Marumi DHG Super Circular Polarizer CPL PL.D 52 52mm Filter Japan Review

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(More customer reviews)I am using it on Nikon D3000 18-55mm VR Kit lens. I had tried the Marumi DHG Circular Polarizer CPL earlier and had found some unwanted ghosting/ flare effect. So, I got this "Super" multicoated version instead. It works as advertised and I am very happy with the results, especially the blue sky effect and improved color saturation plus no visible ghosting/ flaring because of multicoating. In depth technical comparisons on "Lenstip dot com" also ranks it overall number one. You can't find a better product for this price point. I see some barrel distortion at 90 degrees (max polarization) compared to 0 degrees (no polarization). I am not sure if this is common among all CPL filters.

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Marumi® brand. DHG Super Multi-coated CPL.Pro quality filter. Made in Japan.Ultra-low reflective coating minimizes reflectionoff internal CCD & CMOS sensors.Multicoated (6 coatings) optical glass filter. Hard protection: Coating guards from scratches.Water & Oil Repellant: Water, oil and fingerprints simply wipe off.Antifouling: Easy clean coating.Black rim: Edge treated with black ink to eliminate relections.Low profile: Just 5mm high (not inc rear threads).Great for Wide angle lenses, no vignetting.Non-reflective metal frame eliminates reflections.Metal, double threaded frame to allow addtional filters or hoods. A Circular Polarizer (polariser) creates contrast between blue sky and cloud for dramatic deep blue skies. Cuts glare off reflected surfaces such as water. Rotates for different effects.Brand new in package

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Nikon UR-E19 Converter Adapter for use with TC-E17ED Tele Converter Lens Review

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(More customer reviews)This does what it is supposed to do. Works for connecting a Nikon TC lens to a Nikon Coolpix camera. Good manufacturing and fit and finish as would be expected from Nikon.

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Lens adapter required for use of the Nikon TC-E17ED Tele Converter Lens with Nikon Coolpix 5700 and 8700 Digital Cameras

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned the FZ-40 for 6 days.
As an active traveler, I have used several different cameras. You really can't go wrong with any of the mega-zoom point and shoots - they all have their pros and cons.
However, the Panasonic FZ-40 is probably as good as P&S's will get with the current technology. Some day someone will figure out how to get a bigger and better sensor to work with a mega-zoom lens, but until then, the FZ-40 is my choice.
This camera is easy to use, quick focusing, and has all the manual adjustments and flexibility you will ever need. It's well-designed and built for the active photographer. It also has a long battery life, but finding replacement batteries is a problem that Panasonic needs to clear up fast! Image quality is excellent compared to its competitors. Image stabilization is outstanding, even at full 24X zoom I don't need a monopod or tripod (I need one with my Olympus SP-800). The zoom is also quiet and smooth. ISO looks good up through 800. I'm still experimenting with macro shots - I'm not real happy yet, but it's probably me. I can't tell a lot of difference between normal and fine JPEG's, except for the file size. The EVF is very good - I can't live without a good view finder. I've tried zooming in the wilds with an LCD screen, and it just doesn't cut it!
All in all, I rate this camera as excellent. I considered the FZ-100, but decided I did not need, nor want, the extra features. Besides, I've always had good results with the small CCD sensors.
I've posted some sample pictures here in the customer images section.

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