's text information: Not useable It's a sorry; the adaptor It's just for attach the lens to the camera, no controls on aperture nor focusing, vigneting noticeable.
Target text information: A fun way to use those old Pentax 110 lenses Nicely made adapter lets me use the minuscule Pentax 110 lenses on my Sony A7R. Although the Pentax lenses were designed for 110 frame size, they actually cover an APS-C image circle quite well, with only minor vignetting. On the A7, you'll want to turn on the APS-C image size option. I've used it with the 18mm, 24mm and 50mm lenses and it works amazingly well.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Solid Tripod Legs, one major flaw. I purchased two of these legs along with two MVH502AH Fluid Video heads. I was very excited for this combo because Manfrotto is, and will continue to be one of the easiest to use and sturdiest consumer tripod brands out there. However! When I put the new tripod head on the legs I found a major flaw. There used to be 3 set screws on the tripod plate of all Manfrotto tripods, and all of the heads and legs are or at least used to be interchangeable (aside from flat plate to bowl head). Well they've recently redesigned all of their tripods to only have one set screw instead of 3. This would normally be fine, but they've also changed the diameter of where the set screw is in relation to the center screw. In fact it's so drastic that you cannot tighten down the tripod head to the legs because of it! The set screws do not screw into their specially machined grooves, but instead dig into the metal surrounding the main head screw. It prevents it from firmly locking down and when you're on the highest drag setting and pan from right to left it simply unscrews the tripod head from the legs. Very Frustrating!! I've talked with the US manfrotto office and they also witnessed the issue using the same products in their warehouse after I brought it to their attention. They also test the next two more professional sets of legs, but alas, they all had the same top plate of the legs. This is major issue for professional use. TL;DR: Well built, easy to use and manipulate, but set screw is in the wrong place and prevents tripod head mounting correctly.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good build quality and happy with the device Good build quality and happy with the device. Looking back now I think I would have gone with a unit a bit larger unit however it does work well and I have used it quite.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Out of This World Shooting Angles <div id="video-block-RB6ESC2YGW5C6" 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/D1e1shaf1SS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81u%2BLFkyVyS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> If you're looking for a tripod made with quality materials, that is tremendously stable, is easy to use, and has features that will put your tripod above the rest of the pack then you should give the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 a serious look. I used this tripod to get some low angle shots for a client video filmed and they came out great. This is a fantastic tripod which allows the user to take photos or record videos at multiple angles. The video review will provide you with in depth information on the device.
Target text information: Worth the money This tripod is definitely a solid build and built to last. I like the quick release knobs, as well as the comfort grip of the leg. All in all great product, would highly recommend.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: This is it - light, stable and flexible! This is a great tripod that meets all of my needs. My cheap aluminum tripod broke and it was time to consider a 'real' tripod. I use my tripod for travel, so compactness and lightness are very important. But I don't travel option, so I don't want to give up stability either. And I use the tripod for both macro and also have a 60-250mm zoom, so flexibility and the ability to handle weight was also critical. In other words, I wanted to have it all, and no tripods are perfect. But this is close and fits my needs perfectly. While not the cheapest tripod, it certainly is up to everything I have thrown at it so far. (I have also matched it to the Sirui K20X ball head which is a great match.) I tried the MeFoto Globe Trotter Carbon Fiber tripod as well, but while it is a great tripod for travel and occasional use, it is not nearly as stable and does not inspire confidence. But the Sirui tripod and ball head combo handles the weight of my K5 with 60-250mm without causing any concerns and is flexible enough that I can do macro photos inches off the ground. Pros: > Very light weight, especially if you configure the unit with the short center column as I have. Even with the full column, the tripod is only 3.3lbs, but with the short column you can can get back below the 3lb level. Add the stable K20X tripod, and you are still below 4 lbs. Very easy to carry. > Reverse folding legs mean that this can collapse to about 18.1" for travel, which is small enough to fit into most travel suitcases. The unit also ships with a nice padded bag, but I will probably only use it for storage, not travel. > Weight holding capability is tremendous. With the K20X ball head, you can load on 33 lbs of camera gear. What I have found with tripod ratings is that many of them are optimistic, at best. Maybe the tripod will hold the weight listed, but whether it is stable or you would trust picking up the tripod and carrying your camera by the legs only is a different question. I have not loaded more than 6 lbs of gear on this combo, but I have no qualms about picking the legs up and walking away with the camera hanging off the end horizontally. Absolutely no issues! > Stability. The above relates to stability, but let me repeat that I left my camera with long and heavy zoom attached on the tripod over the weekend and it didn't budge or slip even slightly. Even more impressive, extend the legs and center column fully, and you can tap on the legs and hardly notice any movement in the camera. One of my first tests was to use my long zoom at the full 250mm extension and shoot the moon using a 2 second mirror lock-up. I like to do moon shots anyway, but without any retouching except cropping, it is the best result that I have. I have shot probably 250 similar shots over the years with the same camera and lens, so the only change is the tripod and the added stability of this particular combination. Wonderful! Is it the perfect tripod? No tripod is perfect. But if you want to splurge on a quality tripod that is extremely flexible but is not nearly as expensive as a G or M (and in my opinion, better), then try this Sirui combo! Very highly recommended and probably the last tripod for me for the next 10 years or more.
1-hop neighbor's text information: so feel comfortable carting it attached to my It was lighter than I though, so feel comfortable carting it attached to my backpack
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars EXCELLENT PRODUCT
Target text information: I like it! This tripod is very lightweight and well made. Everything that needs to be smooth is smooth, and what needs to be locked in place, does lock in place. The tripod comes with the ball head with Arca-Swiss type plate, interchangeable center columns (long and short), instructions for the legs and head, tools, and a very nicely made bag. Bag is good for storage, but not for travel, as it doubles the weight of the tripod. Once you set the center column in place, tripod is very easy to use. Changing the column from long to short is, however, a bit cumbersome, and not easy to perform while in a field because of the small parts being involved; besides, the advantage of carrying a short column is arguable. I like the flip locks very much, they feel very robust, but still not too tight. Overall, after years of fiddling around with mediocre tripods, I really enjoy working with this one.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A darned good all-around digital camera I've had my camera a bit over a year now, and I have come to know its good points and idiosyncrasies as well. I chose it because of the 4 megapixel quality and my prior use of its film cousin. I rate it four stars because it isn't a professional level camera- though it is very good for casual shooting and "memory" photos. What I like: I love the compactness of this camera! This camera alives in a small carry-case with three spare batteries and a flat holder with three spare 1 MB xD cards, and some lens paper. (The TV and PC connecting cables, small charger and cord, with appropriate adapters, go in my carry-on stuff.) I also love the dust- and water-resistance of this camera. In typical Stylus build, it has protective gaskets for every opening - and I have used this camera in gear-jamming dusty locations as well as very moist ones (Iguazú Falls, salt water small boat cruising.) It's taken very good scenics (including really nice sunsets) and people photos. It is fairly quick as long as I have pre-focused, and I am only taking one or two photos (always at high quality.) The software allows you to "stitch" several photos together for a panoramic view, and its convenient compactness feels good when I am visiting where tourists with flashy cameras are targets for thievery and muggery. When it is closed in its self-contained "clamshell", it fits discreetly in my pocket. What don't I like? The menu system, if you want to use it to its maximum capability, can be exasperatingly counter-intuitive and arcane. The extensible lens, when extended to its maximum length, can be subject to distortion if you press against it. This camera is NOT for anyone who needs telephoto (sports or wildlife? get a digicam with 10x OPTICAL zoom - NEVER use the "digital zoom" feature on any digital camera, disable it!) The screen can be difficult to see in bright conditions - use the viewfinder, disable the screen (which will also save battery energy,) realizing the photo will show a bit more than the finder will and leaving you a little cropping room. It also can get expensive when you buy extra batteries and large-capacity proprietary xD cards, but then when I compare it with many rolls of film, processing and knowing what I have only when I'm back from the trip, not to mention reusinig the batteries and cards, you will save lots of money if you take lots of photos like I do. Remember that even without a telephoto, camera motion is your enemy - practice breath control and squ-e-e-ze the shutter release, brace the camera - carry a folding table tripod, use a table, wall or chair as a base in low light conditions. I've got some unforgettable (and sharp!) sunsets, Eiffel Tower at night, etc. with my plastic folding angle-leg table tripod or pressing the camera against a lamppost, using this camera. I scuba dive, and have even taken this camera to 125 - 130 feet in its Lexan housing and taken some reasonable underwater photos (you will want an aftermarket accessory strobe for decent color rendition if you go deeper than, say, thirty feet.) For someone who travels and subjects cameras to varied environmental conditions, but wants a nice, compact, easy to use digital camera that will give you a decent 11 x 14 or under photo of people and scenics, I heartily recommend this camera.
Target text information: Terrific product I was just amazed at how easy this housing was to use, and how well it performed. Last month, my friend and I went to Oahu to dive, and since it was his first time doing scuba, we wanted to capture it all on film. I bought the Olympus 300 and this housing on Amazon, and it worked just great. I did six dives in all, 4 day, 2 night. The longest was 1 hour 10 minutes, and the deepest 90 feet. The dives were done in pairs between battery charges, and the battery lasted long enough for both dives without needing to open the case. Some tips: Make sure to set up the camera so that it will always flash to help get the colors right (default mode is for the camera to determine if flash is needed, I found that was not always the best choice -- and the camera forgets this setting between power on/off cycles so you need to do this before getting in the water). Between each pair of dives, a simple soaking of the housing (with the camera inside) followed by a recharge of the battery should be all that is needed to keep the camera housing clean. A single packet of silica was enough to keep the housing from fogging, and I applied a layer of silicon (provided with the housing) when taking the camera out each night, though I think it would have been ok to wait until after the trip.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Works ! and it is Cheap! This is the best zoom handle on Amazon. The other one does not have the little metal circular finger grip which rotates with as you move the handle allowing the lens to zoom and you finger to grip it and turn with the handle all in one motion. I just tested it out. After you fit it make sure you put some pressure on the clamp device so it bends a bit and sticks well. At first it seems it will pop off and not stay. All that is needed is for you to put it in the tightest position and let it bend itself a bit, and it will be fine. My zooms in and out on a STOCK canon lens are smooth as a on tv or a mechanical zoom but with more accuracy. I love this thing. It came on time and I and using it with the DMKFoto Heavy Duty Ball Head with Quick Release Plate. Match made in heaven for DSLR budget movie making and photography. There is not jerking when zooming in and out. It did just as advertised and came on time.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Awesome precision and control Really neat design. Note that unless you intend to use it on an actual filter, then the size of the lens barrel is going to be bigger than the filter size. (I had to send back DRH-60 and buy 65, as I did not read the fine print!). The easy way to measure your lens's diameter is to measure the circumference (in the spot where you intend to mount the lever) and divide the circumference by PI (3.14 is close enough!). This will give you the diameter......
