Onkyo BD-SP809 Blu-Ray Disc Player - Black

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List Price: $599.00
Sale Price: $398.97
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The brand Onkyo has been around almost as long as some of the other great Japanese Hi-Fi companies (Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood,etc). they have a great reputation as builders of fine quality stereo gear, as far back as the 1970s.

I havent had alot of experience with all their current product line, but checked out some of their AV multi-channel receivers, and WOW, they are built beautifully...I was very impressed,everything weighs like, 70 lbs, the cases are metal, well sheilded, the face plates are heavy machined aluminum, etc...Im happy to see that there is still HIGH QUALITY stuff being built out there, when most mass market brand equipment you see at Best But is just lightweight, cheap, plasticky CRAP. I am a vintage stereo/ hi-fi collector, and was determined when I went shopping to find a Blu-Ray player that had the quality look and feel of a high-end stereo product.

i have some very cool vintage Pioneer, Kenwood,Dual Turntables,that kind of cool, OLD SCHOOL gear...and this stuff is made like a tank...its from the 70s, before the motto became "Lets build everything as cheaply as possible" and most of the DVD or BluRay players, or low priced receivers you see out there are CRAP...they feel like cheap, plasticky junk.They work OK (or NOT LOL), but they just dont look like they fit in with a nice stereo or High End Home Theater system.

If you care about this, and have a high quality stereo /home theatre system, and want a BluRay player that matches the SOLID old school feel of VINTAGE quality gear, or high quality MODERN home theater gear, then this player will probably appeal to you. Its built like a friggin TANK! It has a nice, THICK, black, adonized aluminum face plate, and the whole unit feels like its very well designed and the build quality is fantastic! The whole case is solid metal, and according to most reviews Ive read, the unit is very well damped, and immune to external vibration. it also features a very advanced D to A converter.

Quality wise, Its like an AUDI or Mercedes...or a Lexus...it just feels RIGHT! Its like when you slam the door on a lightweight, crappy cheap car door, and the whole car rattles. Well, there are plenty of DVD/Blu Ray players the mass market stuff you see at Best Buy, Im sure you know what Im talking about! This piece feels like high end VINTAGE stereo gear, heavy and beautiful to look at, and it feels nice, even the controls, everything, has that mmm....nice!....feel to it.

So far, Ive found it works beautifully, both with streaming ( Netflix, etc) as well as playing BluRays and DVDs. The picture is gorgeous, with rich vibrant colors, and the sound is also excellent!

One thing Ive found, none of the higher price,better quality players are "WI-FI ready", you have to pop an extra 60 to 80 bucks for a "wireless bridge" which is just a little box, like a ROKU box size, that basically connects the internet in your house, to the BluRay player. You just plug it into the BluRay player with an ethernet cable, and thats pretty much it: youre ready to GO!

I know some people think this is kind of a pain in the ass...When I first realized NONE of the better quality players have this feature, I was confused...but now, I get it. The cheap players have it built in. My LG BD 590 has WiFi built in, and I actually think that is a real nice player for the money (Theyre still out there, brand new, even though discontinued, for like, 200-230.00 bucks on Amazon.) But this Onkyo player is a whole different thing. Its like comparing a Kia to a BMW! Any of the top players, by Oppo, Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, or Onkyo, DONT have the WI-Fi "built in", so you have to decide if buying the wireless bridge is worth it. At first, I was pissed off, then I said, Ok, WTF, and bought it and hooked it up, and Im very pleased!

People complain that feature for feature, this player doesnt have every single bell and every single whistle it could...so, I suggest compare each player, and then decide what features you really need...for me, again, priority is i wanted a nice, SOLIDLY BUILT quality player, that plays DVDs, CDs, and Blu Rays effortlessly and brilliantly, and with the addition of the necessary WIRELESS BRIDGE, BAM! This player plays virtually anything you can throw at it. So, i would say, this player is DEFINITELY worth checking out! Good Luck, you guys! Sincerely,Bbopman

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Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens

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I wanted a nice walk around lens. I haven't used it alot since I received it, but it appears to be adequate for my purposes. It is very light weight and good for those everyday shots.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3K 16.05 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless

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List Price: $1,299.99
Sale Price: $898.00
Today's Bonus: 31% Off

Professional image quality testing has been done, and the verdict is in. This camera beats the Olympus OM-D EM-5... just barely. Image quality off both camera sensors is fantastic and nearly identical, but the GH3 edges out the EM-5 by just a little bit of dynamic range. The EM-5 is a little cheaper, though. Right now, the GH3 is fairly expensive, but what you pay for is the best camera in this format money can buy, and I'm not just talking about image quality.

