Panasonic RP SDP04GU1K - Flash memory card - 4 GB - Class 4 - SD Review

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(More customer reviews)This worked perfectly and has survived some potentially damaging things. I shoved it into the wrong card reader outlet thing several times before I found the right one, and at one point, it was sitting on my printer's paper feed area, and when I printed a document, this card was pulled into the printer as well and jammed it, but the card was fine.
Please note that none of these actions are recommended.

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SDHC is the memory card format of choice among all major brands of digital cameras, including Panasonic Lumix series. It offers a fast storage system for photos and movies that you can edit and reuse. Yet it's also stable. It holds memory securely as long as you want it. With data transfer speeds up to 20MB per second, large files are easily processed. If you have a digital camera with maximum resolutions of 10 megapixels or more, make the Panasonic 4GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 your choice. Camera and optics equipment deliver high storage capacity and fast data transfer rates

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Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Laser Rangefinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout for my son for his birthday and he absolutely loves it. I have a Nikon compact 800 laser rangefinder that I thought was best small package laser rangefinder available, that is until I saw the Pro Scout.
I still like the Nikon, but the Pro Scout works equally well, with just slightly less range capability. The big plus for the Pro Scout is it's size. It is about half or less the size and weight of the Nikon (or Bushnell) 800 compact and comes with a pouch that when it's on your belt you almost don't notice it's there.
If I didn't already have the Nikon, I would buy a Pro Scout for myself in a minute.

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The Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout compact laser rangefinder can display the distance of a larger object up to 700 yds. The monocular design provides continuous distance measurement as multiple targets in the field of view are scanned. Battery included. Color: Hunter Green.
Hunting and golfing will never be the same with the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout. Its 10- to 700-yard range with 1-yard accuracy (plus or minus, without reflectors or special devices) makes it perfect for golfing, bow hunting, and archery. The pocket-sized Pro Scout is water resistant and comes with a standard 3-volt battery.
How a Laser Rangefinder Works Bushnell's Yardage Pro rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 Laser beam (as classified by the FDA) which is "bounced" off distant objects with the press of a button. Then, the rangefinder's high-speed digital clock measures the time it took for a laser beam to reach a target and return to the unit. Next, using advanced digital electronics, the rangefinder instantly calculates the distance within + / – 1 yard and shows the range in either yards or meters on a through-the-lens LCD Display. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button to generate a laser beam to the time the exact range to your target is displayed.
Reflectivity of Target Types Because rangefinders "bounce" a laser beam off the target in order to take a measurement, their range is partially determined by the reflectivity of the target. In other words, hard or "reflective" targets – like a rock cliff or semi-truck – can be measured at greater distances than soft surface targets – like a deer. Ranges for moderately reflective targets, like trees, fall somewhere in the middle. Most experienced hunters will use their rangefinder to frequently estimate ranges to near and distant landmarks before they actually encounter a game animal. By "pre-measuring" ranges to spots where a trophy is likely to appear, they can concentrate on making an accurate shot when the moment of truth arrives.
Through-the-lens LCD Display Bushnell Yardage Pro rangefinders are fast and easy to use because everything you need to know is displayed on our built-in, through-the-lens LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Here's how it works:

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Custom Brackets CB Mini-Rc Angled Camera-Flash Platform Review

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(More customer reviews)Thin and easy to store, sturdy and stable. This has never given me a problem unlike the stroboframes. Never buying another bracket again after getting this one.

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The same compact setup as the CB Mini, the CB Mini-RC allows full accessibility to the vertical shutter release on your camera. Designed for Canon and Nikon camera / flash combination.