1-hop neighbor's text information: Measure twice , Buy Once or buy more if you have the right sized lenses I just got these in the mail a couple of hours ago, and I'm pleased with the quality and construction. As you may know Lens Gear rings provide a major step up in production when you don't have true cinema lenses in your arsenal. I have purchased the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Neewer-Adjustable-Follow-Focus-Gear-Ring-Belt-for-DSLR-Lenses-HDSLR-Follow-Focus-fits-any-lens-with-diameter-from-65mm-to-105mm/dp/B008PP3LY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Neewer Adjustable Follow Focus Gear Ring Belt for DSLR Lenses/HDSLR Follow Focus, fits any lens with diameter from 65mm to 105mm</a> before and they were able to make my follow focus work, but they leave all the extra gear ring "strap" hanging out and you have to tie or secure them to the ring which makes an oval / nautilus shaped gear ring. I will need them because there are some situations where this new set just won't work and you'll see why. I was ready to step up to this design but the cost has been prohibitive for a full set of 6-8 lenses until now. I took my chances on these as a new product and I'm happy I did. But there are some things to be aware of before you guy them. Here's the good and bad of it. PROS: Great Price: This is pretty obvious. Good Construction: I pulled and tugged and stretched on them and they hold up well. Simple packaging. A box with lenses in a plastic bag. No hassles and no "are these used goods" kind of red flags. Fits well with some lenses and standard follow focus gears: the mid-sized ring fits perfectly snug on L Series glass (17-40 Canon F4) It is snug and there's room for a larger lens but when tightened down flush like it shows in the photos these will fit perfectly on your L Series Glass. When using these on a non L series they are so snug and tight fitting that you can see them pull down on the camera / lens when you get to the end of the focus spin on a ring that doesn't spin on the lens after infinity or minimum focus distance. I take that as a sign that these are really holding on well to lenses with rubber focus rings. CONS: 3 rings don't rule them all! These gear rings err on the side of too large instead of too small. They have these long screws and they don't use them at all. If you have any old school manual photo lenses the smalles ring just isn't "small enough." I think they should have made the smallest gear have even longer inside "brackets" to hold onto smaller lenses. If you have anything smaller than a true 58mm focus ring, then you are not going to be able to use these without adding something to your lens to increase it's circumference. The largest ring is so large that it would probably take a 70-200mm L series lens or something even bigger. And those lenses are rarely used in video production because of their cost and focal lengths they are pretty impractical options; of course gear rings are made for shooting video. I think they should have reconsidered how they size these and allow the long screw to work in your favor when you need them to fit on a larger piece of glass, instead of just having them need to be totally tightened down to be useful. I think 2 of these will be useful for adding a gear to most common photo lenses. The most useful one will be the mid sized ring or the smaller ring big the big ring is just too big. CONCLUSION: So I would say you MUST MEASURE YOUR FOCUS RINGS FIRST, before buying these. You can use those tape measures for sewing. If you find one without metric measurements just convert it using google. Even if you just wrap something (string, ribbon) around your lenses/focus rings then lay the string out and measure it with a ruler it's better than nothing. Then you will have a good idea of how useful these would be for mod-ing your glass. REAL WORLD SPECS: 1. Small Ring: You NEED to be a minimum of about 65-mm for the smallest ring to fit properly for a production as is. Any lens with a ring smaller than 63mm will probably need gaff tape or something on it to get the circumference wide enough to use the small gear in this set during production. 2. Middle Ring: As stated the mid-sized gear fits perfectly on an L series with front filter screw that is 77mm. The smallest focus ring that the mid sized gear will work on is about 74-75mm in this set. That's what I put it on and it is nearly flush on both ends of the gear ring when tightened down on this lens. It could go a little tighter if your lens is a little smaller. But there's not much room to spare. 3. Big Ring: You need a focus ring with a minimum of 82-85 mm on your lens for the largest gear in this set to hold tightly enough to work properly. I double checked these numbers using a set of step up rings ranging from 49mm to 82mm. But be aware, if you don't have solid rubber or plastic ridges on your lens' focus ring then you will need these to be very tight because there's no rubber or ridges on the feet of the gear brackets where they contact the lens. LARGE LENSES: I tested the smallest gear ring to see how much more size you get with the screw loosened all the way. A 72mm ring fits inside at full extension but it is too loose for operation. I think you need a ring that is about 74-75mm to operate it properly. So the small ring has a range of 65mm - approx. 74.5 mm. Since all of these have the same screw you can basically add about 9 or 10mm to the minimum sizes stated above and then you have the maximum size for each ring in the set as is out of the box. You could always go to a hardware store and ger a longer screw if you need a few more mm of extension but at some point you would not be able to fit around the lens at all since a screw is straight. Room for improvement: Rubberized fittings or ridges to hold onto the lens a little more securely. It would be great if you could choose which sizes you wanted in your set If the small ring was small enough for small 55mm lenses that would be helpful for a lot of people Maybe a longer screw to compensate for smaller lens brackets would be more universal/useful for the market searching for this product. If these improvements were made THEN this would be a 5star offering. I hope this is a helpful review. Thanks for reading to the bitter and informative end! Now get out there and shoot something .... something good!
Target text information: Good build quality Quality wise the Sunwayfoto focusing lever is the way to go. Not seeing where this product falls short. Good build quality. Actually, I bought this to use on adjustable filters, where it works okay. It works better as a focusing lever, which it does well.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: ... gave these cameras to our granddaughters and they were great. The girls are 7 and 5 years old ... We gave these cameras to our granddaughters and they were great. The girls are 7 and 5 years old and the cameras were perfect for them. It is so much fun to watch them take and review their own pictures. The cameras are the right size and a good value.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Disappointing in Almost Every Way I'm far from a professional photographer, but I've probably taken a few more pictures than the average point and shoot user, including a few photos for special events that were framed and displayed. Having said that, I am extremely disappointed with this camera. The last camera I bought was in 2004 and it was far superior to this one. To be fair, it takes decent shots close up, but the zoom is practically useless. Every shot I took while zoomed came out blurry no matter what shooting mode I tried. So when it comes down to it, why spend $80 on this camera when I can take better shots with my cell phone? I purchased this to make up for the lack of optical zoom on my smartphone and it disappointed in every way. The menus on this thing are all over the place, and they look severely dated. Options are hidden within multiple layers of menu options and finding what you want quickly without using the "easy mode" is puzzling at best. The tracking options are outright confusing and none of them seem to work as intended at all. The screen on the device is also super grainy and it makes the pictures look even worse than they actually are. If I had to say one positive thing about this camera it would be that this thing is tiny and light. It fit comfortably in my pocket along with my cell phone and I definitely didn't feel burdened by carrying an extra device.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Two Stars Not great. Was disappointed.
Target text information: Horrible, don't waste your money! This is the very first review I've ever written for Amazon, but this camera is SO BAD that I had to. Camera does not have a real lens so even though it may be able to store 10MP images, they are 10MP of terribly blurry images. Videos are just as bad. It was given as a gift and we have no way of returning so I guess we will just be giving it to a toddler to play with. So if you are looking for a good little camera, look elsewhere, I bought my other daughter a 8MP Kodak last year for less than $50 wish I could trade this one.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Induro Makes Really Good Stuff Induro makes great equipment. This is my second Induro tripod and I will always buy from them. Their quality is as good or better than the big names. After my Really Right Stuff head wore out I switched to an Induro head and my very happy with it and my tripod.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Value I don't normally write product reviews but I feel it's important to get the word out on this great product. Agree with all the positive reviews so far, so I won't repeat what others have said. I would like to add some information about my experience. After looking at specs online of several competing brands I came to the conclusion that these set of legs give the best combination of low weight, extended height, compactness when folded of any set of legs on the market. For the price, it under cuts several big name tripods that don't even have the specifications these do. I like the wide base plate of the tournament series and the stability it offers. In the six months or so I've owned my tripod I have visited three national parks and several other smaller trips. I bought the CB-50DC with it and I like how it the legs fold backwards to make it very compact. I also bought the short spikes and long spikes and have found that I only use the long spikes in really soft soil or sand. The included rubber covers for the feet work great on most surfaces and I like how tight they fit so they won't fall out when going in mud or other loose soils. I also purchased the adjustable center column, which I felt is a reasonable price. I use it for extra height and fast height adjust-ability when I shoot real estate and interiors. I generally don't use the center column when shooting landscapes. Only two negative things I have found: 1) scratches. I don't really care, but the legs show scratches really easily. One trip to the sand on in Washington state and they were completely scratched up after getting some sand on the tripod and collapsing the legs. The scratches seem only cosmetic, but my buddy who has a RRS doesn't have any scratches. Otherwise, saltwater and sand do no bother this tripod. 2) vibration in extreme conditions. In very high winds (25+ mph) I have had high frequency vibrations induced by the legs themselves when using the long spikes on hard surfaces. I was unable to make a shot in these conditions without shielding the tripod from the wind. I believe that with the rubber boots on the feet I may have had better luck damping the vibrations but I'm not convinced there would be no vibrations. I experienced similar vibrations in a fast moving stream in waist deep water. In this case I had to take special care to re-position the tripod and brace it between some rocks to prevent the vibration. My buddy with the RRS has thicker legs and did not have a problem. I would never buy the RRS since I like the fact mine are more compact and even lighter for the height these offer. I don't want to take anything away from the quality of the tripod, but this is the price you pay for a very lightweight 4 section tripod. The lower legs are comparatively thin and are prone to what I believe is vortex shedding induced vibration. Granted this is in what I consider very extreme conditions, so please consider that and the fact I still gave them a 5 star rating. I found it very interesting that the packaging that Feisol uses is really really good, very surprised by that. I am going to try to add some photos using this product.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars Great thing.
