price:$18.26
DigiPower
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Elegant design but DOES NOT WORK FOR NP-FE1) 『This is a very well-made charger with an elegant design and attachments for several types of batteries. However, despite the Digipower/Amazon description that it works for Sony NP-FE1 batteries, when it arrived I noticed that the Sony NP-FE1 is NOT listed on the package as a compatible battery. Undaunted, I opened the package, but when I tried to fit my NP-FE1 battery into the various charger attachments, it did not fit in any of them. False advertising!』
(Solid multipurpose charger.) 『I have used Digipower's chargers for Canon and Sony batteries in 4 countries (USA, China, Argentina, Italy) without any trouble. It is rated for 110-240v and have seen no immediate side effects to my batteries. The manufacturer's chargers carry similar ratings. It may accelerate battery fatigue a bit, but only marginally. Very nice design on digipower's part, the plates are a very slick way to cover the ridiculous amount of various camera batteries on the market. My only complaint is that digipower does not make the plates available individually. It would be INCREDIBLE to buy just one charger, and carry a few small, light plates to charge several different cameras (even if only to have it as a backup option).』
(DigiPower TC-500S Travel Charger) 『This item was not at all useful for what I needed. I wanted an adapter/converter and the converter did not come with it. Did not use it at all and was told that if I did try to use this in Europe I would damage my cameras battery.』 『Travel Charger for Sony NP-FE1, NP-FR1&NP-FT1 Batteries with Three Replaceable Plates to fit most popular Sony Digital Camera Batteries For Sony DSC-T&Series DSC-P Series Digital Cameras』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (big, bulky, but sweet) 『I'm comparing this with the old nikon 50mm f1.4.
The first thing that jumps out if the size difference. The sigma is huge compared to the nikon. The sigma boosts a 77mm front filter thread size, which is pretty massive. The build quality seem decent. Nothing compared to new nikon's f2.8, but seems sturdy enough. The zoom action is smooth, but nothing to write home about. The zoom speed is a little finicky, but fast enough. Finicky in that sometimes in low light, it seems to get confused, more so than the nikon's. (only slightly).
The sharpness is quite amazing. I believe this is equally sharp to the nikon, and the brokeh is slighly better. (marginally).
The front lens hood is pretty useless and I shoot with that off.
Why choose this over the nikon? The pictures it produces seem to have a little more oomph. There seems to be a slightly high ratio of winners, those shots which are just magical, with the sigma. This comes at a cost of... higher price, and huge bulk. 』
(Not too heavy, no focus problems) 『I bought the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Canon Version, paying full price without any sort of quibbling, on Nov 9, 2009. My philosophy is that since I bought this way I can expect the best support if needed. Turns out, I wish I hadn't waited so long to buy one!
I also got a Sigma 77mm DG UV filter to protect the front surface of the lens (also paying full price without quibbling). A side-comment about the Sigma filter: I noticed right away that the Sigma coatings on this filter are far better than the coatings on the Sunpak Sun 77 UV filter I had been using: a very deep look to the surface, indicating few if any reflections.
My camera is a Canon EOS 30D, which has the APS-C sensor (not full-frame). Fully expecting to send in the camera and lens for fine-tuning by Sigma, I tried a few simple focus tests at full f1.4 aperture. No problems! In fact, my best manual focusing was only equal to the autofocus results. If anything can be said to confirm focus problems reported by others, I would have to say that automatically and manually I got focus very slightly in front of the focus point, by an inch or two at a distance of 6 feet. This seems to be adequately within the depth-of-field of the lens at f1.4, and is as good as I have ever gotten with my other lenses. Focus at infinity seems just fine to me, at least with the particular Sigma lens I received.
On the downside, I noticed a small but practically insignificant variation in the autofocus results: I defocused manually, then refocused automatically, took a shot, and repeated a few times. I saw very slight variations shot to shot, but this is not a show stopper by any means. My guess is that I will see this variation in most any lens, but of course I haven't yet tried it on my other lenses. I think it has to do with how quickly focus movement ceases in the lens after correct focus is obtained (a matter of damping in the lens perhaps).