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Sony GPS-CS3KA GPS Digital Imaging Accessory (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)This makes geo-tagging easier.
I had a different GPS logger before which was Windows-only. It worked well but the software was a bit kludgy. It did things I didn't care about. All I want is the GPS coordinates in the photo's file. It was trying to be a photo-organizer. When I moved to a Mac I saw the Sony GPS logger and the fact that it doesn't require an OS and does everything on the fly and thought, "This is what I want - it's just shy of actually having the camera do it but it's getting pretty close."
This GPS logger includes Windows software for organizing your photos and importing them and showing them on a map, etc. I haven't tried it.
Anyway, the basic deal is this: You synchronize your camera to the clock in the display of this device (which is better than my old one which didn't have a display - you had to synchronize it at the computer or using a separate GPS or some other synchronized timepiece). You go out and take pictures and carry this logger with you. At the end of the day you slide your memory stick or SD card into this device and it will add the coordinates to each of the pictures. Nothing more you need to do. If you take those photos and load them onto Flickr then they'll show up on the map there.
Two annoying things:
- You have to open/close the back cover when you insert your flash memory. The back-cover is more like a traditional batter cover but there is a little switch there that looks to see when the cover is open or not and the unit will not function if the cover is open. I suspect that this is to stop someone from pulling the flash memory when it's updating but it seems like a needless extra step.
- It will only update photos in batches of 60. You leave the flash memory in the device (with the cover closed) and just cycle through multiple sets of 60 photos (it sees whether the photo already has the info and excludes it from the next batch). Still, kind of annoying that you can't just put the flash memory in and say, "do it!," and have it update the entire lot.
It uses a single AA battery which is nice as you can just take some rechargeable batteries with you and swap them out as needed and recharge them when you get home. My old GPS logger had a specialized internal battery, which worked fine, but I had to remember to bring something that would let me charge it each night (a USB mini-B cable and some kind of power source). With this I can just swap the batteries out when needed and, if I forget, I can just buy some AA batteries when I'm out.


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Black Universal Camera Case Review

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(More customer reviews)This case has a sewn belt strap instead of a Velcro strap. I like this choice since it nearly eliminates the possibility that the case will tear loose from a belt. The case was purchased for use with a Panasonic DMC-TZ5 and works well with that camera.

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Lightweight, durable, convenient to carry Color: Black External size: 4.9" x 3.0" x 1.9" Internal size: 4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7"Please note: while this case fits many models we cannot guarantee it will fit ALL models. To ensure compatibility and avoid a return please compare the specified internal camera case dimensions to your own camera model.Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80, DMC-LX1, DMC-LX2, DMC-LZ1, DMC-LZ2, DMC-LZ6, DMC-LZ7, DMC-LZ8, DMC-LZ10, DMC-LZ80, DMC-TZ2, DMC-TZ3, DMC-TZ4, DMC-TZ5, DMC-FS7, DMC-FS25, DMC-TS1, DMC-ZS1, DMC-ZS3, DMC-FX580- DMC-FX48, DMC-LX2, DMC-TZ50, DMC-FX37, DMC-FX150, DMC-LS85, DMC-FX65, DMC-FP8, DMC-ZR1, FS12, FS62, FS42, DMC-FX66, DMC-ZR3, DMC-TS2, DMC-ZS7, DMC-ZS5Nikon Coolpix 2200, 3200, 4100, 4200, 4600, 5200, 5600, 5900, 7600, 7900, L2, L3, L4, L6, L10, L11, L12, L14, L15, L18, L21, L22, P1, P2, P4, P60, P5000, P5100, P6000, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7C, S9, S50, S50C, S51, S51C, S52, S52C, S60, S200, S210, S500, S510, S520, S550, S560, S600, S700, S710, S630, S620, S230, S220, S610C, L20, L19, S1000pj, S3000, S4000, S6000, S8000Kodak EasyShare C513, C530, C613, C653, C663, C713, C763, C813, C875, C913, M753Canon Powershot A75, A85, A95, A310, A400, A410, A420, A430, A450, A460, A470, A480, A510, A520, A530, A540, A550, A560, A570, A580, A590, A700, A710, A720, A1000, A1100, A2000, A2100, S60, S70, S80, S410, S500, SD20, SD30, SD40, SD110, SD450, SD500, SD550, SD600, SD630, SD700, SD750, SD770, SD790, SD800, SD850, SD870, SD880, SD890, SD900, SD950, SD960, SD970, SD780, SD990, SD1000, SD1100, SD1200, SX200, S90, SD940 IS, SD980 IS, E1, TX1, SX210 IS, SD3500 IS, SD1400 IS, SD1300 IS, A3100 IS, A490, A495, A3000 ISAs well as Sony Cybershot, Samsung, Olympus Stylus, Olympus FE models, Leica Digital Camera C-Lux 3, FujiFilm FinePix, Casio Exilim

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i-gotU GT-120 Travel Blog Master (USB GPS, Data Logger, SiRF III Chipset) (Bumper Case, Data Cable and Software Included) (GT-120) Review

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(More customer reviews)I live on 20 acres surrounded by much larger properties and there are large gaps in our fence and when our dogs were disappearing for several hours at a time I wanted to know where they were going. Using this little device I logged them going everywhere they were not supposed to go and places I had no idea they could get to. The track was so good I could even determine that they had been chasing something through the hills. I found an old knife case that fit on their collar and made it waterproof by putting it in a baggy. Came back wet on the outside and dry on the inside.
They are now grounded and lost their run privelidges. Now I am going to find a new use for this great little gadget. Worked great and software was very easy to use.