Target text information: High quality, great value. After a lot of research as well as experience, I ordered the CLT103 carbon fiber to be my travel/hiking tripod. My first travel tripod was a Gitzo many years ago and it is worn out now, too heavy, and not sturdy enough for my long exposure landscape photography. A few years ago I purchased an Induro alloy tripod that I am very pleased with. The Induro brand is very well made, easy to use and solid. Before I received this tripod, I had a few qualms because a lightweight tripod just does not stand a chance of being as rock solid as a heavier one. I, however, have gotten older and I cannot carry as much weight as I used to. My camera equipment for hiking is not all that heavy (Canon 6D and F4L 70-200 IS, F4L 16-35 IS, etc.) so I ordered the CLT103. The tripod is just stunning in its quality. Very light, clever in engineering, impressively presented with the tripod bag and tools inside the case. And it is suitably solid for lightweight equipment which is exactly what I hoped for. This Induro tripod is the best value for the money of anything I have purchased in many many years. I'm impressed with it.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Kodak Professional 100 Tmax Black and White Negative Film (ISO 100) 35mm 36... Yes, Virginia, some of us still shoot real film; we like the ability to 'create', the ability to manipulate the negatives before printing and the look that emulsion film gives the photos are why some of us cling to old ways... somehow using the wonderful computer to do all the creativity is not the same. Just seeking to keep some of the tried and proven methods alive and well.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Five Stars It's good film that came quickly. Just what I needed for my older camera.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Above-average archival sheets. As a photographer who still shoots film on a weekly basis, I was very pleased to see some clear archival sheets for 35mm film here on Amazon. They are getting harder and harder to find in brick and mortar stores, and since they are no longer in high demand, stock is either old, has been stored improperly, or is lower quality. These sheets (PrintFile brand) are pretty decent, and apart from a couple of minor caveats are some of the best, low-cost sheets around. WHAT I LIKE: - The sheets are completely see-through. While this may not sound like much, I have encountered many archival sheets with a mild opacity that makes viewing your negatives rather difficult. With these I can pop the sheet out of my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Adorama-Archival-Binder-Box/dp/B00009R8W7/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Adorama Archival Binder Box</a> and view them immediately on a light table or with a loupe. - They are relatively well made. All said and done I have gone through about 60 of these sheets, and so far not a single one has torn near the "O" ring holes, nor have the dividers between rows shown any sign of coming loose. Again, rather straight forward but you would be surprised how many other brands don't pay much attention to this detail. - There is a white bar along the top that allows for a permanent pen to write on it. This is PERFECT for neat archiving of negatives, and something that I am a little bit fussy about. There is plenty of space, so I can fit my "Lisbon, Portugal - June, 2010 - Minolta X700 - Ilford HP5+" (etc.) without running out of space. SOME MINOR CAVEATS - While I knew this beforehand, I can't seem to figure out why this comes in 7 strips of 5 negatives? Perhaps it has something to do with standard binder sizes? Either way, if you shoot a full 36 roll you are going to have one shot left out. I would HIGHLY recommend picking up the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/PrintFile-Ultima-Archival-6-rows-x-6-negative/dp/B00009R8YS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">PrintFile Ultima Archival 6 rows x 6 negative</a> sheets instead if you shoot 36 rolls...if you're just archiving old pictures, however, the 7x5 will do just fine. - The sheets are a tiny bit thinner than others I have used. While this isn't a huge deal, it does means that if you don't flatten your negatives beforehand the pages will curl rather easily. I have used sheets in the past that were thicker and less prone to this, but it's a good idea to flatten your negatives with a couple of dictionaries beforehand anyway. OVERALL I found these out of necessity (6x6 was out of stock), but they really are rather decent and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to archive old pictures! If you are a stickler about organization, the aforementioned 6x6 sheets are much more convenient.
Target text information: A classic Tri-X has been around in one form or another for a very long time. It is Kodak's most popular Black and White film, which probably says a lot right there. It's not the sharpest or finest grained film on the market, but a lot of people like it's "Look." My recommendation is to rate this film no faster than ISO/320 if you want decent shadow detail. Many prefer to rate it at 200, but that depends on what developer you're going to use.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: great value for a powerful zoom lens great value for a powerful zoom lens. The images are pretty sharp, and auto-focus is fast. The only complaint is not about the lens itself but about its description. In its compatibility search, it says the lens for Sony SLR mount 'compatible' with Sony a6000 but is is not. I had to buy the lens for Canon mount, and buy a separate Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter to make it fit.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good value lens - comparison of Sony lenses SELP18105G: This lens is a good value for the features and cost. For $600, the lens has f-4 max aperture, standard OSS optical stabilization, 6x zoom (27-157mm 35mm equivalent), internal focusing (lens length remains constant for easier handling), power zoom (smoother focusing for videos and can be controlled by the free PlayMemories app), and good weight of 15.1oz (< 1 lb). Yes, there is mild chromatic aberration and distortion, but both of these can be compensated. The chromatic aberration is not always noticeable (depends on the scenery), and is virtually gone by reducing the aperture to f-5.0. The distortion only shows up in RAW images, and any decent photo editing software can correct it with one click. SEL18200: This lens costs $250 more, but has 2x more zoom than the SELP18105G, but 1.3 higher f-stop at max zoom (smaller aperture, > 2x less light). Its about the same size as the SELP18105G, but weighs 18.5oz (3.4oz more). This lens does not have internal focusing or power zoom, but does have a relatively better stabilization that Sony dubbed Active OSS. SEL18200le: This lens has the same featues as the SEL18200 lens, but costs $100 less because it only has the regular OSS, not the Active OSS. Due to that fact, it weighs in at 16.3oz and is 1cm shorter and 1cm smaller diameter than the SELP18105G. The issue with this lens is that critics noted it's basically a rebranded Tamron 18-200mm lens, so you are paying a premium just for the Sony name. SELP18200: This lens is like combining the SELP18105 and SEL18200 lenses because it has the internal focusing and power zoom (indicated by the "P" in the model #), while providing 200mm zoom and Active OSS. See the above descriptions for benefits of these features. However, you are paying $1100 for this lens. SEL55210: If you have the kit lens (SEL1650 or SEL1855) and are on a budget, then this lens is the best option for you since it's only $300. However, you will have to swap lenses whenever you cross the 50mm zoom boundary, which may cause dust to settle on your image sensor. Also, it does not have internal focusing or power zoom, but does have regular OSS. SEL1670Z: This lens is Sony's premium lens with Carl Zeiss (indicated by the "Z" in the model #) AR-coated optics and f-4 max aperture, but costs $1000. But it has relatively weak zoom (24-105mm 35mm equivalent), and some reviews noted focusing issues. It has internal focusing and regular OSS, but no power zoom. For $1000, the lens should not have focusing problems, and the zoom needs to be stronger (at least 6x). Comparing Sony's E-mount APS-C lenses, this lens (SELP18105G) is the best value for the price. I tested this lens on my Sony NEX-6 camera.
1-hop neighbor's text information: The "nifty fifty" many NEX users have been waiting for EDIT #2: I have gotten ahold of and thoroughly tested the new Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8, with a review both here on Amazon and my website. Though the below review still stands, the Zeiss is overall an optically better lens. For handheld low-light and video applications, the Sony inches ahead. EDIT: As of February 4th, Sony has officially announced the release of a firmware update to the NEX-5r/6 to allow this lens (and many others) to function with the on-sensor PDAF. There is now even less to complain about on this lens' performance. END EDIT Original Review: I've already written a rather extensive review of this fine lens on my website (look up Matthew Durr Photography if you want to read more detailed information), but let me distill down the lens' major high points and bottom low points: The Good: -Even on the NEX-7, the 35mm f/1.8 provides good to great sharpness at most apertures -The OSS gives about 3-4 stops of shutter speed advantage, depending on how steady your hands are -Out-of-focus areas are generally pleasing for a lens of this type, save for some busyness with complex backgrounds (tree branches, for example) -Extremely compact, focuses quick, and is a good value for the money The Bad: -Even being a good value (the OSS is accounting for a majority of the lens' cost), $450 for a 52.5mm f/2.8 equivalent Field-of-View lens (on a full-frame 35mm sensor) is pretty high -Longitudinal chromatic aberrations at the wider apertures, mainly in the backgrounds, can be distracting (but can mostly be edited out) Okay, so why did I give it five stars with the above listed cons? It's simple. In nearly every shooting situation that calls for the 50mm field-of-view, this 35mm f/1.8 delivers. Low-light? OSS. Subject separation? f/1.8 Sharp landscapes? Shoot at f/5.6. Traveling? It's a compact kit! Ignore the naysayers griping about how it's not compatible with the NEX5r/6's PDAF yet, or that it's "just as good" as the kit lens at 35mm. For one, Sony will surely come out with an update eventually to allow the PDAF to function (though it isn't needed for anything besides moving subjects). Secondly, this lens lets in over five times as much light wide-open than the kit lens does at 35mm. This means that, all other image parameters made equal, a shot taken at 1/10 with the kit lens can be accomplished at 1/50 with this lens. Or, given the same shutter speed in a low-light scenario, the 35mm f/1.8 can shoot at ISO 400 while the kit lens' camera has to go up to over ISO 1600. Bottom line? The 35mm f/1.8 is a great lens that provides excellent image quality at the "normal" field-of-view that so many NEX photographers have been waiting for since the camera line's inception.
Target text information: Unfortunately, not what I expected I have a Sony A6000 and purchased this lens because I wanted the zoom feature for when I travel. At any rate, I realized after purchase that I would need to also purchase an adapter, which was specifically, the Sony A-mount to E-mount adapter LA-EA3. $148 on sale, so I got it. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that I wouldn't be able to auto focus with this lens/adapter combo. I would need to get the LA-EA4 adapter in order to auto focus. It costs about $150 more and I wasn't willing to dish that much more cash, so ended up returning both purchases. I called the Sony dealer and confirmed it. The reason for my 4-star on the lens is because it was S-T-I-C-K-Y. I didn't have too much time to test its sharpness or anything else so I can't comment on that. I had read only a couple of reviews that noted its "stickyness," but they were only a couple, so didn't think much of it; perhaps it was a fluke. However, I did find it to be true for my lens. So much so that I felt like I was going to break the lens each time I had to adjust the length. It was really a two-hand job and I didn't want to go through that each time. Note that returning the equipment to third party Beach Camera went smoothly once I requested it and I was promptly reimbursed.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Four Stars Very nice
1-hop neighbor's text information: These are great binoculars! The 10x42 offers crystal clear pictures I just bought these from Sportsmans Warehouse, not Amazon. These are great binoculars! The 10x42 offers crystal clear pictures, and the focus is smooth and sharp. They seem very durable and are indeed waterproof. I haven't had any issues with fogging of the lenses yet. They come with a strap and a soft carrying case. The case doesn't offer much protection other than keeping the dust off in storage. Same with the lense covers. All in all, GREAT binoculars for a great price!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Love 'em ... a lot! I have this pair of binoculars and a Nikon 82 ED Fieldscope for observing Texas wildlife. Lately, I find myself using these binoculars almost exclusively. They are bright, sharp and quick. The higher eye-relief accommodates my eyeglasses well giving a large view. I've used them w/o the eyeglasses and noticed no difference in the view. Being waterproof means I can take them on the river without worry. The placement of the focus adjustment took a bit of getting used to, but seems natural now.
