Vanguard VGP-300W Digital Camera Hard Case

Vanguard VGP 300W Digital Camera Hard

We purchased a total of 56 Maxxima nightlights for family and ourselves. We ordered 2 of each of the models I will cover below to test them and see which ones we liked. Then we ordered 46 more of the nightlights our families all preferred.

This model MLN-15WL-02 LED Nightlight is GREAT! It has a white cover and is easier on the eyes at night. It also lights the area so you can see to navigate throughout the dark very well. All of our families preferred this model we bought 48 of them (24 two packs) including the first 2 test models. We purchased these nightlights in June, July and August of 2008. We received 2 defective ones. Maxxima promptly replaced them. One wouldn't light at all and one only worked on low setting. I am writing this review on June 11th 2009 so it's been about a year and none of them have burnt out (including the other models).

This model MLN-11-02 we use in our stairway we have it shinning down on the steps. It works well for that purpose. Good if you don't want much light around the room or light hitting you in the face at night.

Model MLN-10 LED nightlight is we would say the dimmest of the 5 models. It has a directional cover that you can spin around but we did not like this light. You can aim it down also. But through the vents in the top it has annoying beams of light that shine up.

Model MLN-09 LED nightlight has a clear lens and is hard on the eyes at night. It lights the area pretty well. But we did not prefer this model of nightlight

Model MLN-15CL-02 LED nightlight is a bright night light that lights up a room well. But this clear lens is also hard on the eyes at night. We didn't prefer this model.

All of these models save energy! And we all prefer the bluish white light they give off opposed to regular nightlights.

we have owned these nightlights for 13 months so far there has been no failures.

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Great lens cap

Zeikos ZE LC67 67mm Plastic Black

We purchased a total of 56 Maxxima nightlights for family and ourselves. We ordered 2 of each of the models I will cover below to test them and see which ones we liked. Then we ordered 46 more of the nightlights our families all preferred.

This model MLN-15WL-02 LED Nightlight is GREAT! It has a white cover and is easier on the eyes at night. It also lights the area so you can see to navigate throughout the dark very well. All of our families preferred this model we bought 48 of them (24 two packs) including the first 2 test models. We purchased these nightlights in June, July and August of 2008. We received 2 defective ones. Maxxima promptly replaced them. One wouldn't light at all and one only worked on low setting. I am writing this review on June 11th 2009 so it's been about a year and none of them have burnt out (including the other models).

This model MLN-11-02 we use in our stairway we have it shinning down on the steps. It works well for that purpose. Good if you don't want much light around the room or light hitting you in the face at night.

Model MLN-10 LED nightlight is we would say the dimmest of the 5 models. It has a directional cover that you can spin around but we did not like this light. You can aim it down also. But through the vents in the top it has annoying beams of light that shine up.

Model MLN-09 LED nightlight has a clear lens and is hard on the eyes at night. It lights the area pretty well. But we did not prefer this model of nightlight

Model MLN-15CL-02 LED nightlight is a bright night light that lights up a room well. But this clear lens is also hard on the eyes at night. We didn't prefer this model.

All of these models save energy! And we all prefer the bluish white light they give off opposed to regular nightlights.

we have owned these nightlights for 13 months so far there has been no failures.

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Approximately 10 Days of Ownership, Best Nightlights I've Owned

Maxxima Night Light With White

We purchased a total of 56 Maxxima nightlights for family and ourselves. We ordered 2 of each of the models I will cover below to test them and see which ones we liked. Then we ordered 46 more of the nightlights our families all preferred.

This model MLN-15WL-02 LED Nightlight is GREAT! It has a white cover and is easier on the eyes at night. It also lights the area so you can see to navigate throughout the dark very well. All of our families preferred this model we bought 48 of them (24 two packs) including the first 2 test models. We purchased these nightlights in June, July and August of 2008. We received 2 defective ones. Maxxima promptly replaced them. One wouldn't light at all and one only worked on low setting. I am writing this review on June 11th 2009 so it's been about a year and none of them have burnt out (including the other models).

This model MLN-11-02 we use in our stairway we have it shinning down on the steps. It works well for that purpose. Good if you don't want much light around the room or light hitting you in the face at night.

Model MLN-10 LED nightlight is we would say the dimmest of the 5 models. It has a directional cover that you can spin around but we did not like this light. You can aim it down also. But through the vents in the top it has annoying beams of light that shine up.

Model MLN-09 LED nightlight has a clear lens and is hard on the eyes at night. It lights the area pretty well. But we did not prefer this model of nightlight

Model MLN-15CL-02 LED nightlight is a bright night light that lights up a room well. But this clear lens is also hard on the eyes at night. We didn't prefer this model.

