2 comments about Lomography Diana F+ 35mm Back Door with Four Plastic Frames.

1. The Diana id a great camera and a lot of fun to use. It truly brings photography back to its basics. The only issue I have is that there is a bit of a learning curve and, while it can be forgiving, having fun with the Diana's more artistic features can lead to a lot of pictures not coming out right or not at all. This can be expensive while getting to know the Diana camera, especially if using 120 film, not to mention the development coast! With the 35mm back you can snap pictures constantly, get to know your camera more and not worry about the higher cost of film and development of 120 film. Once you've mastered the camera a little more you can "graduate" to 120 film and take full advantage of what this dynamic camera has to offer. Plus the 35mm back can add a few extras of it's own. Definitely a great item to add to your Diana kit.



2. Good stuff for diana user.
   get to save lotsa money on films and developing.

5 comments about Polaroid Spectra Film Single Pack.

1. The film is expired, but it seems to work just fine. Just make sure that your camera requires 1200 film like this because some cameras require 600 or some other type.



2. I was very happy that Amazon listed a vendor for Polaroid films. I am a big fan of Polaroid for a number of reasons, not the least of which is my admiration for Edwin Land, it's inventor. Amazon was extremely useful in tracking down a product that is no longer on the shelves of photography supply houses.



3. Although the product was not what I was looking for exactly, the service definitely made up the difference. The store offered me a replacement out of their pocket and I thought that was great service. I appreciate there customer service and would recommend anyone to feel safe to order from the seller.



4. I was heartbroken when Spectra Polaroid Polaroid Spectra Film Single PackCameras were discontinued. I've enjoyed using mine so much. But after a spell of non-use it began to develop kinks. Then I couldn't find film. Well, I've finally a good supply at good ol' Amazon and the price isn't unreasonable. Thanks again Amazon for being just where you're needed. I'll stick by you because you stick by me.



5. We all know that Polaroid has stopped it's production in integral film, so this is why we see only single packs of film for over twenty dollars. Besides that, if the film you buy is not too far from the expiration date (they all expire between 6/09-8/09)the quality is as good as the camera you take it with shoots. Five stars if film wasn't so damn expensive. Four stars.

5 comments about Fujifilm QuickSnap 400 Speed Single Use Camera with Flash (10-Pack).

1. I was looking for Wedding Cameras... and then I found this
   perfect product. I loved the price and I decide to do my own
   personalized paper cover.



2. The pictures were a little grainy, but still was able to get great pictures to remember the event.



3. This store is great. Fast, fast shipping and great product at a super low price. I searched and never found cameras (no name brands included) that came close to this price. I saved over 50% on this order. Love this store. Cameras are all white and have flash if needed.



4. These actually came with a white front plate which was perfect for me. The pictures are good quality. I was worried they might be expired but I still have 12+ months before that date.



5. The cameras were great for the kids I taught photography basics. Customer service was great the price was right and shipment timely.

5 comments about Canon EOS Rebel 2000 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 28-80mm Lens.

1. Purchased for $180 back in Nov 2003, I fell in love with the easy to use Canon Rebel 2000 and together we learned about photography. The autofocusing points help to guide the photographer and the various photo modes expand the abilities of this tough little camera. From close ups of flowers and butterflies to a night football game loaded with action to serene still portraits, the Rebel does a great job of helping the amateur shutterbug take great pictures.
   
   There were some concerns about the construction of its body, but the Rebel and I have been to the beach, dog park, camping, playgrounds, hiking, ball games, horseback riding (galloping!), and more - and it has completely held up well with the swinging, banging, and action of use.
   
   I've made the switch to the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and a pocket sized Canon PowerShot Elph, but while the instant gratification of the digital era is nice, the best capturing of the light and mood, which is usually the distinction between a good photo and a great photo, still goes to my original Rebel. My original Rebel remains more portable and easier to use with better pictures than the bigger digital cousin, which is why I use my digital camera less often than I would use my film Rebel.



2. The camera was exactly as advertised and is in very nice shape. It was a Christmas present for my daughter and it arrived quickly and in time for Christmas.



3. Excellent camera. My daughter need this type of camera for class and has been great! Great camera for a photography class!!



