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RFN3 (RF-807) Wireless & Cable Shutter Release for Minolta and Sony Alpha DSLR (A100, A200, A300, A350, A380, A500, A550, A700, A850, A900) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this to use with my Sony A200. The item works very well. The transmitter and receiver are very small in size and easy to install and takes up very little storage space in my camera bag. The transmitter easily can be hidden in your hand so you can be in the photo and no one can see the transmitter as you take the photo. It is easy to use and install. I am very pleased with the unit and would recommend this to anyone.
Another neat feature is the receiver can also be used as a manual shutter release, as it has a release button on it and you do not need a battery in the receiver for this feature to work.
The only issue that I have with the design is the receiver is designed to mount on the camera hot shoe. When you mount it there it interferes with the built in flash on the A200. The flash will not come up all the way. The company is aware of this because they include two small mounting pads with the kit. They are designed to stick to the camera some place where it will not interfere with the operation and come with self-adhesive backing. They also have slots cut in them to allow you to place one on you camera strap. The unit is light so most of the time I just let it hang down since I do not use it all the time.

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o Wireless (Radio Remote) and Cable Shutter Release for use with Minoltal and Sony Alpha DSLR cameras, e.g., Sony A100, A200, A300, A350, A550, A700, A850, A900, Minolta 5D, 7D, etc.
o Works with all Sony and Minolta DSLRs with Remote Terminal.
o External antenna on RF-807 significantly improved range and reliability over SM-609 model.

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Sigma AF 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG/HSM Lens (Canon mount) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Sigma 300 F2.8 lens for Sony/Minolta is a great lens for the price. I could not afford The Sony/Minolta equivalent as it was over twice the price. The color,contrast and resolution of this lens is excellent and works great with 1.4 and 2.0 Sigma teleconverters. It also works great with the in-camera image stabilization on the Sony DSLR cameras.

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This lens is a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture telephoto optimized for digital SLR cameras. The multi layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital SLR cameras. ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum and also ensure sharp, quality images of high contrast. It creates an excellent image quality for both 35mm film and digital SLR cameras. A 46mm drop-in filter holder in the rear part of the lens barrel facilitates the use of different filters, including a polarizing filter. The HSM models (Sigma, Nikon and Canon mounts) provide fast, silent AF function as well as full- time manual focus override. It incorporates an inner focusing system, which enables the overall length of the lens to stay the same while focusing, ensuring convenient handling and ease of use. By simply adding an optional APO teleconverter (sold separately), this lens can be used as a 420mm F4 AF ultra-telephoto lens with a 1.4X EX teleconverter, or a 600mm F5.6 AF ultra-telephoto lens with a 2X teleconverter.

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Digital Foci Picture Porter 35 PPR-350 250 GB Digital Photo Manager with 3.5-Inch LCD Display Review

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(More customer reviews)Gary is missing the point of this device. Yes, it does view pictures - but that's not its main function. (And he's right in saying that if all you want is a great photo viewer, then just get yourself a good smartphone or iPod touch or similar.) Where this device's main strength lies is in its capacity as a "photo storage tank" - that is, a device that will let you back up the data from your digital camera's memory cards. Let's say you're on vacation and you take a lot of pictures and fill up your memory card. What do you do? You could offload your pictures onto a computer, but then that would mean you'd have to bring your laptop with you, and you might not want to do that. (Also the Picture Porter is a heck of a lot more portable than even the smallest netbook) Also it can be used to prevent you from losing all of your pictures if you lose your camera, your camera is stolen, or your camera's memory card fails (rare, but it does happen on occasion). Of course it also functions well as a photo viewer, so you can easily review the pictures that you took on its nice big screen (bigger than the screens on most digital cameras, even DSLR's).
The unit is small and lightweight, easy to pack in even the most crowded camera bags. Battery life is superb - on one recent shoot I was able to back up eight 8 GB CompactFlash cards and the battery didn't even dip below 50%. Copy speed was a bit slow - maybe 15-20 minutes for an 8 GB CompactFlash card - but wasn't too bad. Also transfer speed to the computer was about the same as any external USB 2.0 hard drive. Since it presents itself as a standard USB 2.0 external hard drive when plugged into your computer, it will work with both Windows and Mac (probably even Linux too, though I haven't tried) and requires no special drivers or software.
My only complaint is with its user interface and control scheme/button layout - it can be quite confusing when you're first learning it, but even once you've used it for a while, you can still get confused. It's not very intuitive. But the basic "copy contents of memory card to the internal hard drive" function is fairly simple, so if that's all you want to use it for, then you're fine.

