Excellent Views

Bushnell PowerView High Powered Surveillance Binoculars

I bought this pair of binoculars as a replacement and upgrade for what I had for the past twenty years.

When I orderd it, I did know it would let me see more at much farther distances than what our previous pair allowed. But when I actually had the chance to compare them both side by side when it was delivered I was amazed at how much difference there was. I only now wish I had made the switch many years earlier.

Well worth the price, very good close ups for sporting events, travel, recreational, and hunting activities.

The quality is very good, and I have had no issues with the mechanism so far. The only short fall, and it is a minor one at that, is the strap. It could be of better quality and a little better thought out with its functionality.

However with its carrying case, the strap is not that much of factor. I do rate it a good buy overall. If you buy it, you will like what you see with it.

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Photography in the dark!!

Nikon COOLPIX Digital Camera NIKKOR

5 stars! 5 stars! This compact camera produces sharp images even in low light, high ISO situations. I've taken photos at f/1.8 with 1600 ISO and the photos still came out with little to no noise pre-editing. I never use the flash. I have yet to come across a situation where I needed it. (Most of my photos are taken in low light)

I would recommend this product to pretty much anyone. Because of its capabilities, any photographer (whether you are a professional or a beginner) can find this camera very useful and easy to use too.

I don't want to blab on and on because sometimes reading a 9 paragraph review can be exhausting. But trust me, this camera does not disappoint. I've taken about 200 photos in the last 6 days and the battery is still at full capacity. So anyone who says the battery on this camera is underwhelming is wrong.

I have nothing else to say! 5 stars!

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My favorite sunglasses

Suncloud Zephyr Polarized Sunglass Black

I could go on an on about how great this lens is. Yes, at 10.5mm and 180 degrees of coverage, it is amazing. What I want to expand on is the many other uses of a fish-eye that might not be so obvious. The cartoon-ish pictures are fun at first, but that gets old fast. This lens does not get old fast.
The other side of this lens is the amazing way you can pull a lot of information into a small space. When someone notices what lens you used, it takes away from the other thoughts of your picture. Some of the greatest uses for a fish-eye are in close quarters, such as a skate park. The standard 10-24 mm Nikon lens, another that I have, is very useful, but it can't pull as much information into the picture as the fish-eye. One cool effect I've gotten is to take a close-up, then crop the image to bring the subject even closer. If you use Nikon's Capture NX2, you can take the bend out of the fisheye, I also believe that you can do the same with one of the Adobe products. So there are times you will want a fish-eye, and when you do, this Nikkor 10.5 fish-eye is bright, and beautiful. It fills your frame, there are no cut off corners like some of the fish-eyes that are described as circular. There are some lens that you begin to regret soon after you use them, not this one, it's a keeper. Explore all the possibilities with this Fish-eye, you will be glad that you have it. It does not take the place of a standard wide angle lens.
Also note that the 10.5 fisheye pulls in more information than a standard 10.5 wide angle lens, so when you use software to take the bend out, you have a picture that is near normal and wider than what a standard 10.5 mm wide angle lens can achieve. also note that you do not have to buy extra software to get stunning pictures with this lens, some will be fine the way they are, and others will be easily cropped into perfection.

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There is more to please the eye than you would think.

Nikon 10 5mm 2 8G Fisheye Nikkor

I could go on an on about how great this lens is. Yes, at 10.5mm and 180 degrees of coverage, it is amazing. What I want to expand on is the many other uses of a fish-eye that might not be so obvious. The cartoon-ish pictures are fun at first, but that gets old fast. This lens does not get old fast.
The other side of this lens is the amazing way you can pull a lot of information into a small space. When someone notices what lens you used, it takes away from the other thoughts of your picture. Some of the greatest uses for a fish-eye are in close quarters, such as a skate park. The standard 10-24 mm Nikon lens, another that I have, is very useful, but it can't pull as much information into the picture as the fish-eye. One cool effect I've gotten is to take a close-up, then crop the image to bring the subject even closer. If you use Nikon's Capture NX2, you can take the bend out of the fisheye, I also believe that you can do the same with one of the Adobe products. So there are times you will want a fish-eye, and when you do, this Nikkor 10.5 fish-eye is bright, and beautiful. It fills your frame, there are no cut off corners like some of the fish-eyes that are described as circular. There are some lens that you begin to regret soon after you use them, not this one, it's a keeper. Explore all the possibilities with this Fish-eye, you will be glad that you have it. It does not take the place of a standard wide angle lens.
Also note that the 10.5 fisheye pulls in more information than a standard 10.5 wide angle lens, so when you use software to take the bend out, you have a picture that is near normal and wider than what a standard 10.5 mm wide angle lens can achieve. also note that you do not have to buy extra software to get stunning pictures with this lens, some will be fine the way they are, and others will be easily cropped into perfection.

