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Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Nikon D40x, D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 Digital SLR with 2 extended EN-EL9 Batteries (2400mAh Total)

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Buy Cheap Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Nikon D40x, D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 Digital SLR with 2 extended EN-EL9 Batteries (2400mAh Total)

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Opteka is one of the world's leading producer of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BP-D40 holds 6 AA or or 2 EN-EL9 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time.
Compatible with the Nikon D60, D5000, D3000, D40 & D40x digital SLR only. This package includes 2 extended EL-EL9 1200mah 7.4v Batteries
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Technical Details

- 2 Digital EL-EL9 1200mAh extended batteries included
- Holds 6 AA or 2 EN-EL9 Batteries
- Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
- About 1840 shots if using 2 EN-EL9 batteries
- Increases functionality and convenience
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"not for nikon D5000" 2009-09-30
By D. Reina (USA)
Works OK. But it wont fit all the way to my D5000. I don't really care about the plastic feeling that others say, but I am more concerned about it look.

"OPTEKA Battery Grip for the NIKON D5000" 2009-09-21
By Danny Reasons (Little Rock Arkansas)
I did a lot of research before I purchased this item, however; there were no reviews on it as it relates to the D5000. The only thing I could ever find is the manufacturer claiming that it fits the D5000 or someone elses review of it for a different camera (D40/D60.)

I'm just getting back into the SLR frame of mind for photo's and I knew a battery grip was one thing I wanted. The lack of a NIKON grip for the D5000 nearly kept me from purchasing the camera but the D5000 was really a great entry into the dslr arena, so I bought it and the OPTEKA battery grip.

The OPTEKA grip does fit the NIKON D5000 but it's not a perfect fit. The "tray" that the bottom of the camera is nestled in when they go together is just "slightly" larger than the bottom of the camera. A person who isn't a camera entheuiast probably wouldn't notice and from a small distance it's not noticable but things like this usually bother me! Don't get me wrong, it's not a loose fit, the grip fits tight and there is no slop, it's just that the small raised lip around the top edge of the grip is "slightly" larger then the bottom of the camera! It's not really an issue but consumers need to know this because this may bother some people! The outer demensions of the grip are virtually identical to the outer demensions of the camera and the look and finish of the grip are pretty much spot on!

When you hold it, it feels similar to the D5000. It appears to have a similar build quaiity to the camera body. It doesn't add any significant weight to the camera except for you now have two batteries instead of one. This product also comes with a battery cradle that holds six double A batteries so if you get in a pinch you can buy new batteries virtually anywhere! I havn't tried this out yet!

I was also worried about taking off the cameras battery door to install the grip but that was very easy, it just snapped right out! They even have a slot in the grip for you to put the battery door in so you don't lose it!

Installation was a breeze. You just gently remove the camera battery door (instructions come with grip) and slide the electronic contacts (male) into the battery receptacle (female.) Then you turn a thumbwheel that turns a bolt (1/4") that screws into the area on the bottom of the camera where you usually attach a tripod and you're done. It's a tight solid fit and it all feels like one piece! The grip also has an area on the bottom of it where you can attach a tripod (1/4".) It all feels very good in my hands!

After about a month of use I highly recommend this product for anyone who has a D5000. Overall the benefits of this product far outweigh the fact that it may actually have been produced and intended for a "slightly" larger camera. It is a wonderful product that I am very happy with and it adds to my enjoyment of my D5000.

I can't comment on the vertical shutter release as I personally have no interest in this feature as of yet.

fit..............................9 of 10

looks.........................10 of 10

ease of assembally.......10 of 10

operational value.........10 of 10 (don't have to change betteries as often.)

value for the $..........10 of 10 (if NIKON made one it would cost much more.)

hope this helps someone.

sincerely..... Mike R.

"Works" 2009-07-30
By Gerardo Paneda
Once I figured it out then it works but it does not work when your lighting is not prestine. On another note, first level customer support needs more tact with dealing with customers. Another person called me to sort out an earlier review that I filed regarding the shoddy customer service.

"Lots of battery life" 2009-06-01
By James L. Guidangen
Doubles the battery life with the extra EN-EL9. Balances the weight of the D40/D40x/D60 that sports an over-sized lens.

The cons. Plastic build feels cheap, is not flush with the D40/D40x/D60's plastic build. The vertical shutter release is IR; meaning that every time you want to shot with the vertical shutter release, you must go into the menu and set it to IR. Moreover, that means you cannot burst shoot and cannot half-hold down the release as you did with the top shutter release.

"Opteka Battery Grip on a Nikon D60" 2009-04-24
By H. Tan (Ringoes, NJ United States)
Just received my Opteka Battery Grip today. It was ordered thru 47th Street Photo and arrived 6 days before the estimated arrival date. Awesome! Surprisingly the 2 batteries it came with were 1400mAh (2800mAh altogether, WOOHOO!) instead of the advertised 1200mAh. Just right off the bat, the experience is headed for a good start.

Installation was very easy. The battery grip even came with an illustrated instruction on how to remove the battery door. Bottom-line, open the door 45 degrees and slide the door out. The battery compartment has a slot where you can slide the battery door and it holds it in snugly. The battery grip gets screwed into the tripod mount and needs a slight tweak as you're tightening the screw so it fit snugly. I have to say, they're mounted together pretty good and tight (a good tight).

The battery compartment slides out of the side and I have the option of using either the 2 EN-EL9 batteries or 6 AAs. Even with the two batteries, the body doesn't feel that heavy. I have the Nikon 18-200mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6 lens so the addition of the battery grip balances the appearance of the camera. I have to admit, since this is a big lens, it is still heavier than the body with battery grip and 2 batteries, so the lens would tilt the camera forward. (Just an added piece of information in case you have this lens, doesn't really affect my opinion of the battery grip).

The appearance of the battery grip complements the body of the D60. The crackle finish of the camera can also be found on the grip. Even the lines at the bottom of the camera is complemented by the battery grip giving the appearance that they were meant for each other.

The battery feels comfortable and my pinky doesn't have to bend at the bottom of the camera (pre-battery grip). The right side of the camera and grip can now rest against my palm. My other palm can support the bottom of the battery grip giving more room for the fingers to rotate the zoom/focus.

The vertical shutter button is a nice feature. I may use it from time-to-time, but it definitely requires 1) switching the vertical release shutter to "On"; 2) popping out the infrared-sensor from the battery grip; 3) pressing the "Fn" button and selecting the "Quick-Response Remote" option. I had to do a one-time setup in the D60 that programs the Fn button (go to Menu->Custom Setting Menu->11. Timer/Fn button->Select "Release Mode"). After this one-time setup, I just have to invoke 1-2-and-3 above to activate the vertical shutter. One thing that takes getting used to is there's no half-step when pressing the vertical release button so the camera focuses, then snaps the picture. Just catches you off-guard initially.

Overall, while I was initially skeptical and contemplating between this and the Targus (I can't comment on the Targus since I didn't order it) I'd have to say I'm very happy with this battery grip and it definitely gives the D60 a whole new appearance, added battery life and ergonomic benefit. In my opinion it definitely does not make the camera "cheesy-looking".

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Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Wide-Angle Zoom Lens from UltraWide to Wide Angle / F2.8 Maximum Aperture
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- 17-35mm wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
- 2 types of aspherical lenses (2 molded glass and 1 hybrid) and 2 ED glass elements
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm achieves natural blur for out-of-focus elements
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM) delivers quiet and accurate high-speed autofocusing
- Measures 3.2 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; weighs 26.3 ounces; 5-year warranty
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"A superb wide-angle lens for full-frame (FX) Nikon digital cameras" 2009-07-14
By 320Flyer (Minnetonka, MN USA)
I purchased this lens along with my D700 nearly 12 months ago. My choice was between this lens and the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S. I went with the 17-35mm for the ability to use filters and have not looked back.

During that time I have had a blast enjoying landscape photography with the combination. The lens is exceedingly sharp --corner to corner-- particularly when stopped down from wide open. I have no use for 'prime' lenses within this focal range anymore.

Indoors the extreme angle-of-view and large aperture have been great for candids and other interior shots. Obviously, 17-35mm is not a desirable focal length for portraits.

Some have complained about corner 'sharpness' wide open, but the depth-of-field at f/2.8 is so shallow on FX that corner sharpness is a non-issue since objects in the corner are unlikely to be within the focal plane of the subject anyway. With the high-ISO performance of the D700, aperture selection is an artistic choice for DOF, not a necessity for low light. Stop the pixel-peeping and just enjoy the lens!

I have also found DxO Optics Pro (Elite) a priceless software tool with this camera/lens combination. I always shoot RAW images and use DxO to convert to TIFF or jpg. DxO includes both the D700 and this lens in their database; the result: noise-free images with perfect optical corrections. Amazing.