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Picture Porter 35 Photo Manager - Store, view, manage, and share digital photos anywhere you go. *Ultimate digital camera companion: Simply insert the memory card from your digital camera into Picture Porter 35 and download images into its built-in hard drive. *Works with CF, MMC , SD/HC Card, miniSD, MS, MS PRO, MS Duo, xD-Picture Card, and USB flash drive. *Copies 1GB in under 2 minutes. *View images full screen or browse thumbnails; zoom, pan, rotate, view EXIF information and histogram, and play picture slideshows of your images (including RAW image content). *Advanced file management features - copy, rename, delete files, sort files by name or date, create new folders. *Use Export feature to make a copy of your selected photos to the Export folder. Perfect for photographers to sort through and organize newly acquired photos at any convenient opportunity. *PhotoMemo record and playback feature lets you record notes for photos while ideas are fresh in your mind, or add audio messages to personalize your photo slideshow. *Support IPTC metadata viewing for photo descriptions and opyright information. *Portable digital entertainment center: Carry your collection of photos, music, and video with you and enjoy them anywhere. *Playlist feature lets you create unique photo slideshows on Picture Porter 35. *Bi-directional data transfer: Copy directly from memory card or USB flash drive to Picture Porter 35 and vice versa. *You can even back up the entire Picture Porter 35 hard drive to USB external hard drive through the USB-OTG cable without a computer. *Compatible with PC and Mac. Package includes Picture Porter 35, user-replaceable rechargeable Polymer Li-Ion battery, AC power adapter USB cable (to computer), USB-OTG cable (to USB Mass Storage Device), earphones, RCA cable for audio/video output, custom carrying case, wrist strap, User’s Guide, and Quick Start Guide.

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Canon XH-A1S 3CCD HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this camera. If you don't have a lot of experience with prosumer cameras (as in my case), the first look may be a bit intimidating (a friend said, "It looks like you're filming tv news"). Especially as I added a Rode shotgun mike (not sure it does anything other than make the sound louder, but...still checking it out).
You can't rest the camera on your shoulder, but the image stabilizer helps and the grip and buttons are all well designed and easy to reach. I struggled through the manual, but fortunately bought Dan Curran's dvd about the xh-a1 which appears to be almost identical. This was a -huge- help. I can't recommend it enough if you are at all unsure of what you're looking at. He goes through the simplest things (putting the shoulder strap on) to some very technical settings that you can do. The dvd saved me -so much- learning time and also prevented some careless mistakes (like letting sunlight through the viewfinder).
This camera feels like a terrific tool that can do whatever you need and the picture quality--even on Auto--is beautiful. Having the two XLR terminals will make a big difference, too. The versatility and design really meets such a variety of needs--way too much machine/expense for "home video" (it's not the kind of camera people forget is pointing at them), but great if you want to shoot training films, web videos, independent films.
Technology has changed so much in the 20 years since I was in film school--and it's still hard for me to believe that such a great camera, capable of such a quality product, is available for under $4000.
Very impressed. Highly recommended.