4. I've had this camera for a few years and i've taking great pitures with it. I do think i like my canon XSi better, but that is newer technoligy. The pictures i took were great but i like being able to view the pictures right away like on the XSi. There isn't many things to manualy control, it does have auto-focus, and i like having that. All there really is, is the mode wheel thing, a timed shot button, AV set, and those are really the major things.
   
   As a sugjestion, i got a battery pack for the camaera. it makes the camera have a battery length about 2x longer. Also, you probaly don't need to get these but i have 28-90 lens. Overall this is a good camera.



5. I needed the camera for a photography one class and it got the job done. mine didnt come with a manual so it wasnt as easy for me to figure out how to use it but it was worth the $100 i bought it for.

4 comments about Canon EOS-1V Professional SLR Body.

1. It's a shock to me to find that many years after release, no one has written a review of the EOS 1V. This is one sweet camera. It has a carved of a chunk feel that tells me that I can use it hard and not have to worry that it will let me down. There are enough pro features to cover any challenge.
   
   I bought mine because I shoot a lot of motor sports and this baby autofocuses faster than my Nikon F5 (a camera I really like too). The metering system, once you extablish the proper ISO of your film, is dead nuts on. I leave the camera on "P" for program for most assignments and use the amazing matrix meter setting for surprisingly accurate results. Case in point, I recently did a salon shoot of a Ferrari 308GTB and the guy at my prolab said "the exposures were great, as usual."
   
   Some cool things that I love about the EOS 1V: I wear glasses and I can see the entire view finder with ease. The camera handles like a dream in the horizontal and vertical position (mine has the motor drive with the second shutter release - I recommend it to any serious action shooter.) Film loading is a snap. With custom functions, you can prevent the camera from rewinding at the end of the roll - a good idea in a church or other quiet setting. The camera is weather sealed with gaskets on buttons and switches. If you have newer EOS lenses, these include gaskets around the lens mount. These, combined with the gasket built into the EOS 1V body help keep the moisture outside if you find yourself shooting in damp conditions. (No, the camera is not waterproof. But it's well sealed against all but the worst that mother nature can throw at you.
   
   I shoot a lot of slide film, so in tricky lighting situations (e.g., back lighting, subjects that are very dark or very light, etc.) exposure bracketing is part of the deal. The exposure dial on the back of the body makes it easy to do 3 or 5 or more quick exposures, varying each by one third of an f-stop.
   
   I have run several hundreds of roll of film through my EOS 1V (The camera has a feature that imprints the roll number on the leader tab) with nary a problem. If you are still shooting film (and I know a bunch of us are still out there), this is one outstanding camera worthy of your consideration. And, given the cost of the new Nikon F6, it seems to be a bargain too. (If you are looking to spend a little less money, the EOS 3 has a lot of the same features except, of course, price.)



2. For what seems like forever, my gal pal Sara and I have been using a pair of EOS 10qd's I picked up in Hong Kong several years ago. We'd squandered a small fortune on a whole batch of "L" lenses, but we'd never upgraded our camera bodies, I guess because the bloody things just refused to break. They just kept right on taking picture after picture, year after year. Oh when was the harsh, ocean going, corroding weather of the Caribbean going to wreak havoc on these cameras, so we'd have an excuse to go out and buy something new. Apparently never. Canon builds good stuff.
   
   Then one day Sara told me she wanted to be a two camera body girl, and she wasn't gonna count that tiny little Olympus digital she kept in her backpack that we used to grab quick shots for boating magazines. She wanted a new body and a film scanner, too.
   
   So we laid out the big bucks and got her an EOS-1V and me, not wanting to be left out, got a digital 20D, because I was just plain tired of being looked down on by these professional sports shooters with duel digitals hanging off their shoulders. So now we're both two camera body people, she's got the best film camera ever made and I've got the best digital camera ever made. And we both have a ten year old 10qd as well. Canon, you can't go wrong with them. They are the standard all others are measured by.



3. as soon as i got it i loved it and haven't put it down. The controls are exactly like my 1d and the transition was seamless. I can't wait to give a real workout.



4. It feels odd to be reviewing this camera in 2009. It represents a technology that won't be coming back -- the caliber of images from quality digital SLRs now equals 35mm film, and digital is easier to work with. For a while, some people used excuses like "Kodachrome has better archival properties than digital storage," but Kodachrome has been cancelled, and after December 2010, it won't be possible to get any remaining rolls processed. Those who use film in education are unlikely to buy a professional camera like the 1v, and those who use film cameras for their atavistic style are probably more likely to pick up a rangefinder.
   