"Extremely sharp, high quality images" 2009-06-28
By W. T. Rogers (Chesterfield, MO USA)
This is a superb lens. I purchased it along with my D700 and the results have been very impressive. It's very well made; the zoom control is linear (evenly spaced on the zoom ring), and it's not as heavy as I thought it would be given the pro level of construction. Its a nice chunky size ... it fits my hand well, and is well suited size-wise to the D700 ... yet doesn't feel too big or heavy. I've been using it mostly on a tripod for landscape photography, but I think it will also be a great walking-around lens.

The included lens shade is pretty much worthless and is so wide physically that its a PITA in my backpack. The lens also comes with a beautiful hard case which I will never use. It would have been nice if Nikon had shaved $50-100 off the price and skipped this high quality but impractical part of the package.

Highly recommended!

"great!" 2009-01-18
By R. akrawi (MI, US of A)
an ultra high quality lens far superior than the canon counterpart, i actually have the canon 16-35L 2.8 II and bought this lens for my friend who has a nikon d700, i am totally impressed by nikon and especially there 5 year warranty on most of their lenses. if i did not already own canon lenses i would have defiantly switched.

"I received a Dud!!" 2008-03-31
By NJ
Check the quality control of this lens when you buy. Mine had severe front focus problems. Even when i selected the auto focus sensor the lens still had focusing issues . The lens was soft to F4. At F2.8 the images were incredibly poor. In my 20+ years of photography i have never seen a lens this bad. To make sure, i borrowed a friends 18-55VR. This $200.00 lens had better color saturation, contrast and accurate auto focus. Not only that, but it was sharper. To get the 17-35 as sharp, i had to stop down to F8. I tried to get another sample but they were out of stock, so i just returned it. I know a lot of people rate this lens 5 stars, and i understand that ever now and then you get a bad sample, but this lens had multiple problems. On the positive side, it is not as big and heavy as some people claim. It balances well on my D200, and the autofocus is fast. I will be looking into the 24-70 2.8.

"First Class Glass" 2008-02-28
By Fred Stevens (Portales, New Mexico)
This is a first-class professional quality lens. I am using it on Nikon F5, F100, and D200 bodies. I bought it in anticipation of purchasing an FX digital format successor to the D200/D300 DX-format cameras. It is extremely sharp from edge-to-edge, rendering crisp images with great color and contrast. Good low-light performance for natural people-pictures. On my film-based shoots, it is nothing short of spectacular. With digital, I am presently using DX-format cameras, so the focal-length range is reduced. But, when used with an FX-format digital, I expect equally exceptional results. This lens is considered both heavy and pricey by some. However, I find the weight promotes better stability with hand-held images. The price is right for what you get. I also like a depth of field indicator on the aperature ring for doing wide-ange shots employing hyper-focal distance techniques. You don't get this with the newer g-series lenses. If you can afford this lens and are going to go FX-format, buy it.

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NEW EN-EL10 Battery+Charger for Nikon Coolpix S600 S210

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Compatible With Fuji: FinePix J Series J10, J15fd, J20, J250 / FinePix S Series S610 / FinePix Z Series Z100FD, Z10FD, Z30, Z300, Z33WP / Nikon: CoolPix S200, S210, S500, S510, S520, S60, S600, S700 / Olympus: IR-300, X-600 / D-series D-630 Zoom / FE series FE-150, FE-190, FE-20, FE-220, FE-230, FE-240, FE-250, FE-280, FE-290, FE-300, FE-340, FE-350, FE-360, FE-5500 / mju 1200 Digital, 710, 820 Digital, 830 Digital / SP series SP-700 / Stylus 1040, 1200, 700, 710, 720 SW, 760, 790 SW, 820, 830, 840, 850 SW / Pentax: Optio M30, T30, W30
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- Valued Combo includes: 1 X Li-Ion Battery / 1 X Battery Charger Set
- High capacity, rechargeable DC 3.6V Li-Ion battery with premium cell.
- Best replacement for the original Nikon EN-EL10 / Olympus Li-40B / Li-42B / Pentax D-Li63 / Fuji NP-45 battery pack
- This Battery Charger kit includes Battery charger with foldable AC plug. DC Cigarette lighter adapter (car charger) for any vehicle. Accessory only, battery not included
- Specifications:Input voltage: AC110V ~ 240VOutput voltage: DC12 ~ 24V 500mAhCharging voltage: 3.6V / 3.7V or 7.2V / 7.4VCharging current: 650mAh max.Dimension: 105 x 60 x 35mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.38 inches).Charger suitable for Nikon EN-EL10 / Olympus Li-40B / Li-42B, Sanyo L20 / Pentax D-Li63 / Fuji NP-45 camera/camcorder batteries.
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WR-B100 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D700, D300, D300S, D200, D3, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D1, D1H, D1x, F100, F6, F5, F90X and F90 fully compatible with Nikon MC-30

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Wireless RF (radio frequency) remote control features maximum operating range 100m. Compared to an infrared (IR) remote control, it allows you to operate the shutter from either direction / angle. It supports unique coding for anti-interference and avoiding wrong operation. 3 operations modes: At W mode, the receiver is active, you can use the transmitter to control the shutter or focus. At O mode, the receiver will be a normal remote switch, and it will not consume any power. At L mode, the receiver will lock the shutter for long exposure.
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- Works with Nikon D700, D300, D300S, D200, D3, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D1, D1H, D1x, F100, F6, F5, F90X and F90
- 100 M range; does not require line-of-sight release
- 3-mode operation for shutter, sleep, and lock; locking function for bulb exposure
- Supports unique coding for anti-interference and avoiding wrong operation
- With rechargeable lithium battery and charging device that has LED indicator
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"Great product and the VERY BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE on the net" 2009-09-11
By Upstatepano (Liberty, SC USA)
After having purchased several "cheapo" wireless remotes from eBay a Flickr forum member recommended the Satechi WR-B100. I ordered the item and received it in 2 days. I did a quick test with it and everything seemed to work great, was in a rush. Looking at it a little later I realized that something was wrong, it was not the exact same item as I had ordered. I called Satechi, yes a live body answered. The very friendly lady ask me to email a picture of the item I had received and to explain the difference, which I did right a way (this was late in the day). I received an email the very next morning explaining that the item had been updated and I had been shipped the old version. They said the correct item had been re-shipped already and a prepaid return label would be in the box to return the old item. Received the correct item in 2 days. I tested the item and it is better than advertised. I fired the camera from 2 rooms away, NOT in line of sight. I went through 3 rooms and out into the back yard and it fired the camera (shooting brackets of 5 shots), through an all brick house. Now I will probably never need this feature but it is nice to know that it will do it.

I have never had such great service where they accepted that they made a mistake and corrected it without making me return the other item first, no extra cost incurred by me. The item far exceeded my expectations and the price is very reasonable.

"Does its job" 2009-08-24
By Koi Garden Guy (Seattle, WA)
I purchased this remote for a D300. It works great.

I have not tested the remote distance but it works as far as I will be able to use it.

I also use it to trigger the picture from the receiver in order to remove the need to touch the camera/tripod at all. Both methods work find. Because of the dual use, the receiver cord is long enough to get in the way. The solution I have used is a velcro wrap to keep the receiver and cord from being too cumbersome when you do not want the full extension.

I am presently trying to figure a way to use this remote while using the "bulb" exposure functionality (one click to open shutter, one click to close it) for long exposures. Presently I have to use the receiver rather than the remote to accomplish this. I will update this review when/if I learn more

"Plug and Play!" 2009-06-15
By Dr Burnish (Raleigh, NC)
As a D3 owner, this device works perfect. Finally the DIN plug has 3 alignment slots and was a perfect fit.

"Cheaply Made But Does The Job" 2008-09-25
By W. R. Stockstill Jr. (Marietta, GA United States)
I used this with my Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) to take some family photos that I would be in. My first impression was how cheap it was. Its made of flimsy hard plastic that you are afraid you will break. After figuring out what needs to be charged (the part that attaches to the camera) it took some wiggling before a connection was made and the lights indicated it was charging. The remote has a battery that is included. The remote has a couple of slide settings and it took me some experimenting to figure out what worked with the D300. When I started taking photos it did not work until I wiggled the slider. I did get pictures with it. I was about 20 feet away, I think it is supposed to work up to 300 feet away but I have not tried it. So, yes, it works, but don't expect Nikon quality and be prepared to jiggle the slider to get a connection.