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What's New: # Larger memory capacity for long trips: 64,000 waypoints. 4 times memory then GT-100# 30% less power consumption vs GT-100# Faster satellite acquisition:

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AGL3080: Amod AGL3080 GPS Data Logger (Windows and Mac Image Software included) Review

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(More customer reviews)With Apple releasing iPhoto '09 with support for geotagged photography I immediately wanted to utilize this new feature set. I do a lot outdoors: Geocaching, Boy Scouts, hiking, bicycling, so I saw a great way to track my "expeditions" through my photography.
I found this GPS Data Logger and it advertises heavily that it is MAC OSX compliant. I looked at the reviews for this device on Amazon and various other websites. Most of the negative comments didn't alarm me as they were for the most part due to a misunderstanding of what the device does or they didn't like a feature set.
What I have learned is this:
1. GPS Photo Tracker software - This software comes in the box from AMOD and embeds the GPS locations into the digital photograph JPEGs. This is written only for Microsoft Windows and does exist for Macintosh OSX. In fact if you have Vista 64 don't bother installing the software that comes with the device; it will crash. This is a known bug and AMOD has a fixed version on their website.
2. The GPS device looks like a thumb drive to any computer and the GPS tracks are stored in ASCII. This allows any computer to look at the data, there are no proprietary formats or synchronization drivers. This is what they call "Driverless" and is a in my opinion a very good decision.
3. Upgrades to the firmware must be run from Windows computers. If you don't happen to own a Windows computer, you're out of luck. This is not a very good decision when calling your product MAC compatible.
You might be asking; "So, if the photo-linking software supplied by AMOD does not exist for MAC computers and firmware upgrades only exist for Windows computers, how can they say it is compatible with MAC"?
The device itself is compatible with MACs because it looks like a thumb drive and has a third party software package that comes in the package to link the GPS tacks to photos. More on the third party software later.
I think that the firmware upgrades should be written for all operating systems that it is deemed compatible. For example to be called Macintosh compatible, firmware upgrades should run from a Macintosh computer. Garmin now supports MACs and did not claim to be MAC compatible until they had the support software for Macintosh computers.
To allow Macintosh users to link GPS locations to JPEGs, the AMOD is shipped with a JetPhoto Studio. Out of the box you can use this software to attribute the photographs with the GPS track locations. However I say attribute because the GPS location is not embedded into the JPEG. The location is kept in the JetPhoto photo album and assigned to the photo. What this means is that if you link the GPS location to the photograph in JetPhoto Studio and then send the photo to a friend the GPS location does not go with the photograph, it remains only in the JetPhoto album.
To actually embed the GPS location into the JPEG you must purchase JetPhoto Studio Pro for an additional $25. I was not happy about this, but I saw other features I liked in the Pro version that I like and purchased JetPhoto Studio Pro. I tested embedding the GPS location into my JPEGs and it works fine. But now I must run my photos through JetPhoto and then import them into iPhoto which takes extra time.
The only other thing that I think important is that when I first tried the device it worked, then I did a "Clean Disk" operation and that was the last time it worked. I tried installing the latest firmware, removed the batteries, etc. nothing worked. I made a quick call to Semsons (who sold me the product through Amazon) and they determined it was faulty. They replaced it and the new one has been working fine for the few days I've had it.
In summary; the AMOD AGL3080 will work with a MAC but to get the full features you will need to purchase JetPhoto Studio Pro for an extra $25, or find a shareware program that does GPS photo linking. I gave this 3 stars because firmware upgrades are written only for Windows and MAC users are not fully supported with the software included in the box which forces MAC users to purchase the Pro version of JetPhoto or start searching the web for software.

