5 comments about Lowepro Lens Case 1W (Black).

1. Fits a cano 28-135mm is usm lens like a glove. Excellent build quality.
   However, it doesn't fit with the lens hood on. I can shove in in real hard face first and then yank it out at full extension but after trying that once I am not going to do it again.
   Come on lowepro: in your lens compatibility chart include information about lens hood compatibilty. How often do pros shoot without lens hoods?



2. I ordered two pieces by mistake yet, I am glad I made it because as a nikon user it can fit a lot my existing lenses like 105mm F2.8 VR macro lens, 12-24mm F4, 18-200mm VR, even my 17-55mm F2.8 so you can see that versatility is indeed there. This is a perfect companion for trips where bulk maybe an issue. I don't mind tagging along this lens case for my travel. No wonder it has consistently rated 5stars and I couldn't disagree with all of you folks who helped me chose this case!



3. I bought this for my Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens, and it holds this lens comfortably with the hood reversed. It can also hold my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with the hood on (not reversed).
   While the Sigma came with its own nice case, this allows me to bring my camera with the 18-200VR attached for most shots and have the 10-20 available for immediate use (and safely store the 18-200VR in the meantime.



4. This is well made, gives you the confidence that your lens will be protected.
   
   It has a side loop with velcro to attach to another bag or even to a belt.



5. I use these great soft cases to protect both my Canon 17-40mm f/4 L and my Canon 24-105mm f/4 L lenses. Most frequently I use them strapped to the side of a Lowepro Topload Zoom holster case. Together they form a modular method of carrying an SLR, my Canon 100-400mm L, and two additional lenses in a modular, highly compact, yet well protected manner. Highly recommended.

5 comments about Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. Nikon D3 FX 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - includes Mack 3-Year Diamond Warranty The D3 is a solid built, on the heavy side, intuitive camera. I prefer the heavy feel, I disliked the light plastic, cheap feel of so many of the cheaper SLR's. I owned the Minolta 7D before which is a very good camera, but can't compare to the D3. I was told the D3 was such a complex camera from a friend that read a review, that you couldn't just take it out of the box and take pictures. I disagree. If you can charge a battery, and read the quick start section, this camera can take good pictures almost by itself. Your only task is to read the quick start, which makes sure some of the buttons, default, have not been moved. You point and push a button, if all the buttons, and little switches have not been moved you take a good shot. I know my experience with the Minolta helped but I was taking pictures within 10 to 15 minutes. A complete novice would have to take more time. I understood many of the control dials and settings and loved the positioning and feel of the controls. To take what I hope is great shots, will take more time and effort, this camera can do so many things. I couldn't believe that when using an ISO setting of 3200 you could see the object and as clear as you can see it. The shutter lag to me compared to my film camera is none existent, could'nt tell the difference. Couple this camera with the famous renouned Nikon lenses and you have in my opinion an unbeatable combination. I know Nikon will probably come out in a few years with a camera of same caliper with more pixel count. My only wish is that the D3 had a few more pixel count but I don't know why. I think I have been brian washed with pixels, because when I print the pictures on my wide EpsonEpson Stylus Pro 4800 Color Inkjet Printer the results are amazing. I would highly recommend this camera to those that are Pro's or like me a serious want to be Pro who has been taking pictures for almost 50 of my 58 years.



2. Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
   This is the Nikon I had been waiting (and waiting, and waiting) for -- a full-frame DSLR. Sure, Canon has had full-frame DSLRs for many years, but I have a significant investment in Nikon lenses for my Nikon bodies (including the F4s, F6, D100, and D200, among others).
   
   Now, it is true that I began my SLR days in the Canon line; but when the 35mm SLR world began to go autofocus and Canon chose to create a platform that would not use the existing manual-focus Canon lenses, I realized that I was going to have to buy new lenses either way. As it turned out, I elected to move over to Nikon (keeping just one or two of my manual-focus Canons).
   