"Excellent wireless remote!" 2008-08-14
By 4travelman (Portland, OR USA)
I bought the WR-100B in May 2008 and used it on several shoots (about 300 shots). I used it with a wireless Nikon SB-600 flash off camera in commander mode and covered the camera viewfinder from light. The receiver is a little big but it's no problem to just let it dangle from the socket. The connector is very tight from the receiver to the D300 with no alignment markings. After a few connections the receiver connector fits fine. I prefer it a little tight rather than loose. The transmitter was used for some focusing but the camera fired off everytime with this transmitter remote. No problems at all. The antenna on the transmitter is a pull out metal rod to give extra distance to the remote. After a four or five hours, I got sloppy and put the transmitter in my pocket and it broke off. The transmitter continued to work fine without the antenna for at least 30 ft. which was OK. I called and emailed Satechi about fixing the antenna. They were very responsive and gave me instructions for mailing the transmitter back to them. Within a week including all mailings I received a completely new unit (I mean, receiver, transmitter, and charger) in a new unit box. I was overwhelmed. I had never had anyone give me a new product for a minor problem (may have been easier to just mail a new one than fix the antenna). No charges were applied (other than my cost of postage of $1.68 to mail the transmitter back to them). So, the service was outstanding and the product works as advertised extremely well. Other than the few minor annoyances indicated above I would have to say this is a company that appreciates its customers and produces/distributes a quality product. I highly recommend. It's not perfect but it does what I want with no major problems and I can count on backup service if I need it.

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LensPEN Lens Cleaner + DigiKlear LCD Screen Cleaner + Precision Design Cleaning Kit - for Digital SLR Cameras & Lenses

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Kit includes:
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The LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System is the simple and effective way to clean your optics when they get dirty out in the field — before the dust, dust, and grime begin to build up, becoming more and more difficult to remove. This is how simple the LensPEN is to use: 1) Slide out the retractable brush, using it to remove any dust particles; 2) Remove the end cap to expose the cleaning pad; 3) Using a smooth, circular motion, wipe the lens surface with the unique flexible cleaning pad. If any smudges remain, just breathe gently on the lens and repeat the cleaning process. The unique cleaning compound will not spill or dry out and is both environmentally-friendly and non-toxic.

The LensPen DigiKlear DK-1 LCD Screen Cleaning System cleans the LCD screens on digital cameras and camcorders. A special triangular tip gives you the ability to clean all the way to the corners which would otherwise remain covered in dust and grime. The DigiKlear also works great on PDA's and cell phones.

The Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit includes what you need to keep your equipment sparkling clean: Hurricane Air Blower; Cleaning Brush; Lens Cleaning Cloth; Lens Tissue; Lens Cleaning Liquid; and Cotton Swabs.

This value-packed LensPen Lens & LCD Precision Design Combo Cleaning Kit is the perfect companion to help you clean your film and digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, binoculars and scopes.

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- KIT INCLUDES 3 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
- LensPEN LP-1 Lens Cleaning System — with retractable brush and unique cleaning tip which has a self-replenishing optical cleaning compound
- LensPen DigiKlear DK-1 LCD Screen Cleaning System — quickly and easily cleans the LCD screens on digital cameras and camcorders
- Precision Design 6-Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit — Includes what you need to keep your equipment sparkling clean
- Like Hurricane Air Blower; Cleaning Brush; Lens Cleaning Cloth; Lens Tissue; Lens Cleaning Liquid; and Cotton Swabs
- Convenient-to-use and safe for all optical equipment — including multicoated lenses; film and digital cameras; camcorders; binoculars and scopes
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"LensPEN Lens Cleaner" 2009-09-22
By P. Petersen (Hawaii)
This item does exactly it says it will do and is a perfect addition to any level photographer.

I highly recommend it.

"Its just OK" 2009-06-22
By Scott Richmond (NY)
Glad I didnt pay more for this kit. It does the job...just. Quality over the long run is suspect but it is working ok right now.

"Lens Pen" 2009-05-14
By James C. Tapper (Arizona)
LensPEN Lens Cleaning System Works absolutely great. I live in Arizona where dust is a continuous problem. The brush is gentle and removes the dust perfectly. The lens cleaner and the LCD cleaner do a superb job of cleaning. These items are always with me when I go out on shoots. You wouldn't go out on a photo shoot without an extra battery, don't go on a photo shoot without these!!!

"Better than Nikon's Lens Pen" 2009-01-06
By Richard L. Mardis (Oklahoma City, OK USA)
I purchased to use with my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K. This great camera has a body that's nearly impossible not to get fingerprints on the LCD. The DigiKlear worked great to clean the LCD. It's amazing how it's self-replenishing and cleans without the need for a spray cleaner or cloth. After using the DigiKlear, I covered the LCD with an Invisible Shield by Zagg which is the best screen protector I've found. The LensPen is also great and it is so much better than Nikon's Lens Pen. I haven't yet used the cleaning kit but I'm sure it will come in handy. I purchased this combination kit since it was cheaper than buying the items individually. I would have given it 5 stars if it had come with a small case to keep all the items organized. I suggest that they create a cloth case with pliable plastic pockets that rolls up such as a wrench set that has a string to bundle it up. But that might have made it more expensive. I'm hoping the Tamrac bag I ordered will be able to keep these items safe & organized for when I need to use them. The two pens would have cost much more to purchase individually so it's like getting the cleaning kit for free.

"Really a nice packaging for these items" 2008-12-10
By rjgsphinx (Marietta, GA)
you could buy all of these items separately but this package really does it all. It is a great combo.

The only reason it gets 4 not 5 stars is that it would really be nice if it came with a carry case of some kind, but that would probably add to the price.

The Lens Pens are great and having the 2 different shapes for the lenses and the screens helps out.

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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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NIKON D60 BODY ONLY
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- Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
- Body only; lenses sold separately
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
- Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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"Awesome starter DSLR" 2009-05-31
By Dj Chris (Tri Valley,CA)
I bought mine last year, and it's a good starter DSLR especially if your transitioning from point and shoot to a DSLR. I got the D60 kit with the 18-55 VR Lens. Pair it up with the SB-600 speed flash and your good to go!. One thing about it (and I won't give one less star becuase of this) is I was hoping for the camera to have a built in motor because it was hard to find lenses that have a built in motor to focus, not like the D80.

But overall, AWESOME camera!

"Nice cam." 2009-05-11
By Pat W. (Cleveland)
I haven't had time to use this much since I received it, but Amazon would like a review, so here it it.

I like it. I need the 10 megs for the postprocessing work that I often do. Can't wait to take it out for an extended time of shooting.

"Refurbished from Cameta the way to go!!" 2009-05-01
By Avishek Aiyar (Atlanta, GA)
I just received this camera today. I am new to SLR photography, but I am already in love with this camera.

I got a great deal on this camera body + the 18-55 VR and 55-200 VR lens from Cameta Camera. They advertise it as refurbished, but there is absolutely no way to tell it from a new camera.

My experience with Cameta has easily been one of the best. I placed the order on Monday evening and then had a change of mind. I called them up the next day and they accommodated my change without any hesitations. And in less than 2 days time, the camera is at my door-front with all items as promised!

I am yet to test out the camera, but would be very surprised if I found anything wrong.

I am definitely going back to Cameta when I decide to get my next set of lens.

"D60 for an amateur" 2009-01-30
By Darren T. Wagner (Lancaster, PA USA)
I'm not a professional by any means. I merely needed a good step up from a compact point-and-shoot camera.

Every photographer has reached that ceiling of the p/s camera, and I wanted to be able to do more things and take better quality photos than I had been. I'm getting into wedding photography, and I needed something practical for that. A compact p/s camera just DOES NOT suffice.

I'm really excited about this camera. Its more camera than I ever thought I would own--I just got interested in photography about 2 years ago, when I bought a $45 digital Polaroid. The pictures that I have taken with it so far have been great. I purchased the Nikon 18-55mm lens at the same time, and now I have purchased the Sigma 70-300mm to 'complete' my outfit. I'm like a kid at Christmas time--I can't put it down!

Like I said, I'm no professional, I'm just an artist. I just enjoy exploring photography on my own and discovering things. Take it or leave it.

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Hoodman H-EYEC18 HoodEYE for most of the Canon 18mm SLR models

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Eyecup for Canon DSLR, excluding 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark III, 5D and 5D Mark II.
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"Please don't trim the eyecup!" 2009-11-10
By Steven K. Klass (Oregon)
I recently purchased the Hoodman eyecup for my Canon 50D and it fits perfectly as is. The trick (as often is the case:) is to follow the instructions!

As you begin to slide the eyecup onto the camera, you must tilt the top of the eyecup slightly towards the camera (assuming you are facing the rear of the camera), which moves that little plastic lip that everyone is shaving off slightly away from the eyepiece mount. Continue pushing downward until it stops and let go. Snap! It's in place, and more securely than if you've shaved off the lip. To remove it from the camera, just gently pull the bottom lip away from the camera and push upward.