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For the professionals who require a smaller, lighter weight HD camcorder but who won’t give up capability and performance, Canon offers the XH A1S. Our latest in a family of high quality HDV camcorders, the Canon XH A1S delivers advanced features and a wide range of image parameter controls to make your vision a reality- and at a very attractive price.Starting with the superb Canon Genuine Canon 20x HD lens with Professional L Series Fluorite, the XH A1S adds 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 x 1080 pixels. It also means you can be sure that your shooting in the field will be the best it can be with Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and combined with Instant AF (Auto Focus) you’ll get ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor finishes the picture with improved color reproduction and noise reduction - for a final result that delivers excellent image quality.To further ensure that your vision is realized, the XH A1S gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video- the ultimate in total image control. For those situations in which you need to let your camcorder take care of exposure and image controls, the automatic settings on the XH A1S will expertly assist you.FEATURES:
Updated Features - The XH-A1s improves upon on an already stellar camera. Some improvements include flags for 24f 2:3 pulldown through HD-SDI, simultaneous use of XLR and built-in microphone, audio volume lock, a 6-Pin FireWire I/O, the ability to share scene files between XL-H1 series and XL-G1 series camcorders, an audio limiter, and more!
HD at Your Fingertips - The XH-A1 camcorder has three 1/3" 16:9 interlaced CCDs that capture images at 1080i resolution. The camcorder features selectable frame rates of 60i, 30 Frame and 2

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AquaTech CEP-1B Eyepiece for Canon EOS-1D Mark III Series Aqua Tech Sport Shield Rain Cover Review

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(More customer reviews)A photo forum posting said this item would fit the Canon EOS 7D. It does not. My one-star rating is not to disparage the item (which I am unable to use, so cannot "rate" it otherwise). It probably fits other cameras but not the 7D, so this is "reviewed" only as an FYI.

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The Aqua Tech CEP-1B Eyepiece is designed to fit the Canon EOS 1D Mark III & 1DS Mark III cameras when used with a Sport Shield rain cover. It holds the cover to the camera to maintain waterproofing. (Not designed for use in or underwater)

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ProMaster 6608 SystemPRO Professional Remote Shutter Release Cable for Canon RS-80 Review

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(More customer reviews)Works as advertised! IF... you can hold the connector against the camera (defeats the whole purpose of the item) or use some strong tape to hold it in place. Mine would not make a secure connection. Gave up and ordered the Canon version. I am a much happier man, now.

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The PROMASTER SystemPRO PROFESSIONAL REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE is a deluxe remote switch with a unique modular capability. The included cables allow you to use the release at a distance of up to 6 ft. while replicating all of the functions of the camera's shutter release button. The SystemPRO PROFESSIONAL REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE is the perfect accessory for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach or to minimize camera shake for close-up and time exposure photos.

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Panasonic Pro AG-HPX170 3CCD P2 High-Definition Camcorder w/13x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I absolutely love working with this camcorder. Having searched a long time for a modestly priced HD camcorder that had the same manual features I have grown accustomed to on my DSLR, I was delighted to find the HPX 170, as it provides a well organized set of controls at a price point much lower than that of similar cameras in its class. The HPX 170 and its P2 workflow work seamlessly with my MacBook Pro running Final Cut. The camera itself is a solid build, and feels great to work with on long shoots. The onboard mic is nothing spectacular, but it is better than most I have encountered. The built in lens provides spectacular depth of field, and a particularly good wide angle field of view. For lovers of low depth of field, a 35mm adaptor is still probably a must, however as you can see in the video, the camera lens gets pretty good low DoF results on its own, when zoomed in all the way at 51mm. All in all, at this price level, the HPX 170 is pretty hard to beat, given its full manual controls and well managed P2 workflow.