Other reviews cover a lot of things about image quality and technical specifications, far more in depth than I'll go here. What I want to talk about is handling, video, and the general advantages of the Micro Four Thirds format.

Chances are, if you are considering the GH3 at all, you fall under one of three categories. You are either a serious enthusiast, a professional photographer, or you want to make movies. This is probably not going to be your very first system camera, and it's definitely not a point-and-shoot camera for amateurs. That's not to say the GH3 is overly complicated or unapproachable if you're new to photography, but I should think a cheaper camera would fit your needs fine.

The GH3 is a very special camera, with lots to love for those who love cameras. If you're a serious enthusiast, you should consider the EM-5 as well as the GH3. There are pros and cons for both cameras. I'll let you go read up on the EM-5 on your own, but for the GH3, it has a lot in its favor. Top of the list is handling. The GH3 is the largest camera in the format, this is true, but what you gain in bulk and weight, you also gain in ergonomics. There are lots and lots of physical buttons, five of them customizable, and nearly all of them usable one-handed without any awkwardness. The software is fantastic, too, giving you additional programable buttons on the touch screen, as well as Panasonic's fully configurable Quick Menu. There are tons and tons of options to set to get your camera working just the way you want it to. Everything is very well laid out and fairly intuitive. The dials and control wheels feel solid and work great. Even the largest of lenses balance very well on the GH3, thanks to its weight and best-in-format grip. Don't let its size fool you though, it's only a little heavier than the EM-5. Along with that size comes a very large battery. Technical specs I think are conservative on the lifespan of a charge, too. This is the best camera battery I've ever encountered, letting me shoot far longer than I am used to. All-in-all, the GH3 fits wonderfully in the hand, is very easy to shoot with, and gives you a huge amount of control. If you're an enthusiast photographer or serious prosumer, the GH3 will not disappoint. As an enthusiast, though, you've got plenty of options in the format and you should look carefully at many other models that may be cheaper but still quite satisfying.

If you are a professional, I think you'll appreciate much of the same things enthusiasts do, like what I mentioned above. But there's more in this camera that seems intended just for you. The Wi-Fi "Lumix Link" will let you upload images directly from the camera as you shoot, letting your customers see immediately what you're doing. You can also use it to trigger the shutter remotely or change settings. If wireless isn't your thing, there's an HDMI port and AV port. I have to believe the fully articulated touch screen will let you make difficult shots easy, such as doing macro on a product at a weird angle. The DSLR-type body will be very familiar to you, as well, though this is a mirrorless camera which means it's a much lighter camera than you're probably used to (more on this later). If you work with video at all for hybrid products, the live electronic viewfinder during movie recording will be a welcome change from optical viewfinders. As I mentioned before, the battery is quite large, but if you need more juice and don't want to switch batteries, there's a (sold-seperately) battery grip that will improve handling with portrait shots and give you even more endurance on a shoot. You will probably get some use out of the flash synchro socket and/or hot shoe. The buffer seems to be quite huge, and with a fast card shooting RAW in burst mode, it's very difficult to slow the camera down. There aren't more than a handful of weatherproof lenses for Micro Four Thirds so far, but if you have any the GH3 is weatherproof and will give you a seal to protect your system while you're shooting in wet environments. The camera is built with high quality, solid materials. All-in-all, the GH3 is perhaps the first Micro Four Thirds camera aimed squarely at the professional market, whether or not you've been tempted by the format before. It gives you enormous control, but gets out of your way when you're working. If you are a professional photographer, you are sure to appreciate the design considerations Panasonic made to make this a camera you can get serious work done with.

