Zeikos Universal Lens Adapter for Compact Digital Cameras with 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto Lenses + (3) Filters + Case + Tripod + Accessory Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for mainly for the wide angle lenses, but the accessories give it a lot of value for the buck. The flimsy, lightweight tripod is compact & great for traveling.
The lenses are also close up lenses: just screw off the front.
Disadvantages:
The adapter screws into the bottom of the camera, but my camera is a little too small, so they provide an extension for between the camera and the mount. This complicates lining up the lenses, and makes it bulkier.
Lens alignment is a problem, because if it is slightly off center, the image will be cropped by the adapter.
You get what you pay for, but with a little care & patience, these do a good job.

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Kit includes:♦ 1) Zeikos Universal Lens Adapter for Compact Digital Cameras♦ 2) Digital Concepts 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto Camera/Video Lens Set♦ 3) Zeikos 3-Piece Multi-Coated Glass Filter Kit (37mm UV/FLD/PL) - Silver♦ 4) Precision Design 5-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit♦ 5) Precision Design PD-C20 Deluxe Carrying Case♦ 6) Compact 50-inch Digital Travel Tripod

Attach auxiliary lenses and filters with the use of this adapter. Made from aluminum and NBR the adapter screws into L-Platform to the camera's tripod socket and is fully adjustable with the flex joint. The 37mm mounting thread attaches auxiliary lenses, filters, step-rings, and more.
This Wide-Angle Converter Lens extends the angle of your Digital Camera by a factor of 0.5x for taking wide angle shots such as indoor group shots, architecture, or landscape photography applications.

This Telephoto Converter Lens is a high performance optic that doubles the focal length of your camera's lens for enhanced 2X telephoto imaging. Ideal for wild life and sports photography, bring the world closer to you to capture all the details.

Zeikos lens filters are translucent glass placed in front of a camera lens to alter or adjust the light entering the camera and to protect the camera lens. This particular filter kit is a combination of the three essential filters no photographer should be without.

This padded carrying case includes a zippered main compartment with padded velcro divider, two large exterior zippered pockets, and two mesh pockets to securely hold your equipment and accessories.

Avoid camera shake and achieve maximum image quality by setting your camera on this sturdy, lightweight 50-inch tripod.

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Fujifilm FinePix S1800 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD Review

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(More customer reviews)The Fuji S1800 is a a nice tweener, filling the gap between pocket point-and-shoot cameras and a DSLR. It's larger than typical point and shoot cameras (thanks to the 18X zoom lens) yet smaller than a DSLR. Despite the extra bulk, the S1800 is light and compact enough to carry around for extended periods. The plastic body is sturdy and light. The camera is powered by four AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable). All of the controls are very well placed and settings are easy to locate. The top dial allows for quick switching between automatic, manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, or programmed scene shooting modes. There is a button on the back for switching between the LCD or the electronic viewfinder. The flash performs well and has a slow sync feature. There is no input for an external flash (or any other accessories other than a tripod). Shooting with the S1800 is a joy. Although it's best to learn how to make the most of this camera's capabilities, even full-auto mode can produce excellent results. The 18X zoom lens has great range and good quality from wide angle to telephoto. In one particular shot, I photographed a medicine bottle approximately 15 feet away in dim lighting. I had no problem reading the smallest print on the bottle in the image. Auto mode isn't perfect (just like every other camera out there) and there were some occasional focusing and exposure issues, but overall, I took more good pictures than bad, even in challenging lighting. Some of the features, like blink and smile detection, seem to be more of a gimmick than actually useful. Blink detection seems to randomly pop up at will, even if there are no people in the picture. Blink and smile detection aside, the S1800 does have several features that are really useful, such as a burst mode (several rapid photos taken in succession), facial recognition, zoom bracketing (several pictures taken at varying focal lengths), and more. The S1800 is so user-friendly, these features are useful for beginners and experienced alike. The S1800 lacks a raw mode. In-camera compression is usually spot-on, but I had a few shots where it went all in, resulting in soft shots. Overall image quality was very good, with the S1800 holding its own against several of my more expensive cameras. Although my Canon XSi is still the champ of my household, the Fuji compared well to my Canon G10. I tried several different SD and SDHC cards in the Fuji. It recognized every card except one, an ancient 8MB generic SD card that came bundled with a camera I purchased nearly a decade ago. It did recognize a newer generic 32MB SD card that also came bundled with a camera.
Video mode is okay but nothing great. Videos are stored in AVI format. HD mode is pretty good compared to the standard resolution but doesn't come close to the performance of a Flip or dedicated HD video camera. You can zoom during filming, but the zoom motor creates a noticable buzzing noise in the video. It's not even the same sound heard when actively zooming the camera. About the best way I can describe it is similar to the sound made by a hand buzzer.
The large LCD display is decent when shooting in good light and during media playback but it's a little noisy when shooting in reduced lighting.
The Fuji offers DSLR image quality and features for the price of a higher-end point and shoot. It has a few minor flaws, but considering everything Fuji packed into this camera for the price, you can't go wrong. It's a perfect step-up if you're eager to explore the realm beyond basic point-and-shoot but not quite ready to take the plunge into DSLR territory.

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Fujifilm FinePix S1800 - 12MP, Fujinon 18x Wide Optical Zoom (28 - 504mm), 3.0" LCD + Viewfinder.Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Face Recognition, Tracking Auto Focus, Dual Image Stabilization, High Sensitivity 6400 ISO, 6 Scene - SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, Panorama Mode, HD Movie 720p w/ Sound, Instant Zoom/Zoom Bracketing, Smile/Blink Detection Mode, 4-AA Batteries.

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Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD Review

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(More customer reviews)I first heard about the SX130is on August 19th- the same day I had decided that my final purchase decision would be the SX120is. After reading a few reviews, it had me convinced that this would be worth waiting for. I received my SX130is late this morning- and have to say, right from the box it was just amazing. Every time in the past when purchasing a new camera, it takes some adjusting and "breaking in" before fully great-quality pictures come, but with this one, literally from the first shot it has been wonderful. The HD video also records wonderfuly, and the sound is great as well- even with using all of the 48x digital zoom! The one "downside" to the video mode is that the image doesn't auto-focus as you zoom in, at times you have to re-focus using the shutter just as you normally would when taking a picture, but I personally didn't find that too annoying once I figured it out. The miniature and fisheye modes are a blast to use, and the smart-shutter mode (takes the photo when a smile is detected, without using the shutter) is neat too. The LCD is a nice big size, and has an auto-rotate for images in the playback mode, as well as an option to scroll through them when selecting. A fun fact which I also noticed is that it has a "screensaver," which displays the time to save the screen (as a computer would). Although some might consider it a bit "bulky" compared to most compact point and shoots, the size is perfect for someone like me who has bigger hands, allowing for a decent grip and non-clumsy hold. Overall, I just absolutely LOVE this camera (which I why I already give it 5 stars, hands down). Definitely recomend this to anyone; is well worth the money!
***Updated on 9/24***
After finally getting some Rayovac recharcable NiMH batteries, I can finally say that this camera is well worth the money. If you use regular AA (nonrechargeable) batteries, it will blow through them like crazy, so I learned the hard way. But the NiMH last much, much longer, plus are rechargeable. If you plan on purchasing this camera, I would highly recommend also getting the batteries- it is well worth the extra money.

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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 12.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - 5 mm-60 mm - Black 4345B001 Digital Cameras

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