Archive for October, 2009

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens * Vibration Reduction allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to three shutter speeds slower) * contains five ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements for high resolution and contrast *
Customer Review: Glorious, glorious lens!
Tried the Tamron and Sigma “equivalents” and they were not up to par. But this lens is an absolute beast. Love it. Wish it was cheaper, but you get what you pay for.
Customer Review: Breathtaking lens
I am very new to the art of photography, but the importance of capturing those precious moments of my kids – I had to buy the best lens/camera to ensure I am able to replicate/freeze that priceless momeent…..

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Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) The Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH includes an 8-Megapixel 1/2.5″ CCD imager and a 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a range of 38-114mm equivalent. Exposure is fully automatic with 2.0EV of manual exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting along with a ties metering to the camera’s Face Detection system. 13 scene modes keep the camera approachable for beginners. A long-exposure mode in the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a 2.5″ LCD display for framing images. The Canon ELPH SD1100 IS sports a fairly wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1600. Shutter Speed – 15-1/1500 seconds, Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 seconds ISO Sensitivity – Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Compensation – 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance Control – Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash – Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, and Slow Synchro Flash Range – 12-11 feet/30cm-3.5m (W), 12-6.6 feet/30cm-2.0m (T) Shooting Modes – Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets) Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Self-Timer – 2-seconds, 10-seconds delay, and Custom Dimensions – 3.42 x 2.16 x 0.87 (86.8×54.8×22.0mm) Weight – 4.41 ounces (125 grams)
Customer Review: Power Button- Lens Error
So I bought a Cannon Powershot recently and it notoriously fell victim to the dreaded “lens error”! After many attempts at repairing it, no luck. Honestly though, I thought it was a great camera and if I hadn’t kept it in my purse without a case, it probably would have been just fine. The real problem is that the on/off is a button as opposed to a switch, which made it very delicate to anything that happen to bump it. If the on/off button was inadvertently pushed (which was common with it being in my purse), it would turn on and the lens would get caught and bumped around… which I attribute to the eventual lens error. There are many cameras out there with the on/off as a switch… brilliant… it’s all about the little things!
Customer Review: Not Good in the Dark, but Great with Motion
It is great for all my pictures. But it has a lot of problems in the dark. Everything is blurry and you can barely see anything in the picture. It does great with pictures of things in motion. I went to a jet show, and even when the jet zipped by us so that you could barely see it, it got the picture. It is also VERY easy to download your pictures onto the computer. I am very proud of this little camera.

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Nikon MH-62 Battery Charger for Coolpix P1, P2, S1 & S3 Digital Camera Always make sure you’ve got a charged battery for your Nikon Coolpix S1 digital camera with the Nikon MH-62 Battery Charger. It’s great for charging extra batteries or taking along on trips. It accepts the rechargeable Lithium-ion EN-EL8 battery only.
Customer Review: The Nikon MH-62 Charger – Works for Newer Cameras Like the S52 and S52c
Nikon MH-62 Battery Charger for Coolpix P1, P2, S1 & S3 Digital Camera is designed to charge the rechargable Lithium-ion EN-EL8 battery. I doubt many people are still buying or using the P1, P2, S1 and S3 these days. The good news is that this is the same battery used in the newer versions of Nikon’s S class cameras, including the Nikon Coolpix S52 and the Nikon Coolpix S52c.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Brown) The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 camera combines style with power and intelligence. At just under 5/8 (15mm) thin, the T90 comes in 5 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the T90 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. T90 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the 3.0 (230k pixels) touch-screen LCD.
Customer Review: Love it!
Great pictures! and features; moreover, the sony tech support is the fast and really helpful.

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Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR The EG-E6 Battery Grip is dedicated strictly to the EOS 5D Mark II, and permits one or two LP-E6 battery packs to be installed. With two packs, the battery life is doubled, compared to using a single LP-E6 pack in-camera. Especially for extended use of the EOS 5D Mark II’s movie mode or Live View, the BG-E6 is an outstanding accessory. The BG-E6 provides full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer desires.
Customer Review: Very Expensive
I bought the BG-E2N for my 50D and love it. I wanted a grip for my 5D2 also. I’ve been contemplating aftermarkets for about 1/3 the price (5D2) and 1/2 the price (50D), but the thought of “you get what you pay for” looms over my head every time i think about it. I’ve taken the plunge and bought both genuine grips. Now, $162 for the 50D grip ($65 generic Linkdelight), $262 for the 5D2 grip ($82 generic Linkdelight). The only difference between the 2 Canon grips are: 5D2 has AF button and is $100+. I really wanted the generic grips to save some $$$ since this is a hobby, but didnt want to waste $$$ on junk. My thoughts regarding this grip (BG-E6): major rip-off. Its been 2 months that i’ve had this grip and I still cant find the “real” battery (at non-gouging prices). Otherwise its an excellent piece and makes the camera feel “full” and heavier. I’ve read some reviews about the generics, but at the time, much info wasn’t avail. Hopefully someone out there has both the generic and real one to really do a side-by-side comparison. I am giving it only 3 stars because of the $100+ over the 50D grip and Canon’s reluctance to make the batteries more avail.
Customer Review: Absolutely required if you need lens support and long shooting life
I’ve always bought battery grips for every Canon dSLR I’ve owned. Sure, it’s an expensive piece of equipment, but if you’re spending a lot already on a higher end camera, what’s a few hundred more? (as my credit card groans)

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