If you are a videographer, why are you even reading this review? There is simply no better camera for the movie-maker in this price range, and the video quality you'll get off of this camera will surpass hybrid or video-only cameras that cost considerably more. That said, video was one of my primary reasons for getting this camera, so I'll give you the most important details. Of all the codecs you're most likely to use, the six big ones are 1080p 24fps 50Mbps, 1080p 30fps 50Mbps, 1080p 60fps 50Mbps, 1080p 24fps 72Mbps (ALL-INTRA), 1080p 30fps 72Mbps (ALL-INTRA), or 720p 60fps 72Mbps (ALL-INTRA). You have a full-sized 3.5mm (1/8") microphone port, no need for an adapter like with the GH2, and a 3.5mm (1/8") headphone port for sound out while shooting. Of course, the GH3 has a stereo mic build-in. You can set mic levels right on the camera. There's all kinds of options for time code. As a videographer, you may still want to consider the GH2. Video quality is better on the GH3 in testing, even compared to the hacked GH2, but the GH2 is considerably cheaper and the difference in quality may not be enough. If you're a small budget indie filmmaker, choose carefully. All-in-all, if you can afford one, the GH3 out of the box is truly a fantastic video camera and competes at a much higher level for the price. It really puts other cameras to shame, even dedicated video cameras. If you are a videographer, or even a professional filmmaker, this camera has pretty much everything you want.

Which brings me to an important point. This is a hybrid camera, not merely an excellent still camera. For the price of one professional-quality camera, you're really getting two. If you happen to like taking still pictures AND video, the GH3 offers tremendous value. If you're creating hybrid products as a professional, there's really no other single camera that can do as well as this. If you're a hobbyist with interest in both pictures and video, this can save you a lot of money. The GH2 was good, this is better. Micro Four Thirds has finally arrived at the next level, not for stills-only, but for stills and video. If the EM-5 made Micro Four Thirds a serious format for still photography, the GH3 ups the ante and makes the format a viable platform for a whole new market.

Micro Four Thirds is the only truly mature mirrorless camera system. There are other mirrorless systems, to be sure, but Micro Four Thirds has a huge selection of first-party and third-party lenses, low end and high end, covering a huge range of focal lengths and apertures. The diversity of bodies from Panasonic and Olympus means there's probably a good camera for you no matter who you are. When you buy a system camera, it's reassuring to know that you're making a good investment. Micro Four Thirds is not going away any time soon. There's lots of great lenses available, and many more coming out. There's also adapters for many other lens formats, so there is almost limitless legacy glass available for any need, provided you don't mind manual focus. Mirrorless means thinner and lighter camera bodies, and Micro Four Thirds lenses need only half the focal length to achieve the same field of view as full frame cameras which means smaller and cheaper lenses for the same zoom factor. With two companies competing in the same format, there is a lot of innovation and a lot of options for users.

We'll see what happens over the next year from Panasonic and Olympus. New models are due out from both companies, as is the endless march of progress. For the time being, at least, the GH3 is a fantastic camera, and depending on your needs, it may be the best camera in this format for you until the GH4 comes out. Certainly for the moment, it has the best image quality available, and is a great camera to actually use. If you don't need the best that Micro Four Thirds has to offer, there are a lot of other great cameras to choose from in the format.

Happy shooting!

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FUJIFILM Digital Camera FinePix F800EXR (Black) 16MP EXR-CMOS

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Am not a expert with cameras but this is simple point and shoot camera to me. I love the face recognition, how the camera can tell when to use the flash. This is perfect for me because I can't tell anything about which is the lighting mode to use.There is so much

to learn about it, I just having fun. The only thing is I brought it from China and the manual I receive was in Chinese however there is a digital one on the cd and printing it out was annoying.

I did not receive one of the cable from the company but they a sending it to me but now I have to pay an additional sum of money to clear it and this am piss about.

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Powerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries with holder- 4

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List Price: $17.95
Sale Price: $13.91
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Great batteries to replace the stock ones and they can charge in the battery charger as well which i found convenient. Noticed a big difference in power and longer battery life. i would reccomend to any mflb owner who wants to get more out of there vaporizer and cant go wrong with price either!

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Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens

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I had spent a lot of time studying my next Nikon purchase. I was desperately in need of an upgrade from my D100 but unsure of my next step. The camera world is changing so rapidly and one has to really be an informed shopper. The D3200 meets most of my current needs. The lens package is great. I had thought to rely on my old lens but I would have sacrificed some workability. Unless, you are a professional or shooting in a lot of low light or need an uber fast camera, the D3200 will more than satisfy.

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Samsung NX1000 White ~ 20.3MP Digital Camera with 20-50mm Lens

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List Price: $699.99
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Samsung NX1000 Review -an excellent value!

The main things that drew my interest with this camera were the Wifi features (I have a Samsung WB150F and the Wifi features have worked well. I find them useful and convenient, especially the PC-Autobackup which transfers movies and images to your PC), the large APS-C sensor (more image detail), the compact, mirror-less design, and the recent price drops.