"Good idea, Poor Design" 2009-10-14
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Had to trim off some of the plastic on both side to get it to fit on camera, works well after that but, would not even come close to fitting, before the trim! If you are not aware of the issue, most people would send back or just pitch! The Camera I was trying to get it to fit on is a Canon 40D

"Great for people without glasses" 2009-10-11
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It is a little challenge to fit the HoodEYE on your camera, but once attached it sits there firm. It covers very well your eye and helps concentrating and focusing on your subject. Unfortunately it does not go together with classes. I am far sighted so I could use it but then to verify my shot on the display I would need to put on my glasses again. 10 years ago before I needed glasses for reading and before the time of camera displays I would have loved the HoodEYE. But now it is not meant for me.

"Great upgrade." 2009-09-13
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I purchased this product to replace the stock viewfinder hood of my 50D. I love it. You get a very good view with out the light creeping in and other distractions. The rubber is soft and flexible. The only negitive is that since it blocks out so much light the product covers some of the 3 inch display. I have not gotten into the habit of reviewing my view finder after each shot so when I do look at the LCD, I just bend the Hoodman out of the way. High Quality and Noticable Benefit.

"Does it It work? More or less. Is the price right? I don't think so" 2009-07-27
By L. Rodarte (Laredo, TX United States)
The idea behind it is a logical one and it does work, but the difference between this and the original canon eyecup is very subtle. For $25 dlls I wouldn't buy it again...

LM

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Nikon AN-CP14 Replacement Strap

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"REPLACEMENT STRAP" 2009-08-04
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ORDERED TWO REPLACEMENT STRAPS FOR TWO CAMERAS AND THEY ARE PREFECT.

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In the tradition of the popular and well-received FinePix S1000, Fujifilm presents its successor, the FinePix S1500. This 10-megapixel long zoom digital camera offers great range and flexibility with a Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent) and like all FinePix S-series digital cameras, includes Fujifilm's Dual Image Stabilization and SR AUTO Automatic Scene Recognition mode to easily provide the best quality picture with increased clarity and sharpness, even in low light conditions. The FinePix S1500 also sports enhanced features like Panoramic mode, a Zoom Bracketing feature and full manual controls insuring the S1500 will keep up as your photographic skills develop.
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"Great camara!" 2009-09-22
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This is everything that was advertised. It is fun to use and quite easy to carry around. I happily recommend it. Dr. S.

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"Just What I Needed" 2009-09-17
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If you use circular polarizers you need this hood. This hood allows you to adjust the polarizer without taking the hood off the lens, like with a bayonet mounted hood.

"Solid connection" 2008-12-26
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"nice product, great value" 2009-09-23
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easy to use, came with everything I needed. Only thing the carry case obviously doesn't fit and wasn't made for this camera, but everything else is a great value. I would buy it again.

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Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras

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"Good overall lens, but at f/2 it's noticeably soft" 2009-06-30
By William (Summit, NJ)
This is a great lens if you need the speed. However, up until around f/4 it is soft, meaning it is not as sharp as other lenses. At f/2 it is very noticeable. I actually didn't notice this at first. It was only until I started using other lenses consistently, that when I finally went back to the 35mm f/2, I noticed how soft it was. For this reason, I choose not to use it over other lenses, but if I need a dedicated 35mm, this is the one I go with.

At f/8 it's particularly sharp. I uploaded a shot of some daises here on Amazon (which you can see by clicking on "Customer Images"). The crispness is spot on.

So keep that in mind. I have not used the 35mm f/1.8 so I can't give an equal comparison. Regardless, if you are shooting with a cropped sensor, I would recommend that for the speed and only this lens for full frame (if you needed a dedicated 35mm prime).

"Nikon refuses to repair their defects for free" 2009-06-02
By Jake G. (New York, NY)
This lens has been around for a long time, and mine has superb optics. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it because mine eventually succumbed to the well-documented oily-aperture-blades problem (google it), causing all my pictures taken with it to be grossly over- or underexposed.

I sent it to Nikon for repair and they quoted me a repair charge of more than one hundred dollars, even though the lens is defectively designed judging from the number of similar complaints about it online. As I understand it, these problems have been worked out in later versions of the lens, but there is no way to tell if you are getting a lens from before or after the fix.

So, the lens gets 5 stars for image quality, but for faulty design and for Nikon's refusal to admit they made some mistakes and to fix my lens free of charge, they get 1 star. Because this thing is pricey enough already and one would hope that it would be more durable than a couple years of mild use, that averages to 1 star in my assessment.

I love Nikon stuff, and sadly will probably keep using their stuff despite the way they've treated me. But they really messed up here in their commitment to their customers.

"Very Good Lens" 2009-03-25
By Jonathan Perry
I spent 30 years as a pro shooter, using Nikons. Since I retired, I only use my cameras to photograph my child. My F3s and fast AI lenses are stored away, and I now use a D70s and a new D300. I found the zooms a bit soft, bought a 60mm D lens, loved it, and got the 35 f2D. Very sharp, fast enough (my AI was a 1.4 but that was a working lens, this one is for fun) for my current needs, good color, good edges, seems to do the job for a reasonable amount of money.

"Sharp, moderate-contrast lens, but DX users might wait for 35mm f/1.8 AF-S" 2009-02-26
By Glenn Carpenter (Golden, Colorado)
I really wanted to love this lens, but instead I just like it. Perhaps I can explain some of the reasons for that in a moment, but first the positives.

I think this is a beautifully-made little gem of a lens. I love the way it's put together and the way it feels in use. These AF-D lenses were strongly criticized for their build when they first came out, by photographers who were then used to the heavy, all-metal construction of the AI/AI-S Nikkors. A little time having now passed, the light, undamped, nearly frictionless feel of the focus ring seems just about perfect to me. The aperture diaphragm has a flawless, beautifully symmetrical action, and the overall heft and appearance of the lens is substantial and gives an impression of very good quality at this lens' modest price point. I very much like having it on my camera. It is small, unobtrusive, and gives the classic "normal" field of view on DX bodies such as my D90. It is, as others have said, a true "photographer's lens."

It is also sharp, in fact its single distinguishing characteristic in my opinion is its very good sharpness at wide-open aperture. All lenses lose acuity at wide apertures, but this lens loses less than most, being nearly as sharp at f/2.8 as it is at f/5.6, and still quite good wide open at f/2.0. I have no qualms at all about putting this lens on my camera in low-light conditions and using it at any aperture right up to the maximum, even if I might want to make fairly large prints of the resulting images. One could nitpick to a degree (always stop down when sharpness is paramount), but I find the results absolutely acceptable and then some. A very good performance.

Actual peak (stopped-down) sharpness is very good but not quite equal to the best I've seen. Taking a variety of test shots with this lens and with my excellent 16-85mm VR zoom set at 35mm (this has become my reference lens for such purposes), the 16-85mm VR has an appreciable edge over the 35mm at all apertures it is capable of (f/4.5+). It's really hard to see the relevance of small differences in sharpness like this unless you are going to be printing large reproductions and expecting critical perfection, but the difference is there, and it definitely favors the 16-85. The 16-85mm is as sharp at f/4.5 as the 35mm is at f/8, and the 35mm never reaches the slightly higher level of sharpness that the 16-85mm can attain by f/5.6. The difference is naturally larger at wider apertures, and the 16-85, shooting with VR "on," can make far sharper images of static subjects in low light than the 35mm is capable of producing. This advantage does not carry over to objects in motion, however, an advantage that goes to any "fast" prime lens like this 35mm.

The 35mm is not a high-contrast lens. It does not use Nikon's contrast-enhancing ED glass in any of its elements, and colorful scenes are subtly toned-down by this lens in comparison to Nikon's most contrasty lenses. Again my 16-85mm is my standard in this regard, and comparing the two against one another, colors that leap off the screen when photographed with the 16-85 are less brightly rendered by this 35mm, with the difference actually being fairly significant. Although this can be a good thing with some subjects, I prefer the more dramatic color rendition of the higher-contrast lenses for the types of general photography I am inclined to use a 35mm lens for.

Overall, this is a fine lens. It has similar characteristics to the also-very-good 85mm f/1.8 AF-D Nikkor, and yet I find myself much more attached to the 85mm, which I love, than to the 35mm. Why? It really has to do with the particular benefits of these lenses being more relevant in the longer focal length. Depth-of-field isolation, for example, is a very attractive creative possibility with an 85mm lens, yet almost a contradiction in a 35mm lens, which naturally has a very wide depth of field. Such isolation is particularly helpful in portraits, for which the 85mm is well suited, the 35mm less so. The less aggressive color renditions can likewise be beneficial in photos of people, as skin tones are nicely reproduced and distracting colorful elements within the frame are less noticeable: again, less relevant in the 35mm focal length.