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The AG-HPX170 is an ultra-mobile P2 HD handheld camcorder featuring full, 4:2:2 independent frame production quality HD and solid-state recording. Based on the AG-HVX200 series, the lighter HPX170 is fully solid state (no DV mechanism), andcomes with a host of enhancements including a new 1/3" progressive 3-CCD imager system, wider Leica Dicomar 13X lens, an HD-SDI interface, metadata input and management, and a 5-year limited warranty (with registration).Wide Choices in 1080i, 720p, 480i Recording:The HPX170 has two P2 card slots and records in 20 HD and SD formats - from 1080i, 1080p, 720p to 480i. Its newly enhanced 1/3" progressive 16:9 3-CCD imager delivers an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, lower noise/smear, and exceptional low-light performance. High-end features like Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) which allows for better control over highlights and shadows in run and gunsituations.The digital signal processor with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit processing assure high-quality recordings necessary for top-level production andbroadcast. Because the HPX170 scans the initial image at a 1080p/60 and all camera processing happens at his level. Because of this images maintain the highest quality possible up to the final conversion for compression and recording.Wider Angle 13X Leica Dicomar Zoom Lens:Utilizing a powerful 13X Leica Dicomar zoom lens, the HPX170 offers a wide 28mm (35mm equivalent) viewing angle, covering most shooting situations

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Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I am surprised at the performance. I also own the Sigma 300mm f2.8. It is pretty good also. The 500 is excellent in a light weight 500 super telephoto. And not to cheap anymore. Kinda pricy. If i had it to do over again i would buy the canon or nikon version. They have many features that are better. But I already owned the Pentax K-7 and 1.4 and 2.0 T.C. 's. So as not being one to make a living shooting wildlife it is just exceptional for me. Don't listen to the guys that say Sigma is second best in IQ. It is almost there with them now...
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After shooting with the lens and using a dedicated Sigma 1.4 T.C. I can say that in good light I cannot tell the difference between this and the Canon or Nikor counterparts. It really is that good. It is exactly where it should be with the MTF chart readings I think. This is one product i can recommend without any problems. It is extremly sharp.

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Fast maximum aperture F4.5 telephoto lens optimized for digital SLR cameras.This ultra-telephoto lens has a fast maximum aperture, and also features a new super multi-layer coating, which optimizes the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Two ELD glass elements in the front lens elements reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum and also ensure sharp, quality images of high contrast.

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Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)First I really wish people would post reviews for only Canon copies of this lens since the copies for Nikon and other bodies can not be properly compared. I purchased this lens to use as a walk around lens in place of a more expensive 24-70 L lens. No, this lens is not as well built and it is not as fast to focus as the L, but you should not expect it to either. The lens is a good value for the price you will pay, and it beats the heck out of worrying about someone stealing your L lens when you travel. I did require two copies in order to receive a "good" copy of this lens, the first copy shipped to my door had a nasty front focus issue. The company I purchased the lens from did however take the lens back and replace it with another copy that worked very well with no real issues to speak of. The pictures I obtain with this lens are very nice, and for trips and general photography will make most users very happy. If your looking for a lens to use for special events such as weddings however, this is not the lens to use. The focus is very slow compared to an L lens and sometimes has a habit of hunting a little bit. Overall though, a nice value based lens and with a 2.8 aperture hard to beat for what you pay.

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Promaster 5050DXR Digital Flash Module - Canon Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not a review of how well this product functions but instead is an important message to potential buyers.
For newer Canon cameras such as the 7D, the firmware on this product must first be upgraded in order for the module to work properly with the newer EOS cameras. If the module is not upgraded, it will be useless (flash will not fire with the shutter but will suddenly do so on its own three seconds later). There is no way to know in advace if the product ordered has had the firmware upgraded. Therefore, I would suggest contacting the seller directly and verifying that their stock has been properly upgraded before placing an order.
Once I receive an upgraded module that works, I will review the performance of this module and Promaster 5750DX flash on the Canon 7D.
Update (11/28): I received a correctly upgraded module. Upgraded modules should have a sticker with an upgrade date on them. The flash now responds correctly, however, the module and the 5750 flash do not work together as a unit properly. It's the same problem situation I had with this flash (and different module) on the K20 Pentax: some flashes are very weak and sometimes the flash does not even fire. With the 7D, the problem now is more the rule than the exception. No mater how long you let the flash recharge, the next flash is likely to be dim. You can do a bunch of rapid discharges of dim flashes a second apart and then all of a sudden there's a normal flash. It must be a defective 5750 flash unit since the same type of problems occured with another module on another camera. Flash photography takes on a whole different character when you have to retake a shot several times. Lesson learned is for reliable performance probably best to stick with a flash unit that's the same brand as the camera.
Update (12/15/10): I have been using the Canon 430 EX II and 580 EX II flash units which have been flawless. If your pictures matter, spend the money on a good flash because the frustration of going cheaper and unreliable isn't worth it.

