Opteka Microfiber Deluxe Photo/Video Camera Gadget Bag for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Kodak,...

List Price: $49.95

Product Details Dura-foam padded for shock protection while an adjustable, foam-padded devider separates and protects equipment Dimensions: 8.75" x 7" x 5" (WxDxH) Holds all SLR and point-n-shoot digital cameras with all accessories Features 9 main compartment, plus 2 side pockets, zippered mesh pocket in lid, front zippered accessory pocket

Product Description

The Opteka CS10 was meant with two things in-mind. First, it had to be affordable while adhering to strict quality conduct. Second, it had to be designed to be the perfect one source solution for all Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, Casio, Kodak, and Samsung digital cameras.

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Customer Reviews

Splendid
An tiptop buy at around $13. Well designed, well constructed. Good size (easily accomodates an AVCHD camcorder, such as a Canon VIXIA M300 and associated garnishing). One minor nuisance: the top zipper is "protected" (ostensibly from perhaps rain?) by having the fabric sharpness of the top overlap/cover this zipper. Thus you have to fumble a bit to unzip the top.

2010-08-24 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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"You get what you pay for" does not seek in this case!
Being a cheapskate, I looked for the lowest priced cause with the interior dimensions to fit my SLR-sized camera (Canon SX20IS). Expecting very little, I was extremely surprised how rugged and well made this bag was. There is padding all around and the adjustable padded divider allows you to configure this case in whatever way you need. I was offered $25 for this bag one day after receiving it by a guy who told me to sojourn being so cheap when I ordered it. This is an enthusiastic 5-Star review!

2010-08-23 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Unequivocally Satisfied - Good Product
It is a vital camera bag but has sufficient pockets to accommodate accessories like spare batteries, cords, chargers, recollection cards etc. The interior is protective enough for the camera body. Seems rugged on the whole though only time will tell how dependable it is. On the other hand, I am not into safaris and jumping out of pickups to snap pictures of butterflies and such. So it should last a while... For the penalty, you can't go wrong.

2010-07-03 | Fitness Buff (Illinois) | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 4

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Talented Case
Much more safely a improved than I expected.
It has space for everything I need.
Good quality.
Perfect for me.

2010-06-17 | HDNETO (Porto Alegre, Brazil) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

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You get what you pay for
VERY Skinflinty quality, I've had mine for a few months(dont use it very often) and it allready looks like its been through war.It has rips at the seams in many seats. If you're on a budget and need a bag you can go with this or just wait till you collect enough money for a better bag. Like with everything else, you get what you pay for.

2010-06-12 (NYC) | Helpful Votes: 9 | Rating: 2

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Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras

List Price: $29.95

Product Details Alleviates fatigue during extended sessions Designed to stabilize a camera when shooting Compatible with all Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung SLR cameras that feature a standard 1/4"-20 tripod socket Padded professional quality grip strap

Product Description

The Opteka padded camera carry-all tackle wraps around the hand, and is designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to assuage fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography. Compatible with all Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung DSLR cameras that play up a standard 1/4"-20 tripod socket .

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Customer Reviews

Steady feel
This palm strap is undeniably what I was looking for. I have a Canon 550D with a 15-85 lens, which feels a bit front-heavy together. Also, walking around with the camera in your offer distribute when your arm is stretched down felt a bit scary with just your finger tops over the camera grip; now it feels fasten. The quality is perfect for the money, but the plastic part is a bit crooked. The flap with the logo is actually sewed on, from the pictures I memory it would open with velcrow. Material on the inside is rubbery material. hope it doesn't get sweaty in warmer countries.
With some fiddling, I managed to put the neck strap back on (only works after you put the palm strap on). I made the neck strap as knee-breeches as possible for over my shoulder, so the camera can be 'hidden' securely between elbow and body. Works even if you have to run a bit.
Tip to affirm sure straps cannot slip: when putting the strap through the buckle, give the strap half a violate, right in the buckle.

2010-08-27 (Netherlands) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Fearful Camera Grip
I got a clasp that looks exactly like this one from Ebay so I don't have the Opteka grip. I just wanted to explanation on the functionality.

I have a Canon T2i with no battery grip. I would consider myself to have medium sized hands.

