Orion Scenix - Binoculars 10 x 50 - wide angle - porro Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these binoculars directly from Orion about 8 months ago. Over the years, I have owned several pairs of 7X50 and 10X50 binoculars from different manufacturers such as Tasco, Jason Empire,etc. They all had one thing in common -- BK7 prisims. They produced fair images, but usually had some flaring around objects and very little resolution.
Not so with these Scenix binocs. They have BK4 prisims, as evidenced by holding the binocs at arms length and looking through the eyepieces. Rather than the diamond you see with the BK7 prisims, there is a nice round apperature with these glasses. I looked at Venus just last night and could make out the crescent shape. Jupiter's moons can also be seen and star clusters like the Double Cluster in Perseus show up sharp and crisp.
For nights when you just don't feel like setting up the scope, these make for a nice, convenient alternative. Very nice for the price.

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Orion's Scenix binoculars offer the superior optical and mechanical quality you expect in more expensive binoculars but at prices nearer to those of lesser-quality department stores brands. The Scenix series incorporate porro prisms made from BAK-4 optical glass, the same type found in binoculars that sell for many times the price. Moreover, every air-to-glass surface is antireflection coated. The objective lenses are multi-coated for maximum light transmission. The housings are constructed of sturdy metal, and armored with protective rubber. All include a vinyl carrying case, lens caps, deluxe wide neck strap, and accept a tripod L-adapter. Two-year limited warranty.

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SquareTrade 3-Year Camera/Camcorder Warranty ($300-350 Items) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought their warranty as I had a bought a new to the market digital camera on ebay, and after 2 yrs and 8 months of a 3yr waranty I thought it was a lost cause, when my camera failed on vacation in China, and I had to buy another while away, ( which got stolen before I could insure it....go figure). But I contacted Square Trade on my return and to my amazement they not only responded, but sent me a UPS return label for it...... AND 2 weeks later, repaid the FULL purchase price into my PayPal account.... I was IMPRESSED to say the least!!!! I have since insured my new camera, and my laptop with them, and will also have them cover my soon to be purchased IPhone too...and am a CONFIRMED beliver in SQUARE TRADE... and all my friends know it soooo, JUST DO IT....NOW!!!!

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SquareTrade Care Plans are great value and cost 70% lower on average than traditional warranties.  Upon purchase, you will get an email confirmation.  You will not be mailed a paper contract.  If you have questions, please call: 1.877.WARRANTY.

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67" Digital Pro Photo / Video Monopod Includes Free Carry Case For The Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)This monopod is great for sitting or standing on the sidelines of my sons football games. It really helps maintain stability and get clearer pictures. I also keeps your arms from getting so tired.

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Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. ideal for today's photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Fast, light, compact and stable, this monopod is at its best where the action is.

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Canon Monopod 500 - Monopod Review

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(More customer reviews)As you are discovering, there is a whole bunch of monopods available these days. Some with adjustable heads, some cheap, some really expensive and all of them described as being capable of accommodating a variety of cameras. The reviews going along with the variety of monopods all mentioned how steady, or not, they were with larger and heavier cameras. The pictures I found of monopods all made them look like lumpy sticks. I was confused.
I researched monopods for weeks and narrowed my choices to three or four. I wanted one with a movable head, but not a big elaborate contraption with a lot of adjustments capable of holding larger format still and movie cameras. Those professional type monopods were out of my price range and more than I needed to steady the small pocket digital camera that I have. I also didn't think one of the `cheapy' monopods would have been worth the gamble in order to save money.
I thought the Canon 500 monopod was slightly more expensive than I wanted to pay, but it seemed to be what I was looking for so I ordered it. I crossed my fingers and waited for the thing to be delivered, but with some trepidation.

When the monopod arrived I immediately knew my decision was the right one. The Canon 500 was very well made. It was solid yet not particularly heavy. It collapsed to a small twenty inches or so. When extended there was no play at the joints and the unique locking system made changing the height fast and precise. The Canon 500 comes with a small hex wrench to use to adjust the tension on the locks. I thought they were set perfectly at the factory, but imagine they might require some tweaking with a heavy camera or after many hours of use. Providing the wrench was a nice touch.
The basic, yet quite functional, adjustable head works perfectly with my smaller digital still camera, but it feels like a larger and heavier camera would do well with it too. I suppose there is a limit to how much weight the Canon 500 could handle, but it certainly seems like the monopod would hold a pretty large camera. There is some high impact plastic in the adjustable head, but there is some well machined metal too. I don't get the feeling that it is flimsy or likely to break easily. It appears quite tough and sturdy to me. It doesn't have a panning handle and that might be a problem when using the monopod with a video camera.
The Canon 500 has a nice foam rubber grip at the top so one could use the thing as a walking staff. That grip is also nice to have when steadying the monopod while shooting a picture. There is a wrist strap attached to the monopod for some reason or other.
I am over six feet tall and when the Canon 500 is extended to the max it is plenty long enough for me to use the composition screen on my camera at eye level. The monopod is purported to be 64 inches long with all of the four sections pulled out. I haven't measured it, but that sounds about right and the camera itself adds a few more inches to the height.

This is a five star monopod without a doubt.



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Canon Monopod 500 Floor Standing Monopod 4782B001 Tripods

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