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I found my camera

Despicable Samsung Galaxy Plastic Minions

Before this camera I'd never owned anything but a simple point and click. I'd gotten so ok pictures with those and occasionally the rare great one.

This one here has lots, and lots, and lots of ways to get lost. But takes very good pictures even on automatic.

If you pick up a book that explains what things do what or better still take a class in photography, you'll end up taking pictures every bit as good as some cameras that cost two to four times as much.

The zoom is great, the battery life is great, you can adjust fstop, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and all sorts of other things that will be meaningless to beginners until they've used it and read up on the art of photography. If I were going to make a complaint I'd like a few more of the toys the $800+ range cameras have, but for under $300 that would be utterly silly.

This is the book I'm using to learn more about photography:Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

But half the fun of learning is getting a big memory card and going out and fiddling with the settings as you take multiple shots of people, places and things and then looking at what settings (in the properties of the pic) produced the best pictures.

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I found my camera

Panasonic DMC FZ60K Digital Camera Optical

Before this camera I'd never owned anything but a simple point and click. I'd gotten so ok pictures with those and occasionally the rare great one.

This one here has lots, and lots, and lots of ways to get lost. But takes very good pictures even on automatic.

If you pick up a book that explains what things do what or better still take a class in photography, you'll end up taking pictures every bit as good as some cameras that cost two to four times as much.

The zoom is great, the battery life is great, you can adjust fstop, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and all sorts of other things that will be meaningless to beginners until they've used it and read up on the art of photography. If I were going to make a complaint I'd like a few more of the toys the $800+ range cameras have, but for under $300 that would be utterly silly.

This is the book I'm using to learn more about photography:Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

But half the fun of learning is getting a big memory card and going out and fiddling with the settings as you take multiple shots of people, places and things and then looking at what settings (in the properties of the pic) produced the best pictures.

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Fantastic!! I am in love with this lens!!

Nikon 50mm NIKKOR Digital Cameras

It's just another amazing lens from Nikon. I've had a 50mm 1.8D before I bought my 1.8G. I can tell that my 1.8D is very good lens as well I just wanted to try a new one. I absolutely shocked (in positive meaning of this word) with 1.8G sharpness and vibrant colors. It's became my favorite one and my 35mm 1.8G and Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 EX DC OS HSM are already back to their cases in terms of in-house photography. This lens will make perfect photos for you, especially if you just got a newborn, don't even think to do not add this perfect glass to your lenses collection!!! You will make your dream's photos with it. In the same time you don't have to pay $2k to get a pro glass. Very recommend this lens!

P.S Just ignore all less than 5 stars reviews on it, something wrong with reviewers, not with a lens :-)

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I was a bit skeptical.

ClearOptix Gaming Glasses Wayfarer Nintendo 3DS

My review might seem generic but that is because there is not much to write. I have bought many items from DigitalGoja. This is one of them. There products always work as expected. Till now I have not faced any problem with either this seller or their product. This ring is black coloured metal. I am no specialist so cannot tell whether it is anodized or coloured. But the bottom line is the ring does what it is supposed to do. It seems quite strong, but I am not trying to tame an elephant with it of course. I can tighten it properly on the lens and can put a 72mm filter on it with ease. Then when I need, the ring comes off without much ado. while on the lens, there is no play, it sits tightly and securely on the lens thread. The microfiber cloth is always a nice touch. If you have cameras and lenses then you can never have enough of them.

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Great adapter!