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Large data capacity - stores over 256 000 data records: AGL3080 Photo Tracker is a GPS-based data logger designed to provide location information for digital photos. Unlike other similar productsAGL3080 does not need driver to operate. When you plug AGL3080 into a computer via USB portit will simply appears as an external drive. The recorded log is standard NMEA format which is compatible with many online tools such as JetPhotoGPSVisualizeretc.

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DL-500 High-Speed 5Hz Data Logger Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the AOKA-1G in preference to the Nikon GPS because feedback indicated that the power drain of the camera body was much lower. I found that the AOKA-1G had no discernible impact on battery life compared to no adapter at all. I chose a Tom Tom Bluetooth GPS (the selection of those devices is getting small) and after some fumbling managed to link the two. The GiSTEQ adapter's instructions for doing so were somewhat unclear but once I established the link, subsequent link-ups went smoothly.

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DL500 is the industry leading GPS data logger that offers 5 Hz data logging capability and tri-axial acceleration sensor. It is built for high speed recording which means that it can record up to 5 GPS locations within the 1-second interval.DL500's high speed recording and high accuracy are the ideal features for racecars, flight experiments, etc.3D G-SENSOR It is a tri-axial acceleration sensor that allows measurements of acceleration in perpendicular axes. It can sense tilt, motion and shock vibration. With the built-in 3D G-sensor, the GiSTEQ 5Hz data logger can not only records GPS locations, but is also capable of sensing "abusive driving" and detecting vehicle crashing. 20 channels "All-In-View" trackingBuilt-in 3D Tri-axial G-sensor for power managementCold/Warm/Hot start time: 42/38/1 sec. (average)Superior sensitivity: -159dBm trackingBuilt-in rechargeable Li-ion battery4M Bytes flash memory for data logging, with 16 bytes binary data per record that stores up to 250K data recordsLog data can be exported to mapping software such as Google EarthLogging data interval programmable: by time or distanceData tag (start, stop point) can be set by user, maximum 250 sectionsUltra low power consumption: 32 hours continuous use by 1100mAh battery 100+ hours stand-by timeTime to full recharge: within 3 hours

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Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased the Bushnell Medalist range finder a week ago. I did this after researching most of the popular golf GPS products and the
golf range finders.
Specifically, the Bushnell Medalist range finder is a "WINNER". I
lowered my score right away. Not by hitting the ball better, but by avoiding the traps (I can measure where they are). I was aslo able to
pick the right club for the right distance.
I found the range finder to be very, very accurate. After a week
at my main course, and playing three other difficult golf courses,
I play with a new "Tiger" like confidence.
The summary follows:
Positive:
1) Accuracy
2) Small size ( you can mange with one hand, although you need two to
get a "steady" reading. The "Pinseeker" mode almost eliaintes this
issue though.
3) Cost (it is worth the value of $299)
4) Battery life (it has not blinked after a week of daily use) 9 volt
replaceable battery
5) Universal use (it works on ALL courses - no maps, PC, or SD memory
issues)
6) If you are in a scramble, guess who is the most popular player?
Negative:
1) The case is too flimsy. It loks good, but is not rugged enough.
Mine tore after 3 day. I bough a camera case for it that is much
more durable and is portable enght for both my portbale cart,a nd
a riding cart.
That's it. if you are on the limb about what to buy. Buy a range finder. You'll not regret it.

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Compact in size but loaded with powerful rangefinding features, the Bushnell Medalist sets a new standard in a complete rangefinder package. Like its predecessor--the PinSeeker 1500--the Medalist is equipped with PinSeeker technology to combine pinpoint accuracy and consistency enabling you to range up to 250 yards (±1 yard) to the flag without the use of reflectors.
Designed exclusively with the bottom of the cup in mind, Bushnell's Pinseeker mode allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently capturing background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD screen.

Powered by a 9-volt battery, the lightweight Medalist boasts a 4x magnification and features a rubber armoring, making it easy to grip. It also comes with a premium carrying case. Weighing just 9 ounces, the Medalist measures 1.7 x 4.5 x 3.8 inches in size and is ready to be used right out-of-the-box, allowing it to be played at 100 percent of the courses around the world. The Medalist is legal for tournament play and for posting of scores for handicap purposes. Other features include distance readings in both yards and meters and standard SCAN mode.