   What took Nikon so long to come out with its "FX" (full-frame) cameras? I don't know, but from what I have read, there has been a shake-up at Nikon, reflecting a certain amount of angst at having waited so long and giving away sales to Canon. I recall reading one website in which the author suggested that Nikon was "doing the right thing" by not making full-frame cameras, since it isn't really possible to do so, anyway. Huh? No kidding -- the author worked very hard to create a case that the physics of light do not permit camera manufacturers to create a camera with a full-frame (24x36mm) sensor, and that Nikon had somehow taken the moral high ground by refusing to bow to full-frame hysteria......one of the (unintentionally) funniest things I've ever read. Since Canon already had been making full-frame cameras for some time -- and I guess we all just knew it was a matter of time before Nikon got its head on straight -- I couldn't help but think of the old quote that goes something like this: "Never tell the man who is busy doing something that it is impossible."
   
   Now, I've never held the high-end Canon (the EOS 1Ds Mark III), which goes for over $7,000, but I HAVE held the 5D and I like it very much. Like many others, I might have retraced my steps back to Canonland if Nikon had tarried much longer. But as much as I liked the 5D (which I obviously could have purchased using the D3 funds -- with a lens or two or three -- and still had change left over), the D3 is a much better camera. Both the Product Details on this site and the reviews by the other D3 owners will provide you with many of the technical reasons for this.
   
   I guess I don't want to repeat those technical reasons here. Most any decent DSLR can produce good and useable images. What it comes down to is how the camera FEELS in your hands as you use it....and the D3 just feels good. It doesn't look or feel like cheap extruded plastic (which, I am afraid, is a problem with the Canons). The D3 feels solid, substantial, and has clearly benefited from the attention of the folks in the ergonomics labs. It's anything but a lightweight, but I've been carrying large Nikons around for many years, so that is not a disincentive for me.
   
   At this point I've only owned the camera for a short time and have only had the opportunity to take a relatively small number of exposures -- perhaps the equivalent of two or three rolls of film (sorry, old habits die hard). I still have many things to learn about it in order to more fully exploit its capabilities....but I am very impressed with what I've seen so far. I have one CF Card set to record NEF (raw), the other to record high-res JPG. One thing I miss is the built-in architectural viewfinder gridlines that were standard with several of my previous Nikons. Yes, I know that one can buy a "Type E" replacement focusing screen or set the "FUNC." button for a (funky) capability that Nikon refers to as the "Virtual Horizon," but why did Nikon choose not to include the gridlines as a standard feature/capability? Also, Nikon really should package the camera with a decent eyecup.
   
   All-in-all, a wonderful camera. Thanks, Nikon.



3. I won't post any techincal details on this camera, since others have done so. I purchased my D3 along with a D700. So far both performs exceptionally well and one compliments each other as a perfect pair. I had a Mark III and 5D as a pair before and decided to make the jump to Nikon after testing a D3 earlier this year. Don't get me wrong 5D is still one of my favorite cameras. But its long overdue for some updates.
   
   Only suggestion to Nikon is to have a self cleaning sensor to the camera. D700 is a newer camers so it comes with it. I am sure the next generation D3's will address this issue. But the camera is weather sealed from elements and is durable. If you change lens more often outdoors, you may see some dust formation.
   
   But all in all I am in agreement with other reviewers here.



4. We (my wife and I) have been using Nikon cameras and glass since the early '70s. Over the years we have accumulated a good collection of glass and while we recognized we would have to migrate from film eventually, we hesitated (actually resisted) because of the value of our glass. You who understand such things can emphathize.
   
   When the FX D3 was announced we rented one for a week and shot about 1800 shots using our legacy AI and AI-S lenses (16mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, 180mm, 200mm and 300mm, and 80-200 Zoom, all with f1.2 to f2.8 maximum openings) to verify the compatibility.
   