The NX1100 will debut with a MSP of $599 (vs. $699 for the NX1000) and comes bundled with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 and some new Wifi features namely Autoshare. But guess what? Autoshare is available for the NX1000 in the 1.13 firmware update! I already own Adobe Photoshop LR 4, and even with the lower NX1100 price, the NX1000 (basically the same camera) at current prices (340-360) is a great value. Compared to models like the 200/210 it offers the exact same APS-C sensor and is almost identical in image quality and handling. what you are giving up is the AMOLED display, metal body and a few other minor things. (The LCD display on the 1000/1100 is fine, if not quite as good as far as contrast, deep blacks, it is still very usable.)

So...how does the pudding taste? Well, I will admit my overwhelming first impression was "plastic!" though the build quality seems very good, there is an overall "plasticky" feel to the NX1000. (Thankfully, the tripod thread is metal!) The shutter and other bits are metal as well, including the lens mounts.

I use Panasonic and Olympus cameras, mostly, and even those in this price range have a bit nicer "feel" in that sense But, it's a very high quality plastic and I soon got over it except for the fact that I find the grip a bit slick and could see myself dropping this camera, so I immediately attached the strap. Not a big fan of the strap. It's OK, but I do not like the ring attachments used versus the more usual cloth through metal guides on my other cameras. I find the strap interfering with my grip due to where the attachment rings are located and this is quite annoying. I will probably remove this strap for that reason once I find a case I like. You can work around it, but I just don't like it. (Update: I'm adjusting to this and not as irritating as before.)

While we're quibbling, I'm also not a big fan of the way the Zoom lens "locks" when not in use. It does give a lower profile, but it takes some getting used to, as I've never experienced this design before. Again, a minor thing. Overall appearance is good, it looks like a serious camera. I got the white model and like the "Elvis vibe" it gives off. Also the markings are easy to read, it's comfortable to hold (with the 20-50mm lens) and the recessed mode dial is a nice touch. (It's even better with the awesome 16mm wide angle pancake lens! Much slimmer profile and very easy to hold and shoot with.)

In general, as far as controls, the design is well thought out and Samsung offers some unique and original twists such as the "Fn" and "iFn" control buttons which allow easy access to the main things you'd want to "tweak" when shooting. The controls work well and the "ring/wheel" control works very well. I was a bit skeptical, but in use I really liked it. For example, when flipping through your shots in playback mode it works very well and you can scroll through the images very quickly.

Nice to have the hotshoe, though I have not tried the flash unit supplied yet will report back on that. Videographers might note that there is an external mike that works with the hotshoe and uses no cables at all, nice!

In general, I find the NX1000 easy to use, the manual focus works well, the Smart mode seems to do fairly well, there are a great many scene modes and other (somewhat gimmicky) features (Magic filters/frames, etc.). I enjoyed playing with those on the WB150F, but they seem out of place here. There are a superb number of image adjustments, exposure tweaks, and controls of a more serious nature as well. When you want to get serious, this camera is ready. Also, some of the fun things, like the Panorama mode, do work well if you understand their limitations and keep your expectations reasonable.

As expected, the APS-C sensor renders a lot of good image detail. This is the big plus for this camera. I was very pleased with the results under good lighting conditions. I shoot a lot of landscape and street stuff, and this camera seems well suited for that. The noise reduction seems to work well up to about 1600 or so (maybe 800 for purists). Colors are accurate and not over-saturated like on many consumer cameras. If you like the "boost" many cameras give by default, there is a "Vivid" mode which will do this for you. Personally, I prefer the more realistic colors (one of the things I like about Olympus and (most) Panasonics as well). Sharpness is good in JPEGs (I have not shot RAW yet) and tones are nice and smooth (think large expanses of blue sky and clouds). I'm sure with experience my results will improve over these initial test shots, so that bodes well. If you like to print big, 16x20, even 20x30 possibly, you will be able to do so, which is very nice.

The 20-50mm kit lens is nice enough, but has a very limited range compared to what I am used to. (I am considering getting the 30mm lens which I think would make a nice compact package for everyday use.) However, the images look good, sharp, detailed, so I am happy with it. Video worked well and the zoom worked fine in video mode and was silent. In casual use, there is no need to switch the dial to video mode, you can just press the Video button on the back and after a slight pause you're in action. This is nice. Of course, dialing to full video mode gives you more options.