Goja Accessory MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning

My review might seem generic but that is because there is not much to write. I have bought many items from DigitalGoja. This is one of them. There products always work as expected. Till now I have not faced any problem with either this seller or their product. This ring is black coloured metal. I am no specialist so cannot tell whether it is anodized or coloured. But the bottom line is the ring does what it is supposed to do. It seems quite strong, but I am not trying to tame an elephant with it of course. I can tighten it properly on the lens and can put a 72mm filter on it with ease. Then when I need, the ring comes off without much ado. while on the lens, there is no play, it sits tightly and securely on the lens thread. The microfiber cloth is always a nice touch. If you have cameras and lenses then you can never have enough of them.

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Powerful, Sturdy

Solid Brass Adjustable Magnifier Hardwood

This gun is amazing! When I bought it I was a little worried because all of the reviews say the scope is horrible, but it is really not that bad, though it is very difficult to get on properly.If you order the gun, you might need to consider buying a gun cleaning kit because about every 500 shots you will need to clean the barrel to keep the gun in max condition. The gun is extremely powerful, an amazing bird killer, which is what i use it for. It can also be used for small pests, such as chipmunks, squirrels, and other small game. The best pellets, i have heard are the Umarex Superdome Field Line pellets, but I use Crosman Destroyer Ex, and they work just fine. I would not recommend using more than 1 type of pellet in the gun because if you do, one kind will shoot in a different place than the other. So here are the pros and cons:

Pros

1. The scope stays sighted in, even if you bang it around in a truck like I did.
2. The gun has a lot of power and you can make long range shots with it.
3. The gun is very low maintenance.
4. The gun is not very heavy

Cons

1. The gun could be hard to load if you are not very strong.

Hope this was helpful!

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Excellent Gun!!!!

Gamo Hornet Rifle 177 Caliber

This gun is amazing! When I bought it I was a little worried because all of the reviews say the scope is horrible, but it is really not that bad, though it is very difficult to get on properly.If you order the gun, you might need to consider buying a gun cleaning kit because about every 500 shots you will need to clean the barrel to keep the gun in max condition. The gun is extremely powerful, an amazing bird killer, which is what i use it for. It can also be used for small pests, such as chipmunks, squirrels, and other small game. The best pellets, i have heard are the Umarex Superdome Field Line pellets, but I use Crosman Destroyer Ex, and they work just fine. I would not recommend using more than 1 type of pellet in the gun because if you do, one kind will shoot in a different place than the other. So here are the pros and cons:

Pros

1. The scope stays sighted in, even if you bang it around in a truck like I did.
2. The gun has a lot of power and you can make long range shots with it.
3. The gun is very low maintenance.
4. The gun is not very heavy

Cons

1. The gun could be hard to load if you are not very strong.

Hope this was helpful!

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Great Follow Focus

Trudeau Silicone Opener Random Colors

Follow-focus for DSLR. I think it would be horrible to open jars with. But it really is a good cheap alternative for a follow-focus. I've seen similar DIY designs using zip ties, hose clamps, etc. This is perfect because it's durable, but because it's a softer, malleable material I'm less worried about tightening on my lens.

I've used this with the Canon 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the T2i. That cheap, plastic lens has a pretty narrow focus ring, and this has held on very well.

As others have mentioned, it is only 1 jar opener, and not a set of 3 as the picture would indicate. This could be spelled out in the listing somewhere, I don't know. I wasn't angry about that, but I know some people are.

If you rebranded this as a follow-focus, you could easily charge $20 apiece or more, and they'd still sell.

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Unbelievable Customer Service

JiMarti Sunglasses Fishing Cycling Unbreakable TR90 Silver

So, walked in to Macy's and wanted to get a pair of polarized sunglasses. The person told me how rare polarization is on sunglasses and it is very expensive to do while handing me $250 sunglasses. I happen to know exactly how polarization works, how the process of polarizing glass works. So, I just waved them off in disgust muttering, "I can buy $10 polarized glasses at the local sportsman place (usually for fishing).
So, hopped on the old Amazon and got these, and another polarized pair (same price). They look fine on my head, fit well inside my motorcycle helmet as well. $250 indeed; I'm not single handedly buying Macy's their next parade float and the last designer glasses I bought simply fell apart on me. I through them out the window !!!

So, you shouldn't be dissappointed with these, at all.

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Best fisheye lens!

