Sony VCT-1500L Digital Camera & Camcorder Tripod Review

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(More customer reviews)While I haven't used any other tripods, I am fully satisfied with this one! I bought this tripod specifically to use with my new DSC-R1 camera. It was listed as the preferred tripod in the camera's accessories book, and seemed to have a lot of nice features, so I figured I would give it a shot.
The tripod is extremely light weight, and is ideal for taking on hikes or walks. It comes with a little bag to carry it in, which conveniently fits over your shoulder and hangs behind your back.
It has a quick-mount for the camera (i.e. a little piece that you screw onto the bottom of your camera that can easily be put on and taken off of the tripod, so you only have to spend about 2 seconds mounting the camera onto the tripod at any given time.
To assemble the tripod out of its container from fully compact size to fully assembled size takes all of 10 seconds. You unhook each of the leg pieces and let them slide to full length. You then tighten those leg pieces and pull the legs out until they click into place.
Despite its light weight, it is quite sturdy.
It's also very customizable as to height or camera orientation (you can just about get any shot or angle that you want). It tilts on all axis and can get as low as 7 inches off of the ground.
All in all, this is a great tripod. Again, I haven't tried any others, but this tripod has yet to disappoint.

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pInsure perfect digital photographs wherever you are with the VCT-1500L tripod from Sony. Folds into a compact package for easy travel, legs collapse to allow for close to ground macro shooting. /p

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Kenko 0.43X Fisheye Super Wide Angle lens for 37mm Camcorders #SGW-043 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not a true fisheye lens. The wide angle is okay but you get some vignetting. The construction of the lens feels solid but it is as good as a curved piece of glass will get. (you get what you pay for)

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This wide-angle lens is extremely small, and was created for high resolution compact video cameras that have 37mm sized filter threads or smaller. This high-quality lens has an extreme curvature of field, or fish-eye effect - a creative look for extreme sports, web-casts, etc. The optical glass lens elements are multi-coated to reduce the possibility of flare, ghosting and internal reflection.The Kenko SGW-043 designed for the following DV camcorders and Digital cameras:SONY: DCR-PC110 / PC120BT / PC100 DCR-TRV740 / TRV50 / TRV30 Mavica MVC-FD200 / FD100 / FD92 / FD87 / FD85 / FD75Cybershot DSC-P50 / P30 / DSC-S30 / DSC-51 JVC: GR-DVL915U / DVL815U / DVL920U / DVL510U Using optional Kenko stepping rings will connect to the following DV camcorders and Digital cameras:Canon (with 30.5mm-37mm): ZR50MC / ZR45MC / ZR10 / ZR20 / ZR25MC / ZR30 MC / OPTURA PiCanon (with 27mm-37mm): ELURA20MC / ELURA10 / ELURA 2JVC (with 27mm-37mm): GR-DVM75U / DVM55U / DVM90 / DVM80 / DVM70 / DVM50SONY (with 30mm-37mm): DCR-TRV27 / TRV25 / TRV18 / TRV17 / DCR-PC5 / PC9Nikon (with 28mm-37mm): Coolpix 995 / 990 / 950(with N4137) Nikon Coolpix 880, Olympus C-4040 / C-2020 / C-2040 / C-3030 / C-3040 Please note: May cause vignetting with some digital still cameras. Zooming is slightly will eliminate the problem while yielding a wider-angle view than normal.

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Table Top Tripod or Steady Grip Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a useful and neat design. The grip is a little bulky at first but that is needed for stability as a tripod. You can set the angle of the grip easily so it is a custom grip for your camcorder.

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Opteka VL-126 Ultra High Power 126 LED Video Light with the SA-C Adapter for Canon Mini-Advanced Hot Shoe Camcorders Review

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(More customer reviews)The light is plenty bright enough, and is dimmable. I was able to shoot video with the Panasonic DMC-FZ100 camera in AVCHD HD iA mode and the light worked great. The picture was plenty bright enough even for this camera. The bracket is pretty cheap, and I would recommend getting the additional bracket that mounts to the camera to take the weight off the camera hot shoe. Cowboystudio Heavy duty Photography Video L bracket with 2 Standard Flash hot Shoe Mounts The light takes an assortment of batteries, but I used 6 AA NiMh rechargeable batteries on it with great success. The light has a double swivel and the screws are hard to tighten enough to stop the swivel from moving. One person in another review roughed the joints up and used star washers with a good outcome. I will try that also. The light itself is outstanding. It comes with two diffusers and I found that taking the diffuser off made the light brighter. It projects light out over 20 feet. I will post a link in the first comment showing the light and the results from using it.