Wifi features worked fine, I was able to easily connect and save pics using the autobackup mode. Skydrive and others worked fine. Have not tried the mobile link and remote view finder apps yet. (Update: I tried these apps out and they worked OK for the most part. A bit flaky at times. There is a new "Smart Camera app" to replace these, but it only works with the new firmware. Since I have not yet upgraded the firmware, have not tried it.) The PC_Autobackup mode works very well for transferring pics and movies to your PC. It remembers what has been transferred and only transfers new items. Best to transfer frequently, since slower than reading from a card, but all automatic and very convenient. [You can also transfer photos to your mobile devices (phone/tablet) using the other apps (Mobile Link/Smart Camera).]

Example: You get back from shooting, you activate the PC-Autobackup on the camera (your laptop/PC and network must be on, of course), and the camera will connect and begin transferring your content. When done the camera will turn-off (unless you press a control button within 30 seconds) and you can set the PC to shutdown as well if you like. Or you can select the "open folder" choice on the PC/notenook popup dialog and view your pics and movies. All very easy and convenient.

There is a "Smart Range" feature to extend dynamic range and preserve highlights. It seems to work well, but you lose shadow detail. Might want to turn off by default, I think. (You can also shoot RAW and tweak things yourself, of course.)

JPEGS look very good to me with a lot of detail and sharpness. So good that I think shooting JEPG only is feasible with the NX1000. (You can always switch to RAW or RAW+Jpeg when needed, of course.) I think many will find the Jpegs entirely adequate for most purposes. (If you shoot a lot at high ISO's you would definitely want to shoot RAW.) You have a range of aspect ratios including 1:1, 3:2, and 16:9. This is nice and gives you flexibility in camera versus cropping later.

The 8fps burst mode worked very well, though as has been noted everywhere, there is a lag as the camera processes the shots before you can shoot again. I am a fairly deliberate photographer and don't shoot much action/sports, so the NX1000 is fine for me. The occasional lags when switching modes and after bursts or RAW shots are not an issue for me, but could be for some. It's all covered in many of the excellent online reviews, so I won't dwell on it here. Overall, I found the camera responsive and adequate for my needs.

The LCD screen is bright, colorful and has good resolution. I was pleased with it. I generally favor optical view finders (sorry, I admit to being old school here, you can't beat a good optical VF IMHO) and even EVF in a pinch, but I am getting used to the non-VF style of shooting and the NX1000 LCD is very good in this respect.

In general, I am very pleased with the image quality and the feature set and think this camera is an excellent value at current prices. Many of the features are unique, the Wifi modes are the best I've seen to date, and the APS-C sensor seems to be a good one. It's fairly compact with the 20-50mm kit lens (and would be even more so with the 30mm pancake lens), easy to carry (not heavy), and has all the controls you could ever want. The images are very good and that's the main thing.

I think it's an easy 4 stars for overall quality and especially value for the price paid.

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Update: I recently purchased the Samsung f2.4 16mm wide angle "pancake" lens (Samsung 16mm f/2.4 NX Ultra Wide Pancake Lens (Black)) and it's a great addition to this camera. Wonderful for landscapes and walk-about/street photography. It's the lens I keep on the camera by default now. Quicker auto-focus, faster optics(f2.4 vs f3.5), and a more compact profile. When I have the 16mm lens on the body, I feel this is a 5 star combo. (I am leaving the rating at 4 stars with the kit lens, which is an excellent lens. I just find the 16mm to be the "magic" lens with this body. Very subjective, of course.)

Update: I did not cover video very well above, suffice to say the quality of the video is excellent for a camera in this price range and superior to many, I would guess. It is full HD 30/60 fps. You can Zoom during video shooting and it supports external microphones and stereo sound. All the basics are here and a few pluses as well. You can even use many of the special effects in video mode should you wish to do so. There is a dedicated video button for instant access, and a dial selection for more options. Videos take longer to transfer over wifi due to their size, but do transfer fine. Sound quality id pretty good for a camera of this type, in my opinion. So, if you are traveling, you have both stills and video covered. (I still feel a dedicated video camera and full fledged DSLR are optimal. But I must say, the combo capabilities here are quite fine.)