Fisheye Lens Angle Degress iPhone

This is our second Cybershot TX underwater camera, and we love it. This new model has considerable improvements over the original. The capacitive touch screen is SO much better than resistive on our older model. This is by far the best family camera we've owned. The waterproof, shockproof design means this goes everywhere the family goes...the beach, pool, jet skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, rafting, zip line in Maui, snowboarding, it's been on all our trip and taken a beating. The best part is that it looks and feels like a normal point and shoot so it blends in during non-extreme events, where a hard-core ruggedized underwater camera would just look ridiculous.

If you are looking for a great all around camera that goes where other cameras (and iPhones) fear to go, this is for you.

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Great easy to use product, I would recommend it highly!

Varavon SLING Follow Focus White

This is our second Cybershot TX underwater camera, and we love it. This new model has considerable improvements over the original. The capacitive touch screen is SO much better than resistive on our older model. This is by far the best family camera we've owned. The waterproof, shockproof design means this goes everywhere the family goes...the beach, pool, jet skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, rafting, zip line in Maui, snowboarding, it's been on all our trip and taken a beating. The best part is that it looks and feels like a normal point and shoot so it blends in during non-extreme events, where a hard-core ruggedized underwater camera would just look ridiculous.

If you are looking for a great all around camera that goes where other cameras (and iPhones) fear to go, this is for you.

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Solid construction, awesome pictures

Sony Cyber shot DSC TX20 Digital 3 0 inch

This is our second Cybershot TX underwater camera, and we love it. This new model has considerable improvements over the original. The capacitive touch screen is SO much better than resistive on our older model. This is by far the best family camera we've owned. The waterproof, shockproof design means this goes everywhere the family goes...the beach, pool, jet skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, rafting, zip line in Maui, snowboarding, it's been on all our trip and taken a beating. The best part is that it looks and feels like a normal point and shoot so it blends in during non-extreme events, where a hard-core ruggedized underwater camera would just look ridiculous.

If you are looking for a great all around camera that goes where other cameras (and iPhones) fear to go, this is for you.

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Excellent

Hoya Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

I wear Progressive transition lens glasses but cannot wear them to play golf due to to position of the bi-focal point which is not positioned for the distance to the golf ball. Thankfully, I really don't need the glasses except to read and to use a computer but I need sunglasses to block out the UV rays. All the sunglasses I have used seem to screw up my depth preception so I would have to take them off to hit the ball including putting. I received these Greenreader glasses the other day and put them on to play golf and because they don't have much shading, I forgot to take them off when hitting my first drive, second shot and for the two putts for a par. I left them on for the whole round and had no problems with them and they do seem to help you read the greens better. Additionally they are very light so you do not notice that you have them on. Now I get continious UV protection and glare free vision for all 18 holes.

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TODAY

GREENREADER Golf Shooting Enhancement Eyewear

I wear Progressive transition lens glasses but cannot wear them to play golf due to to position of the bi-focal point which is not positioned for the distance to the golf ball. Thankfully, I really don't need the glasses except to read and to use a computer but I need sunglasses to block out the UV rays. All the sunglasses I have used seem to screw up my depth preception so I would have to take them off to hit the ball including putting. I received these Greenreader glasses the other day and put them on to play golf and because they don't have much shading, I forgot to take them off when hitting my first drive, second shot and for the two putts for a par. I left them on for the whole round and had no problems with them and they do seem to help you read the greens better. Additionally they are very light so you do not notice that you have them on. Now I get continious UV protection and glare free vision for all 18 holes.

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Great bag for MacBook Pro 13" and micro 4/3 kit

Think Tank CityWalker 20 Black

I got this filter for my Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lens. As one other reviewer stated, when I opened the package it looked as if there was no glass in the filter. You can barely tell that it is there. Now onto it's performance. It truly is multi-coated, I have not gotten any flare or ghosting in my photos. Even pointed directly at a set of Christmas lights there is no flare or ghosting. There seems to be no degradation in quality, or sharpness. Also this filter is very well built. The filter ring is made of a very nice grippy material which makes it easy to remove. The only con which I have for this is that it is difficult to get clean. However this is common of most multi coated lenses. Overall I would recommended that if you need a filter, to get this one. It is cheap for a quality multi-coated filter.