All of my tests were with the lens wide open since this will be the way I use it most of the time. For my tests, however, I also used a tripod for maximum camera stability, and I used the mirror lockup option so camera vibration would be minimal during the exposure. My best focus test was shooting an open matchbook on a piece of chicken wire, at an angle. The chicken wire showed clearly the limits of depth-of-field, and made it easy to see the center of focus.
My previous favorite lens was the Canon EF 24mm f1.4L USM (older model, not the new "II" version currently in the Canon product lineup). This is also a lens with a 77mm filter requirement, but 1/2" longer, twice the cost, and quite a bit heavier than the Sigma. I was surprised to find this Sigma lens so small and light by comparison! Based on the other reviews stating how surprised others were by the size and weight of the Sigma, I expected at least something as heavy as my Canon lens. Oops!
The nice thing about a heavy lens is that it sort of stabilizes the camera during the shot, when the SLR mirror flips up and down. With a "long" lens (the Sigma is about twice as long as my Canon 24mm) you need this stability even more, so in my opinion the Sigma lens is not heavy enough!
If you enjoy available-light photography, I think you will be delighted with this lens!』
(Not perfect... but excellent prime lens) 『I'm a photo hobbyist who likes to do my research. I purchased this lens 8 months ago and it produces great creamy bokeh when you're after shallow DOF. Solid construction, smooth matte finish. The AF is not dead-on and sometimes lingers, but that's what you can expect from the rebel's AF system. Manual focus + liveview fixes this. I never shoot wider than f1.8. At f1.4 the blooming is off the charts and you can't get any remotely sharp images. I got this lens to use with my APS-C camera as well with a prospective FF camera. Overall not perfect, but still one of my favorite lenses.』
(Sigma 50 mm vs Canon 50 mm F1.4) 『I had both Canon and Sigma 50mm F1.4. Both lens perform equally well over F2.0. However, the major usage of this lens is at F1.4. At F1.4, Sigma beats canon easily in terms of sharpness, bokeh, saturation and contrast. The build quality of Sigma is obviously much better than Canon's.
At F1.4, both lenses have front or back focus problem with different cameras. If used on Canon 5D II, it can be adjusted using AF microadjustment or sent back to the service centres for adjustment pertaining to that camera.』
(Thinking about Canon 50mm options) 『If you're looking at this, then you've probably decided on a 50mm or so prime lens, likely because the kit zoom lens is both slow and not very good quality. Here are the options for Canon:
Canon 50mm f/1.8 (version 2): It's inexpensive, very fast compared to any cheap zoom and exceptionally good for the price. On the down side, it's cheap feeling, noisy in focusing, and difficult to focus manually. You should buy at least this.
Canon 50mm f/1.4: A little bit faster, but that's a less important trait these days with good digital high effective ISOs. More importantly, it's robust, easy to use, with full-time manual focusing (you can just grab the ring even when it's autofocusing), and good image quality
Sigma 50mm f/1.4: More expensive than the Canon lens, but slightly better image quality wide open. It's a tough sell since the quality change isn't huge. But if the extra money and Sigma logo don't bother you, then go for it.
Canon 50mm f/1.2: Big money for that extra light-gathering ability. If you need this for photographing in a club, then you'll buy it. If you don't need it, it's too expensive and heavy to compete with the lenses above.