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PROMASTER 5050DXR Digital modules allow for seamless operation with the advanced features of your digital camera*. Features include an infrared focusing assist lamp to help you get sharp crisp pictures in low light. The DX Series Digital modules work only with the PROMASTER 5750DX, 5550DX, and 5250DX digital flashes and are not backwards compatible to other 5000 series flash units. This latest series of PROMASTER's advanced digital modules also incorporates the ability to upgrade the firmware to help ensure long and reliable service from your PROMASTER flash. *Features are limited to those supported by your particular camera model.

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MC 2.8 16mm lens for Canon EOS Canon 5d Canon 20d Canon 30D Rebel XT Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a solid, good quality fisheye lens for the Canon EOS (EF mount) camera system. First though, it's manual focus, manual aperture diaphram, and does not communicate with the camera body. So you need to set the aperture after opening it wide to focus, and you need to calculate the exposure as well. If that's all fine with you, then this is a good cheap fisheye lens. Worth the extra trouble for those very occasional shots that you want 180 degree coverage. That coverage is for a full frame sensor or a film camera. 16mm is not so impressive on a cropped-frame sensor camera. In fact, the basic cheap zooms tend to go down to about 18mm.
Okay, so you have a full frame Canon, and are willing to deal with the manual aspects, this would give you a good quality image stopped down, at f/16 the image is perfect to my eye, zoomed in. And a good build quality as well. These lenses are also made for Nikon bodies.

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FISH-EYE ZENITAR 2.8/16 LENS is suitable for making pictures with both black-and-white, and on a colour films. The lens allows to make original pictures with angular field of view up to 180 degrees. A high image quality, big luminosity, the ability to transfer small object's details allow to make amateur or special pictures of various types such as reproduction, macro and micro modes photography. Clarifying multi-layer coated lens increases transmission and reduces light scattering that provides especially profitable contrast and sharpness of the image, substantially eliminates halation and glares even while photographing in the back-light mode with the big difference of brightness of the object and background. Spesification Focal lenght, mm: 16Lens fitting: no problemRelative aperture, mm: F/2.8-22Angle of view,o: 180Minimum distance when photographing, m: 0,3Weight, kg: 0,31Included in the kit-FISHEYE ZENITAR M 2.8/16 LENS Canon EOS fitting (the lens is new),-1 lens cap,-Build in Canon EOS mount-nylon carrying case,-3 Light filters,-English manual.

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Kenko Uniplus Tube (extention ring) f/ Canon EOS Review