   The things that make the 1v great are primarily of interest to professionals -- 45 autofocus points, and very rapid autofocus even by the standards of a decade later, extraordinary quick film advance (10 images/second with the PB-E2 winder attached, and everybody who buys the 1v also buys the winder), massive customizability for a film camera (and yet, of course, nowhere near the customizability of any mid-range digital camera, where effective ISO rating and white point can be changed on the fly). There are probably some professionals out there still using their 1vs for these advantages, but I doubt anybody is buying new ones.
   
   As a result, these camera are now widely available in the used market, often in superb condition. The 1v is a tough camera -- you could probably use one to pound nails and still sell it on eBay as "near mint".
   
   This is a an amazing piece of engineering, a pleasure to hold and use. I use it mostly in Program or Av modes, and other than the standard caveat to adjust settings for a silhouetted subject, it makes good decisions. Ditto for the autofocus, which is materially better than the autofocus in my slightly lower-end EOS Elan 7. It shares most accessories with my EOS 5D, and of course I can use the same lenses on both of those cameras and my EOS IX. If from time to time you want to work with a 35mm SLR that has auto-focus and auto-exposure, you will never find a better one, and there is something lovely about knowing you're using the acme that a line of technological development ever produced. If your pictures don't come out, you certainly can't blame the tool.
   
   I have only one complaint about the camera -- the shutter button is so sensitive that the camera takes a picture if I breathe on it hard. Always remember to shut the camera off before putting it in your bag.

No comments about Lomography Holga 135BC Plastic 35mm Camera - "Bent Corners" Version.

5 comments about Holga 120CFN Medium Format Fixed Focus Camera with Lens and Built-in Flash with Color Filter Wheel.

1. God I love this camera. It's ugly, cheaply made, and completely unpredictable, but for an amateur like me, just realizing the joys of photography, it was exactly what I needed. Like other reviewers here, I too had gotten a bit bored with my mid-range digital camera, and invested the low, low fee of ~$60 in this little creature. I had read it could be frustrating and disappointing, but I have experienced neither emotion since becoming its owner. I have almost entirely stopped using my digital, and a 35mm SLR that is also a great camera... this one is just so much more fun.
   
   The only drawback is the price and inconvenience of film/development. Try to buy in bulk, and get film developed only - not printed. It'll only cost about $2-3 a roll, and you can then scan the negatives (another investment, but if you see film in your future...) or print them yourself. But honestly, it's worth it. I'm so excited every time I get a roll back from the developers I can hardly wait, and I'm seldom disappointed. If you can appreciate the strange, beautiful way the Holga views the world, and not expect it to produce high fidelity images, you can't go wrong.



2. This Camera is Amazing & Cheap. Just a few comments about its packaging, i love to see some improved package on this with some colorful booklet and manuals. The rest is fine, the camera itself, Holga delivers dreamy Lomo Image.



3. The world of photography has changed so dramatically over the last 6-7 years that its honestly hard to put it into words. For the average person digital photography is a welcome advance in technology. No longer having to buy film, being able to see the end picture immediately, being able to make prints on your home computer, being able to shoot with your cell phone, etc.. There are really a hundred and one reasons why most people love digital photography.
   
   There is another side to this coin however as there are those out there that do not like digital or what it has done to the entire field of photography over the last 5-10 years. I am one of those people. I absolutely love photography. Its not only my single favorite hobby, its also how I make my living. Its the entire process that I fell in love with, not just the end result. The loading of the film, the limited number of pictures per roll of film, the printing in a darkroom and most importantly the seemingly limitless creative aspects of film itself. There are so many things that you can do to alter the look of the film or print and I am sorry but running your picture through a filter in photoshop doesn't even begin to compare. The end result may appear similar but the process that got you there couldn't possibly be more different. I love the processes just as much as I do the end result and digital just doesn't even begin to compare.
   
   Anyways this is where camera's like the Holga and Diana come in. These are camera's for people who are in love with film and the different looks that film can give you. These are sometimes referred to as toy cameras however that does not take anything away from these cameras or their ability to take pictures. I have been using a Holga for over 10 years and I can tell you first hand that if you take the time to master these cameras, you can take absolutely stunning pictures. You don't need 20 MegaPixels and a Carl Zeiss lens to shoot amazing pictures. In fact you dont even need a lens if your shooting with a pinhole camera.
   