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Quality filter all around

Sigma DG 52mm Multi Coated Filter

I got this filter for my Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lens. As one other reviewer stated, when I opened the package it looked as if there was no glass in the filter. You can barely tell that it is there. Now onto it's performance. It truly is multi-coated, I have not gotten any flare or ghosting in my photos. Even pointed directly at a set of Christmas lights there is no flare or ghosting. There seems to be no degradation in quality, or sharpness. Also this filter is very well built. The filter ring is made of a very nice grippy material which makes it easy to remove. The only con which I have for this is that it is difficult to get clean. However this is common of most multi coated lenses. Overall I would recommended that if you need a filter, to get this one. It is cheap for a quality multi-coated filter.

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Tamron 18-200 for Pentax

Tamron AF 18 200mm Aspherical Canon

Face it, you're not going to get an "L" lens for this price. As long as you accept this fact I think you'll love this lens. This is one of the two lenses I bought for my first DSLR camera - a Rebel XT. For less than $1,200 I got the camera body, this lens, the Canon 50mm f/1.8, a tripod, a 4GB Ultra-card, and a Samsonite carrying case. I think I did pretty good! Back to the Tamron lens: I wanted one lens to carry around and to learn the ins and outs of shooting with an SLR. This lens fits the bill perfectly.

I can take nice group and landscape shots with the lens at 18mm and can get nice and close to far away things by zooming in. The AF is quick and quiet in my experience. If you're shooting sky or big areas of low contrast (like walls) it's best to switch to manual focusing, which works just fine.

I screwed a UV filter on right away to protect the lens and the threads were well-machined. In fact, the entire lens just feels like much more expensive glass. It's solid.

Naturally, when setting this lens at 50mm and comparing the shots with the Canon 50mm f/1.8, the Canon will give slightly sharper results and will work better indoors without flash. But that's why I bought the Canon f/1.8 in the first place ... to supplement the Tamron. With these two lenses I think I can spend the next year or so learning SLR photography. Then, I can start investing in better glass. But for under $1,200 I would recommend this set-up for both beginners and experienced photographers.

And before I forget; using the macro function at 200mm results in very sharp images. I was quite surprised and pleased at how sharp they were.

Zoom ... telephoto ... wide-angle ... macro. All in one lens. Can't beat it!

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As good as they say!!

Sigma 17 50mm 2 8 Aperture Canon

I take my purchases seriously, taking sometimes months just researching and comparing prices, reviews, specs, etc.
I could not decide between the 17-70mm and this lens. I bought the 17-70 instead and immediately realized my folly. I was looking for a lens to do events and thought the extra reach would benefit me, figuring I could use my post processing to compensate. However, after just taking a few shots indoors, I did not like the noise that I had to contend with plus the unsaturated look. The 17-70 might be a great lens outdoors but because it does not enable the 2.8 throughout the range,it was not enough.
I immediately arranged for a refund and I must say that Amazon's service is amazing, which is why I keep returning....lol..that did not sound right...you know what I mean!.
I purchased the 17-50mm and it came 2 days ago, I immediately began taking photos. The 2.8 throughout the range was excellent. With flash(SB900),I took some amazing photos. It seemed to me that the color information in the photos(raw) allowed me to really bring out a sweet color depth range, almost as if I were using a full frame camera, I am using a D90. I took shots of flowers that were better than I have ever taken before. The 17mm took me in close, about 6-8ins, with a sharpness that makes you feel like it is a macro lens. With the OS, I did not even need a tripod...shooting at 1/25, sometimes even 1/15 on shots without flash. This OS really makes a difference. I also noticed that it has a decent bokeh at 2.8...which should work well for portraits but I will be testing that later. People remarked on the colors. This lens took my photography to a new level. The focal length ring is quite stiff and it could be because it is new. That is only thing I find wrong with this lens so far, besides a cheap feel compared to my Nikkor lens.
So far I am loving this lens but need to really put it through some more hurdles to compete this review. I will post the pictures later of the flowers.