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(More customer reviews)I love Canon EOS equipment. Their cameras and lenses are as good or better than anything else out there for digital or 35mm. I've recommended Canon equipment to a lot of people and those who have followed my advice have been very happy with the results. But I can't recommend their 12mm and 25mm extension tubes as long as the Kenko Uniplus tubes are available. These tubes work with all EF lenses (apparently not with EF-S lenses--I have no experience with EF-S lenses so I can't say for sure). They function perfectly on EOS cameras with EF lenses. The Canon tube costs about $130, if I remember correctly. That's a lot to pay for a metal ring with nothing inside. Even the Kenko is a bit overpriced for what it does. Simple extension can be made with the cardboard center from a roll of toilet tissue and black tape. It's not rocket science (but neither is taking pictures). But using a cardboard extension tube is not really the way to go these days with electronic aperture controls and autofocus lenses. You need the electronic contacts to let the lens and the camera communicate with each other. The Kenko Uniplus tubes have the necessary contacts to allow the necessary functions to work properly. I must admit that I've never been very happy trying to use autofocus with close-ups so that function is really not of major importance.
One other point to those considering extension tubes. If you are planning on using them on zoom lenses, you should be aware that they can cause a lot of frustration at times. They will work together but they can be a pain. It might be a better choice to go with a prime lens on a tube or one of the better quality screw-in close-up lenses like the Canon 500D. I've had good luck with Nikon 5T and 6T close-up lenses adapted to Canon lenses. They also work great on my medium format Pentax lenses.
Sometime in the last decade, I remember first reading about Kenko Uniplus tubes in a book by one of the Canon sponsored photographers of the time. He used Canon tubes for his book but advised others to get the Kenko tubes since they worked the same and cost less. I guess he used the Canon tubes because Canon sponsored him and he could get them free. Since then I've read on numerous websites and in magazine articles that both the Kenko and Canon tubes were made by the same supplier (possibly Kenko) to the same specifications with only minor differences. I don't know if that's fact or fiction but it is possible. The electronic, photographic and optical equipment from Japan are built of components produced by various suppliers and producers.

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KENKO UNIPLUS TUBE (extention ring) is an accessory exclusively designed for use with standard AF lenses to shoot subject at closer distance with higher magnification. Magnification ratio for TUBE 25 is about 1/2 with 50mm standard lens. Perfect coupling with automatic aperture, TTL metering and AE mechanism. Note: not compatible with EF-S Lenses.

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Digital Survival KIT - Sensor Swab Type 3 (w/Eclipse) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this kit just to see if I could use it as easily as the reviews promised me. And I could! It's so easy anyone can do it and it works very well, even when you have big greasy spots on your sensor like I had. After one use they were pretty much all gone! I have a Canon 5D and was a little confused at first on what to use: the Eclipse or the E2, but after calling Photographic Solutions they told me to use the Eclipse. I recommend using this stuff to anyone before sending your camera out for an expensive cleaning job at Canon or some other place.

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The Digital Survival Kit contains 4 sensor swabs (of either Type 1,2 or 3), 1 e-wipe packet, 10 sheets of PEC*PAD, and a 1/2 oz. bottle of Eclipse. All in an easy to carry (belt loop) zippered nylon pouch.The Following Cameras use Type 1: Canon EOS 1D Canon EOS 1D Mark IIFuji Finepix S1 ProFuji Finepix S2 ProFuji Finepix S3 Pro Kodak DCS 760Kodak DCS620Kodak DCS620X Leica M8 Sigma SD9Sigma SD10The Following Cameras use Type 2:Canon EOS 350DCanon EOS 10DCanon EOS 1D Mark IIICanon EOS 20DCanon EOS 300DCanon EOS 30DCanon EOS D30Canon EOS D60Canon RebelCanon Rebel XtiKonica Minolta Maxxum 5DMaxxum 7D 2Nikon D1Nikon D100Nikon D1HNikon D1XNikon D200Nikon D2HNikon D2HsNikon D2XNikon D40Nikon D50Nikon D70Nikon D70sNikon D80Olympus E300Olympus E1Pentax *ist DLPentax *ist DSPentax *ist D Sony Alpha 100The Following Cameras use Type 3:Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 1DsCanon EOS 1Ds Mark II Contax N DigitalKodak DCS 14n Kodak DCS SLR/cKodak DCS SLR/