   Its nice to see that there are still people out there shooting with these kinds of cameras. There are even some that have given up shooting digital and come back to film. My hats off to those people because film is still where its at with photography. As for myself, I still shoot film 99% of the time and My Holga and Diana go pretty much everywhere I go. At around 40.00, you don't have much to lose in regards to trying them out.
   
   5 stars!



4. Okay, so basically for a year I was looking at toy cameras. At first I wanted a lomographic pink Diana clone. I talked to a friend of mind, who is a big photographer, and I asked him about lomography and holga. He had a holga 120N (without flash). I tried his Holga with a few rolls of film. The pictures were interesting. I was hooked. So I begged my dad to buy me a 120CFN. My dad is not set on toy cameras and film photogaphy. I bought a 120CFN in gold on eBay (came with extras like filters, filter holder, frame/masks). It was well worth it. The color rolls I have done are amazing with flash, especially color flash. Color flash is just plain fun. The pictures are hard to match with a digital camera and photshop. Do buy a Holga and try it out. The first two rolls may not be pretty, but it's fun to take photos with this camera.



5. Reasonable price and timely shipping. I've just finished my last roll of film and look forward to processing.

5 comments about Vivitar ViviCam 8400 8.1 MP 2.4-Inch TFT LCD Screen Underwater Digital Camera.

1. I saw the bad reviews, but there was that really great long detailed review at the top, so I bought this horrible camera. What a joke. We never even got to use it, because after turning it on the screen would go grey and it would freeze up - couldn't even turn it off. This camera wasn't a lot of money, but we wound up on our tropical vacation with no underwater camera! Please be smarter than me, and notice that the most common ratings for this camera are for only one star. Sure a few people got one that seemed to work, but most people did not! Don't waste your time and money, and don't risk the frustration of not getting what you need for your vacation.



2. Bought this camera to go on a cruise. Was nervous based on a couple negative reviews but decided I'd try it since results with disposable cameras were less than desirable pics in past.
   
   It was a good choice! Camera did not leak, SD card and batteries stayed dry. Picture quality was surprisingly good. It holds upto a 8gb card so I just kept on taking pictures. The advantage of deleting bad pics is great, can't do that with a disposable.
   
   It does have a flash but pics in low light did not come out well (we went cave tubing in Belize- in caves pics no good, but outside of caves the pictures were very good).
   
   Agree with other reviews, the screen is hard to see at times and there is no peep hole. But if you are used to pointing and clicking, you'll get your picture.
   
   Also, it is slow to take pictures. But I didn't find it interfering in taking pics.
   
   I would advise anyone on the fence about this camera to give it a try....I'm glad I did. By the time you buy a couple disposable cameras and develop the film (in which maybe half you pics come out decent) you could have bought this camera (which you will have to keep and keep using).



3. Bought it, took underwater pictures. I could not see the screen while underwater and did not know if the camera was on or off. Very frustrating! The camera has a delay when snapping the pic, got some smudged images because I was moving while the camera was thinking about taking the pics. Got home from vacation and returned it. I did not experience a leaky camera because I used an o-ring lubricant to properly seal the camera from water. I would suggest the same to anyone who buys this camera. I would think that Vivitar would make a better product than this.



4. I bought this camera to use during snorkling. Overall, the camera is very sturdy and has a very solid feel.
   The pictures I took were nice even with the challemges of using this camera.
   
   1)Display is almost impossible to see when underwater and in most lighting conditions.
   2)Default setting shuts the camera off after a minute or so, I could not get the system to retain changed settings for auto shutdown once the camera was turned off.
   3)There is a 1~3 second lag from the time the shutter button is pushed and when the picture was actually taken.
   4) Flash is weak.
   5) You must use the USB cable to pull the pictures from the camera as SD card formatted by this camera is not recognized on multiple PC's.
   
   While snorkling, It was very difficult to frame shots as I could not see the screen. I resorted to taking as many photos as I could in hopes of getting a few good ones as I could not see what was in the frame.
   I had to turn the camera back on several times.It was a pain having to focus on keeping the camera on instead of enjoying what I was doing.
   The lag time was killing me. I had tested the system before going on the trip with a standard SD card. Once I saw the lag, I tested a SanDisk Extreme III card from my SLR which is quite a bit faster when used with a Digital SLR. In this camera, it made no difference. I missed several good shots due to the lag.
   