Targeting Modes

SCAN: Allows you to pan across the landscape while viewing a continuously updated LCD display of the distances between you and the targets you scan.
Rain: Compensates for precipitation to guarantee an accurate distance measurement through rain or snow.
Reflector: Increases the maximum measurement range for most highly reflective objects.
Pinseeker

Specifications

Magnification: 4x
Objective lens: 20mm
Range: 5 to 1000 yards
Battery type: 9 volt
Weight: 9 ounces
Dimensions: 1.7 x 4.5 x 3.8 inches

Range

Reflective: 1000 yards
Tree: 700 yards
Flag: 250 yards
Accuracy: ± 1 yard

How a Laser Rangefinder Works Bushnell's Yardage Pro rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 Laser beam (as classified by the FDA) which is "bounced" off distant objects with the press of a button. Then, the rangefinder's high-speed digital clock measures the time it took for a laser beam to reach a target and return to the unit. Next, using advanced digital electronics, the rangefinder instantly calculates the distance within ±1 yard and shows the range in either yards or meters on a through-the-lens LCD Display. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button to generate a laser beam to the time the exact range to your target is displayed.

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Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had a Panasonic FZ30 "bridge" camera for five years. It is the type of camera without interchangeable lenses and a small sensor. I've really enjoyed that camera as it had good ergonomics, a great 35mm to 420mm 12x zoom lens, shot video, a good set of features, and pretty good stills. However I found it limited me in three areas (there's always something right?):
1) I wanted better image quality.
2) I wanted better low light capability.
3) I wanted better video performance.
Not wanting to carry and change lenses I searched for another bridge mega-zoom type of camera but they all suffered from the same small sensors and limited low light capability. So I decided I had to make the leap to an interchangeable lens camera. I would search for one that had a sort of mega-zoom lens available so I could just have one lens.
I looked at DSLRs but they are so big, so expensive, and so heavy that I shyed away from them.
Recently several micro four-thirds size sensor cameras came on the market, all using a new set of lenses, but I wasn't impressed with them. I thought if the sensor had been the biggest problem in my FZ30 I didn't want just a step up, I wanted a large leap up in sensor size.
Then I saw Sony introduce the A33 and A55. Reading through the specification I was so excited to see it would likely meet all of my wants and then some.
I've had the A55 for just over a week and I am very happy with it. I have the one lens I wanted (sort of) which is the Sony SAL18250 with a 33mm equivalent of 27mm to 375mm, almost as much zoom as my FZ30. I do appreciate the wider 27mm and can crop on the PC to extend the zoom range. Photo quality with this camera/lens combination is a huge improvement, just what I was looking for.
This camera is small compared to most other DSLRs on the market, but it is competitive in photo quality, ahead in video quality, and has some great features not found on even much more expensive cameras.
The sensor used in the A55 is an ASP-C size used in many prosumer DSLR cameras. Sony has done a great job combining advanced features into a small and light body.
As for low light the FZ30 was limited to 400 ISO while the A55 goes up to a somewhat grainy 12,800 and can mimic 25,000 in one mode. So it far exceeds my needs for low light capability. There is little noise up to about 6,400.
The video quality is astounding at 1080i/60fps (captured at 30fps, recorded at 60fps). It is smooth, sharp, and the color is good even in low light. Check it out on youtube.com
There are lots of detailed professional reviews online so I won't go much deeper - and I'm not the one to do that anyway. I'm just an amateur photographer who wants to take good photos of my seven month old grand son, some videos of wake boarders behind our boat, and photos of family gatherings. This camera will do that and much more.
There are many complaints of low battery life but it is better than my FZ30 so I am happy. I have three batteries which should solve any low battery issues anyway. It depends a lot on your shooting conditions. Yesterday I took 700 photos with very little auto focus required; the battery level showed 75% after those 700 shots. This was just a test and the total duration was less than 15 minutes. I just offer it to say that your shooting conditions will dramatically alter battery life.
Pros:
- Light weight, small and easy to handle.
- Great photo quality
- Even better video quality than most.
- Very fast, continuous Auto Focus even during video.
- Level indicator on screen (I can't tell you how many images I've had to adjust photos on the PC for a crooked horizon)
- Fully articulated 2.9" LCD (I won't buy a camera without one of these)
- Very nice Electronic View Finder. Some see this as a "Con" if they've come from an OVF. I've only used EVF for 10 years so this is no big deal for me.
- Nice, sharp, 18-250 lens (an option I purchased separately.
- Panorama mode - take an auto-stitched sequence of photos in one quick motion. Awesome feature.
- High Dynamic Range - Take, for example, a photo indoors with a bright window in the background. HDR will properly expose both the inside of the room and the image outside the window - automatically in the camera.
- Hand Held Twilight mode - take a photo in very dark conditions. The camera will take 6 photos and combine them to achieve amazing 25,000 ISO equivalent photos.
- Night portrait - uses the flash for the person in the foreground but properly exposes the background too.
- Amazing Night View scene mode - take great city skyline photos at night.
- Built in pop-up flash
- Built in GPS records where you are in the photo data. Display on Google Earth
- Face detection
- Smile shutter
- 10 Frames Per Second - yes 10fps. You can't find that in any other camera in this price range. And it will focus during the burst!
- Sensor switches from LCD to EVF when you put your eye up to the EVF. Neat!
- I can have one lens and just leave it there. No carrying two or three lenses and having the frustration of having the wrong lens attached for a given situation. I did the three lens dance many years ago and don't ever want to do it again. With one lens there is no issue with cleaning the sensor if it gets dust on it because I'll never have the sensor exposed to the air.
Cons:
- With the 18-250 lens the camera and lens weight about 2 lbs. That is about 1/2 lb. heavier than my FZ30 and I notice it.
- Lots of shooting, especially long video with the image stabilizer on, can result in an over heat shutdown. I've only had this happen once. Most of my videos are 1-3 minutes, well inside the overheat warning.
- To me the grip is uncomfortable and too small. I have average size hands for a man. After doing some research though I've learned I've been spoiled by my Panasonic FZ30 which had a very nice grip. I've tried a number of DSLRs and it seems many of them have grips that are not as comfortable for me as the FZ30.
If you are the owner of a larger, more expensive, DSLR you may find some things of this camera to fall a little short for your needs. One big issue is the lack of an OVF, another might be battery life. You may find, though, that the Sony A55 is a good addition to your camera inventory that is much smaller and lighter as a carry-around but still has great image quality and features. For you there are a lot of great Alpha lenses available for this camera.
If you are the owner of anything less than a DSLR I suspect you'll find this to be a gem of a camera. It has a lot of features that you can take your time to learn, but it also has several auto modes so you can treat it as a point-n-shoot. My wife picked it up this morning and took several photos without ever having touched it before. She took the lens cap off, turned it on, popped up the flash and took several great photos of me with my grand son.
Don't be scared away by those that tell you Canon and Nikon are the only good digital camera manufacturers. Sony makes sensors for Nikon.