Target text information: Amazing binoculars, Sharp, Small package, Top quality!!! I purchased the Zeiss Victory 10x25 and the Nikon Premier LX-L 10x25 so I can tell which one I liked more. I kept the Nikon. Reasons: Made in Japan vs. Made in Hungary. The Nikon comes in real high quality leather case. Zeiss comes in a vinyl. The Nikon has more solid feel, smoother focus. Both feel good and easy to work with. Brightness is very similar. Both boost air tight optics and hi-tech lens coatings. The Zeiss is a little lighter, but - the Nikon is SHARPER. Took them both on a trip to the Grand Canyon so I could explore the binoculars' qualities in probably the best place on Earth to do it. IMHO the Nikon beats the Zeiss. Nikon is cheaper too. So it was no brainer.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: HUGE bang for buck It is unbelievable to me that a scope this good can be had for this price. Six inches is a LOT of aperture. Forget those little blue rigs with the computerized pointing--you don't need a computer to find stuff, you need *aperture* so you can actually see it. Download some free planetarium software (like Stellarium), buy a sky atlas, and get a nice fat telescope like this one. You'll enjoy it more because the views will actually be good enough to linger over, and you can take pride in finding observing targets on your own. If you want a computer to do all the work, why even buy a telescope? Stay on the couch and surf for some Hubble images. The scope is rock solid, it was in nearly perfect collimation right out of the box, and I put it together in about an hour while I watched TV. Then it was out the back door and BAM! The moon looks so good you may get stuck there for a while. Cloud belts on Jupiter are a breeze, as are the rings of Saturn. Star clusters look like diamonds scattered on black velvet. Galaxies and nebulas seduce your eyeballs until you realize that it's well past midnight and you're frozen half to death. One warning: the best scope for you is the one you will use the most. At 35 lbs assembled this is about as much scope as I want to be moving by myself. So think about the weight. If you decide it would keep you from using this scope very often, get a smaller one. Orion's XT4.5 is this thing's little brother, it weighs half as much, and it has gotten uniformly good reviews just about everywhere. One last thing: Dobsonians are not useful for most kinds of astrophotography but I have taken some stunning pictures of the moon just by holding my digital camera up to the eyepiece of this telescope. Give it a try--you may end up decorating your entryway with moon photos you took yourself.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Not Too Shabby (4 1/2 stars) This telescope is great but daunting. This is my first telescope. It was very easy to assemble, and the instructions are very simple to follow. it is also very light weight and pretty compact making it easy to travel with. I live in Mesa, AZ and there are a few mountains around here that I can hike up, and taking this with me is no trouble at all. Red Dot Scope: The Red Dot Scope has proven itself pretty much useless. I cannot tell where i'm supposed to put my head in order to have it lined up with the view of the scope itself. it is slightly adjustable, but I have not been able to line it up with what I see in the scope. Because of this i usually find myself just pointing the red dot at an object and then moving the scope in mini circles while looking through the eye piece. *(Tip: if you are looking for a bright object you can pull the eyepiece all the way out of focus. This will make the object look like a big bright disc with a cross in it. When you see this disc you can start focusing while adjusting the angle of the scope. It makes the hunt sooo much easier. Do not use this method with the moon. It's just too big.)* Balancing: You cannot perfectly balance this scope. Because of the aesthetics on the scope i cannot center the scope in the rings where it will be perfectly balanced, however i have not tried mounting the scope just off center of it's bracket to change the position of its axis of rotation. At the same time i feel that i shouldn't have to. Since i cannot perfectly balance the scope i find at certain extreme angles the scope will rotate on its own, however because of the method i use to find objects with this scope that balance issue does not really affect me since i'll be holding the scope the entire time until i lock it in.*(Tip: While locking the scope into position, the scope will move. So be sure to look through the eyepiece while locking the axes(axes is plural for axis)so you know which direction the object went. Right and left are flipped with the 25mm eyepiece, and up/down are flipped with the 10mm eyepiece.) Fine Tuning Knobs: The fine tune knobs look cheap, but they are flexible for a reason. The Mount: Using an equatorial mount for a novice is very daunting at first. However it is important to learn how to use this mount if you plan to get into Astrophotography. Also the movement of the scope does not take long to get use to, and all of the aggravation accumulated while getting your object into view is immediately dissipated when you finally get the object in sight. What You Will See: The Moon: They moon will take up the entire scope of view with the 20mm eyepiece. It is Awesome. Very Awesome. And if you find it too bright the center of the scope cover pops out so you can limit the amount of light coming into the scope. Very awesome. Jupiter: You will see Jupiter. You will even be able to see a few of Jupiter's bands. You will also see some of Jupiter's moons. Venus: It is super bright. every time i see it through the scope i also see a lens flare, but you still will be able to make out its shape. Saturn: You will see Saturn. You will also be able to see its rings,(it will look like 1 ring) as well as 1 color band. The reason i bought this scope was to see Saturn and it does not disappoint. *(With the 10mm eyepiece Saturn will take up about 1/100th of your viewing area. Still awesome. Mars: You will see mars, but because of its color, it will seem feint. I have found the view of Saturn, Jupiter, and Orion's Nebula to be much more satisfying. M42/M43(Orion's nebula): You will not really be able to see the nebula since it is very feint, but you will see the star clusters with ease which is still very breath taking. To be honest i have found these sights to be so satisfying i haven't even begun to look for other object. I have seen all of these with ease in my apartment complex, which is filled with light pollution. All of these have been seen as described using only the eyepieces that came with the scope. There are also many filters and many eyepieces that can be used to enhance your view of the heavens. Maximum Magnification: This scope has a maximum useful magnification of 269x. This means that the smallest useful eyepiece is 3.71mm. This magnification can also be obtained with a 7.40mm eyepiece and a 2x Barlow lens. *(Tip: The smaller the number on your eyepiece the higher its magnification. So, if you cannot find these exact eyepieces go for a larger number so that you do not exceed the Max. Mag. This does not apply to the Barlow Lens)* Summation: All in all this is a very good beginner telescope; especially for its price. Not only will you get decent views of bright astral bodies, but the scope itself is challenging enough to develop real astronomical skills that will prove useful if you decide to delve deeper into the world of amateur astronomy. The only thing keeping this scope from attaining 5 stars is the red dot sight. (this took me too long to write for proofreading so sorry for any typos or grammatical errors.)
1-hop neighbor's text information: I Told You I Might Get the XT8 - I Did!!! If you look at my review for the XT6 I gave that instrument 5 stars but cautioned readers not to buy it. At that time I said that, given a chance, I might jump up to an XT8. I got the chance, and I grabbed it. Here is what I learned. The 6 has a slightly longer focal length. This means that if your main purpose for viewing is to see object within our solar system, i.e. planets, moon, etc. It won't make much difference which scope you purchase. the 6" is cheaper and lighter. Solar system objects are bright and look good at about 200X, which either scope can deliver on a good night and neither can deliver on a bad night. But I don't look mainly at solar system objects. I like to look at deep sky objects, like nebula, galaxies, double stars, etc. For these, the more aperture, the better. 8" is notably more aperture than 6". It is true that the 8" weighs more than the 6. I am 52 years old. I can lug either around my yard, but I added a cart for the 8". My yard is nearly an acre and I would rather pull it around than carry it. In my earlier review I said that I might keep my XT6 as a travel scope. That wasn't necessary. The 8" is easy take apart, place in its bag, and carry to other locations. The bag is necessary for travel. I did keep my 6". I began teaching seminars and now have 5 scopes. I regularly use reflectors, refractors, composites, EQ mounts, alt./az. mounts, and dobsonians. The XT8 is my favorite. I think I'll keep this one for awhile. I've tried the goto scopes. They are handy, but given the choice of spending my money on electronics or aperture, I'll go with the aperture. I have some scopes with EQ mounts. Given the choice of spending my money on a fancy mount or aperture, I'll take aperture and the simple dobsonian mount. EQ mounts are only necessary for photography. This scope is about as big as an inexpensive portable scope gets and about as small as a serious visual scope gets. It is a great beginning and intermediate scope.
Target text information: Good Starter Telescope - Very poor set of instructions I just received this telescope this weekend. The telescope works well, I was able to see Jupiter and three of her moons the first night I set it up. However, the instructions included are virtually useless. The manual is printed in 5 languages, which means it's virtually useless, in 5 languages. There are three eyepieces, three extension tubes of some sort and no description of how each is properly used or what function they might serve. The talking sky guide will likely prove to be just as challenging, I haven't tried it yet.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: the light passing through the scratch is affected like a prism would bend it This paper is identical to the old Kodak lens tissue, the Gold Standard. As an old assistant cameraman from NYC, learned a whole lot of ways to clean $30,000 lenses: NEVER use anything but lens tissue, NEVER flat, NEVER first. Blow the surface off first, then carefully, circularly brush with a lipstick brush that has never been touched, or roll a piece of lens tissue from the end (like a joint, not touching the center section) and pull it apart in to two halves. The torn edge is the softest, non-scratching "brush", used wet and dry. The enemy of a lens is the scratch. Dust on a lens is of no consequence to the quality of the image until it is thickly filthy. Hopefully, it will "puff" off with a rubber blower. A scratch degrades the image: the light passing through the scratch is affected like a prism would bend it, arriving at the focal plane out of place. So, DON'T CLEAN A LENS UNLESS IT'S GOT A FINGERPRINT ON IT (corrodes the coatings as well as degrades the image) or other serious caca. NEVER 'scrub' the lens, lightly make perfectly circular swipes with a moistened (lens cleaning fluid only) - NEVER DRY and NEVER FLAT. If you happen to scratch the surface, a circular scratch is far less damaging to the image. Wad the tissue, soak it and "wash" the lens several times until the surface problem is gone. When it drys, you'll see 'stains', like an oil slick on water. Repeat to minimize these. NEVER have your finger pressing on a flat piece of tissue - wet or dry - (a sure way to make a scratch if a tiny piece of grit is present) until the very last step in cleaning. You've removed all the surface contamination, so NOW you can use two or three layers dry (slightly damp is better) and flat (wadded is safer) to lightly, circularly, remove the last of the 'stains'. So, BLOW, BRUSH, WASH, DRY. Miss any of these first three steps and you risk leaving grit on the surface - a scratch waiting for you to create it. I usually used around 10 -12 sheets of tissue for each cleaning - NEVER use the same piece of tissue twice, and if suspect you touched the surface of the tissue with anything - finger, table surface ,etc. - throw it away, it's contaminated. Note: Can't IMAGINE using even a pristine, always-kept-in-a- sealed-container microfiber cloth more that ONCE. You're just kidding yourself and micro scratching your lens...