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Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)(I actually want to give it 4.5 stars)
As most of you arriving at this page and considering this lens are the more professional/advanced amateur photographers whom already own plenty of L glass, this review will be written from a more stringent perspective on its capability to own up to its expensive price tag and compare with other L's. (i.e. no "It's so much better than my kit lens! Wow, buy it! The end")
First up, it's uses. This lens is more obvious than others. Yep it's primarily a portrait lens. Anything that sits at 70mm focal length or higher and maintans wide apertures qualifies as such. L lenses tend to function well in two or sometimes more roles; this lens proves to function decently in one other role. Note that this lens's main advantage is it aperture. If the lens is stopped down, other L lenses start taking over with better image quality. With this in mind, let's look at a breakdown of all the other possible uses for this lens:
As a general telephoto: Trying to stop it down and use the lens as an 85mm telephoto for "everyday" use really doesn't work: the 70-200mm (any of them) produces better sharpness at comparable apertures, equal chromatic abberation, faster AF, and adds more versatility for less price (with the exception that the 85mm has better saturation). One could argue that situations with low light might prove a worthy use for this lens, such as weddings & receptions. In this case there is a tie. The 85mm aperture advantage means usable shutter times in very low light, but you will notice a problem trying to autofocus with this lens (as its AF is known for being not exactly the best/fastest in the industry). The 70-200 f/2.8L IS has a three stop stabilizer, granting an "effective" 70-200mm f/1.4 (only "effective" as your shutter times are still slower than what a true f/1.4 lens would a achieve). So for low light with less action, you're better off going with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS. With more action (hopefully lateral action not coming towards or away from the lens, stressing its AF) the 85mm will have an advantage.
Usage as a macro: not really. There are much better lenses for this (i.e. the 180mm f/3.5L) The minimum focus distance is too long to garner anything better than a mild macro lens. The only advantage the 85mm has in this regard is it's extreme DOF at minimum focus. The 180mm f/3.5L only produces an equivalen DOF when it focuses in to 1:4 macro or closer, meaining that the 85mm can achieve its beautiful DOF while encompassing a more "zoomed out" view of a subject, which the 180mm can't do. However, the 85mm's image degradation wide open sets it back far enough so that, surprisingly, the 135mm f/2L takes over as your "semi-macro with extreme DOF" lens, which performs much better wide open with an approximately equivalent DOF at minimum focus (and with less weight).
Landscape: yep this works, and this the area other than portraiture that the 85mm f/1.2 functions well in, but only if your objective is to produce ultra-thin DOF images. Otherwise other L lenses fulfill this role with much better satisfaction. Exposures of flowers and foliage work well, along with anything that features an interesting main subject and a background suitably beatiful for being blurred into a wash of color. Once again however, the 135mm competes as a contender in the DOF catagory. All things considered, the 135mm produces better image quality while the 85mm produces a somewhat stronger DOF with a more surreal/dreamy feel to its images.
Portraiture: the main enchilada. No other lens performs portraiture as well as the 85mm f/1.2 under $4000. Female subjects will especially appreciate the dreamy DOF this lens can produce. If you do portraits or wedding work, this lens MUST be in your bag. Mark it up as a necessary business expense and start saving now. If you actually happen to have the $4000 previously mentioned, you may wish to consider the 200mm f/1.8L or the 300mm F/2.8L. They yield an equivalent DOF at their longer focal lengths and deliver superior image quality, but require much more working room and more ambient light.
Lens comparisons:
The 85mm f/1.8 is one of the biggest competitors to this lens in terms of buying decisions. Forget the 100's of pages worth of forum entries regarding this debate, it boils down to this: you know you need an 85mm portrait lens. Are you a professional or demand the best in image quality? If yes, get this lens. Period. Enjoy the enhanced DOF, build quality, surrealistic/dreamy exposures, transfered dynamic range, and the peace of mind that comes form knowing you bought the best and your images aren't hindered by your equipment. If no, buy the 85mm f/1.8. Enjoy the additional spending money, lighter weight, faster AF, and additional telephoto usage. That's all there is to it.
The 85mm f/1.2 Mark I is also a competitor on the used market. Having used both the MkI and MkII variants, I find the ~$300 difference worth it, mainly due to the AF. The MkII's AF enhancement is nothing short of significant, both the speed and accuracy of the AF have been brought up a notch. This isn't so much a big deal in the studio as it is in the realm of weddings. As a bonus, the saturation seems somewhat higher as well.
The 50mm f/1.2. This one took me a little while to decide on. $200 less. Much faster on the AF and less cumbersome. The saturation is about equivalent. The sharpness is less. CA is worse. In the end, the 85mm's more-dreamlike image output and 35mm advantage places it above the 50mm f/1.2 in terms of portraiture.
The 135mm f/2. I hate to say this, but in all reality the 135mm isn't so much of a competitor as mush as it is a COMPLIMENT to the 85mm. The difference in focal length, AF, IQ, working ranges, and DOF mean that, although they may overlap and compete with each other from time to time in minor usages (the landscape and macro usages mentioned above), the primary uses of the 85mm and 135mm are seperate. It doesn't seem like it on paper, but once you use both lenses for a little while in the field they fill different roles almost immediately. If you're a professional in portraiture or weddings, it's not a question of which one, it's a question of which one first. (My general recommended order for wedding photog's: 70-200mm F/2.8L IS, 16-35mm F/2.8L, 85mm F/1.2L, and finally 135mm F/2L.)
The breakdown for this lens:
Usage: Taking portraits of females and children in studio or on-location. Some low-light event photography.
Pros:
-Superior DOF with a 'dreamy' feel other lenses can't produce
-Good saturation (standard compared to other L's: better than the 70-200)
Cons:
-Weight & price
-AF (still slow compared to other L's, but significantly better than the MkI)
Other:
-AF is electronic override, requires power to lens in order to function
-Entire main element grouping shifts forward by up to 3/4" when focusing to minimum distance
-Rear element is flush to base, requires care when lens swapping
-CA when wide open is green shift (odd as most CA shift is usually red)
Summary:
The 85mm f/1.2L MkII is a cumbersome lens, requiring attention and patience, and is surpassed by many lenses in most usages of photography. However, it's results are simply unmatched within the primary usage of portraiture. It stands alone as an absolute requirement for professionals.