All of these models save energy! And we all prefer the bluish white light they give off opposed to regular nightlights.

we have owned these nightlights for 13 months so far there has been no failures.

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Excellent, no surprises.

EzFoto center pinch snap Nikon

This case is exactly what I needed. I had a book-bag type case for my Panasonic Lumix G1, but I wanted something small that I could use when I didn't want to carry my big bag around, but still wanted my camera to be protected. This fit the bill. My camera is a Micro Four-Thirds, not a true DSLR, but I imagine they are similar in size. Fit my camera perfectly, but with no room to spare. My Lumix G1 is 5 inches from viewfinder to lens cap. So, if your camera is any larger than that, you might want to think about another type of case. As far as quality, it's great. Has a really sturdy feel to it, without being bulky. It's nice looking too. And I love that it has a handle and a long strap, which makes it easy to grab in a pinch. Also, very easy to open quickly. I couldn't be happier with this product. It was exactly what I needed. It didn't include the camera cleaning brush that was supposed to come with it, but that wasn't an issue for me, as I had one already. So if you are counting on that, be prepared to be disappointed. Otherwise, it's perfect!

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Must Have..

Professional Digital 18 135mm 70 200mm cleaning

This case is exactly what I needed. I had a book-bag type case for my Panasonic Lumix G1, but I wanted something small that I could use when I didn't want to carry my big bag around, but still wanted my camera to be protected. This fit the bill. My camera is a Micro Four-Thirds, not a true DSLR, but I imagine they are similar in size. Fit my camera perfectly, but with no room to spare. My Lumix G1 is 5 inches from viewfinder to lens cap. So, if your camera is any larger than that, you might want to think about another type of case. As far as quality, it's great. Has a really sturdy feel to it, without being bulky. It's nice looking too. And I love that it has a handle and a long strap, which makes it easy to grab in a pinch. Also, very easy to open quickly. I couldn't be happier with this product. It was exactly what I needed. It didn't include the camera cleaning brush that was supposed to come with it, but that wasn't an issue for me, as I had one already. So if you are counting on that, be prepared to be disappointed. Otherwise, it's perfect!

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Perfect Size

Durable Protective Digital Olympus Cameras

This case is exactly what I needed. I had a book-bag type case for my Panasonic Lumix G1, but I wanted something small that I could use when I didn't want to carry my big bag around, but still wanted my camera to be protected. This fit the bill. My camera is a Micro Four-Thirds, not a true DSLR, but I imagine they are similar in size. Fit my camera perfectly, but with no room to spare. My Lumix G1 is 5 inches from viewfinder to lens cap. So, if your camera is any larger than that, you might want to think about another type of case. As far as quality, it's great. Has a really sturdy feel to it, without being bulky. It's nice looking too. And I love that it has a handle and a long strap, which makes it easy to grab in a pinch. Also, very easy to open quickly. I couldn't be happier with this product. It was exactly what I needed. It didn't include the camera cleaning brush that was supposed to come with it, but that wasn't an issue for me, as I had one already. So if you are counting on that, be prepared to be disappointed. Otherwise, it's perfect!

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Worked for us

Digital Innovations 60120 00 CleanDr Cleaner

When my very expensive CD player stopped recognizing CDs ("No Disc") I was pretty depressed. The laser wouldn't focus and the CDs wouldn't even spin. I thought I was staring at hundreds of dollars in shipping and repair costs. After searching around on the internet I discovered that the problem may be a dusty laser lens. I purchased this laser lens cleaning disc, went through the short cleaning procedure a few times, and now all is well. I can't say that this is better or worse than similar products, just that it seemed to be of good quality and it worked for me. Obviously, this disc won't fix mechanical problems, which are fairly rare; but if your CD/DVD laser is dirty, which is common, this will clean it (you should run a disc like this in your player periodically). If your CD/DVD player is skipping, freezing, and/or getting garbled, I would highly recommend cleaning the laser lens before bringing your player in for repairs or tossing it out.

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Perfect for a micro 4/3 camera + lenses and accessories

OP TECH USA Accessory Pack

Wit seems to be rare these days. I can only seem to find it occasionally in the infrequent fight people have with each other. But you never seem to find many people anymore that just have wit, and use it often as such. But I believe Shel Silverstein is one of those people. Most people have probably read his books- he writes many poems for young children but I've discovered that now as I read them when I'm older I see so much more in them and appreciate them even more than I did. His poems are highly respected and show kids that poems can make sense and be fun- not so confusing and deep all the time.

I for one am not an expert poet but I have written a few poems and I do realize that it is difficult to write a true, quality poem. Shel Silverstein writes amazing poems that are silly, but deep at the same time and are truly of quality. His poems are like the other side of the moon. They show a completely different way of thinking of things and looking at life. You read a poem and you sit back and think to yourself, "huh... that is truly brilliant," and so it is. On the surface, they are silly and funny, but underneath they are brimming with meaning and thought. How rare and ingenious that is.