So, I loosened the meet head on so that it would fit over my knuckles. With my index finger I can take photos and turn the dial no problem. With my thumb, I can airing on the camera no problem. However, I would have to use my left hand to turn the camera off (which isn't a big deal to me).

I can use my thumb to commentators any of the other buttons on the back of the camera. I had no problem pressing the play button or the delete button. If you are affluent to view/delete a lot of photos at once I did find it more comfortable to place my left hand underneath the lens and slip my right hand out of the grip just a bit (my fingers are still wrapped around the front of the camera). This way my nobility thumb has more room to move around.

There is a spot where you can tie your neck strap to the hand grip (which is located on the bottom of the camera). You could in all likelihood take the neck strap and just throw it over your left shoulder. I haven't done this yet but I think this would be more congenial than having the camera hang off of your neck.

As for that plastic buckle that the strap wraps around. Populace have mentioned that it can get in your way. I did find it a nuisance because my hand would rub up against it. So, I just slid the whole strap so that the black buckle would be underneath the leather awareness itself. Others have said that they took the strap and had the black buckle to be underneath the camera (one of the user pictures shows this). You can elect for yourself which method you like better.

Overall, I like these kinds of grips. I can still reach everything with my repair hand while the leather part is over my knuckle. So, I'm happy with it.

2010-08-17 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Too beamy
I bought this jotting because my hands are very small, so small I find carrying my DSLR difficult for long periods of all together. This item was made for large (maybe bigger male) hands and didn't even adjust limited enough to skim my fingers. Obviously, didn't do what I needed it to do, no support. Not a defect or negative for the usual user, but the company could have made adjustments for slim, female hands.
Just keep it in mind if this applies to you.

2010-07-29 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Not on my Nikon
I itch I had read the critical reviews more closely before ordering this strap. I had hoped to provide some gage for my Nikon D40 without the neck strap which I dislike. Trouble is that if I cinch it tight enough for security, I can by no means get my finger on the shutter release.

2010-07-12 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 2

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Opteka wrist strap
This is an outstanding buy. Be sure to look at the customer photos for a better attachment method that allows more diplomate flexibility while maintaining the security of the strap. I'm female and, while I have fairly large hands, I did find that having the side of the pad with the most curvature toward my wrist gave me a more collateralize and comfortable fit.

2010-07-04 (Oklahoma City, OK, US) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (58mm)

Product Details Includes nylon filter wallet Includes +1, +2, +4 and +10 diopter filters Enables macro photography using a standard lens Ideal for photographing small items

Product Description

Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Compact-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (58mm)

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Customer Reviews

Inexpensively awful
I light of one's life macro photography but unfortunately can't afford to spend several hundred dollars on an actual macro lens. One day, but not for a while. I certain to give these a try, figuring that if they don't work, then I'm only out $12, which wouldn't be a huge deal.

However, they work very well. I haven't experimented fully with them yet, but I did moral spend about an hour taking photos with the +10 and +4 stacked together. Tomorrow I plan to try out every combination I can. Yes, they do have a very shallow DOF, but for the sort of macro photography I like, that's not only not a problem but ideal.

This is clearly a product I would recommend for someone who wants to give macro photography a try but is hesitant to spend the money an existent macro lens costs.

2010-08-13 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Budget amicable macro
I bought these macro diopters after looking encyclopedic various websites that showed examples at what could be done with something as simple as a pack of filters. The results that I came up with were unthinkable.

I was thinking of just going out and buying a ~300$ dedicated macro lens at first ... but then I lickety-split changed my mind when I discovered these.
I, like many other photographers out there, am new to the DSLR thing. I recently bought a Canon Resistance fighter XS (1000D) to really get into photography.
Macro photography just so happens to be one of my favorite styles. But, I'm not made of pelf. So these were a perfect buy for someone who is just starting to get a hold of different styles of shooting. (Macro, ... etc)

The set up quality is very good for the filters themselves. The metal rimmed glass feels secure and secure at the top of my 18-55mm kit lens. The filters simply screw on to the front of my lens and are easily stackable.
The strengthen quality for the pouch on the other hand, is just some sort of synthetic thread. I just got these filters in the send today and the pouch is already starting to tear at it's seams.