Video Format: MP4 (H.264), Compression: Movie H.264, Sound AAC

Frame Rate: 60fps (1280 x 720 Only), 30fps (1920 x 1080), 24fps (1920 x 810)

Image Sizes: 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 810, 1280 x 720 , 640 x 480, 320x240 for Sharing (Default: 1920 x 1080)

Movie Editing: Still Image Capture, Time Trimming

Update: I did not mention that the kit lens (20-50mm) does not have image stabilization, nor does the body. Has not been a problem for me (I shoot old school, bracing, etc.), but it was a consideration in buying the low cost and excellent 16mm wide angle for this body (very compact and little worries about image stabilization, larger sensor works in favor here) and dedicating this to camera to the wide end, while using my Panasonic G1 for the mid/telephoto range (as I already have excellent lenses for my G1 in this range). I still have the 20-50mm (an excellent lens) in the bag and can switch when needed. The lenses I have already for my G1 are superb, so this works out well for me.

You can buy image stabilized Samsung lenses (like the 18-55mm) if that is a concern. Shooting with the 20-50mm kit lens, I never once had any issues. However, in low light situations, it might come into play. Again, in my case, my G1 and f1.7 20mm would be my preferred choice, but I could get by with the NX1000. It has good image quality at high ISO and even ISO 3200 is usable many times. ISO 1600 is very good and ISO 800 is very clean.

For quick "grab and go" shooting, I continue to enjoy this camera very much.

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Canon C100 Cinema EOS Camera (Body Only)

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List Price: $7,999.00
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There's a lot of talk around the net about how it's missing/has crippled features from its bigger brother the c300. But it can't be denied that you're getting the same sensor as the cameras costing many times this little guy, and the low light ability of it is arguably unrivaled.

When looking at the competitors, there's really nothing that's similar. You have the FS700 which is a nonstarter for me due to its ungainly form factor. DSLRs work great, but lack basic things that professional video cameras such as this have, namely XLRs, proper monitoring, and built in ND filters.

I do have my nitpicks, so i'll rattle them off:

-The LCD is in the wrong place, should be farther forward, and cannot turn to face forward.

-The EVF is not very good at all, but i'll take a mediocre EVF over no EVF at all. I use it frequently, and a large eyecup helps a lot.

-No true 1080 slow motion, the 60i isn't terrible by any means, but if you want good slow motion, it's just not quite there.

-The darn thing is just a half an inch too large in all directions to work with nearly any of the great photography cases out there.

-LCD screen reflective, not great in sunlight. Sony's lcds for the longest time have had amazingly visible lcds in sunlight, what's wrong canon?

I could go on, but it's really nitpicking. The plusses far outweigh the minuses:

-Unrivaled low light up to 20,000 ISO. And yes it's USABLE up to 20K, not that you should, but you can if really needed.

-Small formfactor, with all the expected video necessities. Can handhold it all day long no problem

-Practically zero artifacting. No Moire, no alaising, true 1080 sharpness.

-Battery life that makes RED shooters weep. Nothing against red, it's just Canon gave us a small, 4 hour battery.

-The AVCHD codec is NOT weak. It holds up great, the only exception being high motion scenes such as water or leaves in the wind.

-Uses any Canon or Nikon lens(with adapter)

again, i could go on, but it's just a lot to list out. If your in the market for a camera in this price range and this form factor, you'll be thrilled with using this little chap, i have zero regrets from nearly a year of use.

if i were to have one wish, it would be for canon to take a damn hint from sony and make a powered, constant aperture zoom lens.

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Gossen Mavolux 5032C Digital Footcandle and Lux Meter

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List Price: $945.00
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This product was used to test lighting systems in a university's chemistry/teaching labs. The meter's capabilities are amazing, which is very deceiving to its simple appearance. The testing software is what makes this so essential to the work we are doing. The graphs it created were indispensible.

Comes in a hard case complete with everything you need. Have found no cons in the past few months of using.

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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9360 Black Qwerty

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It's an EXCELLENT product.

It has the right price, size, weigth and cost, perfect in every way.

I am sooooo happy and I really recomend all of you to experience the new RIM BB Curve 9360.

P.S.: I live in Venezuela and the 3G works perfectly!

For 3G to work in Venezuela:

AT&T branded for MOVISTAR & MOVILNET

T-Mobile braded for DIGITEL

UNLOCKED of course!

Ya tengo el telefono en mis manos, funciona perfecto el 3G de Movistar (la linea que yo uso). Solo tienen que escribirle al vendedor y preguntarle si tiene el telefono T-mobile branded (significa que viene con el logo de T-mobile y que funciona para Digitel) o si es AT&T branded (significa que viene con el logo de AT&T y es el que funciona para Movistar y Movilnet) Especiquen que necesitan uno con el brand de alguna de las dos y listo.. Lean los otros comments tambien...