The ability to stop action with short shutter speeds, another purview of fast lenses, also is of limited usefulness in a 35mm lens. Kids playing close by, perhaps, but animals and sports? Not really. Finally there is the realm of low-light photography, where for still subjects, a slower lens with VR remains the better choice, allowing the maintenance of wider apertures for broader depth and improved sharpness.

The result: for me, at least, only a limited set of minor niches exist for which the 35mm becomes the best choice: low light photography of moving subjects, occasional uses where narrow depth of field might be desirable in its focal range, and scenes of a type which benefit from its subtler color rendition.

The reality is that prime lenses used to be a photographer's first choice because they simply gave better image quality than zooms - but zooms have come a long, long way and that is simply no longer the case today, at least not with this particular lens. What that means for my own photography is that I have to invent reasons to use this lens in place of my standard zoom, and when I do I invariably wind up taking it off again fairly quickly, because so much flexibility is lost with little compensation and because the less contrasty images simply don't have quite the impact that the 16-85mm VR can reliably produce.

This lens does earn each of its four stars for its very solid performance in all areas, but unlike the 85mm f/1.8 I am not inclined to treat it any more generously than that. It is a fine lens, but, for me, does not quite have the "must have" status that some others give it.

Notes:

- Nikon has recently announced a 35mm f/1.8 AF-S prime for DX that will probably prove to be a much better choice for almost anybody shooting that format. Its optics will likely be optimized for high linear resolutions within the smaller DX image circle, and it may well turn out to be good enough to knock our socks off. No mention of ED glass in the literature, so we'll have to see if it turns out to be a high-contrast lens like many of the better/newer Nikkors. It's very reasonably priced. I have one on order and will likely post a review once I've had a chance to use it a while.

- Because this is not a "G" type lens (meaning it has an aperture ring), and because it fits the FX/film format as well as DX, those who use more than one of these formats or who have older film cameras could benefit from this lens' versatility and might find it to be an excellent choice.

- Focus is very quick and perfectly accurate on my sample.

- Early copies of this lens commonly suffered from a problem with oil on the diaphragm blades. I haven't heard any references to this being an issue on newer samples. Be particularly aware if you are buying this lens used, especially if the particular sample's age/history is uncertain.

- This lens has both a distance scale and a very good depth-of-field scale, unfortunately a rare feature on newer designs. The new DX version looks to have neither, which could be of some importance for anybody needing to choose between the two. On the other hand, the AF-S lens will allow immediate manual-focus over-ride, whereas the older AF-D lens requires that its user flip a switch on the camera body to go from auto- to manual-focus.

Other Lenses:

I've had the opportunity to own and use many different Nikon lenses and have posted my impressions of some of them here on Amazon. For those interested, here are short summaries. I have used all these lenses on Nikon DX-sized DSLRs, most recently my current D90. Refer to the full reviews for further detail.

Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AF-D: *** Competent, sharp lens is a good fit as a bargain DX "normal" prime. Slow f/2.8 max aperture poor. Very inexpensive in used market.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM: *** Poor focusing consistency and below average large-aperture acuity combine for disappointing real-world performance. Fast max aperture, very capable if used with appropriate care.

Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-G: ****1/2 Terrific lens at a bargain price. Not without flaws, but excellent in all important respects. A pleasure to use.

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D: *** My sample was unacceptably poor at large apertures. Perhaps a below-average sample. Focal length not ideally suited to DX.

Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF-D ****1/2 Very good short-to-moderate telephoto on DX. Acceptable at large apertures, very sharp stopped-down, moderate contrast. Potentially excellent for portrait use.

Nikon 16-85mm VR ***** Very sharp at all settings, excellent contrast, very useful zoom range including true wide-angle at 16mm. Excellent VR. Best-kept secret for DX users.

Nikon 28-200mm AF-G *** Of two samples, one was excellent and one poor, so watch for sample variations. Very good contrast. Not ideal hand-held due to lack of VR. Not ideal for tripod use due to design.

Nikon 55-200mm VR **** Very good lens, very good sharpness and contrast, no fatal flaws. Cheap feel and feature-challenged, but has effective VR. A bargain.

Nikon 70-300mm VR *** My sample had very poor performance above 200mm, good to very good elsewhere. Good contrast, generally very good focus performance. Good sports/action lens. Not good where critical sharpness is desired. Possibly a below-average sample.

"Nice Solid Lens" 2009-02-06
By Jordan B. Walker (Cary, NC)
This lens is a nice addition to my set especially using a D80 that is a cropped sensor. This gives the equivalent focal length of using a 50mm on a non-cropped camera. It's a fast lens and the image quality is great with no chromatic abberation or fringing that I've noticed. The only thing I could even complain about is when auto-focusing it is louder than my other lenses but this is an extremely minor complaint.

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"I am so happy with this item" 2009-09-13
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I am very happy with this lens hood, first when i saw this, i didn't know nothing about, and i think, well i am going to try, but when i tried i changed my mind, this was a big deal....it is easy to fit, and does good job for the price.

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I really regret taking this hood to the Canadian Rockies with me. It ruined half of my pictures because it got in the frame and you can see this black rubber in the picture but you don't always see it in the view finder.

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"satisfied" 2009-09-04
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I am happy with my purchase, since Nikon does not sell them anymore in the stores and I like my coolpix 4800 camera very much.

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I never received this item and have placed the charge into dispute with my credit card company.

"like new" 2009-03-30
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This battery is just as good as the one that came with the camera. No problems.

"watch out for replacement batteries; ie not Nikon" 2009-01-13
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I ordered a Nikon battery and rec'd an after-market battery, even though it was advertised as made by Nikon. It would be best to call the seller and verify before ordering.

"Do not buy. Battery was DOA." 2009-01-02
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I bought this battery because it is OEM by Nikon and would benefit from good quality control. The battery was delivered propmptly, but was defective and would not charge. Another recent reviewer Nov. 2008 had a similar experience, so this is not an isolated event. Perhaps their stock is not fresh. In fairness to Amazon the refund process was timely. However there is still the factor of lost time and disappointment/frustration of receiving a defective product. I ordered the same OEM battery from another (non-Amazon) vendor for about $4 more. I received a working battery via FEDEX in 2 days. Sweet.

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"careful with what you order for nikon s550" 2009-10-21
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I ordered this battery for the nikon s550. This battery is a cell phone or video camera. I just got ripped off and I can't return it.

"It works" 2009-09-20
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"Nikon battery clone works well" 2008-01-27
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PRODUCT FEATURES:8.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches3x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens gets you close to the actionAnti-Shake Mode minimizes the effect of camera shakeHuge, bright high resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to view and share picturesAdjusts up to ISO 1600 to keep shooting even in lower lightIn-Camera Red-Eye FixFace-Priority AFD-lighting
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- 8.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 3x optical zoom; Anti-Shake AE mode
- High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to view and share pictures
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix; enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
- Capture images to SD memory card (not included)
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"Poor Quality Poor Warranty" 2009-11-05
By E. Ramirez (St. Louis, MO)
Nikon coolpix L18 has a poor quality. I bought it in Nov. 08 and in March 09 the LCD screen start to fail on and off. Finally the screen went completely black. Still under warranty i sent the camera for repair. Nikon did not fix the camera free of charge because they said I drop the camera. they told the same to a friend of mine with the same problem. Nikon wants to charge me 103.00 dollars to fix it. I declined the repair. I will never buy a Nikon product again. To get away from fixing a problem Nikon tells you that you drop the camera. I'll tell this incident to consumers so they can get a camera from a responsible manufacturer.

"Easy to use, excellent camera" 2009-10-12
By Christopher G. Staton (Near Memphis, TN)
I have this camera, in conjunction with an underwater housing for scuba diving. Takes excellent pics and is extremely easy to use. I also use it as a more portable backup to my Nikon D80 SLR digital. Recently went on vacation to Vegas, taking both cameras, after the first day, I stored the D80 and only used this cool pix and received many compliments on the quality of my images. No one could tell which pics were from the cool pix or from the D80. I will be buying at least one more of these as a backup in case mine fails..

"Love my camera!" 2009-09-23
By E. Harman (WA USA)
I got my camera at Christmas from my in-laws and it's been a fabulous camera to carry around in my purse for those moments when you wish you had a camera. HOwever it's now September and the LCD screen has gone blank. I've been told I'd have to replace my screen components but that will be around $100 for parts and labor. Forget that! I think that's what my in-laws paid for the darn thing. Love my camera and am so bummed that it pooped out on me. I'm going to go buy another one and stay away from this particular camera in fear that it will happen again.