I want to read many more of his books, they are truly inspiring to me. They are all a reminder not to look through life in the same lens you always do, which I think is a good reminder for all of us.
http://sarahsanford.blogspot.com/

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The Brilliance of Silly Poems

Light Attic Hardcover Shel Silverstein

Wit seems to be rare these days. I can only seem to find it occasionally in the infrequent fight people have with each other. But you never seem to find many people anymore that just have wit, and use it often as such. But I believe Shel Silverstein is one of those people. Most people have probably read his books- he writes many poems for young children but I've discovered that now as I read them when I'm older I see so much more in them and appreciate them even more than I did. His poems are highly respected and show kids that poems can make sense and be fun- not so confusing and deep all the time.

I for one am not an expert poet but I have written a few poems and I do realize that it is difficult to write a true, quality poem. Shel Silverstein writes amazing poems that are silly, but deep at the same time and are truly of quality. His poems are like the other side of the moon. They show a completely different way of thinking of things and looking at life. You read a poem and you sit back and think to yourself, "huh... that is truly brilliant," and so it is. On the surface, they are silly and funny, but underneath they are brimming with meaning and thought. How rare and ingenious that is.

I want to read many more of his books, they are truly inspiring to me. They are all a reminder not to look through life in the same lens you always do, which I think is a good reminder for all of us.
http://sarahsanford.blogspot.com/

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great lens and bundle

55 250mm 4 0 5 6 Telephoto Protection Accessory

this was a christmas gift for an amateur DSLR photographer. It is in addition to the standard lens on the Canon T3. It works exactly as advertised and the package of accessories it came with is good to have. the photos that she has taken so far have come out real nice. We took it up on a mountain and the zoom feature is nice. the price was great, and the value of this package is excellent. the quality of the lens and the other products is high. nothing negative to say at all. overall we are very pleased. i did ALOT of reasearch on this lens and have read some less than excellent reviews and some great reviews.
So my addition includes this caveat: if you fancy yourself to be a professional or semi-professional photographer, then buy yourself a fancy high end lens. If you buy a VALUE priced product and it doesnt perform like a high end product, then its not the products fault - its yours. this lens is a GREAT VALUE PRODUCT that meets or exceeds all our expectations for a zoom lens UNDER $200! if you are a casual nature or adventure/sports photographer and have $200 to spend on a lens- then do not hesitate- buy this one!

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Braun Ear Thermometer

Kindofsmile Leather Camera Nex 5r Shoulder

in the hospital we use MEDICAL grade temporal therms. (not like the Exergen home model) but this aural is my - and most doctors - choice for home use. BTW, rectal is STILL gold standard in medicine, and aural is rated as the closest second.

CHANGE THE COVER EVERY TEMP! I know they're costly, but that's only way to ensure accuracy and avoid spreading infection from any ear bacteria.

When you need to be spot on, get three measurements - one Left, then Right, then Left again. Temp will vary from ear in to ear in EVERYONE. Take THE HIGHEST read and use that as your treatment threshold. With MINIMAL practice, you can get when they're sleeping, awake, ear-ache - basically any type of fever, anytime.

Buy a small flashlight to bring in room with u if you're that worried bout seeing the measurements right away. But remember, the therm stores last 63measurements anyhow, so take readings then go to lit area to read. Easy enuf.

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Braun Ear Thermometer

Braun Thermoscan Thermometer Technology IRT4520USSM

in the hospital we use MEDICAL grade temporal therms. (not like the Exergen home model) but this aural is my - and most doctors - choice for home use. BTW, rectal is STILL gold standard in medicine, and aural is rated as the closest second.

CHANGE THE COVER EVERY TEMP! I know they're costly, but that's only way to ensure accuracy and avoid spreading infection from any ear bacteria.

When you need to be spot on, get three measurements - one Left, then Right, then Left again. Temp will vary from ear in to ear in EVERYONE. Take THE HIGHEST read and use that as your treatment threshold. With MINIMAL practice, you can get when they're sleeping, awake, ear-ache - basically any type of fever, anytime.

Buy a small flashlight to bring in room with u if you're that worried bout seeing the measurements right away. But remember, the therm stores last 63measurements anyhow, so take readings then go to lit area to read. Easy enuf.

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Great filter, does NOT vignette at 18mm DX...