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Twin Pack - 3.0" inch LCD Screen Protector for Digital Cameras - 2.4" (L), 1.8" (W) Review

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(More customer reviews)I highly recommend this for the Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver). I also really recommend the camera because it's so awesome;) The screen fits perfectly, works really well, and you can bearly tell that it's on the screen at all. I had some difficulty applying it at first, because it was hard to remove one of the sticker tabs used to hold onto the screen while applying it. The adhesive used for the sticker isn't one of those that come off easily, unfortunately.

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Serial GPS Reciever (w/o Cable) (USG-BR355) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this unit because it was recommended for a Nikon GPS project. The instructions required this puck to be ripped up and the working innards to be relocated to a tiny project box along with Nikon's MC35 cable innards. I am happy to report that this is a snappy SIRF Star III device which now contributes to lat long and UTC time stamps on the EXIF data on my Nikon D300..

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US Global Sat GPS Receiver
Can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration
Non-slip base and compact design
Incorporates thelatest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy
GPS receiver cable terminates to acustom PS/2 connector for interfacing with one ofthe available optional cable sets (BR-305 PDA/ SmartPhone Specific Cable set)
Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
Supports NMEA 0183 data protocol
Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
Built-in patch antenna
Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
USB interface connection port
Waterproof
LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix (LED off: receiver switch off; LED on: no fix, signal searching; LED flashing: position fixed)
Accuracy within 10 meters
Box dimensions: 6.75"L x 5.75"W x 2"H
Black

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Electronics Phone Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)The product got delivered on time and it was as said...No complaints whatsoever. I am happy...........