"Nikon Coolpix" 2009-09-09
By L. schultz (Laconia NH USA)
Great little camera Crisp clear shots and the zoom quality astounded me. Very easy on screen instrutions. My only negative comment was the computer disk was damaged on delivery

"Worthless warranty" 2009-08-26
By S. Davis (Metairie, LA USA)
This camera was a decent camera with fairly good picture quality until like in many other reviews I have read, it breaks. I too got the lens error after no apparent reason. I packed it up and sent it to Nikon and was informed that it appeared to have user damage. They wanted to charge me more than I paid for the camera to fix it. This camera is not what I would call reliable or durable. Nikon does not stand behind it at all.

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Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:The world's first constant f/2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format;3.2x zoom covers from a wide angle of 79? to a narrow angle of 28? 50' (equivalent to 25.5mm to 85.5mm for 35mm format) and is ideal for architecture, landscape, groups shots and portraits;DX design enables a combination of wider angle-of-view with optical characteristics that are optimized for Nikon digital SLR camera sensors;Nikon DX design produces a smaller image circle (the size of the image that is projected by the lens on to the sensor) enabling smaller lens diameter, lighter weight and optimal image quality from center-to edge-to-corner on the image;3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and provide higher resolution and superior contrast;3 Aspherical lens elements for minimized distortion;Lightweight and compact design: similar to 17-35mm f/2.8 lens;Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation;[M/A] and [M] modes allow rapid switching between AF and MF operation;Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and great body balance;Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes;Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural;G Type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models;Fully Compatible with D1, D1X, D1H, D2H and D100.
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- Constant f2.8 3.2x zoom lens developed exclusively for use with Nikon DX Format, optimized for Nikon digital SLRs
- Dust and waterproof rubber sealing mount
- High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
- Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation
- M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
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"Nikon 17-55mm constant f/2.8G nikkor lens" 2009-09-12
By Edward S. Schanz
Awesome lens. Fast. Shoots well in low light situations. It is quite large and somewhat heavy, but it is worth it.

"Great!" 2009-09-03
By T. Stewart
I was in need of some faster glass and after a lot of research and reading reviews I took the plunge. Well sort of, I rented this lens first because of price I wanted to be sure. I'm an amateur photographer and by no means as experienced as most of the reviewers of this lens but here are my thoughts. The first thing that struck me was the size and weight of the lens, it's hefty but it felt nicely balanced on my D300. I had read some reviews that contained complaints about the zoom ring being too close to the body, feeling awkward, and issues with the zoom not being smooth. Honestly the position of the ring was initially and issue for me. However the eureka moment came when I was actually out shooting and realized that due to the increased heft I was holding my camera slightly different that I did with lighter lenses. This position actually put the zoom and focus ring into a very natural position. The zoom was very smooth with a bit of increased resistance at either end of the range; it was a bit of an adjustment because the throw is much shorter than my kit lens of nearly the same focal range (18mm-55mm). When using a tripod the position of the zoom was a bit annoying, however it's not a deal breaker because I just don't change the composition that often while shooting landscapes. In regards to results, I was blown away. I can't even begin to imagine shooting with a lesser piece of glass. Nikon's VR is an excellent option on my slower lenses but no substitute for faster glass. Bottom line is, if you can afford it, buy it. Now I'm crossing my fingers and hoping I don't get a bad sample because I'm taking the plunge for real today, I'm sold.

"I wasn't destined to have any other lens" 2009-08-20
By S. Fang (Ohio, USA)
Let me start out by saying that this wasn't the first choice for my D90. The first one I chose to buy was the 16-85mm VR since that's a great range for a DX camera. I got it off of ebay, which was described as being in "perfect condition," but once I received it I found that the VR was not working at all. Took a whole month, including sending the lens to a Nikon authorized service center to have the problem verified, before I got all my money back from the seller (who won't stop calling me a liar and claiming that I was trying to extort him). Even after the claim was closed, I got my money back, and he got his broken lens back, he wouldn't stop e-mailing me and pestering me on ebay. So I finally got him kicked off of there.

Next, I began to look for a f/2.8 lens and wanted to get the Tamron 17-50mm since it had great reviews and many people have said that it's just as good as this Nikkor one. My first Tamron, bought from a local store, had severe front focus problem. So I took it back hoping my second copy would be better. After testing it for a week, I realized the front focus problem was still there. By now I was quite discouraged, but I figured my luck couldn't be THAT bad, so I went back to the store and exchanged for a third one. This third one focused correctly most of the time, but it was quite soft. I figured that's not too bad, so I wanted to register the lens online to get the 6-year warranty, but found out that this lens had already been registered! I came to the realization that it wasn't because my bad luck that I kept getting a bad copy of the lens, but it was because the store must have been recirculating the bad copies to each other instead of sending it to Tamron to recalibrate. I was pretty upset and decided to return the lens altogether and never shop there again. At the same time, I didn't want to buy the lens online either since I didn't want to end up getting another bad copy. So I decided to bite the bullet and bought the Nikon 17-55mm off of eBay since I trust Nikon's quality control.

WHAT A GREAT DECISION I MADE! At first I had some buyer's remorse due to the cost (it only cost me $800, but it's still a lot to me), but once I received it and opened up the package, I knew why it cost so much. This lens is HUGE and is felt indestructable! As far as height and circumference go, I think it's pretty much the same as my Nikkor 105mm VR macro lens, but this lens uses a 77mm filter, whereas the macro uses a 62mm, so the front is much wider, and I believe this lens is heavier than the macro as well. The build makes me feel confident that if anyone tried to steal my gear, I could knock them out with one swing using this lens!

I wanted to go to a local nature reserve park to take some photos, and I was a little iffy about carrying this big thing with me since I'll be there all day long. To my surprise, this lens with the D90 felt great to me, I didn't feel burdened at all. I think i was more ready to throw my tripod down the waterfall though. While there, I proceeded to test out the lens at all ranges from 17mm @ f/2.8 up to 55mm @ f/22. All of my images turned out great, the color saturation was pretty darn close to my 105mm macro, and just as good as my 50mm f/1.8. Around 55mm, I may have had some spherical aberration though while taking a photo of a waterfall...at least I think that's what it is. Basically the waterfall was in the middle of the frame and it was tack sharp, but the rocks and and moss around it appeared to be blurry. But that day it WAS a little foggy around the waters, so it may have been the fog, since this phoenomenon was only apparent in one of my 200 photos. I also had the opportunity to take some photos of food at Red Lobster's, where there was very low lighting and I did not use flash, yet the lens focused correctly and produced tack sharp images at f/2.8. These were the only opportunities I had to test this lens though, but I am confident that it will hold up to its great reputation.

I'm almost happy that I had wasted 2 months on bad copies of lenses, because if none of that had happened to me, I probably would never even given this lens a thought. If I had "settled" for any of the other lenses mentioned, I don't think I would have had the confidence to use them to take photos without thinking, "oh I better check the picture before I tell my subjects to move, or before I eat my food." With this lens, I know that I can capture anything I want at any given time, and be able to go home with the confidence that the image was not ruined by motion blur or misfocus.

If you have the money to spend, BUY THIS LENS! If you don't have enough money...save up and BUY THIS LENS! If you are iffy due to the lack of VR since this is a heavy lens, trust me, this lens is fast enough that you really wouldn't get any blur at all. I have shaky hands, but am still able to capture sharp photos even at 1/30. GET THIS LENS, you won't regret it :)

"Excellent lens" 2009-07-04
By V. Kuznetsov
I've had this lens for a few months now. I use it with my D200, and the PQ is simply amazing. I try to stay away from 2.8 aperture though - I much prefer the sharpness and clarity at aperture 4 (or less). When the light is low - I use SB-600.

Overall, I think this is the best lens there is in this zoom range - I'm sure 24-70 might be better (I've never tried it) - but is it worth the extra $700 or so? To me - it isn't. I just can't see how the picture quality can increase much from what I get with this lens.

I also have D700 and a couple of other lenses (50mm 1.8 and 70-200 VR), so every once in a while I do compare them. D700 is REALLY good in low light. In the daylight D200 can hold its ground. The quality of photos I get with my D200 + 17-55 combo is so good - I don't even think about getting 24-70 for my D700 - and instead I will continue using D200 with 17-55. Highly recommend this lens for DX bodies.