58mm Clear Haze Multi Resistant Coating

Simply put, there are more affordable options that provide more than adequate if not equal optics for the money. But if you swap filters often enough you'll probably find that B+W's filters have less issues with flex and, more importantly, soft (i.e., easily damaged) threads like those sold by Tiffen and Hoya that I've experienced in the past. Cross-threading a filter is NOT my idea of providing nice treatment to any of those expensive lenses of mine, and having done that once or twice in my lifetime I've sworn that I will always do my best to get the best-made filters available to protect and use on MY glass, even if it costs a bit more. Any filter can be damaged, but I've had great experiences with B+W products and until they prove themselves otherwise unworthy, will continue to use them again and again.

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Reading Glasses

Select A Vision Flexi Reading Matching Purple

I was drawn to this book after listening to an interview with Dr. Remen from the "Speaking of Faith" series on National Public Radio. I could tell from the interview that I was listening to a wise and compassionate person who was speaking from a deep well of experience about the real needs of patients, families, and those involved in health care delivery.

Remen is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California-San Francisco and a chronic sufferer from Crohn's disease, an often debilitating illness. This volume is a collection of brief stories from her own experiences as well as the lives of hundreds of patients she has counseled. Remen has been something of a medical reformer and pioneer as she turned toward the emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients she was counseling.

Typical of the moving stories in this book is the selection about a man with cancer named Dieter. Convinced that his chemo was no longer working, Dieter told his doctor he wanted to stop the treatments but to continue his appointments just to talk. His doctor pushed him away, saying that if he discontinued treatments, there was nothing more he could do for him. Dieter told his cancer support group, "My doctor's love is as important to me as his chemotherapy, but he does not know." Ironically, Remen discloses in this story that Deiter's doctor was one of her counseling clients, although neither Deiter nor his doctor knew that, and she could not disclose it. The doctor was depressed and isolated, complaining that he was just another white coat and that no one cared for him. Sadly, neither doctor nor patient could receive healing from each other.

Remen's mission has been to base health care relationships on the whole person. This requires new forms of medical education which she has developed. Remem herself has said that she had to "unlearn" much of her own medical training--with its emphasis on detached clinical professionalism--in order to be someone who not just cures but heals. This collection of stories reveals much of the fruit of this struggle. All of us will benefit from knowing that true healing occurs when who we really are shows up.

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Better than a Len's Cap!

Digital HoodFor Camera 18 55mm 55 200mm

I was drawn to this book after listening to an interview with Dr. Remen from the "Speaking of Faith" series on National Public Radio. I could tell from the interview that I was listening to a wise and compassionate person who was speaking from a deep well of experience about the real needs of patients, families, and those involved in health care delivery.

Remen is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California-San Francisco and a chronic sufferer from Crohn's disease, an often debilitating illness. This volume is a collection of brief stories from her own experiences as well as the lives of hundreds of patients she has counseled. Remen has been something of a medical reformer and pioneer as she turned toward the emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients she was counseling.

Typical of the moving stories in this book is the selection about a man with cancer named Dieter. Convinced that his chemo was no longer working, Dieter told his doctor he wanted to stop the treatments but to continue his appointments just to talk. His doctor pushed him away, saying that if he discontinued treatments, there was nothing more he could do for him. Dieter told his cancer support group, "My doctor's love is as important to me as his chemotherapy, but he does not know." Ironically, Remen discloses in this story that Deiter's doctor was one of her counseling clients, although neither Deiter nor his doctor knew that, and she could not disclose it. The doctor was depressed and isolated, complaining that he was just another white coat and that no one cared for him. Sadly, neither doctor nor patient could receive healing from each other.

Remen's mission has been to base health care relationships on the whole person. This requires new forms of medical education which she has developed. Remem herself has said that she had to "unlearn" much of her own medical training--with its emphasis on detached clinical professionalism--in order to be someone who not just cures but heals. This collection of stories reveals much of the fruit of this struggle. All of us will benefit from knowing that true healing occurs when who we really are shows up.

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A Book for Everyone

Kitchen Table Wisdom Anniversary ebook

I was drawn to this book after listening to an interview with Dr. Remen from the "Speaking of Faith" series on National Public Radio. I could tell from the interview that I was listening to a wise and compassionate person who was speaking from a deep well of experience about the real needs of patients, families, and those involved in health care delivery.

Remen is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California-San Francisco and a chronic sufferer from Crohn's disease, an often debilitating illness. This volume is a collection of brief stories from her own experiences as well as the lives of hundreds of patients she has counseled. Remen has been something of a medical reformer and pioneer as she turned toward the emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients she was counseling.

Typical of the moving stories in this book is the selection about a man with cancer named Dieter. Convinced that his chemo was no longer working, Dieter told his doctor he wanted to stop the treatments but to continue his appointments just to talk. His doctor pushed him away, saying that if he discontinued treatments, there was nothing more he could do for him. Dieter told his cancer support group, "My doctor's love is as important to me as his chemotherapy, but he does not know." Ironically, Remen discloses in this story that Deiter's doctor was one of her counseling clients, although neither Deiter nor his doctor knew that, and she could not disclose it. The doctor was depressed and isolated, complaining that he was just another white coat and that no one cared for him. Sadly, neither doctor nor patient could receive healing from each other.