   Using Aperture metering for most of our shots as we have done with our FE, FA, F4, and F5, manual metering as we did with our F, FM, and F3 to really test the camera's ability to give us what we are used to seeing with Kodachrome film (asa 25, 64, 100, 200) we came away from the week completely satisfied. We shot in low light, night light, bright light, into the sun, into the moon, in fog, in rain, indoors, in offices, in museums, and at Camden Yards watching our beloved Oryuls get beat again (sigh). We both feel the camera and lenses ought to be completely transparent to what we are trying to do. If you know how to take photographs, the camera really doesn't matter as long as it can physically interpret what your eye is seeing. Our film Nikons with Kodachrome did that. Our fear was that there would not be a digital camera that could perform to the Kodachrome standard.
   
   We have found our mother lode. We have purchased the D3 and a backup D700 for our final cameras. We will gladly go into our retirement knowing we can still do the shooting that gives us pleasure and not be hamstrung with $30 per roll costs for film.
   
   We would not have considered digital until the FX cameras emerged. Now we know our most cherished pastime will continue to entertain us and Nikon wins again.
   
   A word of caution: This camera is not for the faint of heart. It is not a novice photographer's camera. It requires a reasonably steep learning curve. You will not like the D300, D700, or D3 if you do not know HOW to take pictures with an SLR Camera.



5. Used my D3 for 8 months now and couldn't be happier. This camera is an amazing piece of technology.
   Bought my first film camera, Canon F-1 in 1985, shot thousands of pics on film and slide. Four years ago I bought my first DSLR, Fuji S7000, shot thousands of pics with it. Then I made the giant leap to Nikon D3. WOW! This camera is in a league all its own.
   Performs even better than expected. The array of custom settings boggles the mind. After shooting over a thousand images I'm still learning about its potential.
   Perhaps the most useful function to me is the ability to shoot in low ambient light without flash by setting the ISO to 6400. Unbelievable images with little perceptable noise. Full-frame composition is also important to me. White balance control, especially the preset function, is a godsend.
   All the controls are well placed and within easy reach, even for a person like me with medium-sized hands. The body with any fast f/2.8 lens attached has presence and heft. Ergonomics are very comfortable. I can shoot all day without stress or fatigue. A neoprene neck strap vs the supplied strap helps alot.
   The software is useful, and mine came with Corel Paint Pro 9, a very good image editor.
   I could go on and on about all the marvelous attributes this DSLR has to offer, but let me just say this... until Nikon produces another DSLR with any significant improvements over the D3 this is probably my last camera purchase. If you can afford the body, a couple fast prime lenses and a zoom, then you'll thank yourself over and over, well after the CC is paid off. Nuff said.

No comments about Olympus FE-340 Pink Camera Deluxe Kit.

4 comments about Olympus FL-36R Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras.

1. I just purchased the Olympus E510 digital camera with this flash for my work - and I love it! Aside from the Olympus digital SLR camera being pretty amazing, the flash is outstanding. You can twist it a million different directions and give it different lighting situations. You'll want to read the manual to learn all about it. The best feature is the slave. So handy and it works like a dream. I couldn't ask for a better flash for any of my cameras. My only complaint is that the charge time is SLOW!!!! I'm looking for an AA battery alternative, but the only one I can find is $400! If you don't mind waiting for the charge, this flash is amazing.



2. This flash unit is very well built and practical. The head tilts 90° and swivels 180°, it is light, compact and very well built. You can get CV-R3 lithium ion batteries for it, which being a single unit is more practical than two AA batteries.
   
   It does not charge as fast as bigger, meaner models such as the Metz Mecablitz 48 AF-1, and it lacks the 58 AF-1 secondary fill-in flash lamp. But because of its compactness it is a good fit for compact cameras without remote flash capability as the E-510; for the E-420, get the wireless version FL-36R.
   
   Lacking the secondary lamp, it is a good fit for cameras that have a built-in flash at a offset from the hot shoe so as to be useful as a secondary fill-in flash lamp, such as the E-330, Panasonic L1 or Leica Digilux 3 -- but these cameras being bigger perhaps the Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 might be a nice fit too.
   
   For the E-1, E-3 or Panasonic L10, get the Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1, or the FL-50R if you can live without the secondary lamp or if you need the wireless capabilities now -- the Metz is awaiting a firmware option to interoperate wirelessly with the Four Thirds cameras.