"amazing" 2009-06-27
By clicker (san diego)
I bought this lens with nikon 70-200 2.8, sb 900, with a D300 body, it took sharp picture cristal clear, good walkaround lens with my D300-MB D-10 grip, Love it, looking forward to the next legend the 24-70 2.8 soon

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Promote Systems GPS Receiver GPS-N-90 for D-90 and D-5000 Nikon Cameras

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Go where photography is headed with the Promote GPS! Now photographers can harness GPS technology to pinpoint the precise location from which a photograph is taken. Called "geotagging", this new technology embeds geographic information into a photograph along with the time and date stamp. The Promote GPS Receiver features the SiRF Star III chip, which excels at acquiring and maintaining a GPS signal lock. The GPS unit consumes less than 55mA from the camera, making it one of the most power-efficient GPS receivers available for Nikon D90 and D5000 (only) DSLR cameras. It will automatically power up and down along with camera exposure meter, allowing for further saving of the camera batterypower.
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- Immediate geotagging - no computer processing required
- Dependable 20 channel GPS receiver powered by SiRF Star III chip
- Supports WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS
- No batteries required - powered directly from camera
- Low power consumption for longer shooting sessions
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"Does what it's supposed to do" 2009-07-06
By A Texan (Houston, TX)
One of the reasons that I upgraded to the Nikon D90 was its support for GPS input for tagging photos in real time. However, like many, I was disappointed with Nikon's effort, the GP-1. I had read about a number of third party units, but the reviews of the other version of the Promote GPS unit caught my attention. This unit is essentially the same at the one for the D300 and other Nikons with its cable interface:Promote GPS Receiver for Nikon D300, D700, D3, D2X, D2Xs, D2Hs, D200 and Fuji S5 Pro cameras so you should check the reviews for that unit as well.

Since it uses the SiRF STAR III chipset, it does as expected and gets a pretty quick fix on the satelites and has proven quite accurate in my testing. Initial lock takes a few minutes (the GPS icon flashes on the top LCS panet). After the initial position has been found, "hot fix" only takes a second or two when you press the shutter half way to turn the meter on.

The unit is powered only when the meter on the camera is active and there is no option to have it draw power contantly and maintain the lock. While I'd like the option, it's not a deal killer. If you want to get automatic GPS tagging while indoors, you will need to change the function in your menu for the time before the camera meter turns off to something long, like 30 minutes. Then, you will need to get your position fix while outside. Once you are inside, the GPS will remember your last position and use to tag while you are inside.

The unit is fairly large. If you use it as designed - attached to the hot shoe, there is no using the built in flash on the D90. The flash cannot fully open to fire properly. So, if you want to use the on board or an external flash, you will need to remove the GPS unit from the hot shoe and clip it to your strap some how. Promote does not include any kind of additional clip to mount the unit on a strap.

But, it's considerably cheaper than the Nikon unit, gives fast and accurate GPS data, and the angled connector plugs securely into the side of the camera and sticks out of the side a minimum distance. Overall, I'm happy with the unit.

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Nikon Coolpix S60 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Burgundy)

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Take advantage of touch-screen technology. The Nikon Coolpix S60 has a 3.5-inch High Resolution TOUCH PANEL LCD, which offers 160 Wide-Angle of View. You'll get easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional buttons to push. You can write a personal message on your photos with the included stylus. Its Touch Autofocus and Auto Exposure lets you touch the subject on the screen that you want to focus on and the camera automatically adjusts for sharp focus and optimal exposure. Retouch Function allows you to paint a frame, add hand written memos in 5 different pen colors and thicknesses, attach stamps to a picture and more HD Pictmotion Slide Shows Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera setting Blink warning will let you know when your subject's eyes are closed so you can retake your picture Face Priority AF - face-finding technology focuses on up to 12 faces ISO up to 3200 D-Lighting - rescue those photos that are too dark by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas High Quality TV Movies with Sound - duration is limited by the available space on your SD/SDHC card Approx. 20MB Internal Memory Formats - JPEG, AVI, WAV Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Dimensions (H x W x D) - 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.9 in. (60 x 97.5 x 22 mm) Weight - 5.1 oz. (145g)
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- 10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 5x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; Optical VR Image Stabilization
- 3.5-inch high-resolution touch-panel LCD; customizable touch-panel display
- Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200; Shutter and Blink Warning
- Captures images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)
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"Lousy camera. Touchscreen is a gimmick. Do Not Buy." 2009-11-06
By mike016256 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
I am somewhat of an amateur photography buff and so I know what I'm talking about when I say do not buy this camera. My girlfriend received it as a gift. While it takes barely acceptable landscape pictures in broad daylight, every other lighting condition produces pure trash. The digital grain makes this this camera not terrible, but unusable.

10 Megapixels? BULL. This camera might produce an image with 10 million pixels in it, but it has just a little bit less grain than a VGA cell phone camera.

So which camera should you buy? Well here's what to to avoid, because they are more than likely to be gimmicks:

1. Any camera with a touchscreen.

2. Any camera offered in colors beyond black or silver.

3. Any camera with a lens that does not stick out past the body.

4. Any camera that does not sport the Canon, Nikon, Leica, or Panasonic branding.

And I know price is always a factor, but if you are serious about learning photography:

5. Any camera where you cannot remove the lens.

"Worst Camera of the year award" 2009-10-16
By A. PHUWICHIT (Santa Clara, CA USA)
Unbelievable Nikon sent this camera to the market. The spec is fantastic. I could not wait when I first reviewed its spec. The first month I got it, I still try to make it work since I am a big fan of Nikon. 6 Months passed by, I still could not make it worth the money and decided to replace with SONY.

In detail, the large LCD is good, but picture quality is bad. I took many pictures using all available modes on the camera. When I uploaded and preview on my computer, the picture quality is just like the camera on your hand phone. As a matter of fact, it is almost the same picture quality as my iphone.

TRUST ME, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT NO MATTER HOW YOU LIKE THE LARGE LCD AND TOUCH SCREEN. SONY T-SERIES IS FAR BETTER. YOU WILL BE REGRET. I am not a kind of guy that try to discredit the brand. But this product is really a big disappointment.

"It's a NIKON." 2009-10-08
By Juan Enciso
I love this camera. It looks weak at first but after a couple of drops I can tell you that it can take quite a few hits without any damage. The photos are stunning. Everyone in my family wants one. Buy an extra battery just in case. I agree that zoom in and out with the touch screen is not the best option, but it is worth the trouble for this quality.

"Broke after using it TWICE" 2009-09-10
By Julie Mitchell (Madison WI, USA)
Do not buy this camera. It broke after I used it TWICE, taking a total of about 10 pictures with it.

I purchased it for a trip around the US for my 40th birthday to celebrate with good friends, after which I was leaving the country for 8 months. Thanks to Nikon (who refused to just send me a new camera ASAP, which would have been the decent thing to do) and this camera (which is absolutely useless to me less than 2 weeks after purchasing) I have no pictures to show of this very special vacation.

If you have important memories, do not trust them to a Nikon camera. I have owned Kodak and Fuji cameras and never had a single problem with them. I will never buy another Nikon again after this experience.

"Great Little Camera" 2009-07-20
By James Beverly (Corinth, Mississippi)
I am very pleased with the S60. It does everything it is supposed to do - and does it very well. I can't understand the negative reviews. Remember it is just a pocket camera. I have only had it a few days - but so far, so good. Be sure and buy a memory card with it.

The touch screen is a nice touch and helps keep the dust out.

The only thing I would change is the rechargable battery! I travel a lot and camp - so sometimes a 110 v supply is not handy. A few AA batteries are available almost everywhere. I would prefer them. Rechargeables seems to be the trend on all of my newer Nikons - wish they would go back to the AA batteries.

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Nikon SU-800 Speedlight Commander

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The Nikon Speedlight Commander SU-800 controls up to three groups of i-TTL compatible wireless flash units. It provides a variety of wireless multiple flash and close-up flash operations. Control the flash output levels of the SB-R200 remote Speedlight unit when mounted on current Nikon Creative Lighting System SLR cameras. Easy-to-view LCD panel Transmission Range - Approx. 20m (66 ft.) Number of Channels - 4 Number of Groups - 3 Transmissions per Battery - Approx. 1200 Transmission Interval - Approx. 1 second Flash Light Wavelength - Approx. 800 to 1000nm (infrared ray) Flash Coverage - Approx. 60 AF-Assist Illuminator - Approx. 10m (33 ft.) at center area using a 50mm f/1.8 lens Power source - One CR123A (3V) lithium battery Included Accessory - Soft Case (SS-SU800) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.7 x 3.8 x 2.3 (68 x 96 x 58 mm) Weight - 5.6 oz. (160 g)
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- Speedlight units can be divided into three groups with independent control of the flash output
- Commander function triggers wireless remote flash units
- One-touch switching between close-up and Commander modes
- Easy-to-use close-up flash operations - Dual-light close-up flash & Triple-light close-up flash
- Compact and lightweight
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"Great for advanced amateurs looking to try something different" 2009-10-04
By Catherine Southerly (Louisville, KY)
The Nikon SU-800 is a very useful product and it synchs up with my SB-600 quite easily. My pictures have a more professional look, IMO. I read somewhere that directional lighting makes a photo look a bit more polished and I have this with the SU-800. My only caveat is that I would make sure to have to flash's manual around when choosing channels and stuff. It took my an hour to figure it out with out the manuals and as soon as I used the manuals, I was up and running.