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Great camera and laptop bag

ONA Union Street Camera Laptop

I'm a professional photographer and have been searching for a bag like this for about 10 years. I had previously used bags that weren't made for photographers and I never understood before why I couldn't find a bag that handled the below criteria:

1. Was comfortable to carry around for daily walk-around use. I do street photography a couple times a week so this is important. I take the bag with my camera in it almost everywhere. It's not super light and you might want one of their smaller bags specifically for very light walk-around use, but it's a good weight for me.
2. Could carry a 15 inch laptop. This one's usually the killer. It can easily hold my laptop with lots of other stuff.
3. Travels well. I can fit my laptop, camera with a spare lens or two and an ipad mini along with cords and other things.
4. Looks beautiful. Honestly, I think most well made and functional camera bags out there look terrible. If you're a photographer and trying to engage and impress people, how you look is very important. I wish that wasn't a factor, but it really is. And people notice this bag. It gets compliments and stands out.
5. Is well made. At first I was nervous to take it around because it was so beautiful. But after 4 months of beating the hell out of it, it looks exactly the same. I photograph a lot in the rain and the snow and it looks even better than when I first got it. Every detail and stitch looks great.

I have it in Smoke. I love the color. The strap and handle combo is really nice. The closing latches take a week or two to get used to opening and closing fast, but I like them a lot now.

Best. Bag. Ever.

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Great Backup Cam

Nikon COOLPIX Waterproof Built In Camouflage

Please don't take the how many stars too seriously as this is my initial review.
I use two DSLR cameras with super high grade lenses from Canon and Olympus so I am picky, I will attempt to be fair and only compares apples to apples and not oranges :)

Pros:
- Great build feels solid yet light.

- Fast shooting rate (though you might wanna slow down as sometimes focus will be off. This is common with all point and shoots... If you shot pictures like machine gun, a few of the pictures will come out blurry)

- As someone who has had point and shoot from Sony,Fuji Olympus and Samsung. I can say with confidence that this camera produces the best amount of detail that I have seen from a recent small sensor point and shoot. The only two cameras that produce cleaner detail in portrait pictures are probably the Nokia Pureview and my very old Samsung i85 (in Macro mode) neither of which are Tough or waterproof. For those of you who shot with DSLRs and use RAW format. JPEG images coming out of this camera can be quiet nicely enhanced and sharpened with Photoshop using inverse Gausian blur and a High pass filter as Nikon has been very smart not to over process their images. The same could not be said about the Olympus TG820 and Fuji xp50 that I tried and returned.

- Tons of generic battery available for real cheap.

- Easy to navigate and intuitive commands and buttons.

Cons

-The video quality is about equal to the rest of the competition but not as good as the latest Sony point and shoots.

- Having a RAW format option would have been nice

- Like all newer point and shoots this camera has too many Mega pixels for its sensor size. If Nikon would have keep it at around 8 or 9 MP, picture quality would have been even better.

In conclusion

If you are in the market for a rugged design, this camera is a solid contender.

Update 03-26-2013

I am really pleased with this camera's overall performance. Its a keeper and I am upgrading my rating to a 5 star

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Fits my Nikkor 70-300mm perfectly!

Tamrac M A S Extra Large Black

This or the CaseLogic small are my favorite for non super heavy duty jobs:

Very well designed: Not as rigid as Lowepro, easier to carry on your belt - not getting in your way in tight places (crowd, bushwalking) and stays close to your body w/o bouncing (good for long walks and short runs) due to a good balance and wide and rather rigid "belt loop" (can see in it better the pic of the LARGE case). The zipper is easy to open with one hand w/o looking, not too tight as Lowepro, not too loose. The lid goes back w/o any additional efforts and closes the case almost like spring loaded. In Lowepro you have to pull it over. If you are not jumping or running really hard, you can move around with the unzipped case for quick lens change. The walls are a bit flexible, you can just drop the lens in or pull it out effortlessly.

Also check out extremely well designed CaseLogic small lens case (saw it at wmart). The construction is different from the large seen here and fits my bill. The foam is slightly thicker but still flexible enough, well balanced with "spring loaded" lid. Very good belt loop + all the attachments one can imagine: 2 smaller belt loops on both sides, a Velcro attachment for a vertical harness (backpack, camera bag), 2 small loops for attachment of a 3rd party shoulder strap and a carrying handle on the bottom + an elastic cord around (was able to carry a T-shirt tucked into it for 5 miles of trail). The lid has a mesh pocket inside (great for lens caps) and it has an additional pad/spacer that can be used for restricting movement of shorter lenses or as a separator for 2 short lenses. The bottom foam pad is sewn to the bottom leaving a groove between it and the walls. If you drop in a lens with the attached hood, the hood gets into the groove and keeps the lens very steady. I could fit Pentax DA 18-135mm with the the extra foampad and reversed hood (OK for carrying but too tight for quick change, perfect fit w/o the hood) or Pentax FA 35mm f2 + 70mm f2.4 separated by the pad with some space left. The length is about the came as the Tamrac but it is a bit narrower inside.