3. I'm using Olympus FL-36R Electronic Flash on my Olympus SP-570UZ digital camera. The results are great.



4. I bought the Olympus FL-36R flash for my Olympus SP-570UZ.It was a little more than the FL-36 but it is worth the few dollars more. It takes 2 AA batteries which i like and is gives out a decent output. You can adjust the flash head to different angles for bounce light. It communicates with the camera and adjust the zoom flash head according to the zoom position that you use on the camera.It will do all sorts of TTL features that you need for a nice flash. Excellent quality and reliable performance.
   RobertLZ on flickr

5 comments about Tamrac Adventure 7 Photo Backpack (Grey/Black).

1. This is a very well designed bag. For what it is, it's great. However, if you have any gear of a prosumer or professional level, this bag's not going to fit much of it. I shoot with a Canon 40D with battery grip, which is a large camera. My primary lens is the 24-70mm L-series, which is also a big lens (not long, but large diameter). Combine these two in the lower compartment, and you barely have room for a flash. If you're really lucky, you might also be able to shove in a small 50mm or similar. The top compartment is reasonably large, but you'll probably end up throwing some gear up there that you couldn't fit in the bottom.
   
   I love this bag, but I'm probably trying to accomplish too much with it. I'm an avid hiker/climber, so the small size and layout are pluses. But, don't expect to take much with you in any great configuration.



2. Light and easy to carry with great padding for the camera.
   It is a backpack carrier so it takes time to the camera out.., It looks like
   a regular backpack.



3. I ordered the Bag on Sunday night and had it Tuesday. I used it around the Washington DC Memorials. I had a Canon XT with a Tamron 18-200mm, fit perfect. I also had two other lens in the bottom, still had room for a flash or another lens. In the top part of the bag I had a small towel, a North Face rain jacket and some snack. It works perfect to have everything you need for the day and longer. Looking forward to taking it on a two week trip to Argentina.



4. I received this bag several days ago along with my Canon EOS 40D. Yesterday, I packed my camera, a kit zoom lens, a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens, two Rice Krispy treats, a large book and a water bottle into the bag for a trip into Washington DC. When I first shouldered the bag I was surprised by how light it felt and how comfortable it was on my shoulders.
   The backpack worked just fine throughout the day, but when I was caught in a horrendous thunderstorm for 20 minutes I was afraid for my camera's safety. When I finally found shelter I checked on each bag compartment and found that each of them was perfectly dry!
   The only issue I have found with the bag is that when holding a water bottle in one of the side pockets, it is difficult to fully unzip the camera compartment. This is obviously not a big issue and only proved a mild inconvenience.
   
   In summary:
   
   Pros:
   - Comfortable
   - Discrete (It doesn't scream "I'm carrying a big expensive camera!")
   - Roomy (I fit the "Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography" and a
   few snacks in the extra compartment)
   - Protective (The foam walls are thick and sturdy)
   Cons:
   - Difficult to unzip camera compartment when carrying bottle
   - Must unsling bag from shoulder to access camera or lenses
   * I'm planning to use this bag for longer trips and I have a
   smaller 'holster' style bag for fast camera access.



5. This camera bag is just the right size and weight for protecting your camera and having everything organized and accessible.

2 comments about Kodak EASYSHARE Z710 - Digital camera and printer with built-in dock - compact - 7.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MMC, SD - with KODAK EASYSHARE Printer Dock G600.

1. I have been very happy with this camera. It is easy to use, feels good when holding it, and takes great pictures. The printer dock has been great! Great quality of pictures plus the ease of printing them off when you want to!



2. I was very please with my purchace and the speed in which I received it. I would liked to have known that I needed to buy a memory card.

5 comments about Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Blue).

1. I have had this camera for about 7 months. Right from the start it took mediocre pictures (semi blurry), but I forgave it for that because I wanted something small and cool looking. After seeing some comparable cameras though that my friends have I now know that the images mine took were really unacceptable. To add insult to injury something internal to the camera came loose recently and I had to send it in to Casio. No problem I thought, I have had it less than a year and that's the warranty period. Guess what, they want $150 to fix it! Ridiculous. You can get a better camera with higher MP for that price. I see a lot of folks were happy with this camera, and that's great, but beware the horrible warranty dept should you need a repair. Bunch of thieves.