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The Opteka VL-126 is an ultra-bright lightweight video light that brightens up even the darkest video shoots. Its 126 advanced white light LEDs allow a fuller spectrum of light to illuminate your exciting moments in low or no-light conditions. It can mount directly on any camera or camcorder via its hot shoe.SpecificationsLamp type: LEDPower Source: Choice between 6 AA or Sony NP-F770, NP-F550, NP-FM55H, NP-FM500H, Panasonic CGR-D16S & CGR-D26SLED Life: 30,000 HoursLuminous Flux: 650 lux at 1mColor Temperature: 5400K / 3200K (with the included warming filter)Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.5 X 2.4 X 5.9" (141 x 62 x 150mm)Weight: 9.2 oz (260g)Mounting: Shoe mount (standard)Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

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Sony NP-F570 L Series InfoLithium Battery for DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HD1000U & HVRZ1U Review

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(More customer reviews)After soldiering on with weak batteries that would last 1/2 hour at best, I invested in two NP-F570 batteries for my ancient
(by digital standards) FD-97 Mavica. The "battery minutes left"
time readout starts at 208 min on a full charge play mode,
(178 min record mode,) and counts down so slowly (it's obviously not calibrated for this new tech battery) that I think 3 1/2
hours of playing time is not out of the question. The second
battery was almost superfluous, but I'm glad I bought it anyway.

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This Sony NP-F550/NP-F570/NP-F330 Replacement Lithium-Ion Digital Camera Battery (2250 mAh) is for you to keep as an extra power source for your digital device.Keep the extra battery handy for use and never miss a photo opportunity or any moment you want to take picture FEATURES: High Capacity replacement Lithium-Ion Battery rated at 2250 mAh To meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturers specifications at a reduced price Standard replacement rechargeable battery for you to keep as an extra power source handy This Replacement camera battery is 100% compatible with Sony NP-F550/NP-F570/NP-F330 battery. SPECIFICATIONS: Output Voltage: 7.2 VBattery Type: Internal replacement battery Battery Capacity: 2250 mAh Weight: 3.8 ozIMPORTANT NOTE: Photo-shooting and picture playback times with this battery may vary depending on user habits, camera settings, LCD monitor on/off, features activated, shooting environment, ambient temperature and other factors.*The battery is made by third part manufactory, and it is non-OEM Product.Compatible With Sony Cyber-shot DSC-D700 Cyber-shot DSC-D770

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Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera / Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle with Accessory Shoe for Flash, Mic, or Video Light (Orange) Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this for my Son as a Christmas present. Fantastic and simple device. Works great for their Skateboarding video's. Might have created the next Steven Spielberg !

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The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The removable shoe attachment enables you to add a video light, flash or microphone. Extremely useful product for shooting events especially skateboarding and other extreme sports.~ Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 thread~ Cushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming~ High-grade ABS impact-absorbent plastic~ Non-slip rubber rails~ Shoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphones~ Max camera height: 4.75" (120mm) ~ Dimensions: 8.25" X 9.75" X 3.50" HxLxW (209mm X 247mm X 89mm)~ Weight: 12.2 oz (345g) without devices~ 1 Year Opteka Warranty

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OP/TECH USA 5301422 Bino/Cam Harness (Elastic) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this harness for use with my Nikon D80 and a Nikkor 18-200 lens. The camera and lens are quite bulky and heavy and I needed a solution for hiking. This elegantly simple harness works beautifully. I can carry the camera all day hiking through the Rockies without neck or back fatigue, without the camera swinging side to side or front to back and yet with it quickly and easily available for use. When I bend down to examine something or simply tie my shoe, the camera doesn't fall into the middle of whatever I'm doing. A friend bought the harness for his Nikon Stabilized binoculars and has reported back that it works beautifully with the binoculars as well. I've been delighted with my purchase.

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A perfect solution for the outdoor enthusiast seeking a simple harness system for cameras or binoculars. The BINO/CAM HARNESS self-adjusts to comfortably balance gear while in use or in the idle position against the body. The unique loop attachment system enables the harness to quickly snap in place using our Uni-Loop quick disconnects. Its simple design and great price are sure to win approval! The elastic version allows your camera or binoculars to be held tighter against the body in the idle position and stretches so the camera or binoculars can be comfortably brought up to the eyes for use.

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Opteka OPT-SC37FE Platinum Series 0.3X HD Ultra Fisheye Lens for 25mm, 30mm, 30.5mm & 37mm Digital Video Camcorders Review

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(More customer reviews)I was put on to this product by a friend of mine that owns the Century Optics Baby Death Lense. This one is almost identical and for only 1/3 of the price...It's easy to install & take out and it has a better fisheye than the old lense I used (Opteka .43X HD). I recommend this to anyone looking for great fiseye effect on their videos.