   Once I got home, I was supprised that I could not pull the photos directly from the memory card and I had to use the USB connector.
   
   Overall, this is an OK underwater camera for less than $90. On my next trip, I plan on purchasing a higher end camera that is more usable or I will purchase an underwater case for one of my other Point & Shoot cameras.



5. This camera is ok for the money, but it is slow in focusing, processing, flash, etc. Not what you need underwater. Its much better than a disposable, but not really that good. For the price, its fine, just realize what you are purchasing. For $100, there are much better cameras.

4 comments about Lomography Diana F+ Medium Format Camera with Flash.

1. Got this camera and had a Blast! It's easy to use but offers plenty of room to learn and fine tune your film techniques. The medium format is fun and I shot some great pictures with it, however I completely suggest getting the 35mm back for this camera. The camera has been sturdy for me, I've had no problems and it seems as long as i treat it fairly well it should last a long time for a plastic camera. I've also used a Holga too, and I strongly recommend this camera. You get a lot more options and add-ons with the Diana. good luck, take some fun pictures.



2. I got this as a gift for my brother - he loves it, has been playing with it, very happy. But if your giving it as a gift, you need to buy 120 medium format film (as opposed to regular 35mm film). This is NOT included with the kit, and you'll have to go a camera shop to get it (i.e. not wal-mart). Interestingly, you do not need batteries - except for the flash (1 AA).
   
   Not a big deal, but luckily I realized the need in time to purchase the film, because Christmas presents are more fun if you can play with them right away.
   
   Would definitely buy this again. Probably not for a very young child unless they're really serious about cameras - has manual focus, lots of fiddly settings - fun for my 30 year old architect brother, not great for an eight year old (I imagine). Have yet to see the pictures it takes to see if they're really that unique - will try to update.



3. I like the DianaF+ a great deal and am pleased with the results I get from taking photos with it. In fact, I prefer the DianaF+ over my Holga. The DianaF+ is particularly effective when using the flash. It creates an interesting and artistic vignette that is very cool. I particularly like the "retro" design.
   
   My 4 star rating is based on two things: 1) In my opinion, it's pricey for a plastic camera. And 2) I can't get the lens to remove for pinhole shooting. It just won't come off.



4. Got this camera for my daughter's birthday. She was absolutely stoked and was our snapping pics in no time. Can't wait to see how she did.

5 comments about Polaroid One-Step 600 Instant Camera.

1. I think it's funny that this is being sold for so much, I have the exact same camera and I got it for 8 dollars at GoodWill. It is a much better/cheaper idea to just try and find a Polaroid at at a thrift shop than buying one online



2. i purchased this camera because my first polaroid camera (the polaroid one600 ultra instant camera) broke. not so much the camera itself, the actual hinge that opened and closed the camera. it ended up overexposing my film, which is a total waste of film. (if you are thinking about purchasing one of those, consider an older model) i found this one for $20 and it was well worth it. i took a chance on a used polaroid camera and it ended up working out. the pictures surprisingly have definition, just don't take a picture of anything closer than 8-12 inches or it'll just be blurry. and the hinge to open this camera is manual, so i don't have to worry about overexposing my film. it is kind of heavy to carry around, but mine came with a strap so it wasn't so bad. the novelty of an older polaroid camera made it that more enjoyable. go get one!



3. There is still stock left, perhaps a year's supply on the market, but after that- it's GONE forever. Polaroid stopped making the film months ago. Apparently, in rsponse to the fact that their patent expired, so Fuji is selling their Instax instant cameras, which are MUCH higher quality and better film resolution. I guess Polaroid rightfully decided they couldn't compete, so they threw in the towel. The fact they are still selling the cameras is dubious indeed.



4. I love photography and I am still a highschool student. I bought this camera a while ago for 2 dollars with film. Ive only taken 2 photos so far but i love it. I'm only using it for special moments since each pack of film is around 30-40 dollars.



5. I was disappointed with the quality of the product. I did not receive an invoice with the camera. I'm still trying to figure out how to return it. I've sent an email to the vendor expressing my dissatisfaction but I have not received a reply.