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Bring clean to a whole new level with the Q: Electronics Mobile Device Cleaning Kit . The perfect accomplice for cleaning the screen is featured in a compact aluminum frame, which contains an Anti-Static and Anti-Streak cleaning solution. Attached to the aluminum frame is a Microfiber sponge, perfect for soaking up all the excess solution, leaving your screen streak-free. The Q: Electronics Mobile Device Cleaning Kit features a modernistic stylus, which allows you access to those impossible areas that permit the build up of dust and bacteria. An added bonus to the Q: Electronics Mobile Device Cleaning Kit is a Microfiber cloth, ideal for whisking away dust or wiping down any residue. The Q: Electronics Mobile Device Cleaning Kit is the most promising cleaning asset that will assist in any task, and will ultimately allow you to get the most vivid, clear screen possible. Features Compact Stylus allows you access to reach impossible areas where dust can build up around the screen, or buttons of the phone. The Mobile Device Cleaning Kit includes a soft Microfiber sponge, perfect for wiping away fingerprints and smudges effortlessly. The Microfiber cloth helps eliminate excess residue and dust, from the screen and other small grooves in the phone. Top-of-the-line cleaning solution removes smudges and fingerprints, leaving not trace of residue on the screen. Try a new mobile devicecleaner that is reliable, and produces streak-free results that you will not believe.

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Columbus V-900 Bluetooth GPS Data Logger (microSD , Voice Tag for POI, Driverless, Push to Log, 25 millions waypoints*, XP/Vista/ Linux/Mac OSX Compatible) Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this over a 3 week trip through Mexico, Argentina, and Chile in order to geotag my photos. I didn't want a camera specific logged which I'd have to attach to my camera because I didn't want to deal with yet another cable or strap hanging off the camera body. We were planning on doing a lot of hiking in Patagonia so I also didn't want to carry a full size GPS which would weigh me down. So the small size and low weight of the V900 was perfect. I usually just turn it on when I head out, throw it into my camera bag, and turn it off at the end of the day. During my trip, the gps coordinates were accurate enough. Though back in NYC, when surrounded by tall buildings, it can take several minutes to get a gps lock and the accuracy drops off. It will sometimes give a location that is a few blocks away from my true location.
There are a few websites out there that claim 24 hours of battery life in its 'logging only' mode, but I've only gotten about 12 hours at most. I haven't tried it as a bluetooth gps receiver. The logger accepts a micro SD memory card and a 12 hour log takes approximately 4MB. There is no way to adjust how often log points are updated under the 'normal' logging mode. You can select a frequency between 10 and 100 minutes when in 'spy mode.'
Unfortunately, when you connect the logger to a computer through the USB port, the card is not readable. The USB port is there only for charging or powering the device. The only way to read the logging data, is to pull the card out and to access it through a separate memory card reader. The card has to be formatted under the FAT file system, but that's not a problem for Mac users.
The log data files are CSV text files which you can read or copy on a Mac or PC, but they are not in a standard format. The logger comes with a Java app which can read the data log file and tag photos, but it does not support RAW files. This app can export the data log as a .kmz file which is fine for Google Earth, but it doesn't work for some photo geotagging programs. For my work flow, I'll use a program, NMEA2KMZ, to convert the CSV file to .gpx, then use houdageo to geotag my photo RAW files. At that point, I can import the photos into Aperture.
The provided Java application can also be used to configure the device. The only options are:
1) to choose between 'Standard' and 'Professional' modes which basically gives you different logging data points.
2) to set or deactivate the overspeed alert.
3) to set the 'spy mode' timer frequency.
Again, since the computer cannot access the memory card within the V900, it simply writes these configuration options to a text file, which you have to manually copy to the memory card through a card reader. An option to disable beeping when turning the device on or off, or when inserting and ejecting the memory card would also be nice.
Its far from perfect, but if you're willing to deal with the shortcomings, the V900 will work fine.Update: TimeAlbum 1.61 now supports exporting of the CVS data files to the NMEA file format. This is an improvement since houdageo, gpsbabel, and other gps programs will recognize this format. I no longer have to go through the trouble of starting Windows in Parallels just to run the NMEA2KMZ151 program in order to convert it to gpx.