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Makita bifocal glasses

Reading Bible After Christendom Pietersen

Wow. What a difference this makes with the Deluxe Technical Belt. I took off the chest strap connector, and I don't even buckle the belt of the Technical Belt any more. When wearing a black polo shirt it's not conspicuous, and it's a lot more comfortable than without the harness. If you lose the dorky front strap connector it's a winner. The only use for that would be mountain climbing. For sideline sports photography I can do without the connector. The shoulder connectors are nice - toss on a carabiner or two and my secondary body hangs from the shoulder and I don't have to worry about it slipping off. It attaches in 30 seconds and adjustments are a breeze. This is a real winner and a must have if you have more than a pouch or two connected to the belt.

My only real negative is for myself for waiting to buy this. I should have bought it when I bought the belt!

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Makita bifocal glasses

DPG59 225C Reinforcer Rx Bifocal Performance Protective

Wow. What a difference this makes with the Deluxe Technical Belt. I took off the chest strap connector, and I don't even buckle the belt of the Technical Belt any more. When wearing a black polo shirt it's not conspicuous, and it's a lot more comfortable than without the harness. If you lose the dorky front strap connector it's a winner. The only use for that would be mountain climbing. For sideline sports photography I can do without the connector. The shoulder connectors are nice - toss on a carabiner or two and my secondary body hangs from the shoulder and I don't have to worry about it slipping off. It attaches in 30 seconds and adjustments are a breeze. This is a real winner and a must have if you have more than a pouch or two connected to the belt.

My only real negative is for myself for waiting to buy this. I should have bought it when I bought the belt!

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Photographer Dream

Lowepro Technical Harness Photographer

Wow. What a difference this makes with the Deluxe Technical Belt. I took off the chest strap connector, and I don't even buckle the belt of the Technical Belt any more. When wearing a black polo shirt it's not conspicuous, and it's a lot more comfortable than without the harness. If you lose the dorky front strap connector it's a winner. The only use for that would be mountain climbing. For sideline sports photography I can do without the connector. The shoulder connectors are nice - toss on a carabiner or two and my secondary body hangs from the shoulder and I don't have to worry about it slipping off. It attaches in 30 seconds and adjustments are a breeze. This is a real winner and a must have if you have more than a pouch or two connected to the belt.

My only real negative is for myself for waiting to buy this. I should have bought it when I bought the belt!

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Awesome lens!

Nikon 85mm NIKKOR Digital Cameras

I am the owner of Nikon d40 and d90. I have Nikon 18-200mm VR II, Nikon 35mm AF-S, and Tokina 11-17mm Pro. I occasionally made some great shots using those lens. But the sharpness barely meets my expectation. With this lens on, I can immediately tell the significant difference not only based on the color but also on the sharpness level and creamy bokeh. Many amateurs like me firstly go to zoom lens than prime lens. Now I know why all pros like to use prime lens, especially prime lens at long zoom range. Glad I pulled the trigger and figured out today. I will never look back simply because of my experience with this lens. It is worth every penny. I would say go get it, you won't regret it. The only down side is that you may have to step back, but the shots you generate will comprise your steps.

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Quality Product

Nikon 2483 58mm Filter NC

I use this bag to carry my Canon D50, EF75-300,EF18-55 and accessories. They all fit the bag with room left over.It was well packed by the shipper, and arrived unharmed. I thought I had a zipper problem at first, but found it was due to the packing method that squashed the front pocket making the zipper stick some when first trying to open it. Once the pocket was filled and expanded to normal, the zipper works fine.
It is a quality bag which is evident in its construction at all sewn seams and stress points. The two strap snaps are very firm and give no indication that either would come free when the bag is carried fully loaded.
I like the full padding on all sides that well protects the contents inside, and too the shoulder strap padding which feels comfortable to either shoulder.
It is easy to imagine this as a $100 suggested retail price bag, since I have used that price bag in the past, and it compares very well quality wise. All in all I am very satisfied, and for a retiree the sale price is just right. Thanks Amazon.

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