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: Dust Magnets Beware Had a major issue with dust and debris on the sensor of my Canon 5D Mark II. Ordered this kit (including the cleaning solution), and now can shoot at any f stop without the photos being unusable (Yes, it was that bad that even using my well known Adobe programs would have taken way too long to clean up the mess, especially at f/22). I'd already tried cleaning the sensor several times, but didn't have any cleaning fluid, and honestly, was kind of afraid to use anything liquid. Did my research, and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. Just a word of caution. The swabs included in this kit are specifically for crop factor cameras, so I'll save those for my 7D II. I already had some full frame swabs that I used instead. Speaking of swabs, I found they work better if you bend the stems before attempting to swab the sensor. Much less chance of scratching or breaking the sensor than applying pressure on it by trying to bend the swab while on the sensor. Love the little case too. Very handy for keeping things together and in one place. I'm notorious for losing small camera gear, which is why I'm so happy this set came with the lens pen type brush. Had a larger one for years, but of course, I have no clue where it's hiding, now that I need it. Interesting note..... photos look much much better (used a blue sky as my tester), but when I look in the view finder, all the "stuff" I saw is still showing (including what looks to be a dead ant...... don't ask.. I haven't a clue.. LOL), but if that's where all that stuff is, no worries, as that doesn't show up in the photos. Just annoying to see in the view finder. Looks like this east coast gal is going to have to get used to all the dust here in the desert and how it seeps into everything. Seriously considering keeping my raincoat (camera version) on the camera at all times. Very pleased with this little set, and glad I ordered it. And very happy to report that I am no longer afraid to mess around with the most important part of my expensive cameras.
Target text information: Five Stars Excelente
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Battery capacity is only 1400mAh In the past I have always recommended SterlingTek batteries based on value since my previous testing showed them meeting OEM battery rated capacities, for a fraction of the price. This is no longer true. Using an iCharger 208B for analysis, I ran two discharge tests on each of the two SterlingTek EN-EL15 batteries I received. Testing with a 500mA drain from a 8.4V full charge to a depleted 6.0V, the batteries only gave me a max of 1389mAh and 1442mAh. This is only 63% of the claimed capacity. The claimed capacity numbers are being increased by SterlingTek to "compete" with other brands that also do not meet their stated capacities. - The original Nikon EN-EL15 battery is rated at 1900mAh and sells for $45 new, $30 used. Running with a 500mA drain, my 3-year old Nikon battery provided 1932mAh. - The STK EN-EL15 battery is sold as 2200mAh, but it tests around 1400mAh. This battery sells for 1/3 the price of a new Nikon EN-EL15, or half the price of a used Nikon pack. For the price, the battery works, but you will be swapping batteries more often. I cannot provide 5 stars because the battery capacity is falsely advertised like many today. I cannot provide 4 stars because the battery does not come close to the Nikon battery, which was released with the technology available 5 years ago. These batteries do not come close to matching the Nikon in capacity, but they are 1/3 the price of a new Nikon pack. I will not comment on expected cell degradation since it has not been tested, but my experience with previous STK batteries is that they will degrade in capacity quicker than oem pack cells, and completely fail sooner than the oem battery packs.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Fast delivery, good product, puzzling sharpie marks Batteries arrived very quickly. Once I charged them up, they seemed to power up my D610 just fine. I'm only docking a star (for now) because I received them with the numbers written in silver sharpie. This leads me to believe I may have received a used product, though I can't be sure and don't want punish the seller for an assumption. I know some people like to ID their batteries by marking them like so, but it would be unusual for the seller or manufacturer to make that decision for you, and do so hand-written.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Believe these batteries may be counterfeit I own a photographic agency and we own six Nikon D800 cameras. We also own 24 Nikon OEM EN-EL15 batteries. I bought two of these batteries from Amazon via a store called "Kellards" for in car use at the Daytona 24 Hour race. The batteries came in OEM appearing packaging. Both batteries have failed in less than a month of use. 24 batteries and only these two batteries (we date and mark every battery purchase with labels on the bottoms of each battery) stopped working in less than a month and after TWO charges cycles! TWO. Both will not take a charge and completely have stopped working. Dead. Zero power. As, noted, we have 22 other OEM Nikon EN-EL-15's that have never had an issue in 12-20 months, with 50-120 charges each, I am heavily inclined to believe these are counterfeit. No proof, but we've been shooting with Nikon for a decade plus and have owned over 150 camera batteries and 600+ Nikon OEM batteries and have never had a problem. Having one fail, ok, rare but possible. Having ONLY these two batteries fail, both from the same supplier, has be firmly believing something isn't right with these specific batteries. Now, to make thing worse, I went to return these today, and surprise, I am 3 days outside my return window. Not happy with Kellards or Amazon, and I will be writing Amazon customer service immediately.
Target text information: Five Stars I love this product
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1-hop neighbor's text information: A rugged and versatile POV cam - that's not just for extreme sports <div id="video-block-R2NRZ3VLFCK6Z5" 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/D14%2BObDNSPS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01gsNrxQtUS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I've had a chance to play around with the new Drift HD170 Stealth camera for a few weeks now and made a quick video just to show a few things I've tried with it. What makes it "stealth," I guess, is the new sleek black design (the casing of the unit is made from a durable black rubberized plastic). The bright orange face of the older <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/model/dp/B003QXNDNE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">model</a> did likely call some attention to itself, and for some uses (i.e. stealth uses) that's a drawback. While the older model's bright colored face made it look fun, I think I do prefer the solid black and can see why they opted for it. The feature that makes this camera really stand out from other similar POV or "extreme sports" cameras, though, is the onboard LCD screen, that allows you to see what you are going to be capturing on the spot, so you can arrange the camera just as you like; it also allows you to go through the menu on the spot and adjust options depending on your needs at the moment. (You can set things up in the menu so that the LCD turns off after a minute of being unused - so as to prolong the life of the battery). What's struck me is that the real value of this camcorder is its combination of a rugged and durable design with its versatility. It's emphasized for use with extreme sports - but it's useful pretty much anywhere you wouldn't risk another more fragile camera. It's water and weather resistant - not water proof - so you could use it in light rain, maybe even during a hurricane if it was securely mounted, but certainly in extreme conditions where you'd be worried about a standard camcorder. (I've heard that Drift Innovation - the company that makes these - will be coming out with a fully waterproof case for the Stealth some time soon - so that you can add cliff diving and snorkeling to the list of extreme sports you can capture subjectively with the Stealth) The camera comes with three different mounts - one that you can secure to any kind of narrow belt (and it comes with an elastic belt), one that you can put on a handlebar, and one that you can secure to a helmet with the included velcro adhesives. It's easy to orient the camera, even if you've got it mounted in an odd spot - the shooting orientation can be changed simply by rotating the lens manually, and the quick release mount can also be rotated so that the unit can be oriented however you like with respect to the mount. I'm not much of an extreme sports guy - but I can see where this would come in handy for various types of video projects other than extreme sports, and I tried to illustrate a few possible uses in the video. You can mount it on a bike, a motorcycle, a skateboard, or on a 12-foot-long paint pole elevated over a car (as I did in the attached video, using the handlebar mount attached to the end of the pole). Obviously, I wouldn't want to put my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Canon-VIXIA-HFS10/dp/B001OI2YNS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Canon VIXIA HFS10</a> on top of a long pole like that because if it dropped or bumped into something it would almost certainly be damaged. While the Stealth is not damage proof it's a lot more rugged than a standard camera, and so it works great in lots of precarious situations. I used to think that when I needed an extreme shot the best option would be a relatively inexpensive camera like my Flip, that I could more afford to have damaged than my nicer camera - but with this one the risk of serious damage is significantly diminished. You can shoot decent photos (5 megapixels - and they look fine, but as you'd expect on a device that's tailored for video capture they don't really compare to the images you'd capture on a compact camera in this price range - expect a few notches up from the quality you'd capture on a phone and you won't be disappointed), and very cool time lapse sequences (with shooting intervals from 3 to 30 seconds apart), plus it takes surprisingly good HD video for such a small camera. It's not as nice or as versatile as my Canon, but the video is at least as good or better than what I can capture on my Flip Mino HD - plus it's got a much wider lens, which is ideal for "point of view" shooting. At 720p it captures a 170 degree view, and it's got a bit of a fisheye effect - which is kind of nice, it looks very cool with POV sports footage but could be effective in other applications as well. At 1080p it captures a slightly narrower range of 120 degrees, and there's less distortion, but not as many options for frame rates. At 720p you can shoot at frame rates from 25fps to 60, and shooting at 60fps allows you to slow the footage down in an editing program without things looking jerky as they would if you'd shot at a standard 30fps and then played back at an effective 15 frames per second. At 1080p you can shoot either 25 or 30fps. (You can also shoot standard definition video if you like). The video is encoded with H.264 in a Quicktime (.mov) wrapper - so it's easy to import and play or edit in a variety of applications. One other nice feature is that the set comes with a remote control "watch" - you can wear it on your wrist (it's got a velcro band) and it has two buttons: for record and stop. There's a bit of a time lag on the stop function - it takes a couple seconds and sometimes I've found I've had to press the button twice to get it to respond, but otherwise it works quite well. The weak element on the camera is the onboard mike - it doesn't capture clear sound at all. It's noisy and would really only work as reference and not playback. In other words if you spoke into the mike or near the mike you would be able to hear what you'd said - assuming you weren't on a motorcycle, or free falling from high altitudes - and it might help you to remember something - but you wouldn't want to even consider including the audio in a completed video. The main reason for the weakness of the mike seems to be that its input is protected by a rubber seal - in order to ensure the water resistance of the unit. The real value of this camera is in capturing video you wouldn't be able (or willing) to capture in other ways. There is another option with this camera that not all cameras of this type allow, which is to plug in an external microphone - but I'm pretty sure the input is proprietary, which means you either have to buy the mike from Drift or you have to buy one of the input cables for your mike from them. When you do use an external mike you have to keep the rear hatch of the camera open - and Drift sells a kind of silicon boot to help keep things sealed and protected when the mike is connected and the door is open. The Stealth is not a one-size-fits-all camcorder that will meet every need and wouldn't by any stretch replace a standard camcorder for ordinary shooting, especially given its fixed, extremely wide lens and its substandard onboard mike - but it can capture images you'd never dream of trying to capture with your standard camcorder. If all you want to do is capture extreme sports from the point of view of the athlete, or other extreme images that would put an ordinary camera at risk, this would be a very good option. For someone like me, who only rarely has a need for "extreme sports footage," I know I won't use this all the time, but I'm very happy to have it in my "bag of tricks" because, as I think my little video shows, it's a very versatile camera that can capture some very cool and fairly good quality images and video that could fit nicely into a wide range of different kinds of video projects.