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Columbus V-900 Bluetooth GPS Data Logger is the world first data logger with Voice-Tag function for adding your personal voice labels to any waypoints. It is easy to use, compact, and provides excellent GPS performance. You name it, the Columbus V-900 data logger records almost all available GPS parameters such as: Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Speed, Heading, Fix Mode, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP and Voice!. Software compatibility: The Columbus V-900 is compatible with nearly any GPS mapping software available and fully compatible with NMEA standards (all versions). The included Time Album data logger application is compatible with Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Linux, Mac OS and Mac OS X.Hardware compatibility: Works with Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Linux, Mac OS and Mac OS X with a SD Card Reader to download logged data and Bluetooth Radio is required to use the Columbus V-900 as a GPS receiver.

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Lowepro Napoli 20 Camera Case (Chocolate) Review

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(More customer reviews)The is my second one. They are well built, durable, and the magnetic latch is perfest.

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With an elegant sense of style and a sleek compact design, the Napoli 20 by Lowepro is designed to hold an ultra-compact digital camera. A durable, fine-grain nappa leather exterior surrounds the soft, padded suede interior protecting your camera against impacts and scratches.

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Nikon Coolpix 4200 - Digital camera - compact - 4.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD Review

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(More customer reviews)It is a very good and simple to handle that rewards you with excellent pictures. Vibrant colors. I got especially good results for city landscape, indoor pictures and nature. I will give "A" for that. Though, the results for mountains and beach are just ok, maybe `B', "B+".


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Nikon presents an exciting addition to the popular Coolpix range. Through easy operation, it delivers satisfying results without complication. With a streamlined range of functions, it's simple to take shots anytime without having to wade through lists of options. This attractive aluminum-cased camera with design as attractive as the results it produces, the Coolpix 4200 bring effortless enjoyment and new excitement to the digital photography experience.The Coolpix 4200, designed to emphasize Nikon's status as a premium brand, packed with the latest technology and accessible functionality that gives you more enjoyment with digital photography, is a streamlined performance to suit your modern life style.

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MetaGPS M1 C90 Compact Geotagging Unit for Select Nikon DSLR Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally purchased the MetaGPS unit at the end of last year (2009) for my Nikon D90. Having done my homework on the Nikon GPS-1 unit and this alternative, I chose the MetaGPS unit because it was significantly cheaper and seemed to offer pretty much what the Nikon version did at a fraction of the cost. I made an offer on Ebay and the distribution company accepted. The unit arrived promptly and appeared very well manufactured and packaged, with instructions and the relevant lead for my D90.
I used it for a month long trip to Western BC, Canada and the USA as my family are Canadaina, and we visited some pretty remote towns and locations in the Rockies, with the MetaGPS unit recording the dat perfectly every time. On my return to the UK, I uploaded my files and went into Google Earth where my exact location with coordinates was stored, perfect as I need the data for my photographic blog at[...] I've self published two books this year on Blurb and the data from this gizmo has been so helpful in exact locations and exif data for reference.
I was so pleased with the unit, that when I sold my D90 and moved up to a professional full frame Nikon D700, I contacted the company and requested a new lead (10 pin fitting) for that camera which was duly despatched for £20 including postage. The unit works just as well on the D700 and I could not be without it.
DOWNERS: Well, it can be as annoying at times as the Nikon GPS-1 unit in locating a good signal from cold and the start up time is way too optimistic, with anything up to three or four minutes on occasions. Once locked on, the warm start is a matter of a few seconds, but occasionally it just won't lock on (cloudy skies, built up area). The same criticism is levelled at the Nikon unit, so I guess they are similar in that respect. I also have to set my meters to stay on for a minute on camera to allow the unit to connect rather than keep on pressing the shutter button. I always shoot with two batteries, so battery drain has never been an issue for me, and I always fully charge the unit prior to the shoot.
Overall, I'm very happy with this little GPS unit and it cost me less than half that of the Nikon version, so value for money is a no-brainer. Support and service from the manufacturers has been first class. I never leave home without it.

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This GPS unit is designed for Nikon DSLR (Digital Single Lense Reflex) cameras. It acquires longitude, altitude, elevation, UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and heading information to be embedded into RAW and JPEG images. Users can look up the exact location where the pictures are taken from software such as Google Map.Compatible camera models:Nikon D90, D5000 (via accessory cable C90).What's in the box?? MetaGPS unit M1? C90 cable for Nikon 90 and D5000.? Strap adapter? Electrical charger? Instructional manual

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