Remen's mission has been to base health care relationships on the whole person. This requires new forms of medical education which she has developed. Remem herself has said that she had to "unlearn" much of her own medical training--with its emphasis on detached clinical professionalism--in order to be someone who not just cures but heals. This collection of stories reveals much of the fruit of this struggle. All of us will benefit from knowing that true healing occurs when who we really are shows up.

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Hoya Ultra Violet Coated Filter

Let's be honest with ourselves, using filters to protect the investment we've made in our lenses is absolutely essential. As a photography student on a budget, it can be tough finding a great filter that doesn't soften the lens, but at the same time doesn't leave me shelling out $50-$100 for nothing more than a UV filter. I'd used Tiffen filters before, but I found they warped the images I was making when they were on my lenses.

Hoya is a very well-known brand in the photography world. I'd say, when it comes down to filters, it really comes down to Hoya and B+W. The latter's price point is more often significantly higher, but I didn't feel like I was sacrificing anything by going with the Hoya.

This filter arrived perfectly in protective packaging. It was easily applied to my Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens. It stays on it all the time and the lens is still as sharp as it would be if the filter wasn't on. That was honesly all I was looking for in a filter so I feel my needs were met.

At less than $20, this filter is a pretty great option to protect your prized glass. It won't enhance your images in any way, but I find that lack of influence really ideal. This item's most important purpose is protection, which it does well.

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FULL SATISFACTION

Billingham 445 Camera Shoulder Khaki

I've seen a lot of reviews complaining about the quality of the bundled items, but even if you just factor in the cost of buying a zoom lens on top of the standard kit body and lens, you're saving around $50 by buying this bundle. The 70-300mm lens is Canon-branded, and it almost seems heavier than the camera body itself (feels like a quality item).

I received my order less than a week from the date of purchase, which I was happy with. All of the items were packed nicely and worked well out of the box. Not all of the accessories are super great quality, but a lot of it is useful. The SD card is fast, the extra battery is handy, and the tripod is light but sturdy.

There was an issue with the 70-300mm lens, which had a speck of dirt or dust under the front piece of glass. I fired off an email to customer service the evening I received the package, and received a response with a free shipping label by the next afternoon. I sent out the lens last Friday, and received the replacement today. It appears to be defect-free and is working well. I'm still giving a 5-star rating because these sorts of things happen with mass-produced items, and the supplier (Focus Camera) handled it very quick and very well.

I'm not a professional photographer by any means; I'm an avid iPhoneographer, and bought this because I plan on spending the summer in an area where there's no cell phone service. I want to take pictures but it seems dumb to use my phone.

I've only used this camera to take a few pictures so far, but it seems fast and the pictures look good on my computer. Also, it has the same number of megapixels as the brand-new T5i. I know megapixels aren't everything, but I think that if you're looking to get in to SLR photography and don't necessarily need the newest and greatest Canon model, this is a good camera to get without worrying it'll be obsolete any time soon.

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Great Service

Essential 55 200mm Telephoto Multi Coated UV CPL FLD

I've seen a lot of reviews complaining about the quality of the bundled items, but even if you just factor in the cost of buying a zoom lens on top of the standard kit body and lens, you're saving around $50 by buying this bundle. The 70-300mm lens is Canon-branded, and it almost seems heavier than the camera body itself (feels like a quality item).

I received my order less than a week from the date of purchase, which I was happy with. All of the items were packed nicely and worked well out of the box. Not all of the accessories are super great quality, but a lot of it is useful. The SD card is fast, the extra battery is handy, and the tripod is light but sturdy.

There was an issue with the 70-300mm lens, which had a speck of dirt or dust under the front piece of glass. I fired off an email to customer service the evening I received the package, and received a response with a free shipping label by the next afternoon. I sent out the lens last Friday, and received the replacement today. It appears to be defect-free and is working well. I'm still giving a 5-star rating because these sorts of things happen with mass-produced items, and the supplier (Focus Camera) handled it very quick and very well.

I'm not a professional photographer by any means; I'm an avid iPhoneographer, and bought this because I plan on spending the summer in an area where there's no cell phone service. I want to take pictures but it seems dumb to use my phone.

I've only used this camera to take a few pictures so far, but it seems fast and the pictures look good on my computer. Also, it has the same number of megapixels as the brand-new T5i. I know megapixels aren't everything, but I think that if you're looking to get in to SLR photography and don't necessarily need the newest and greatest Canon model, this is a good camera to get without worrying it'll be obsolete any time soon.