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Great Alternative to GoPro Size & Weight: 8 Video: 10 Audio: 7 Battery: 10 Ease of Use: 9 Video Editing: 9 Durability: 9 Overall: 8.9 out of 10 This is a great alternative to a GoPro. It is made with a very sturdy design that I am not afraid of dropping. The video quality is great, however you will need an external microphone if you want great audio as well. The built in microphone works, but it is nothing special. I never forget to charge it because as soon as I come home I plug the convenient batt stick into my PC to copy the videos over. When I go to put it back the next day it is charged up and ready to go. I have yet to run out of battery out on the trails. Video editing is a breeze when you're on the go. There is definitely room for improvement in terms of size and weight, however the bullet design and longer battery life make up for it in most cases. Overall is it a great action camera, and should not be over-looked. If TomTom was able to do this the first time around I am excited to see what they come out with next. This will force GoPro to be more competitive, add new features, and lower their pricing to keep up with competition that, so far, they have not had to deal with in the action camera marketplace. Size / Shape / Weight = 8: The size and shape are superior to the GoPro in some cases. When mounting to a helmet the camera stays closer to you and is more aerodynamic. You can mount it on the side or top of a helmet. In some instances the GoPro shape is superior though. For instance, you wouldn't want to mount the TomTom with a forehead strap (GoPro would be better for that). It really just depends on where you want to mount it. The TomTom is also a bit heavier than the GoPro. Video = 10: Video quality is great. Very similar to GoPro Hero4. There are some side by side comparisons on YouTube if you want to see for yourself. The only thing that could be better would be true 4K. The TomTom shoots 4K at 15fps, so it's better for time lapse stuff than action. I did not take off a point for the 4K as honestly I don't think you need 4K video for action yet anyway. 1080p @ 60fps is plenty. Go down to 720P @ 120fps for some slow motion awesomeness. Audio = 7: Built in audio leaves something to be desired, however you can attach an external mic if you need to capture quality audio. Since the mic is not included I had to rate this one a 7. Battery = 10: Battery life on this is amazing compared GoPro. Record three times as long without stopping to charge. Imagine missing a great shot because your GoPro died after a little over an hour of use. An hour flies by sometimes. Who wants to keep taking their GoPro off their helmet to check the battery life? Ease of use = 9: Very easy to use. One button to start recording, another button to stop. The remote is great for when it is mounted on your helmet. The only complaint I have is that when connecting to the remote viewer you have to connect via the TomTom's built in WiFi. This means you have to disconnect your internet WiFi in order to use it. I would rather have the remote viewer use bluetooth so it is always connected when turned on. Not a huge deal. I just don't like messing with it when I am out on the trail getting setup. Video Editing = 9: Video editor is very easy to use and has some great features for editing and sharing on the go. Some people complain that there isn't a desktop app, however any serious editor will already have something for this (and if not there are many programs available). TomTom filled a big void of editing and sharing on the fly with the TomTom Bandit. It uses sensors to pick up and flag moments of high speed, high g-force, braking, heart rate (extra module required), etc. After a run you can look at all of the highlights, do some quick adjustments to the length of each highlight, then post to youtube without even leaving the trail/slope/boat/etc. Durability = 9: I tried to use the GoPro adapter to put the TomTom on a head strap mount for GoPro. Since the TomTom is a bullet shape I couldn't wear the headstrap right and had to put it over my helmet in a way that pointed the TomTom in the right direction. It turns out it wasn't very secure. As soon as I hit a hard landing the strap flew off and the TomTom went flying. It dropped from the top of my helmet while I was standing on a bike, so probably about 7-8 feet up, and due to the strap being elastic it ended up flying about 10 feet in front of me as well, landing on the dirt trail, bouncing around on tree roots and rocks, then eventually coming to a rest in the grass to the side of the trail. The TomTom didn't miss a beat. Some grass pieces were lodged in the lens around the edge. I picked them out, wiped the dirt off, and mounted put the TomTom on my handlebar mount for the rest of the ride. Later that day I went and purchased a new helmet with less venting so I could use the 3M 360 pitch mount on it. I won't be using the GoPro headstrap anymore, that's for sure.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Dirty Jobs uses this where big cams don't go /great 2nd angle cam Update 9-16-2010 This is no longer their top of the line cam - the new one is based on this camera but includes a GPS and tags your images with location. You'll need their viewer to see the map movement as the video plays. Update: 7-2010 Tonights episode of Dirty Jobs showed this camera strapped to a head strap for the host, Mike Rowe, who was 408 feet above the cement floor decending & window cleaning in Hawaii. Troy chickened out on the first 100 feet so alot of the contour HD footage made it into the show. By the 300 foot balcony they got troy on the ropes but his hair got snagged in the safely line and had to get his second "shearing" on Dirty Jobs - it was also filmed on contour HD cams 300' above hawaii. The quality was as good as the cable company could deliver in their 6:1 re-compression of HD. A full HD viewfinderless camera has value when you must get the shot. using a sandisk 16GB microSD card and the maximum detail [1080P] + best quality I could get 3 hr, 6 minutes of video recorded with battery leftover. If you use the lower resolution setting the battery may be the limiting factor - I have not tried that yet. I bought this to produce a bluray disc of a police helicopter team, using a gyro stabilized canon professional camera in back and wanting a 2nd angle up front. This comes with an adhesive patch that sticks to the side of the pilot's helmet to give a 135 degree wide field of view. The integrated rails on both sides permit the ultimate flexibility in mounting the camera, and second options for this cam are car mounts, etc. The quality is GREAT. The lens is the downfall - there is some pincushion effect due to the inexpensive lens and wide angle. I'll deal with it for the price and the shots you can get with it, plus I can trim out the distortion in post editing. One note - the output is .mov which is fine for macs, but for pc's you will need to transcode if you run premiere pro cs4 from adobe as it does not import .mov natively. Perhaps that is a good time to clip the edges where the bent picture is most noticable. Another factor to like is the simplicity. With gloved hands you slide the top forward to record and back to stop, with a beep to start and and double beep to stop - it's very hard to mess up except for your horizon, which is why there are detents and lasers. Detents and lasers? Yes, - there are detents in the event you mount it on the right and left hand side of a helmet or rotate it in a mount. The 2 lasers can be turned on to tell you what is level with resepect to the imager. This is helpful when you rotate it but you must manually keep track of the bottom of the screen (below the laser points ) as you rotate it, otherwise your output will be upside down. For the price, you simply can not beat it. Buy a 16 GB sandisk micro-sd card to go with it <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sandisk-16GB-Microsd-Card/dp/B001F6YRNO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sandisk 16GB Microsd Card</a> Note that they have a low packaging option which the card is inside a plastic carrier and inside an ESD bag but no box or other trash with it that goes in the landfill - smart packaging. One of the other great applications for this is taking HD video where you otherwise would NOT take your $3K camera - the beach - the water park - etc. You won't get the absolute best quality but you will get 1080 p hd that is playable on macs or pcs in native players! Another great use is for children. It's easy to use, inexpensive, and highdef. For the kids who are beyond the toy grade cameras but not ready for a professional unit, this fills the gap. Adults will love its simplicity. On or Off - no fancy buttons to press, and everything complex is set while attached to the computer. Finally there is my use - have a 2nd angle view for use with NLE systems. You can now do a/b video fades by time syncing the output from this camera with your primary cam. Be sure to expose something that will sync the two that gets recorded on both at the start of shootng. I'm only deducting a star becuase of the pincushion effect of the lens. I realize for this price you are not getting an HD lens, and I realize that HD will show any defects, but a few more dollars in the lens would have made this 5 stars - it is oh so close. Be sure to pick up extra memory and batteries if you plan to use it at maximum definition because it makes some big files fast.
Target text information: Very High Quality Action Cam I spend a lot of my time riding motorcycles, both on personal time and as a job. My job requires traffic control which comes with a lot of danger and liability. I chose this camera to help document my work to safeguard me legally..... and to share the fun parts with friends! MOUNTING: I bought the helmet/bike mounting pack as well as the suction cup mounting kit to supplement the standard kit. I mainly put the camera on my motorcycle helmet using the 3M mounting system. The snap-lock mounts really allow me a full range of angles and positions for mounting the camera. Since they're ball-joints (much like RAM mounts) I can put the camera in odd places and still get a viable angle. OPTICS: This camera has a 160 "fish-eye" lens which allows a remarkably wide-view of everything. I was concerned with the fish-eye making things appear distorted or strangely convex. So I watched as many videos from the Air Pro as I could find on YouTube and couldn't really tell the video was shot with a fish-eye. Of course the depth of the shot is altered (things appear farther away in the center of the shot) which is unavoidable with wide-angle lenses, but it's not bothersome. The lens protrudes from the housing unlike other cameras where it's recessed in a bevel. I've already used this camera in the rain and have noticed the water rolls off easier which reduces worthless video of dancing water on your camera! The aperture opens up to f/2.8 for some competitive low light video. I travel through tunnels and have seen the aperture open quickly for seamless transition into the tunnel, but it does take a bit longer to close down again as I exit to the bright light. Not too bad, but noticeable. VIDEO: The camera has a switch on the back which allows you to quickly select from two user presents for the video quality FHD or HD. You can set FHD to 1080p @ 30FPS or 60FPS which gives you the ability to capture some really high quality video. And you can set HD to 720p @ 30FPS, 60FPS, or 120FPS to capture some awesome slow-motion of you don't mind the larger file size. A second video file is created by default (dual file recording) which is a lower resolution. The idea is you can use the smaller file to quickly upload to social sites or share on your cloud if you don't have time to sit at a computer and edit your video. Cool idea, I don't really use it much so I disabled it to preserve memory on my card. AUDIO: The built-in microphone is absolutely amazing. Compared to the Contour and GoPro you can really hear the difference. Sounds come out much more crisp and the mic is so sensitive I'm hearing noises from my motorcycles I've never noticed before. There's a noise suppression option in the camera settings... I've found I like it more when the setting is disabled. It could be because of all the wind noise I get from my use but I don't like the mic gain fluctuating up and down. There is a mic plug in the back of the camera which allows an external microphone to be connected. I've used this with a splicing cable to plug in a mic and an audio feed from my radio simultaneously, which works great! BATTERY: The battery is integrated so you can't remove/swap it like the Contour, but it's a champ! At 1200mAh the manufacturer claims an average of 2.5 hours. I work my camera hard and get almost 3 hours of solid recording with some life left before I check on it. I have a USB power adapter plugged into my motorcycles so I just run a UBS cord from that to the back of the camera when the battery is getting low and it charges while still operating. I've also seen people use the portable phone charger packs to extend the life of the battery. AWESOMENESS: The Wifi Podz allows you to broadcast (password protected) to your Android, iPhone, computer. You can then use your device as a viewfinder, remote control to start/stop recording or take pictures or change camera settings. You can also review video you just took which is really helpful when you want to check out your shots in the field. iOn is talking about transitioning to Bluetooth for faster connections, but the Wifi makes me happy for now. I've been able to connect my Android phone to my camera in-between work and transfer video onto my phone to free up the camera's card. I then connect my Android to the cloud and ship the video out... all without using a computer! So I can share what happened almost immediately. The buttons on the camera are really easy to use. You push and hold the power button to turn it on (rocket science, I know) then you can slide the very large, and very easy to find, Record Slider to start/stop video. You can take pictures at any time by quick-pushing the power button and that's it... two buttons which are distinctly different. No more getting confused and missing shots because I thought the camera was doing something other than what it was really doing. Also, the camera has vibration feedback for all it's features. It will vibrate to confirm the start/stop of recording, picture taking, power on/off, file splitting, low battery, etc. Each vibration is slightly different and takes a bit of experience to remember what each one means, but it's a real selling point since I can never hear beeps and the camera is out of my view so I can't see any lights either. The camera is WATERPROOF!! not just resistant... proof. I know nothing is 100% but with a 15m waterproof rating, this camera really takes the bacon. I'm riding in the rain constantly and already have to worry about putting on and taking off my own rain gear, I don't want to waste time doing the same for my equipment. The one downside is I can't have my external microphone connected to the camera if I want it to be waterproof because all the extra connections and HD switch is on the back of the camera... under the Wifi Podz. You can disconnect the Wifi Podz to access it all, but with the connectors open they're vulnerable to the rain or water in general. The camera has a G-sensor for auto-rotation in it. The sensor will detect the rotation of the camera on quarter-degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) and will re-orient the video to keep the world up-right. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if I got a bum camera but that feature hasn't worked for me yet. I'm sent a message to support and will hopefully get full function soon. A quick internet search found others with the same issue and plenty of folks who had the sensor work correctly... so I don't know. All-in-all this is a very good buy. I'm very happy with the features and quality of the camera itself and the video/pictures it records. So happy in fact, that I'm getting a second one!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Nikon D750, the Camera I'm Supposed to Hate I was looking for a full frame camera to back up my D4. I was close to pulling the trigger on a D810 when a guy behind the Nikon counter at B&H told me about the D750 which was coming out in a week.. After reading about it, it seemed like a nice feature set at a somewhat reasonable price. Once I started reading reviews, I found that there are a lot of haters out there. Most of these people never even held the camera and they are bashing nikon for calling it a 750 as it does not live up to what a 700 successor should be. I owned a D700 before upgrading to the D4 and I agree with the overcall consensus that the D700 is a great camera that I actually regret selling. I have fast moving kids who play sports and the D4 serves me well. However, I find that I yearn for something more compact for certain situations (honestly, most situations when Im not shooting sports) Although I love the 10 frames per second and pro level build, she is a beast of a camera to carry around. I ordered from Amazon in order to take advantage of their liberal return policy in case it was as bad as some people say. After owning it since Thursday (9/25), I have to say, this is an awesome camera. It fast, smooth, the focus is dead accurate and instantaneous. Its super light and slim for a full frame DSLR while sharing a lot of the specs from the D810. The grip is deep and a pleasure to hold. The controls are easy to manage and the shutter is quiet and smooth. Images are very sharp with good glass and colors are accurate. Im really looking for reason to not like it but can't find one. I saved myself a grand by holding out a bit. I guess its not a larger, heavy, pro-level body that some people think a 700 series camera should be. Sharing a layout with the D610 and D7100 causes some to dismiss the product, regardless of performance. Some don't like change, even if its for the better. I get it,,, the D700 had a faster frame rate with a battery grip and went to 8000 shutter speed along with a pro-build. The d750 outshines the D700 in every other aspect. Nikon has modified their lineup and now has 5 full frame cameras, more than any other. Maybe if they called it a D650, people wouldn't be so mad. I'm merely a enthusiastic amateur with a passion for the art. Since I earn my living outside of photography, my D4 is probably overkill. But hey, what can you do? Take my review for what its worth but this is a great body that will not disappoint. Don't get caught up in all these review sites that pixel peep, look for flaws under severe artificial conditions and are critical to a point that is not relevant to real world shooting. UPDATE: After spending over a month with the camera, my thoughts haven't changed. In fact, I like it even more. The focus, low light, speed, everything about this camera is just amazing. I'm tempted to sell my D4 which sits on the shelf most of the time. Don't get me wrong,,, I love the D4,,,, I'm just not a pro and really shouldn't have purchased it for what I do. The 11 frames per second are nice for capturing a fast moment, but the times i really need it are few and far between. As far as those still complaining that it's not the pro body of the old D700, I don't get it. This thing is weather sealed and built tough. Parts of the body are built with carbon fiber. It's funny that the complaints are not about quality of the pictures, focus or anything like that. There is nothing that about this camera that will prevent a skilled photographer from taking amazing photographs. I look some outdoor photos last night at iso 10,000 and the pics were super clean. I'm amazed at the low-light quality quality. Its even better than the D4. Unless you need the mega-pixels of the D810 for super large prints, it's my opinion that this is the best full frame on the market, especially at this price point. UPDATE: 3/2/15 Flare Issue: After reading about the flare issue, I found out that my camera was affected by entering my serial number online at Nikon's website. Before reading about the problem, I never experienced it myself until I tested for it. Under the right conditions, it is a legitimate problem. I sent the camera to Nikon and received it back in under 10 days. I went back to the park near my house to re-test the issue and found that the problem was indeed fixed. Along with the repair, Nikon also upgraded the firmware. I found no difference in operation, speed or anything else. I'm still just as happy with the camera as when I bought it. Although a little inconvenient, I'm glad Nikon owned the problem and gave a quick solution.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Best Deal Ever! Super satisfied! Got everything that was in the description. Was skeptical at first, but it was totally worth buying, better deal than buying it a Best Buy or any other electronic store. Buying the camera itself was already $500+ and their bundles in store were $1000+ for the camera and EF 75-300mm lens, which cost $300 separate, a bundle not worth $1000.
1-hop neighbor's text information: A perfect Beginner's DSLR in a small and lightweight body BUILD QUALITY To start off this review, lets first take a look at the build quality of this lens. The first thing you're going to notice is just how small this camera is for a dslr. The T6 is one of the smallest DSLRs you can buy from Canon and pretty much any company for that matter. But to me, thats not a bad thing. Being a very lightweight camera can sometimes mean you're more inclined to pick it up and take it out with you, rather than being worried thats its going to be too heavy. On the top of the camera right here weve got all of the buttons that youd expect to see on a beginner dslr and also this mode dial which allows you to select the mode you want to be in. Of course youve got all of the basic beginner modes, like sports and portraits etc, but also aperture, shutter and manual modes for when you want to get a little bit more advanced. The buttons on the back are actually pretty nice. I would have preferred to have had the menu and display button on the top however as I use them pretty often. So overall the cameras build is good for what it is, a lightweight dslr, but id always be a little bit careful with this type of body. Oh and guys if you want to see some sample images Ive taken with the Canon t6, ill put a link in the description box below under this video and you can check them out. LCD SCREEN So lets turn this camera around now and talk about the screen. Weve got a 3 inch screen on the back which has 920,000 dots and after testing it out for a while, it actually looks pretty good. Even in bright daylight it was actually pretty easy to see. It is however missing something that I really do like to see and thats an articulating screen. Whereas on cameras like the Canon t6i and t6s, you can swivel your screen around to get better composition, with the t6 your kind of forced to take the photo even if you cant see the screen. And thats a bit of a pity to me and something I would have liked to have seen. I also would have liked to have seen a touch screen on the back of this camera, because they're especially good for beginners. The screen itself is actually pretty nice, but id like to see those improvements made in the next camera. MENUS So lets quickly talk about the menus on the T6. If youve ever used a Canon camera before youll feel right at home with the menu system. Its incredible easy to get around and change the settings you need. A little tip is that if you switch the dial on the top to manual mode, youll get a lot more settings that you can change which can be great. Again it would have been nice to have a touch screen to make it quicker to change the settings not eh fly, but this little d pad right here isn't too bad and its pretty responsvie. So overall the menus are good, but make sure to check out more of the fearless in manual mode. WIFI & NFC So one of the new inclusions to the Canon T6 is wifi & nfc. So essentially what this allows you to do is connect your camera to your phone and do a number of things like transfer your photos and also get a live view of what your shooting. To me this is the perfect camera to have this feature, because its targeting a younger generation of users who love to share their photos on instagram and Facebook. It was pretty easy to setup the wifi, but not as intuitive as the 80d that i tested a few weeks ago. BURST MODE & AUTOFOCUS So lets talk about the burst mode of the Canon T6. So essentially what this means is how fast the camera can take photos in a row per second. The Canon T6 isn't super quick and can only shoot 3 shots per second. Now most of the time when you take a photo youll only be taking one shot anyway so it won't make a big difference, but if you want to take some photos at a sports game or of a bird, this might not be the best camera for you. Autofocus in stills mode is actually surprisingly good, its snappy and should be fast enough for most situations. Now the lens that comes with the camera isn't great, and is noisy in autofocus, but if you can get passed the noise, which sounds bit like a bee, itll work pretty well in well lit situations. VIDEO So lets talk about using this camera for video. Its pretty basic for video and will be fine for day to day videos. Unfortunately though the autofocus in video isn't great. The lens that comes in the kit with the t6 isn't an stm lens, which means its not going to have smooth and responsive af in video mode. My tip would be to switch it over to manual focus o the lens and then just shoot like that. One thing howver though which was good to see is that we have full manual control over our video and audio settings. Where as on some older rebel cameras, you could only shoot in auto mode, the t6 does allow to have some manual control. We are missing a microphone jack though unfortunately, so if you are in need of some better audio, I might advise looking at the t6i and t6s. PRICE & VALUE FOR MONEY So lets talk about price and more importantly value for money. Now the T6 comes in at $549, which is one of the cheapest DSLRs you can buy on the market today. You also get a lens with that so all you need to get up and running after that is an sd card and you're good. To me its not a bad price, but there are definitely some very competitive options that I might look at, for example if you pay just a few hundred dollars more you can get a Canon t6i which is very good camera. - So overall the Canon t6 isn't a bad little camera, and for beginners, itll be a lot of fun to learn on. If youve never owned a dslr this is a good camera to learn on, but if you want to go a little further with your dslr, Id definitely be looking at a camera like the Canon t6i or t6s.
Target text information: great bundle!! This solid camera and "well equipped package" takes some amazing shots. I purchased this after seeing friends use theirs on vacation and have not regretted it since. I am not a professional photographer but it didn't take me long to learn its features. I have owned many brands and have never been satisfied with battery life or picture quality. After owning several Canon quick point and shoot cameras this gave me confidence that they know how to build a camera! The batteries in all my Canons last amazingly long. Highly recommended!
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Worth the extra cost You can buy Chinese clone batteries for less than half the cost of the origjnal equipment batteries, but most every clone I've tried has less capacity than advertised. Worse, every one has lacked the internal thermistor that the Panasonic charger uses to monitor temperature and allow fast charging. This is one instance where it does pay to go with the factory supplied unit.
Target text information: Works great! It works almost exactly like the original Panasonic battery (maybe a tad shorter life per charge). No regrets.