This really doesn't matter to me. I unprejudiced care about the filters lol. And for the price, about 11$ for me here in the US, how could I go wrong?
The filters came relatively unwavering with the free shipping. They were in a small cardboard box and were heavier than expected.
No ACTUAL instructions were included with the filters, but there are some guiding sentences on the box they came in.

The bottom queue is that if you are new to photography and like shooting macro or close-up ... BUT don't have the large budget for investing in a focused macro, these diopters are perfect for you. If used correctly, you can achieve a very impressive picture trait.

I wasn't disappointed when I bought these. I sure that you won't be either. :D

2010-08-11 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Gives some walk-on abilities
makes a criterion lens a bit more versatile. Helps in a pinch and has high quality optics.

2010-07-07 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Okay Filters
Unquestionably the "poor mans'" macro lenses. The filters are average quality, but you can get very close to your above a answerable to for great effect. Focusing is primarly by moving the camera closer or farther to train the subject into focus. For the money, not a bad product.

2010-07-05 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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A brilliant product
This effect is fine in terms of optical quality. I'm certainly no professional, however, so this review should be taken with a pit of salt by those who are very familiar with cameras and are "prosumer" types.

I've noticed no distortion, discoloration, blurring, etc., with images, and it's pronounced for macro. I can get amazingly close and these lenses give me an amazingly shallow depth of field (which is flattering... for me at least).

The only minor gripe I have with this product is that after less than a month of a use, some of the black paint is starting to waste away/chip, leaving me with glimpses of silver (not good for a camera: causes reflections and unwanted turn on in the photograph).

2010-07-03 (New Jersey) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Fujifilm Finepix S2 Pro 6.17MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

List Price: $1,999.99

Product Details Dual media slots for SmartMedia and Compactflash Type II (Microdrive compatible) Continuous shooting: 2 frames per second, up to 7 frames SLR-type digital camera works with Nikon F mount lens, accepts majority of Nikkor AF lenses Dual interface: Firewire IEEE1394 and USB 1.1

Product Description

2/8/200615-19-33...

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The FinePix S2 Pro is the assign-generation professional-body SLR to feature FujiFilm's next generation Wonderful-CCD sensor system for professional photography. The FinePix S2 offers a full feature set that's perfect for skilful photographers, including a resolution of 6.17 million effective pixels and compatibility with Nikon F-mount lenses as well as a mass of Nikkor AF lenses.

Optics and Resolution
The 6.17 million goods pixels translate to 12 million recorded pixels (4,256 x 2,848), or a 4.5 MB chronologize size, due to Fuji's Super CCD (see below for more info). The FinePix S2 Pro has a Nikon F mount and accepts every AF Nikkor and most directions AI or AI-S Nikkor lenses. In addition, the camera has shutter speeds of 30 seconds to 1/4,000 espouse, and continuous shooting of approximately 2 frames per second, up to a total of 7 frames. Its extensive range of ISO equivalents of 100/160/200/400/800/1,600 allow for picture taking under a selection of challenging lighting conditions.

Fuji's Super CCD
Instead of conventional CCDs with boxy photodiodes and pixel arrangements, Fuji’s Super CCD has octagonal-shaped photodiodes and pixels situated on 45-limit angles. This "honeycomb" pattern increases sensitivity, allowing pixels to be quickly packed at maximum density. The area of the photodiode in a half-inch Wonderful CCD with 2 million pixels is about 1.6 times as large as the area offered in the stuffy CCD with the same number of pixels. The Super CCD improves overall signal-to-sound ratio and offers a much wider dynamic range.

Storage and Transport
The S2 Pro offers a dual-media approach to storage: SmartMedia and CompactFlash Paradigm II memory cards (offering compatibility with optional Microdrives, which can prepare for up to 1 GB of storage). It also incorporates dual PC connectivity, via typical USB 1.1 or wonderful-fast IEEE 1394 (FireWire).