Saludos a todos..

Blackberry Curve 9360 Unlocked Smartphone T-Mobile, AT&T Black

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Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Zoom Digital Lens + UV Filter

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I am a remodeling contractor. I bought this lens because I wanted to be able to take pictures of my kitchen & especially bath remodels. They can often be tight spaces that require a wide angle to capture the entire effect. It's done all of that and more.

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Olympus Evolt E300 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

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This is the latest in my journey through Olympus Digital Cameras

(D340R, 460,560,2020z, 5060 -some of which I have reviewed on Amazon). The choice of the E-300, used for some commerical work I do, was not so easy because I have a bag full of Pentax K lenses and was mightily tempted by the Pentax digitals. But, having batteries, familiarity with the menu system, and really very good experience with Olympus products and service over the years, I took the plunge and got the E-300 and its kit lens. Then got a K mount adapter for my Pentax lenses and set to work.

Ok, there are some quirks and I will get them out of the way:

a slight magenta cast to some greens, easily fixed in post-processing or fiddling with WB, and the noise reduction system can just slightly dull grass in photos, also easily fixed

now and then a bright spot will fool exposure slightly when using the full screen sensor (I've learned to use the center-weighted and spot meters to take care of this)

I am not overly impressed by the lcd, which doesn't seem to have the brilliance of the one on my 5060.

I wish Oly had added an xD slot for those of us with a collection of these cards, purchased for use with older models

Now to some good stuff:

don't worry about some reviews claiming the camera is noisey and doesn't like 800/1600 ISO. I get fine results, which are easily fine tuned in Photoshop Elements, Neat Image or other programs, and which can be helped mightily by using a wide aperture prime lens at 400.

colors are brilliant and resolution sharp

the Oly jpg algorithms are very good, meaning that for most 'normal' shooting one can be perfectly happy using the best HQ mode -lots of testing on my part discerns very little visible difference with SHQ. This is good to know when traveling or when you want to keep some disc space; triage carefully when you see that once in a lifetime shot coming and then use the highest modes

Raw is very good but by all means avoid the Olympus Master converter, which is terribly unintuitive, in favor of Adobe's.

battery life is excellent with the BLM1 battery (and yes, you can get good backups on that auction site for less than ten dollars each; and they work just fine); I've only run one battery down all the way and that was with multiple in camera editing and a download of 150 shots via USB.

flash is fine (though watch lens hood shadowing at highest aperture); I've supplemented with the FL-36 and FL-20, both of which work flawlessly, even for the brain dead like me. Like many cameras this one will occasionally underexpose so I generally program the flash for a little extra oomph.

the camera feels rugged and well made; a little tank that feels good in one's hand and thanks to lack of prism on top slides easily into a small bag.

the kit lens is really quite fine

K lenses, including a Tokina ATX telephoto zoom work easily and brilliantly, as does an OM lens with adapter.

-even for the 'advanced' among us, it is good to have the range of scene modes on this camera. They work.

-vastly improved instruction manual.

-burns very quickly, even to standard CF cards.

-finally, this thing really keeps dust off the sensor. I'm constantly fiddling between lenses in very different environmental situations and have yet to see a spec. Yes, some appear on the outer mirror, but that is easily and harmlessly cured.

Olympus does not have the cache or marketing power of Nikon and Canon. And the sensor on this 4/3d's camera is smaller than those on its main competitors. Yet, I find it to be a solid and

unflashly product in line with most Oly cameras I have owned. This company is good at miniaturization, glass, and compression algorithms. If you need it Oly service is excellent (quick and friendly as I found out when I screwed up something in my 5060, also a superb camera).

I'm sure that there are fine photos to be had with any of the major dslr's on the market and not having a lot of comparative experience with other brands probably don't know what I am missing. But if you want an elegant workhorse with high resolution and brilliant photos give this one a careful look.