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Love this camera

Canon Digital 75 300mm Telephoto Accessory

I've seen a lot of reviews complaining about the quality of the bundled items, but even if you just factor in the cost of buying a zoom lens on top of the standard kit body and lens, you're saving around $50 by buying this bundle. The 70-300mm lens is Canon-branded, and it almost seems heavier than the camera body itself (feels like a quality item).

I received my order less than a week from the date of purchase, which I was happy with. All of the items were packed nicely and worked well out of the box. Not all of the accessories are super great quality, but a lot of it is useful. The SD card is fast, the extra battery is handy, and the tripod is light but sturdy.

There was an issue with the 70-300mm lens, which had a speck of dirt or dust under the front piece of glass. I fired off an email to customer service the evening I received the package, and received a response with a free shipping label by the next afternoon. I sent out the lens last Friday, and received the replacement today. It appears to be defect-free and is working well. I'm still giving a 5-star rating because these sorts of things happen with mass-produced items, and the supplier (Focus Camera) handled it very quick and very well.

I'm not a professional photographer by any means; I'm an avid iPhoneographer, and bought this because I plan on spending the summer in an area where there's no cell phone service. I want to take pictures but it seems dumb to use my phone.

I've only used this camera to take a few pictures so far, but it seems fast and the pictures look good on my computer. Also, it has the same number of megapixels as the brand-new T5i. I know megapixels aren't everything, but I think that if you're looking to get in to SLR photography and don't necessarily need the newest and greatest Canon model, this is a good camera to get without worrying it'll be obsolete any time soon.

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Great camera bag, love the detachable travel case too.

Case Logic SLRB100 Backpack Holster

This is a great bag if you are looking for something that is big and will hold lots of camera gear!

The main compartment can be divided into many different arrangements all with plenty of padding. The side pockets are very thin and will only hold thin items like batteries, memory cards, etc.

There is a thin but large compartment between the main compartment and the back straps that will fit a 15" laptop. This would be useful if you wanted to pack all your gear in one bag to transport it. I can't imagine hiking with my large laptop in the bag.

The day holster is very nice! I've seen these before but never used one. The concept is simple, the holster is very light and it has a ring that fits onto the strap of your camera. Because it is so lightweight it can hang from your camera strap while you use your camera--and yet the holster is right there on the strap to easily put the camera in when you are not using it. The amount of protection from the day holster falls short of what a regular case would do--but it would protect again some scratches, slight bumps, and it would cut down on dust if you were in a dusty area.

I currently use a slightly smaller Case Logic DCB-308 Camera Sling which I love. I've gotten spoiled on how easy it is to access the camera pocket on that bag--I can just swing the sling around to the front and easily unzip the pocket to remove my camera. Compared to the sling pack this one, with the camera pocket on the top back, isn't as convenient so I still plan on using the sling bag for everyday use. However, when I need a LARGE bag to carry everything--this is the one I'll use.

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Camera Plastic Normal 18 200mm 3 5 5 6G

The Rokinon 8mm Fisheye lens is my new favorite. Its sharpness, contrast and color saturation are on par with my 17-40mm canon L series lens which costs three times as much. It has great center and edge to edge sharpness. It has little chromatic abberation or color fringing, which is excellent for such an extreme lens. I'm using mine on a canon T2i camera body and the fact that it is a totally manual lens is hardly noticed. Focus is almost a non-issue on an 8mm lens as its depth of field is usually everything in your picture. All I do is put the camera in aperture priority mode and adjust the aperture on the lens instead of through the camera body. The T2i does a great job of correct exposure with this lens. I noticed a very slight loss of sharpness when shooting at f3.5 but that is totally normal for very wide angle lenses shot wide open. I noticed that the lens controls flairing very well and has an excellent build quality. I am so glad I purchased this lens instead of the much more expensive Sigma or Canon fisheye. Finally, with the lens being totally manual, there is less to go wrong with it so it should last a lifetime.

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Rokinon FE8M C F3 5 Fisheye Canon

The Rokinon 8mm Fisheye lens is my new favorite. Its sharpness, contrast and color saturation are on par with my 17-40mm canon L series lens which costs three times as much. It has great center and edge to edge sharpness. It has little chromatic abberation or color fringing, which is excellent for such an extreme lens. I'm using mine on a canon T2i camera body and the fact that it is a totally manual lens is hardly noticed. Focus is almost a non-issue on an 8mm lens as its depth of field is usually everything in your picture. All I do is put the camera in aperture priority mode and adjust the aperture on the lens instead of through the camera body. The T2i does a great job of correct exposure with this lens. I noticed a very slight loss of sharpness when shooting at f3.5 but that is totally normal for very wide angle lenses shot wide open. I noticed that the lens controls flairing very well and has an excellent build quality. I am so glad I purchased this lens instead of the much more expensive Sigma or Canon fisheye. Finally, with the lens being totally manual, there is less to go wrong with it so it should last a lifetime.