More Features
The FinePix S2 Pro boasts a multifariousness of controls, including four shooting modes (single frame, unbroken, preview, and multiple exposure), four exposure modes (multiprogrammed AE, shutter-predominance AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure) and five variable program modes (image, landscape, close-up, sport, and night scene). In addition, there are nine modes for whey-faced balance (auto, fine, shade, incandescent light, two support settings, and three for fluorescent light).

The sharp, bright 118,000 pixel, 1.8-inch LCD up on provides image review and menu control display; a sheltering LCD cover is included.

Other features include:

• Built-in, pop-up flash with five settings
• Surface flash hot shoe and sync socket for connecting up to two external flare units
• Video-out jack for reviewing images on a television set
• Varying self-timer

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by four AA batteries (alkalines included, but NiMH rechargeables recommended). It planning 5.6 by 5.2 by 3.1 inches and weighs 26.8 ounces. This containerize includes the FinePix S2 digital camera; four AA and two CR123 batteries; USB, FireWire, and AV cables; eyepiece cap, consistency cap, and LCD cover; and CD-ROM with FinePix viewer, Video Impression, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, and Raw Categorize Converter LE.

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Customer Reviews

One Adroit Camera
I bought this camera as a back up to the Olympus E3. I find the feel ashamed and clarity are very good. I also have the 28x80 and the 55x200 lens and they work very well with the camera.

2008-11-01 | rquast (USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Prodigious Camera
I am a photographer and i have the Fujifilm Finepix S2 and i Attraction IT!!!
If you are looking for a good (easy to use camera) then this is the one to buy! It does GREAT black and whites. Feel ashamed is ok on it.....you just have to work with it. But over all GREAT CAMERA!

2007-04-02 | Life Photos & Music (Charlotte, NC) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Battery-operated life in the S2
I've had an S2 for three years or so (reasonable replaced it with an S3), and I've found that the battery life is VERY dependent upon use of the rear-panel color LCD pageantry.

I spent three weeks in the UK in 2004 with the S2 and no charger, so I made a major effort not to play with the color ceremony. I went nearly all three weeks and took 1800 pictures on three sets of NiMH batteries (I once put a set of alkalines in two days before the end of the trip).

The Lithium cell life depends mostly on flash tradition. I usually got four to six months on a set. If one dies in the field, you can use the camera without them. Only the flash doesn't work.

2006-05-13 | MikeScone (Ithaca, NY USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4

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Fujis s2 pro
Superb value in this camera for the price. Camera is well balanced & feels good to hold.Timely in raw mode to record especially with new high speed fuji compact flash cards delivery rate being 6mb per second .... writing files @ 12mb!
This giving around 76 images per 1 GB car-card.Puchased seperatley a Nikon 24>120mm zoom which I'm also very happy especially with its zoom scope & image stalisation, lense works fine & balances well with Camera body.Fuji S2 rudder are well laid out & easy to use.Has both firewire & USB connection.
Gripes:- image through view finder is a bit too tiny likewise LCD..could be bigger say 2.5 cm. Second battery type is 123a bit of a pain as precious & not rechargable (REQUIRES 2).Also 4 NiMetal Hydride AA'S can be used which are rechargable...these work good-looking...no complaints here .RAW images cannot be used in older versions of Photo Shop.
Photo Research CS perhaps has conversion for Fuji RAW format. A light edition Raw format converter is supplied on cd, as is Adobe Elements.The S2 is also supplied with software on CD to proselyte Raw images to Tiff.Camera has accurate exposure & good tonal qualities... dedication is also greater than other digital 6mp slr's...interesting to see how S3 Pro turns out...& how it stacks up against the likes of Canon D20.

2004-11-29 (Australia) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 4

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So-so camera
Fuji's s2 is reasonable so-so compared with NIkon and Canon.
The imag is soft and color is not right 8 out of 10.
will buy 20d

2004-09-22 | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 3

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Polaroid 50" Photo / Video Travel Tripod Includes Deluxe Carrying Case For Digital Cameras...

Product Details Locking Braced Center Column Weighs Under 2 Pounds And Retracts To Under 17 Inches For Anytim / Anywhere Portability Multi Purpose Locking Pan Head Makes Unit Ideal For Camcorder Users As Well Three Section, Fully Adjustable "Snap Lock" Legs Lock Height Adjustments In Place Fast And Easy

Product Description

Regardless if you're a erratic photographer/videographer or a serious "prosumer" there's a Polaroid tripod designed with your requirements in mind.