2. excellent, but is fragile, so try not to fall with it, it will break for sure.



3. Don't buy this camera. It comes with crappy battery as DOA.
   I called customer center and they send new one soon.
   But after 3month, Battery died again. charger blinking.. it means battery is something like disabled.
   I called customer center again and waiting for 3rd battery.



4. I bought two of these; one for myself, and later, one for my boyfriend. Mine takes very clear pictures for emailing, printing, and posting on my website. It is easy to use, and I much prefer it to the little Sanyo I also purchased (slightly fuzzy pictures regardless of the setting). Unfortunately, my boyfriend didn't get into his for two months, and the battery is beyond hope. We didn't realize this would happen. I just ordered a new battery for it and trust this will be the end of the sleeping camera. He's getting ready to head for Texas to assist in rebuilding, so a small camera will be much easier for him to carry around than his big one.



5. The company I work for possesses many cameras, so I finally decided to try the Casio out. I'm not a big fan of the colors this camera produces in its pictures. We attempted to charge the battery on this camera and it continually flashed, what we thought was charging. Then, the camera would never turn on. Came to find out the battery was bad, Casio sent us a new battery, no questions asked, no cost. So, the camera's up and running now, but the battery still dies extremely fast, even after it's first trickle charge. The maximum time you can set the camera to shut off after is only 5 minutes, which makes it a struggle when you're attempting to upload photos using an Eye-Fi Card.
   
   Another big thing that I noticed is its focus. It never wants to focus under minimal light, such as in a bar or outside. It's always fighting with you on that.
   
   I think there are many better cameras out there for better prices no less.

5 comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35S 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver).

1. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35S is good for outdoor photos, but indoor flash photos have not met expectations. Using the flash results in circular blotches in some photos, and washed-out yellow-tinged appearance in others. Outdoors, the wide-angle lens has been great for large-group pictures. So far, I have relied only on automatic settings, as I have no particular expertise in photography.



2. While I like the camera design and menu layout I'm disappointed with its performance in situations where it is low light. While it does get a picture off they have lots of image noise. I also purchased this camera for its video recording capabilities and while the video looks great although it doesn't seem to focus once you start recording (I can get over this) the sound quality is horrid. Everything I record has so much hissing you can't even hear the sounds. This is the most disappointing part of the camera I really wanted to record small things for my wife but instead I find myself pulling out the full video camera anyhow. Also when taking videos outside if the sun hits the sensor it will turn a portion of the video purple. I'm not sure if this happens on others camera but I never had this problem on my old Sony Cybershot.
   
   This camera has been really good when we are outside at a park and where light is plentiful.
   
   If I was to make this decision again I would probably look at a Canon or Nikon camera. I would not recommend this product.



3. The title says it all. OK, one possible shortcoming: You cannot operate the zoom while shooting video. I haven't found it to be a big issue, because I know to plan ahead... and the HD is so good it really doesn't make a big difference.
   The camera is durable... it survived all of the (non-water) rides at Disney FL in my pocket for a week with no issues or blemishes to the case. It seems to take very nice photos of very large mice and ducks.
   Get the extreme III chip... it allows you to shoot faster photos. That's a key point... if you have kids or other creatures that move quickly, this is a good tool to capture the moment. Burst mode exists, but I've rarely had a need for it.



4. For several years, I have searched the camera world for a digital camera that had the capabilities I required. Finally the digital world is evolving beyond a point and shoot digital. My Lumix camera is wonderful and easy to learn. the buying experience with Amazon is clean, fast, and without a hitch. Kudos.



5. i asked for a recommendation from my friend who is a photographer before i get a camera and he recommended this one. i like it alot.

1 comments about Nikon Coolpix S710 14.5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Graphite Black).

1. Amazon shipped this camera to me on 9-15-08 when it still was on pre order :)
   
   a 1 gb sd card will hold 250 14mp pics and 135 pics at 14mp high qty mode.
   you cant turn the display off and no wireless remote for it.
   
