Camera-Accessories Reviews

Buying this kit will save you some time but you can put together your own kit from seperate generic components and save around $20.00. This includes buying an 8 meg Smartmedia card versus the rather outdated 2 meg card included in this kit.

I just wanted to let you know how happy I was when I found your website through Copernic. I previously bought a JVC Digital Video Camera and their website was so unhelpful and so empty in information. I returned the camera and bought the Olympus D-340R and I am sure I'll keep it just from viewing your site and the reviews and how easy it is to locate the accessories and so fourth... thank you

Olympus 200-523 Accessory Kit for D340R es el mejor complemento si usted quiere proteger su valiosa camara, además la ofrecen con una memoria de 2MB y en realidad le dan a uno una de 8MB lo cual es una economia a la hora de hacer cuentas..

This book is probably not practical for those who don't already own woodworking tools (i.e., sabre saw, circular saw, clamps, chisels, etc.). However, if you are looking for an excuse to buy some, here it is. I actually built the sink and I have to say that it works like a charm, I use it constantly and the whole process of building it was gratifying. The down side is that I wouldn't say this is the way to go to save time or money. The time and cost estimates provided in the book are not very realistic. For the big projects it would be wise to set aside a weekend or so to complete them. You could probably buy a fiberglass or stainless steel sink on an online auction and spend roughly the same amount of dough. I also built the basic table, which I like very much. Probably the most useful aspect is that you can tailor the designs for your darkroom. If you get a sense of satisfaction from building things and you can't find the right equipment to fit your space then this is the book for you.

There are plenty of illustrations in this book, but they are only sketches or drawings. This book has some ideas that may be outdated or simply not economical. For instance, making an entire darkroom sink, painting it, preparing it for sealing, and all that, not to mention the worrying about leaks, etc. Could be better suggested that an economical sink under 100.00 be purchased... Too much time and effort into something that "might" save you time and money isn't worth it for me.

The widespread existence of 40mm Plossl eyepieces with 1.25" barrels in most companies' product lines is a mystery.

Most people get eyepieces in this focal length to get the widest possible field of view with a 1.25" barrel eyepiece - yet a 40mm Plossl witha 43 degree apparent field of view shows no more sky than a 32mm Plossl with a 52 degree apparent field of view! (In my scope, they both show about 1.35 degrees of actual sky). But the 32mm will have a wider apparent field of view and somewhat higher magnification. There's really no reason to buy the 40mm Plossl.

But I did, a while back. Now I've learned. This eyepeice is actually of decent quality, although there is some minor astigmatism of the image towards the edge when I used it with my 6inch f/8 telescope (not seen in the shorter focal length Sirius Plossls). All the Sirius Plossls are good values, but get the 32mm version instead.

The reason to buy a 40 mm is to go to LOWER magnification to have a brighter view of deep sky object. This eyepice will give you (40/32) square (e.g. 1.5 times) brighter images of galaxies.
As galaxies are big enough not to require much magnification (most M list are >20 ' - compare with suns 32' diameter) lower magnification is actually better. Field of view is not that important if you can't see it because it is not bright enough - is it? I mean is better to see smaller galaxy then none.
NB. Depending of the F ratio you may not be able to use a 40mm though - see books - can't remember right now the rule for that.

Pluses:
(1) Very easy to learn and use, attractive interface, like the slider for thumbnail size
(2) Loved the red-eye correction tool
(3) Great price
(4) Liked the fact that I got to try it for free, which is something Adobe does not offer for its Photoshop Album

Minuses:
(1) I think the web album feature is weak. Picasa does not do a good job of optimizing pictures for the web. I ended up batch re-sizing and optimizing my photos in Photoshop before creating the album. The file size from Picasa's re-sizing algorithm was often as much as double of what I got from the Photoshop optimization, with no visible gain in quality.
(2) Really did not like the fact that I couldn't add captions for my pictures while making a web album.
(3) I did not care for the options available in web album formats.
(4) Picasa also crashed several times when I was trying to move pictures to a new blank album. When I restarted, my picture tray was empty even though I had "held" the pictures, so I had to start over.
(5) Not sufficient power to make corrections. The enhance feature worked really well at times and at others it seemed to do nothing. I would prefer more control for exposure and color correction.

In conclusion, I think Picasa's OK for people who just want a way to organize and keep track of the pictures on their computer and occasionally email some to their friends and family. But for more sophisticated user who wants more control in correcting their pictures and wants to create web albums, it does not make the cut.