Another, used, option, the original Canon 50mm f/1.8 EF lens was sturdier and better built, but they're only available used and possibly abused. I own one and am happy with it. I have shot with the Canon f/1.4 as well and that's the lens that I'd buy today.』 『This is a large aperture prime lens with a standard focal length of 50mm, ideal for all digital SLR cameras. This lens has superior peripheral brightness even at the maximum aperture and corrects a possible sagittal coma flare. This lens is perfectly suited for a wide range of subjects enabling outstanding, sharply defined images against a nicely blurred background. The fast, F1.4 aperture makes this lens desirable for use with Digital SLR cameras. This lens effectively becomes an 80mm medium telephoto lens on digital cameras with APS-C size image sensors. The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens element provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces fare and ghosting. Superior optical performance is also ensured throughout the focusing range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7") and has maximum magnification of 1:7.4. It creates a very attractive blur, even when a small aperture is used. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF* as well as full-time manual focus override.Please Note: * If the camera body does not support HSM, auto focus will not be available. (will work on manual)』 タイトル『 Linear Garage Remote Controls ACT-21A >
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price:$16.95
Linear
『The keychain feature and smart coding systems makes this a very user friendly remote.』 タイトル『 Pro Digital Auto Slave Flash with Bracket Set + Case + Batteries Accessory Kit for Casio Exilim EX-Z300, EX-Z400, EX-FC100, EX-S12, EX-Z29, EX-FS10, EX-S5, EX-Z1, EX-Z270, EX-F1 Digital Cameras >
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price:$16.99
Zeikos
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My digital camera has a built-in flash so why do I need another? Built-in flashes are only effective to 8-10 feet or less, but this high power flash greatly extends the range!
The built-in flash units of digital cameras are on average effective to only about 8-10 feet, and that's when your lens is at its widest angle setting. When you want to zoom in on the
action (towards the telephoto end of your zoom range) you'll find that your built-in flash does the opposite of what you want, and its range is reduced! So, when you want to use your camera's telephoto capability, and the built-in flash is your only lighting option, your pictures will frequently be severely underexposed.
The new advanced slave circuitry of the Pro Digital Auto Slave Flash with Bracket Set is not fooled by the "pre-flash" and eliminates the need for an electrical connection to your camera.
For professional looking flash pictures! The Pro Digital Auto Slave Flash with Bracket Set
is designed to move slightly off-center and increase the distance between the flash and the lens. This eliminates or minimizes red eye, reduces shadows directly behind the subject and adds dimension to the subject in portrait photography.
To shoot more flash pictures faster The auto circuitry allows you to turn off your camera's time-wasting red eye reduction feature (which delays each shot about a second before your shutter finally fires).
Features Include: ♦ Auto Pre-flash Sensor for red eye ♦ Flash Ready Light indicator ♦ Compact, lightweight design is ideal for travel ♦ Enables use of smaller apertures for increased depth of field ♦ Improves color, depth and evenness of lighting up to 34 feet or more ♦ Use off camera as a remote slave, place&aim it anywhere extra light is needed ♦ Bracket includes hot shoe for easy flash removal
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タイトル『 Athena AS-F1.2 Audition Series 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker, Black Ash (Single) >
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price:$119.00
Athena
『The AS-F1.2 is engineered specifically to provide deep authoritative bass response in a two-way floorstanding design, at the best possible price. The 8-inch (20cm) woofer platform assures high power handling, working in tandem with the enclosure’s air volume for deep, true bass response. Imaging is superb due to its two-way design, and the bass vent is purposely placed on the front of the cabinet allowing you to place the speaker closer to the rear wall.』 『Engineered specifically to deliver deep, authoritative bass response at the best possible price, the Athena AS-F1.2 floorstanding speaker makes an outstanding addition to a stereo or home theater system. The speaker--which is packaged singly--is equipped with an 8-inch injection-molded polypropylene cone woofer that handles the lows and mids, along with a 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter that reproduces amazingly crisp, detailed highs. The drivers combine to produce an impressive 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response that sounds terrific on its own but also blends beautifully with other speakers in a surround sound configuration. More significantly, the speaker's woofer platform works in tandem with the enclosure's air volume to ensure both high power handling and a deep, true bass performance.