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Rokinon FE8M N Fisheye Nikon Black

The Rokinon 8mm Fisheye lens is my new favorite. Its sharpness, contrast and color saturation are on par with my 17-40mm canon L series lens which costs three times as much. It has great center and edge to edge sharpness. It has little chromatic abberation or color fringing, which is excellent for such an extreme lens. I'm using mine on a canon T2i camera body and the fact that it is a totally manual lens is hardly noticed. Focus is almost a non-issue on an 8mm lens as its depth of field is usually everything in your picture. All I do is put the camera in aperture priority mode and adjust the aperture on the lens instead of through the camera body. The T2i does a great job of correct exposure with this lens. I noticed a very slight loss of sharpness when shooting at f3.5 but that is totally normal for very wide angle lenses shot wide open. I noticed that the lens controls flairing very well and has an excellent build quality. I am so glad I purchased this lens instead of the much more expensive Sigma or Canon fisheye. Finally, with the lens being totally manual, there is less to go wrong with it so it should last a lifetime.

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MAGNI VIEW Magnifying Scuba Divers Sports

Normally I use a belt-loop case but due to the amazing Amazon price I though I'd try this one. It is genuine Canon, leather and made very well with an excellent fit to the camera. It is a throw back to 40 years ago, the days of Leica, Browning and Kodak cases, before everyone had to have a SLR. In an instant you flip it open from the snap on the bottom right, press the on-button and the camera is ready for a picture. A thing I had forgotten from those days is that while you're fiddling with the buttons and settings to get the picture you want--yes the S95 has lots of options--it is just a little less stressful because the case's strap is around your neck and there is no subconscious worry of the camera falling to the ground.

In any age, and perhaps especially today, a stress reduction is worth a price premium. So buy your regular case and for the premium you can afford to get 100% of this one too.

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Bolle Barracuda Sunglasses Tortoise Polarized

Normally I use a belt-loop case but due to the amazing Amazon price I though I'd try this one. It is genuine Canon, leather and made very well with an excellent fit to the camera. It is a throw back to 40 years ago, the days of Leica, Browning and Kodak cases, before everyone had to have a SLR. In an instant you flip it open from the snap on the bottom right, press the on-button and the camera is ready for a picture. A thing I had forgotten from those days is that while you're fiddling with the buttons and settings to get the picture you want--yes the S95 has lots of options--it is just a little less stressful because the case's strap is around your neck and there is no subconscious worry of the camera falling to the ground.

In any age, and perhaps especially today, a stress reduction is worth a price premium. So buy your regular case and for the premium you can afford to get 100% of this one too.

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Best Case for Canon Powershot S100!

Canon PSC 910 Leather Powershot S95

Normally I use a belt-loop case but due to the amazing Amazon price I though I'd try this one. It is genuine Canon, leather and made very well with an excellent fit to the camera. It is a throw back to 40 years ago, the days of Leica, Browning and Kodak cases, before everyone had to have a SLR. In an instant you flip it open from the snap on the bottom right, press the on-button and the camera is ready for a picture. A thing I had forgotten from those days is that while you're fiddling with the buttons and settings to get the picture you want--yes the S95 has lots of options--it is just a little less stressful because the case's strap is around your neck and there is no subconscious worry of the camera falling to the ground.

In any age, and perhaps especially today, a stress reduction is worth a price premium. So buy your regular case and for the premium you can afford to get 100% of this one too.

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Evecase Medium Camera Powershot Digital

The show was hilarious, I do wish it focused on the Onion empire (infomercials, talk shows, reality shows, etc) but the news only angle was still solidly done. Much like the Onion news stories there were times when it was so close to fact about the source material (in this case over-dramatized news dramas) that the two were almost indistinguishable. Well done. If you enjoyed the show I would suggest taking a look at some of the 1-star comments; the morons, adolescents and christian fundamentalists are funny enough, but the 1-star reviews that satire the aforementioned groups take the cake. One person was deeply offended at the mention of Jesus' bulge while another wrote the show off because nano-millimeter is not a real measurement. Moral of this story; watch the show, rate it five stars, then read the 1-star comments and revel in the feeling of intellectual superiority.

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I love the Onion!

Pilot HD

The show was hilarious, I do wish it focused on the Onion empire (infomercials, talk shows, reality shows, etc) but the news only angle was still solidly done. Much like the Onion news stories there were times when it was so close to fact about the source material (in this case over-dramatized news dramas) that the two were almost indistinguishable. Well done. If you enjoyed the show I would suggest taking a look at some of the 1-star comments; the morons, adolescents and christian fundamentalists are funny enough, but the 1-star reviews that satire the aforementioned groups take the cake. One person was deeply offended at the mention of Jesus' bulge while another wrote the show off because nano-millimeter is not a real measurement. Moral of this story; watch the show, rate it five stars, then read the 1-star comments and revel in the feeling of intellectual superiority.