This is one of the best digital photo archival programs around. One of the nice features is the ability to take a stored photo and print it or e-mail it easily. It's only fault is slight (very slight) difficulty in using the stored image and transferring it to any digital photo editing software. The editing software with Picasa is sufficient but not sophisticated. Overall this is an excellent product.

If I was just using the case for the camera and the filters and extra battery it would be okay. But adding just a few photography basics stretches the case beyond it's limits. There is no room in the bag for the lens hood. Also I use a neoprene camera strap (a big step up in comfort from what came with the camera), with the strap, the camera barely fits in the case. There is no room for the case for extra memory sticks. I can fit the shutter remote in the bag but there is no real room for the macro lens.

The extra battery and two filters that come with this case are definitely essential items. I just wish the case was a little bit bigger.

The case for the Sony 717 is both roomy and functional. The extra battery is essential, since I don't think that the factory battery lasts as long as advertised under day-to-day use. In addition, the lens filter is a must-have item for this camera. Overall, the bundled pricing makes this a good value.

With the exception of the remote shutter control, this collection of accesories really doesn't add any unique functionality. You can buy the battery almost anywhere, the case is nice but unexceptional, and the tripod won't fit into the camera case -- a logical place to carry it.

Of the three pieces (I won't comment on the battery since it's just a Duracell CR123 that you can buy anywhere), I use the case the most, the remote shutter release occasionally, and I've never used the tripod. I have a feeling your mileage won't vary. :-)

I must say, not exactly the best lens I've seen but the remote control makes a nice accessory if you are tired of taking pictures of family, but not the WHOLE family because you are taking the picture? The tripod is sort of flimsy, but I do like the carrying case indeed!

Other than the remote, the other accesories in this pack are not to die for. The base is dinky, the battery you can get at any drug store and the case, while it is very nice, can not hold the remote or the base (really dumb marketing move).

Go to Wal-mart's electronic dept. to get a better bag for much less. I got a good Samsonite bag (which I love) for under $5.00 for my Canon A80!!! The bag I got had 3 compartments with zipper closures and can hold extra memory cards plus a backup supply of batteries. This case is basically useless unless you just want a Canon bag to go with a Canon camera.

I purchased this case to go with a Canon Powershot A80. The camera fits nicely and there is room in the little front pocket for four AA batteries OR a CF card. The problem that I really have with this case is that the sides of it don't go all the way to the closing flap. This would allow water to get into the main compartment, which stores the camera. If you only want a carrying case and aren't worried about the weather--this is a nice little case.

I bought this case for my A80. I did not want something that was waterproof, big, fancy or that had a bunch of extra features. I just wanted a simple case that would protect the camera when traveling and storing. It accomplishes these objectives perfectly.

I like the fact that the belt loop is sewed into the case. When I am at a race or amusement park, I want the assurance that there is no way the camera will come off my belt unless it completely breaks.

The inside of the case is soft and the outside is a water repellant-type material with a large velcro "snap".

You can't see it from the picture, but once opened, the case features a web-like pouch for batteries or a CF card. It will not hold both, but all I care about is batteries since I do not carry a spare CF card.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this case for the price I paid for it. It does what I want in an efficient and compact way. I bought it without seeing it in a store. After receiving it, I would have expected this to have cost around 15-20 dollars. I like it. It's just right.

As simple as that, if you got a G3 don't buy it, it will not fit. The bottom screw which hold the camera to the case does not aling to the existing threads on the body of the camera. Don't get me wrong here it is a fine product, nice brown leather well crafted, but IT DOES NOT FIT A G-3

This case looks and fits great. I hope Amazon sells this in black. I unknowingl bought a brown from somewhere else (still looks great but it's a bit of a disappointment because silver would look great with black). I am satisfied with this buy overall. A few notes on usage: it's somewhat inconvenient because this thing comes in 2 pieces. so when you take pictures, you'll have to put one piece somewhere else. The piece that is attached to the camera allows you to use the power and other ports/outlets but you'll have to remove it to change the flashcard. i am satisfied over all though.

Yes, the case is dark 'chocolate' brown. I actually like it... It actually adds to the "classic" look to the case.

Yes, the case is in two parts, but this is how standard SLR cameras have been made for years. And contrary to what other are saying, you do not have to 'take one part off and set it aside in order for you to use the camera.' While not recommended during extensive use, you can have the upper part dangle. This is simply how old-style SLR camera cases have been made for years!