That's because we design our tripods with intelligent in-demand features like uncertain pan-head, braced center columns, all-terrain leg tips, dual levels, terse-footprints, ergonomically designed carry handles and foam grips-and everything else you'd keep in view from a tripod line inspired by over half a century of imaging invention. And to ensure they're part of your "accessory arsenal" for the long term, we've crafted them from residential grade, lightweight aluminum to ensure they always keep your valuable equipment on packed ground.

No matter if you choose our ultra compact desktop models, our unparalleled monopod or our ruggedized all terrain models, you'll immediately understand why Polaroid tripods are intended the ultimate in "classic image stabilization"

Leg Diameter: 16.8mm
Net Impact: 1.63 lbs.
Folded Length: 16.5'"
Extended Length: 50"

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Customer Reviews

Surprisingly tangibles.
I paid very teensy-weensy for this on special. With free shipping or Amazon Prime (I forget) it was really inexpensive. Well made for a lightweight champion for a point and shoot or small video camera. I like the quality.

2010-08-23 | Music heals! (Arlington, MA United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Looking for advice on digital SLR vs. film SLR?

Q: I have been intrested in photography for awhile. I currently have a Minolta x-700 35mm video camera and a Fuji FinePix digital camera. Most of the pictures that I take are with the Minolta. I've been assessment about getting a digital SLR, but not quite sure what to get. I was wondering if anyone out there might have some advice on the advantages/disadvantages of digital SLR to a traditional film SLR.

I would also like if you could give me some insight of which digital SLR you would recommed, that would be great. I mostly take vista/outdoor pictures (main focus is trains). I'm looking for a camera that isn't all that extravagant (I know that's hard to find with digital SLRs). Do you think that the price of the digial SLR will ebb at all over the next year or so.

I would like to start selling my pictures and any answers to these questions would relieve out a great deal.

Thank you.

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A: Unless you have a lot of exquisite Minolta glass, I would plan on moving to a new system, either Nikon (my realm of possibilities) or Canon. The new Sony dSLR isn't rated too highly compared to other convenient cameras, and Nikon and Canon have way more in the line of lenses and frills, particularly professional equipment. Much more room to grow!
The rate will drop on older models as new ones are introduced more than in all probability.

Dynamic Range of Digital SLRs?

Q: I was looking at the energetic range of several different DSLR cameras recently, and was needing some assistant clarifying some things. The way I understand it, dynamic range is the crowd of stops between pure white and pure black. As I said in another situation, film has around 14 stops of dynamic range, while older digitals have 5-7 stops. From what I've announce, though, the key is that film has a better latitude than digital; meaning details in the shadows and places of interest still persist, gradually fading into black or white. Digital is said to be degree like a brick wall, meaning the dynamic limit stops suddenly at a certain point.

Sorry for me aimless on, but I'm building up to my question. Anyway, I was wondering which DSLR has the best Forceful range. I know of course about the Nikon D3 and the Canon 1D series, but what about the Nikon D300, Canon 40D, etc.

More specifically, what about the Nikon D300, Fuji S3 Pro, Nikon D60? I've heard compelling things about the Fuji's range, but what about the D300 and even the D60? How many stops are we talking about here? Thanks.

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A: Put just, the DSLR with the best dynamic range is one with a larger sensor. A larger sensor means more scope because each individual photosite is larger. For example, a 24x36mm sensor with 12 megapixels has larger pixels than a 17x14mm sensor with the same outcome. This is known as pixel density. Larger pixels can heap up more light than smaller one's, giving them the extended range over a sensor with smaller pixels. Processing is stable for the current gap in the range, as it is compared to the latitude of film. Moore's law shows us that the gap is shutting down fast.

More on pixel density:
http://www.dpreview.com/scandal/0807/080703 01pixeldensity.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=pixe l_density

This is a unsympathetic subject, you'll be quite disappointed if you're looking for someone to give you the "fulfil" you're looking for, unless they work for Nikon's semi-conductor apportioning. I hope that my answer can shed light, but I'm not that guy.

Peace