The AS-F1.2 excels because of its elite cabinet design and quality driver construction. The speaker is made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a dense, consistent wood material that ensures both great sound and minimum resonance. The MDF front baffle is also specially shaped to improve the dispersion and highlight the speaker aesthetics. The woofer, meanwhile, is built for high performance, high efficiency, durability, and--of course--topnotch sound. The cone's injection-molded polypropylene stays rigid during the most extreme excursion, yet is light enough to enable fast movement, which means an accurate and tight bass response. Plus, the rubber surround is the best available, and provides quiet woofer movement and durability.
The Teteron tweeter, however, is the speaker's focal point. Arguably the most important element of a high-performance speaker, the tweeter disperses loud, clear, and accurate highs in a wide window from its unique faceplate. The durable synthetic Teteron material is also specially contoured to reduce distortion and fit into the custom-designed bezel, which amplifies and optimizes the tweeter's dispersion. Teteron is even impervious to moisture, so it won't change over time, nor does it have any inherent ringing problems--unlike the tweeters built into many conventional home theater speakers. And the best part is that Athena uses the Teteron tweeter in all its Audition series models, making it easy to create a seamless sounding home theater system.
Additional audio specifications range from a crossover point of 2.0 kHz to a sensitivity rating of 92 dB to power handling of 200 watts. And as with all quality speakers, the AS-F1.2 boasts sturdy gold-plated five-way binding post terminals that work with audiophile-grade cable up to 12 gauge in thickness. Want to use standard pins or banana jacks instead of bare wire? No problem. All this in an attractive black ash cabinet that looks great next to modern flat-panel displays and traditional tube TVs.
Though the AS-F1.2 works with almost any home theater system, it sounds particularly good when teamed with other speakers from Athena's Audition series. All Audition speakers are tonally matched for the best possible performance and are magnetically shielded to protect the onscreen image. In other words, you can place the AS-F1.2 near the TV without distorting the picture. In addition, listeners can locate the speaker close to any wall thanks to the orientation of the bass vent, which is purposely placed on the front of the cabinet. Finally, the speaker--which measures 9.5 by 35.5 by 10 inches (W x H x D)--is protected by a five-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box One AS-F1.2 speaker, user's manual.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great stand for Kindle DX) 『This is a great, easy to use, easy to attach and remove, very adjustable and stable stand for the Kindle DX. I heartily recommend it!』
(Amazing add on for landscape viewing) 『Very well made. East to attach and use. If you need an easy/secure way to place your DX on your desk/table this is it.』 『The M-Edge FlexStand Bookstand joins the family of eReader accessories designed to protect, personalize and enhance eReading. The stand offers corner protection for the Kindle DX, while flex feet, allow for easy insertion and removal of the device. Flex legs allow users to place the device in desired positions such as landscape and portrait for easy reading on flat or sloped surfaces. The stand is durable and engineered to protect the Kindle DX from wear and tear for on-the-go users.』
タイトル『 Pro Aluminum Hard Case For The Casio Exilim EX-F1, FH20 Digital Camera >
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price:$24.99
DB ROTH
『This professional series photographic case is vital to the protection of film, digital or video cameras, lenses and lighting equipment. These cases have been put through countless hours of field use to ensure survival and functionally. Built of high-grade aluminum, it allows you to transport your camera and its accessories without having to worry about equipment damage. Manufactured to rigorous standards, they feature high quality dense foam, moveable interior dividers as well as two foam pads which can be easily shaped to accommodate specific equipment. Ultra-strong lightweight construction includes metal key locking clasps.』 タイトル『 TDK DVCL-10C Video Head Cleaner Tape >
『 TDK DVCL-10C Video Head Cleaner Tape >
『 Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) >
『 Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) >
『 Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel >
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price:$27.17
TDK
Usually ships in 24 hours 『TDK is a major player in many of the most dynamic markets worldwide, including computers, communications and consumer electronics. Its absolute commitment to creativity means it is constantly striving to develop new exciting products. TDK uses the most advanced technologies to stand by its commitment to zero defects and uncompromising quality.』