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I just thought I would provide an update for anyone who runs across one of these now ancient cameras. The bottom line is that though I have two other Oly dslr's (E-510m, and E-330) I continue to have serious attachment to this camera, which is now my 'car camera' sitting in a bag through heat and cold, with a set of 'backup' lenses. With some tweaking of the camera's color settings --slight increases in contrast and saturation -the colors are amazing, the best I think of any of my cameras. There's just something about the sensor. My favorite combo is the camera and the very small and light Oly 14-42. It focuses quickly and accurately, and just feels great in the hand. Of course, some caveats. No image stabilization. Don't get too serious above ISO 400. But sometimes we get too, too spoiled by the latest and greatest. This isn't one of those cameras, but it keeps one thinking seriously about photography, reminds me that for generations pros used cameras much more simple than this to create great images.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II

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The camera and the 18-55mm lens are great, but the 75-300 lens isn't. The Backpack fell apart after a couple of months of LIGHT use. There's a lot of junk, meaning low quality things in this bundle. Good price isn't good when the quality is low.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i SLR Digital Camera Kit with Sigma 18-200mm

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I hesitated buying but happily I did and was pleased not only with the camera which is AWESOME!) but with all the other lens' and gear that came with it in the kit. I have already entered a photo in a contest. It was delivered when they said and again I was pleased. Yes! I will order from them again and Yes! I will buy more Canon products.

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Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR w/ 18-105mm

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I bought this package about a month and used it in various settings and environments. I do not need to leave feedback about the D7000. For that look up CNET or any other tech site. For the package and seller though here is the feedback

Package

The package contains all items as described in the description above. The items are of three manufacturers: nikon (d7000, + 2 nikkor lens), vivitar (bag, tripod and some accessories) and zeikos (wide angle lens, filters etc)

All the parts fit well into the bag. Except the big tripod. The tripod is a little disappointing since its about 4 feet. I'd like it to be at least 6 feet. ALso the small tripod cant bear the weight of the 200mm lens with the camera. But that's a small concern considering the rest of the package rocks.

2 SD cards of 16GB each. Both are high speed and I used them in overflow mode.

Really happy with the lens package. The filters fit well.

Got some real good pictures with closeup and landscapes.

Definitely the package is cheaper than the individual costs of the parts. Sum of the parts is definitely higher than the single items.

Seller Feedback

Package was sent via UPS ground. I got the package in a couple of days after shipping. Time was as estimated. UPS couldnt deliver it home for a few times since seller needed signature for dropoff. So I had to wait for a few days before I had freetime to pick it up at UPS office. Seller (Davis MAX) was very good at replying bacl to my queries.

I couldnt figure out if the wide angle lens needed a adapter ring. Some of my other cameras needed adapter rings and they responded within a business day with the answer. Here it is verbatim

The wide angle lens made by zeikos is made to be used with the Nikon 18-55 VR Lens that you received. It's a 52mm mount and does not need a step up ring adapter it goes directly on to the lens.

Please let us know if we can assist you with anything else We're here for you,

DavisMAX

Shop Smart, Shop DavisMAX!

Overall I am very happy with the camera and package. and I would recommend this package to buyers.

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StackShot Automated Macro Rail Package, US AC Adapter

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This macro photography automated rail system adds a new dimension to those of us who do macro photography. The company that produces this product is very helpful and prompt when responding to user questions. I highly recommend this product and company to anyone who is eager to enhance their macro photography efforts and appreciates quick assistance from company technicians when questions arise. I can't speak highly enough about the support I've received from this company or the quality of pictures I've been able to take using their product.

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Firefly GT800 Handheld USB Digital Microscope with Measurement

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List Price: $319.99
Sale Price: $299.00
Today's Bonus: 7% Off

On the whole the firefly GT800 seems well made, has pretty good optics, and works pretty much as described. You should be prepared for the fact that the whole field is not in focus at the same time if the center is in focus, the edges are not unless you refocus by changing the distance from the object. If you want a photo where the whole image is sharp you would need to take multiple images at different distances then combine them with a software such as Helicon Focus.

I've downgraded it to 4 stars because I think the product description is misleading. Specifically, the claim about how much it magnifies is misleading. The image at magnification "10X" is of a field of view of 19.5 mm. Compared to a digital SLR with a sensor of 23.2 mm this is a ratio of about 1.2:1, just a little better than a macro lens. With the image at magnification "230X" the field of view is 2.3 mm. Compared to the digital SLR this is a ratio of about 10.7:1 The images you get are more comparable to what you would expect from a macro lens with extension tubes. They are not what you would expect if you are thinking of 230X on a real microscope. This product would be more accurately advertised as a digital hand lens, not a digital microscope, but of course would then not be as salable.

My other complaint is that the manual is very minimal and usually does nothing except tell you the name of a button. I've dinked around and figured out most of them but there are still a few where the function eludes me. A small amount of effort on the manual should not be too much to expect for something with a price tag like this.

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