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Pleasantly surprised!

Nikon COOLPIX Digital Camera Black

I purchased this camera to replace a lemon from another big brand, and boy was I surprised. Let's start with the 24mm wide angle lens and the f/1.8 aperture. That makes for some pretty impressive low-light photos. Yes, the f-stop goes up pretty fast when you zoom, but it's great to have. The menu is laid out quite nicely. The Function Button on the front of the camera is a handy and welcome addition. Whether shooting in full auto mode, straight manual or somewhere in between, this camera has the latitude to help a novice shoot better and a pro capture the image exactly as it appears in your mind. Photo quality is great. I was happy to see this camera shoots in RAW mode, but be warned - there's a bit of a lag time as the 27mb photos are written to your disk. There are some awesome features like shooting 60 frames at one push of the button. It's not a tiny camera, but it's not a behemoth either. My major gripe is about the charger. It's a USB charger, and a long cord that hooks into the camera itself. Fine if you have only only battery, but a bit of an inconvenience when you have a couple of spares you want to charge. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier. This camera may be a wee bit pricey, but a great picture is worth more than a thousand words.

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If you love high intensity LED flashlights...get this!

Olight M22 flashlight EdisonBright Manufacturer

Wow just wow!

I received this flashlight last week and couldn't be more impressed with the flashlight, packaging and accessories.

PROS:
1. This flashlight comes in a plastic case with just about anything you could ever want for your flashlight: Batteries, extra glow in the dark tailswitch cover, lanyard (long and silver), case, diffuser and anti-rattle battery tube.
2. The brightness at 950 lumens is just ridiculous and maximum candela is 23,256 with a max light throw of 305 meters or 333.55 yards (that's three football fields).
3. Additional accessories are inexpensive and easy to find, for instance tactical weapon mounts and tactical weapons switches (I plan to use this light on my AR 15)
4. User interface uses a head loosen-tighten to change consecutively between 3 modes of 20, 250 and 950 lumens. One click gets you back to the last mode you had it in. You can also get 950 lumens immediately by double pressing or clicking the tailcap quickly. I wish all flashlights had this ability. And I'll be mounting this on my AR 15 because it's one of the few flashlights that allows you to directly access the strobe function by quickly pressing/clicking the tailcap three times. It does take practice to consistently get to strobe mode, so be ready to practice if you're going to use for home protection or with weapons.
5. The included holster is amazing. The light head goes down in the case where there is a round hole that lets you shine the light while it's still in the holster. Also the tailcap is readily accessible because it pops up through the top. I also like that it has small extra pockets on the sides to carry two 18650 rechargeables or four CR123As.
6. Accepts 18650 Li-ion rechargeables. I use and highly recommend Orbtronic rechargeable batteries--this deal includes a good charger also (18650 Smart Li-ion Charger and Two 3100mAh PROTECTED Orbtronic) I only wish they were Amazon Prime Eligible.
7. This light is small enough for every day carry (EDC) but it packs a whollop...for now it's my favorite among a Fenix PD 32 Ultimate Edition and SureFire E2D Defender Ultra LED flashlight I also own. They are each great in different ways but the Olight's price, versatility, brightness and overall packaging make it a winner.
8. Has a cigar-style grip for use when wielding a pistol.
9. Cigar-style ring and pocket clip are detachable.
10. Anti-scratch type III hard anodizing aluminum body is tough.
11. Stainless steel black or silver crenellated bezel protects the lens, and can be used as an effective defensive tool.
12. I really like the name of the light "Warrior"; childish but I can't help myself.

CONS:
1. Some people do not like the bold checkered texture on the body of the light. Personally, I like the appearance of finer texturing on my other lights better but in handling the M22 Warrior I have not found any problems with this lights texture being slippery or contributing to me dropping it.
2. The head of the light is larger than most EDCs. For some this will be a drawback that may prevent daily carry.
3. Along the same line, size/weight may be a bit much for some EDC needs: (Length)144mm, (Head)Diameter 41mm, (Tube)Diameter 25mm and weight 146g without battery.
4. This light, like many others cannot "tail stand." This means I can't place it on its tail on a horizontal surface so it projects light up.
5. I doubt I'll ever use the included lanyard it's long enough to put around your neck and it's silver (not a tactical color).

In closing, I really love this light and give it my highest recommendation. If you're not a flashlight nut like me and you need just one LED flashlight, this should be the one.

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