   The movie mode has full time AF and takes a 7 min movie on a 1 gb sd card
   it is made in china

5 comments about Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.

1. I don't want to duplicate what others have said. There are good things about this camera and not so good things. The one thing though that irks me me is the noise performance and in particular that the ISO setting in automatic mode produces very poor quality indoor pictures. For a entry level consumer camera that will be used in auto mode or video mode for 99% of the time this is unacceptable in my opinion.



2. Avoid this camera! After only two months, the thing is non-functional, only give this "lens error, restart camera" message.
   
   A brand new camera, $250+ dollars, down the drain!!
   
   A piece of junk!!



3. I shoot video documentaries in HD with surround sound. From time to time I have a need for a decent still camera. After reading numerous reviews on respected photography websites, I decided I wanted a Canon A-series camera (excellent optics, very flexible manual control, AA battery operation) rather than a bulky SLR. In addition the most significant improvement in the past 5 years is image stabilization, with Canon's optical stabilization considered the best. Okay, that makes the choice of camera obvious--the A570.
   
   Great cam, though not as tiny as many. Still, it's easier to hold and produces fantastic shots. Downside--it eats AA alkaline cells for breakfast, so take spares, or switch to NiMh cells and triple your capacity. Best of all worlds this way, and you can still use alkalines in an emergency.
   
   This model number has been replaced by follow-on models, but my suggestion is to find either this camera or its direct replacements.



4. I bought this camera for just $[...], right here at Amazon! I suppose that was a promotional discount.
   
   I have enjoyed every moment of owning this camera. The memory card provided with the camera holds only a couple of shots; the first chance you get, replace it with a larger-capacity card with a minimum of 1 gigabyte.
   
   You can easily turn the autofill flash off. Hardly any flash is needed for outside photos anyway. This makes the cycle time (time lag between one shot and the next) shorter, and the battery last longer. Use the best batteries you can find; the lithium batteries (about $[...] a pair) are the best. A 1GB card can hold hundreds of photos.
   
   Uploading the photos into your computer requires a card-reader (about $[...]), if your computer doesn't have a built-in card reader. They do not need to be installed if your system is XP or more recent (and something similar for Macs, no doubt). The photos live in a folder on the card called DCIM, or something like that. You simply select the ones you want, and drag them across to your computer. The included software will enable you to (1) resize the pictures, (2) crop them, (3) rotate them, and (4) print them. With better software, all sorts of magic is possible.
   
   The camera EVEN TAKES VIDEOS. I have taken tons of videos, and even the sound is good. Here are some examples; the sound quality is simply because I'm using the tiny microphone on the camera, and not the microphones they're using; THOSE were to make a huge noise, which is apparently important for rock groups: http://xrl.us/Dinosaur2
   
   It comes across as a AVI file, which can be made into a DVD with the software microsoft bundles in with their operating systems. I'm sure this capability is common in cameras, but I never expected to be able to make videos of this quality with just a still camera. NOTE: you must set the resolution to high quality on the camera beforehand. I can't remember how this is done; until I did this, I could only take low-quality videos, which invariably shut off after three minutes, and were of a small size. (Actually, I think I remember setting it that way without thinking when I took my first video. So it's quite possible that the default setting is to make high-quality videos.) The total length of time a clip can be depends on the size of your memory card; I remember reading somewhere how many megabytes a minute used up, but I forget. I think it was right in the user's guide.
   
   Another Note: The user's guide has references to basic information and advanced information. These references are to the TWO GUIDES that come with the camera. The books are referring to each other. (I point this out because it didn't strike me that that was what was going on.)
   
   In sum, highly recommended indeed. No problems whatsoever.
   
   Arch



5. After having my camera less than a year, the display screen no longer works. Yes, I can look through the view finder and everything still works. I can still access the photos after they are taken. I just can't see the picture on the screen as I take it. I feel so disappointed at the way things are made these days...It is disappointing that I need to start looking for a new camera AGAIN!!!