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An essential tool for extreme sports and dramatic action shooters. The 0.3X Ultra Fisheye Adapter offers an extreme fisheye effect and a high degree of barrel distortion. It exaggerates depth by pulling nearby objects closer and causing distant objects to recede into the background. Advances in high-index / low-dispersion optical glasses, new barrel materials, and exotic anti-reflection coatings, along with the latest in computer-aided-design / computer-aided-manufacturing, are combined to produce lenses of unprecedented quality. Diamond-cut from crystal-clear, water-white optical glass, Opteka lenses are ground and polished to a precise precision. Because all Opteka lenses are designed and manufactured with the highest possible degree of consistency, you can swap lenses mid-shoot with no discernable variation in color or effect. The unprecedented purity, color saturation and repeatability of Opteka lenses virtually eliminate the need for lab color timing corrections caused by other lenses. This puts more creative control where it belongs - in your hands. Opteka lenses stand up to the most rigorous demands on the stage and on location. Opteka's hard anti-reflective (AR) coating offers protection specially formulated to resist flaking, peeling and scratching. This proprietary AR coating also reduces light loss and flare to less than 1% per surface, compared to untreated glass which has a light loss of 4% per surface. Opteka lenses allow you to shoot with total confidence!

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Opteka OPT-SC58FE Titanium Series 58mm 0.3X HD Super Fisheye Lens for Professional Video Camcorders Review

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(More customer reviews)I am glad I purchased this fisheye. There is alot of competition between this lens and the century optics death lens. The death lens is quite expensive though, so I feel that it is more of a professional lens. If you are making videos for fun (I am using this lens for filming skateboarding with friends) then this lens is for you.
It's probably the widest lens for its price, and it produces a great distortion effect, pulling the subject closer and making the background recede.

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Opteka Titanium Series 0.3X 180˚ Ultra Fisheye Lens AdapterBrand New, 5 Year Warranty~ The Widest Fisheye Attachment Available ~Your pictures are only as good as the glass in your lens.Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. In the professional setting, Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity, enjoy Opteka.An essential tool for extreme sports and dramatic action shooters. The 0.3X Super Fisheye Adapter offers an extreme fisheye effect and a high degree of barrel distortion. It exaggerates depth by pulling nearby objects closer and causing distant objects to recede into the background. Advances in high-index / low-dispersion optical glasses, new barrel materials, and exotic anti-reflection coatings, along with the latest in computer-aided-design / computer-aided-manufacturing, are combined to produce lenses of unprecedented quality.Opteka lenses put more creative control where it belongs - in your hands.Why The Pros Choose Opteka High Definition²HD²(High Definition²)2 times the resolution of standard high definition lenses.DMC(Digital Multi-Coated)Greatly reduces the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections.BAB(Internal Black Almite Barrel)Black matte satin finish which reduces reflections.BRG(Black Rimmed Glass)Reduces the chance of light reflecting off the edge.

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Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera / Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle- Black Review

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(More customer reviews)like many who purchase this, i film skateboarding. i have a nikon d5000. for a dslr, this helps a lot with stabilization because you have to hold a dslr differently than a camcorder. i recommend this if you have one. also id your camera has bad sound quality you should buy an external mic and put it on top.also obviously a good fisheye with a wide angle close to 180 degrees. its very high quality and worth themoney i definately recommend buying it for a dslr

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The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The removable shoe attachment enables you to add a video light, flash or microphone. Extremely useful product for shooting events especially skateboarding and other extreme sports.Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 threadCushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filmingHigh-grade ABS impact-absorbent plasticNon-slip rubber railsShoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphonesMax camera height: 4.75 (120mm)Dimensions: 8.25 X 9.75 X 3.50 HxLxW (209mm X 247mm X 89mm)Weight: 12.2 oz (345g) without devices1 Year Opteka Warranty

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Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera / Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle with Hot-shoe for Flash or Video Light Review

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(More customer reviews)The video description doesn't do it justice. This is useful for way more than just skateboarding/biking videos. Put it up to your chest or shoulder, it functions like a full-sized camera mount. Swap out external microphones and lights without fingering the camera itself. Put it on a mobile/rolling platform, interesting shots. I can even attach the entire thing to my tripod, and it is way easier to use the big over-sized grip to maneuver the camera than to use the tiny tripod handle.
The curved form of the grip makes it really fun/easy to manipulate in any direction. Over your head, upside down, at your shoetops, etc. With a compact microphone, nothing intruded into the shot. I completely did not understand how cumbersome and awkward it is to shoot with a camcorder hand-grip or with two hands on a DSLR until I tried this.
Plus, it's small enough that you don't feel like a complete and utter dork using it. Well ... maybe not quite that small. But it's fairly unobtrusive.

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The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The hot shoe attachment enables you to add a video light or flash. Extremely useful product for skateboarding and other extreme sports.

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