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1-hop neighbor's text information: SUPER BARGAIN. GET THIS LENS! I read all of the reviews, then went out and bought Sony's 35mm and 85mm lenses (SAM). Yes, they're cheap Chinese plastic and they may not make my estate list for my kids. Who cares? The optics are outstanding, the focus is reasonably fast and the images are tack sharp and contrasty. In my lifetime I've had Leicas, Hasselblads, Nikons, full frame Canons, Lumix (4:3), Linhof Technicas . . . .the list goes on. None of them can match the performance of this cheap lens. I'm also pleased with the weight (another benefit of low build quality). The 35mm is my "walking around' lens and I've become quite attached to it. I use the 85mm for aerial photography, with 20x30 enlargements. So for those of you who are hung up on the build quality, think of it this way. Do you really want to spend (seven) times as much on a lens that is built better, but gives virtually the same performance? Why not spend the money on travel and shoot some great shots? What you may not realize about the 85mm is that it's super compact. Mounted on the Sony A65, it's no larger than a small wide angle lens, yet it yields a view akin to a 130mm. Talk about stealth mode. For a fraction of the cost of a CZ lens, I figure I can go through seven or eight of these if I have to and still be ahead. Great optics that will serve me well. It doesn't pretend to be anything else . . . .it's sharp, light, small and cheaply made. Use it tell it falls apart!
1-hop neighbor's text information: Either works flawlessly or NOT at all depending on lens (list below) Either works flawlessly or NOT at all depending on lens. I tested with my Sony A7RII (which has a reputation of working well with canon lenses) and the Canon 50mm 1.8 II and it did NOT WORK AT ALL: No autofocus (keeps hunting for ever) and aperture was LOCKED at 1.8 even though I changed it manually on the camera (it changed to the correct value right when I clicked to shoot, which lost ~1/4 sec and missed some shots) Both Autofocus and live aperture (seeing the aperture change BEFORE taking a shot) DO NOT WORK FOR THESE LENSES: Does NOT AF well or at all: - Canon EF 50 f/1.4 - Canon EF 50 f/1.8 - Canon EF 50 f/2.5 macro - Canon EF 85 1.8 - Canon EF 100 f/2.8 Macro - Canon EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro - Canon EF 135 f/2L - Canon EF 200 f/2.8L II - Canon EF 300 f/4L - Canon EF 300 f/4L IS - Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS - Canon EF 70-200 F4 NON-IS older model - Canon EF 100-400L IS II (Longest range) Auto focus and live aperture change WORKS WELL for the following lenses: - Canon EF 11-24 f/4L - Canon EF 16-35 f/4L IS - Canon EF 17-40 f/4L - Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L II - Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II - Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS (works OK) - Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II (works OK) - Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS - Canon EF 14 f/2.8L II - Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye - Canon EF 35 f/1.4L - Canon EF 40 f/2.8 STM - Canon EF 50 f/1.2L - Canon EF 85 f/1.2L - Canon EF 70-200 f/4L - Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II - Canon EF 400 f/4 DO IS II - Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS II - Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS II
1-hop neighbor's text information: Perfect Adapter (for the right camera/user)! This is an outstanding adapter for Sony cameras. I purchased this to adapt a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 to a Sony a6000, but this can adapt any A Mount lens to an E Mount camera. Now the level of functionality will vary from lens to lens and camera to camera, but this suits my needs since I prefer manual focus on primes. If you are considering this camera for Sigma HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) lenses, mine does not auto focus properly and consensus is they don't tend to work well with this adapter (many say LA-EA4 works well with those though). UPDATE: I upgraded to the a6300 and this adapter is so much better. The AF has become extremely usable, and even somewhat fast considering it is an adapted lens. Now, I will recommend if you are shooting sports or high speed (adapted lenses are almost always slower than their native mount), you should go with a native E Mount lens. I would recommend the 18-105mm f/4 for APS-C or 24-70mm FE for Full Frame (f/4 or f/2.8 depending on purpose/budget). Also keep in mind those lenses have OSS, and although the A7 II series has IBIS the lens OSS only makes it that much more stable. Pros: Excellent Quality, Tripod Mount, TTL, Aperture Control, AF w/SAM & SSM lenses, Compact, Full Frame Cons: No AF Motor, not great for anything other than a6300, A7 II, and A7R II unless you're using SAM/SSM lenses or manual focus. Now, for those considering a Sony DSLR to Mirrorless adapter: LA-EA1: for a6300. Auto focus will work with SAM and SSM lenses, but none of the screw driven lenses from Minolta and the older Sony lenses. This adapter is ideal for the a6300 with PDAF. No crop factor since there is no translucent mirror. LA-EA2: for NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-6, NEX-7, a3000, and a6000. Due to the lack of PDAF through the adapter these cameras tend to focus better with the LA-EA2. Additionally, this adapter has a motor to use the older Minolta and Sony lenses. Using this adapter negates the positives of any cameras auto focus system since the focusing is handled within the adapter. LA-EA3: for Sony A7 II and A7R II. This is the Full Frame version of the LA-EA1, the same rules apply. From my research, the A7 II version 2.0 firmware enabled PDAF through the LA-EA3, which should alleviate the slow auto focus. The A7R II came out of the box with PDAF through the adapter. No crop factor since there is no translucent mirror. LA-EA4: for any Sony Mirrorless camera. This is the Full Frame version of the LA-EA2. This is great for anything except the three cameras that have PDAF through the adapter. Additionally, if you wish to use older Minolta and Sony lenses (any screw driven A Mount lens) you will need the LA-EA4. If you are unsure which adapter you want, the LA-EA4 is a safe bet and the adapter most people seem to prefer.
Target text information: Buy it if are able This is one of the very finest lenses you can own for the alpha/maxxum/AF mount, period. I am astonished at the 1 star review another reviewer gave this lens. But reading that review makes me realize that reviewer is mad at having sold this lens at a loss and is just a rant. Anyway, this lens is an absolute gem. The good: 1. Excellent sharpness, even wide open (at F/1.4) 2. Minolta colors - which is a term used by photographers in the 80's to describe the well saturated and pleasing colors that Minolta lenses delivered. 3. Fast!! It's a F/1.4 lens, after all. 4. Fast focus. 5. The rendition! When you shoot a portrait, it's just beautiful how the skin tones are rendered and how the picture comes out. The bad. Expensive. Makes it out of budget for most hobbyists. I can't think of anything else!
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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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9: Film Photography
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1-hop neighbor's text information: Have realistic expectations. I have a photo shoot of a friend coming up, in Wilmington, and wanted to have an umbrella step up for some portraits. While I am very comfortable using my SB600 flash mounted to the Nikon D90 for portraits I have been interested in getting into more off camera flash photography, especially with regard to portraiture. I purchased this set up based a great deal on it's cost effectiveness and decent reviews. The old adage that you get what you pay for is always in my mind. I came into this with realistic expectations due to the price I was paying, and from comments made by other reviewers here on Amazon. The package arrive as scheduled and was boxed well. All items were in great condition/no damage. After opening the boxes we performed a pre-inspection of the products. First impressions: no suprises here. The light stand is a bit flimsy, but I believe it will do it's job if treated with care. The lightstand hot shoe head has a dissapointing umbrella mount. The socket which holds the umbrella is very loose due to poor engineering. This can be rigged/repaired easily with items around your home. The umbrellas are of a cheap quality, but again I figured as much from the price they were offering the product for. The white umbrella is the better of the three. Both the gold and silver umbrellas with black non-removable backing are a bit see-through when held to the window or other light source. This being said, they both still reflect quite a bit of light and they will certainly serve their purpose of working me into more off-camera portraiture. Along with this lightstand I also ordered the Yongnuo wireless transmitter-reciever set to trigger my flash off-camera. The D90 and SB600 are capable of wireless commander mode, but I hate using the pop up flash as it depleats my camera batteries that much faster. I also ordered a seperate Monfrotto head for the light stand so that the new wireless triggers could be mounted properly. In closing, if you are on a tight budget or just starting to delve into strobist photography this will most likely fit your needs. If you preface your purchase with realistic expectations you will be less likely to find dissapointment. I look forward to giving the stand and umbrellas a full work out in the next few days and will update the review once this has been done.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Quality Materials, adjustable, stable This absolutely will not fall off your flash, if mounted correctly. See pictures to explain how to mount. The velcro strap that mounts to your camera uses no adhesive, but has very strong "sticky" friction surface on one side -- so it won't goo up your flash, can be removed when you want to, but will not fall off on it's own. Even pulling on it, is very difficult to get off. This softbox is just the right size so that once folded, it can fit in a small camera bag. Also has windows on top and bottom of softbox that you can secure open or closed with velcro attachments. Those might be useful to throw some flash up and back for bounce effect. Its construction is excellent - should be quite durable, not just a cheap plastic item. It will fit any flashgun with reasonably standard dimensions - see photos. So I give 5 stars because of it's construction and secure mounting. But take a star away because I'm really not convinced that it softens any shadows in the test photos I've taken so far -- I cannot see a difference with the device on or off. I'll give it some more tries, but I'm thinking this is just too small to adequately diffuse light - it cannot replace a shoot-through umbrella for sure. But for the price - I'd little reason not to try it for yourself.
1-hop neighbor's text information: great soft box great combined with my godox speedlight.
Target text information: Excellent Inexpensive SoftBox I am starting to like CowboyStudio products. They are inexpensive yet very functional. This brolly box is an excellent lighting for both indoors and outdoors. It create a decent soft light. I was surprised though that the inner lining of the black panel is more of a milky grayish white. I was expecting it to be a reflective silver or bright white.for the price and usability I give it a five. As any other diffusers you will lose a stop so adjust your exposure accordingly.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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1-hop neighbor's text information: GX7 Batteries work great The batteries last at least a long as the originals and can be charged in the original charger as well
1-hop neighbor's text information: An excellent camera. I have owned many cameras over the last 40 years. I am only an amateur photographer (although my photos have often been praised by those I share them with), so I have no pretensions to being an expert. What I can say is that this camera, in combination with a Panasonic 12-60 mm zoom, has rendered some of the nicer quality photos that I have taken. I suspect that the lens and body stabilization has something to do with the sharpness of the photos. I am also seeing much less chromatic aberration than I have seen in many other cameras. I bought a Kindle book by David Thorpe which was of great assistance in setting my camera up. The camera body is very well built and its size and weight are very good for the travel photography that I enjoy. The capabilities of this camera are extraordinary. I am not a video person, but the limited clips I have taken have been excellent. The options available to a stills photographer are seemingly endless. After several months I am still discovering options that are new to me and require exploration.
1-hop neighbor's text information: Good case for a Panasonic ZS100 Perfectly fits my Panasonic ZS100. The front pocket fits a spare battery and includes a small compartment that fits an SD card. The case is padded and seems to protect the camera quite well. The shoulder strap is narrow (1.3 cm), but can be easily replaced.
Target text information: Although it works fine if it's newly charged It doesn't hold a charge if it sits standing by, even for a couple days. Although it works fine if it's newly charged.
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1: Accessories
2: Binoculars & Scopes
3: Video
4: Lighting & Studio
5: Bags & Cases
6: Tripods & Monopods
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9: Film Photography
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