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I got this lens a couple years ago and use it extensively. It is well constructed and easy to use with any Canon EOS body, though it must be focused manually. This is the only tool I know of that enables easy *field* photography above 2x magnification. I have stalked the tiniest insects and peered into the hearts of flowers with this astounding lens, and my transparencies are crisp and clean every time. It comes with a tripod ring (same one as several other Canon lenses use, just in black), which greatly aids switching to a vertical format without having to reposition everything.

Buy the MR-14EX ring flash with this, as it is impossible to see *anything* in normal daylight conditions at 5x. Its focus lamps frequently help in obtaining sharp pictures, though even they can't provide enough light to help you much when the lens is stopped down. A focus rail is also helpful--I use the Velbon macro slider since it moves in two directions, not just one. Tripod use is essential, as 5x magnification only covers an area about 5mm by 7mm.

The biggest advantage to owning this lens is that I travel less to do photography--I spent several hours on my patio this winter photographing white flies, moss, spiders, and anything else that visited the potted plants there. Plunk down in a field and *stay there* a while, and you'll start to notice the small things around you.

This kit is worth well over 99$, it's very heavy duty and comes with a nice canon 58mm UV filter, which makes it an ideal companion for the digital rebel + EF-S lens (58mm also). The blower/brush of the cleaning kit is a piece of junk, throw it away or give it to your pet as a toy, the rest of the cleaning kit is fine and very useful.

5/27/04
My Canon Multipass MP360 just arrived. I am so excited about this new printer. It is beautiful. And well worth the investment. I was looking for a fast printer and reasonable priced ink cartridge. I am well Please.....
Thank you, Connie in Texas

Canon definitely knows how to hook the consumer. If you have performed the research necessary to know the camera you seek, and it happens to be a Canon, you can bet a new lens or two or three will be in your future! And, why not? Canon has made lens transition seamless and simple. Moreover, given the cost of the camera, the low end incremental additions of wide converter and telephoto make your system relatively complete at a very reasonable cost. Do your research so you know what you're getting into!

I've recently purchased the Powershot A80 (an incredible little digital and highly recommended), a replacement for a Nikon digital. The A80's onboard lens brings landscape photography in at 38mm, but anyone who is shooting landscape knows, "the wider, the better." As a result, I purchased the wide converter (Canon product WC-DC52) to bring more picture into my landscape shots. The wide converter increases the angle from 38mm to 24.5mm, an exponential improvement, particularly for outdoor shots. And, all-in-all, the pricing is right, particularly if you shop it around a bit (however, Amazon has a great price). Further, the conversion adapter (see below), lens exchange is incredibly fast and elementary.

Net, net, if you're purchasing a Canon digital (low-to-mid range), spend the dough for the wide converter. You won't be sorry; a great investment.

NOTE: Make sure you purchase the Canon LA-DC52 Conversion Lens Adapter, which serves as the adapter for all compatible Canon lenses.

I was glad to find out about DIGITAL CONCEPTS SP90 Universal Video Camera Screen Protector.I have had two other Digital Cameras in the past and the LCD on the cameras look used and scratched.I have two kids that run cross country and I have used every thing to wip my LCD.Shirt tailes and such.Lets not forget screen glare and enhance view.IT realy workes.

I have just tested my new Ewa housing in my pool and I have already gotten some good photos and can see that it will probably do what I want well.

I don't see this as a full blown underwater housing. In my opinion this is an affordable solution to tinkering with underwater photography. The most common complaint I've heard is that the buttons become impossible to handle as the housing becomes compressed at depth, and although I have not tested it deeper than 10 feet, I'll admit that they may be correct. The fact is this housing is good for use in shallow water. I wouldn't want to be banging my Nikon all over a deep wreck or such in this housing anyhow and there is no means of attaching an external flash, which would be almost mandatory for deeper and more serious underwater photography.

The knobs and dials on my Coolpix are a little difficult to operate (as if you were wearing gloves), but it's manageable (buttons are easy). It shows no signs of leakage and appears sturdy. That is about all I expected from this product and it doesn't look like it's going to let me down. I will use it for shooting photos while swimming, snorkeling and some pre-planned shots in shallow water with scuba.

If I change my opinion after using this product in the field I will post again, but considering its lack of sophistication I don't expect any surprises.

I love my Glidecam 2000 Pro, it works better than the more expensive Steadicam JR etc. I can run full blast with it and the image is very smooth. I think that for the price it is a very good value. Very durable construction. Light weight.

Highly recommended.

This camera helps me stay in touch with family on the east coast, i bought one for me and one for my parents. before we would only be in contact once a month, now i can send them pictures, and they can do the same, the camera is a lifesaver. and its so afordable, im going to buy a few more as presents from friends.