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Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens, this revamped medium telephoto lens employs a ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), high-speed CPU, and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed that's approximately 1.8x faster than the original. This high-speed autofocus system combines with the circular aperture to create a shallow depth of field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, an ideal effect for portraits and weddings. In addition, the lens's floating optical system includes an aspherical lens element that suppresses aberrations and produces an excellent imaging performance.
Specifications
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.2
Lens construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
Angle of view: 28 degrees @ 30 feet
Focus adjustment: Autofocus with full-time manual
Closest focusing distance: 3.2 feet
Filter size: 72mm
Dimensions: 3.6 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
Weight: 36.2 ounces
Warranty: 1 year

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best lens you can get in this zoom range for the Canon EOS. It's not the cheapest and it's not the lightest, but it's the best. This lens is fast, it has excellent optics, the build quality is very solid and the image stabilization (IS) feature works wonders for hand held shooting. If you shoot hand held in marginal light, this is the lens for you. If you always use a tripod, you don't really need IS -- take a look at the less expensive non-IS version of this lens. If you always shoot in good light, the lighter and even less expensive 70-200mm f4.0 may do the job for you. But for me, the extra stop of light and the IS make the difference between unusable images and great images. This is an awesome lens.

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Incorporating Canon's second-generation Image Stabilization technology, this 70-200mm telephoto zoom responds in as little as 0.5 seconds while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. As a result, you can easily capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens's autofocus (AF) system, meanwhile, has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And photographers will love the new eight-blade circular aperture, which offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, the EF 70-200mm lens is highly dust- and moisture-resistant and carries a one-year warranty.

Focal length: 70-200mm
Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
Lens construction: 23 elements in 18 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees
Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
Closest focusing distance: 4.3 feet
Zoom system: Rotating type
Filter size: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter, 7.8 inches long
Weight: 3.24 pounds

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