And yes, accessibility is limited with the case, but I really don't know how they could have made the case be protective without it limiting some of the access. The ports that are available are the power and the PC connection ports.

Look, the main reason why I bought this is because I don't want the body of the G2 scratched up, and protected from minor bumps and drops. The case does this fine. And it good looking to boot.

i have the veo advanced connect ,it has worked one time,when i'am on a web site everyone esle can see but i can not see any thing that is being shared they can see me but i can not see my self on the screen?can some one let me know what the problem is????????

I own two smooth running Windows PCs. One runs Windows 98 First Edition, the other runs Second Edition. The Veo Advance Connect Camera worked on neither of them.

In fact, upon installing it on one computer, a blue screen-fatal system error automatically popup and persisted as long as the camera was plugged in. Perhaps this problem could be solved- I wouldn't know' tech support never e-mailed back. After 7 days, I gave up on this cheap, hopeless camera and returned it promptly for a Logitech 310 Webcam, one that has decent quality, but at least works.

I have been with the web cam for several months and I
love it very much. The picture quality is pretty nice
in both online instant message programs and local pic-
taking application. Well, the only thing I would
complain about this camera is the looking: not that
pretty :-) Well, it is not web cam not a decoration for
my room.. So no big deal for me.. And plus I like the
"spider" stander which fits my LCD monitor perfectly.
And you can switch the spdier to a flat stander as well.
I video-conversated with my friends and they are impressed
by my image quality and several of them even got the same
one for themselves..

I needed a way to play my iPod through my car speakers; I expected loud, great sounding quality of sound. I have tried cassette adaptors, which are just horrible.

This is a FM transmitter, meaning that it transmits a radio signal to a specific radio bandwidth, e.g. the popular radio stations you listen to like 95.7FM, plays its music through that specific bandwidth. The iTrip has about 100 different FM settings that you can select and play through. Problem is, a lot of FM stations are already taken up, and, a lot of stations do not work well with the iTrip. So really, more than half of the stations that are provided are useless.

Next, is the difficulty of finding the perfect station. I mean, who really has the time to go through each station to see which one works the best? I sure don't. I use the default setting of 88.1FM, which is fine, half the time. Other half of the time it is filled with static, and often, other bandwidths take over the dinky iTrip's frequency.

The sound quality is of course, radio quality. This means, poor quality. Default CD quality is 128kbps. Radio quality is only 92kbps. Which is, pretty bad. I was trying to play my iTrip on my friend's system in his car, and it sounded horrid. Also, I am one of those obnoxious people who like to play their music loud. Only problem with the iTrip is that if you turn the iPod's volume more than 85%, than the static gets 5x worse and the quality gets 2x as worse. The car speakers can only go so loud as well, so for people like me who turn their music up all the way, the iTrip does not provide that.

The only good thing about this is the "aerodynamic" shape and merging with the iPod. It fits right on top of the iPod, and doesn't have any cords. Very convenient. It also does not need to use batteries, nor does it need to be charged. It uses power straight from the iPod itself. So no cords, no batteries. That leaves the iTrip alone in the race for the best iPod radio transmitter.

I give it 3 stars because it is very convenient when compared to other radio transmitters of its kind for iPod users. However, it cannot be used for any other types of devices of course, so if you're stuck with just a CD player one day without your iPod for some whacked, random reason... you are stuck with just your earphones. The quality is horrible 65% of the time and finding a good radio station is hard. But besides getting direct connection with your stereo through adaptors and having the right deck for your car, this is the next best thing.

Someone earlier wrote;

>Radio quality is only 92kbps<

That is misleading. The new HD Radio signal is only 92kbs, but regular FM is analog, limited only by the multiplex stereo system in use that forces a high frequency cutoff at 15KHz. Technically, analog FM (without the required cutoff) would sound better than CDs, as it does not have the low bit rate of even CDs, and as a transmission system does not have problems with hiss as did old old tapes, or problems with scratches as did old LP records.

Of course most FM stations now play CDs or MP3s, and they often compress their signals to make themselves sound louder. But technically, FM sound is about as good as it gets, transmission-wise.

I have an iPod Mini and have been using the iTrip with this for about three months now. It works extremely well in the car (2001 Volvo)and through my home and work radios. I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. I've used this in Baltimore and on drives out to the Eastern shore. I only occasionally get a little static which tends to go away within a minute or less. I am buying a second Mini and iTrip for my wife. ENJOY.