Good luck and happy pictures!

"I really like it" 2009-09-27
By Richard A. Selby
The SU-800 is lightweight and very easy to maneuver flash settings from. The range in outdoor sun light can be limiting due to the I/R signal. The cost compared to Radios Poppers, Pocket Wizards and other triggering devices is justifiable for what it does, you get TTL flash capability for about $250.00 and you don't need a receiver for every flash like the other devices. You can control a host of units in 3 separate groups with 4 different channels The thing I really like about the SU800 is the fact it doesn't emit a flash from the camera that contributes light to the exposure/subject. No cables are involved and it's rather seamless on the camera hot shoe. The screen is easy to see and as I said it's very easy to maneuver flash settings from while on your camera. All in allis it's a great device, is it perfect? No not really, it would be nice if it operated off of a Radio Frequency signal rather than a Infra-Red signal and allowed higher sync speed up to 1/8000 like the Radio Poppers do.

I've had very few misfires because I work through the obstacles and no the limitations of this unit, is it worth the money? Well..... I think it is:-)

The pluses:

It's true TTL

it's light weight

easy to adjust settings while on camera

doesn't contribute to the exposure of your subject

you don't need cables

doesn't need a receiver like Pocket Wizards and other triggers

The minuses are:

you will need direct line of sight to your off camera flash units, SB600, SB800 or SB900.

Range is some what limited (you have to learn how to work around obstacles)

It's doesn't always fire.

I/R signal vs RF

"Thank you Joe McNally" 2009-05-14
By Babby (Phoenix, Arizona)
So if you have read Joe's book 'The Hot Shoe Diaries' and you have a Nikon then the next thing you did after reading the book was make sure you had a few SB800's (I wish they had not discontinued them) or SB900's, a few SB26's or SB600's and then you ordered this product the SU-800 commander unit. Why? Because you know the power of CLS and you want to free up that SB900 you have been using to command your stobes and you want the expanded reach that the SU-800 can provide. Yeah, this thing does make your life easier. It doesnt mean you dont keep pocket wizards, but you may just not need them all of the time, unless you want to keep running from one flash to another making adjustments... OR you can get the SU-800 and command the flashes from one place, ontop of your camera. I would recommend getting the hot shoe cord to connect to the commander though, I have already come accross a few situations where having it would have made my life even easier. Joe McNally did suggest it in the book, I didn't listen and he has proven to me that I should have just gone ahead and ordered the darn thing. Enjoy!

"What can i say, its great!" 2009-05-13
By Chris R. Field (colorado)
This thing is great!

First off, if you have a Nikon D70s, D90, and maybe a D80 not sure, dont even bother with this thing. They all have internal flash commanders built in and they use the flash.

Also, you can set the flash on the camera so it wont fire when the exposure is taken. So this is only really useful with the D40, D60, and i believe the D5000 also lacks the built in commander.

This is only really handy on the D70s, D80, and D90 if you plan to have the flashes behind you, as you can put it on the remote ittl cable and point it to the rear, or bounce it off the cieling and such to control the flashes. It MAY be helpful with portrait work if your subject is prone to blinking.

Ive always had the humerous notion of somebody being thrown into seizures with the built in pop up flash remote commanders.

THAT ASIDE, this thing works pretty good! I have a D40, and i have the SC-29 ITTL cable and that works great but im stuck with an arms length distance on that coiled cable.

it did NOT come with a battery as advertized. Buy these on amazon, they are about 10 bucks at walgreens or walmart. you can get 4 of them for that price on Amazon.

it has 2 plugs on the side. I couldnt find any literature of what they did. They are for Nikon TTL cables. Not PC sync cables.

A co worker let me borrow his SB-900 for the weekend, coupled with the SB-600 i have they worked fantastic together. The CLS system really came through and it was easy as hell to get the right correct and not overexpose the image. it all just kind of falls together.

This would not be a great deal if the SB-800 had not been discontinued and shot up to 700-800 per unit.

im glad i got this, i cant wait to pick up a couple more SB-600's. I have not tried to shoot it over 50 feet away, but so far i have not missed a flash yet.

great toy!

=========UPDATED=========

Still works like a champ!

I have since upgraded to a Nikon D90 with the built in commander. The built in commanders control the on-camera flash plus 2 more groups, The SU-800 controlls 3 seperate groups.

even with the Nikon D90 i still find myself using the SU-800 most of the time unless i really need to have the pop up flash included in. Its very convenient having the extra display with the flash control information directly on top of the camera and not having to dig through the menus (which isnt all THAT bad but why not save a step)

About a week ago i put my 2 Nikon SB-600's on stands and used the SU-800 on top of the camera outside, i positioned the SB-600s about 15 feet apart and stood about 1 foot back from being completly dead center between the flashes and they still triggered, Line of Site seems to work about 170 degrees left and right which suprised me. Plus i was outside there was nothing for the commander to bounce off of.

The remote commander's range is almost identical if not a tiny bit further than the SU-800 from other peoples testing i have read of, it is still very handy to have even if it is not required.

Five Stars!!!!!!!!

"The best PORTRAIT trigger out there" 2009-05-02
By Bearie Luv Amazon (Pasadena, CA)
First of all if you want a general purpose, reliable, long distance remote trigger, you really should look into Radio Popper, Cactus, PovertyWizard, and such. Don't get me wrong, there's a place and time to use RP, Cactus, PW, and the SU-800. They all have their niches. For example when I go shoot outdoors where I place the flash units far away from the camera, I'll use the PW-- you get superior range over the SU-800, and good reliability. However it is very expensive, and the older PW units don't have TTL so if you don't set your power setting correctly the first time you end up having to walk to/from different flash units to change their power setting. I've not used Radio Popper myself but I've heard good things about it since it preserves TTL functionality. As for Cactus, it's very cheap, but also has limited range and is not as reliable as the other alternatives. In all cases, these are 3rd party vendor solutions with yet one more piece of equipment (battery, configuration, etc) to worry about, and one more point of failure in your day-to-day shoot.

On the other hand... if you're shooting indoors, or doing on-site portrait work, this is THE remote unit to use. In the literature, the range of this commander unit is 66 feet. However, in practice, I've seen it vary between 30-50 feet, and almost always line of sight. If I'm indoors, I prefer this unit because it is very light and you will not feel any extra weight on your camera. So despite the lack of range, I still love the SU800. It offers a fully integrated Nikon CLS solution, and is simply easy to use when you do portrait work. i-TTL is built in with 3 channels so you can adjust power (or not have to think about power at all when you do portrait work). Sure, the built in commander flash in D80/90/200/300/D700 is nice, but they only have 2 channels, and frequently the pre-flash from those cameras makes people blink excessively. On the SU-800 there is no preflash so you can take pictures of people and pets without bothering them with the preflash, and you end up having more usable shots. In addition, this is a must have accessory if you're doing very low light, no flash, walk-around shooting using SU-800's discrete red light focus beam. Yes you can achieve the same on the SB-800/900 by turning off flash and only enabling the red AF-assist, but they weigh a lot more, and make the camera very bulky. Lastly, this is a nice item to have with the R1C1 kit, though not absolutely necessary since you can use the on-camera flash, and macros aren't usually affected by the on-camera flash.

The SB-800 and SB-900 have commander units too, and when you point them towards other flashes in the commander mode, the range is about 50% greater than that of SU-800: I've gotten about 50 feet of range with the SU-800, and about 75-80 feet of range with the SB-800 and SB-900. Clear line of sight (from the commander to the optical receiver) is the key. The down-side to using SB-800/900 as commanders is that they weigh a lot more, and they emit pre-flash making people blink more than necessary.

I'm giving it 4 stars because it does extremely well for what it was designed and built for-- indoor portrait commander device. If Nikon came out with a longer range radio unit, I'd give it 5 stars, but that was not what the SU-800 was originally designed for. For outdoor strobists, I still recommend radio signal commander/receiver alternatives, at a price of course.

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Heavy Duty Camera Hand Strap, Black

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- Cushioned camera grips fits around your hand and stabilizes your camera / camcorder while shooting / filming.
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- One size fits all, adjustable strap
- Compatible with:Nikon / Canon / Pentax / Minolta / Fuji
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"cool!" 2009-09-04
By Stuart E. Pippin II
I put the item on my camera as as it arrived. The item is simple to put on and it works great as far as helping hold the camera steady and is easy to use as well as keeping things compact. I like not having the bulk of the neck strap and it saves room.

"hand strap" 2009-06-11
By C.A.J. Photographer (Minneapolis,Minnesota)
It is good basic product,it could have more protection for entire hand.

The pad is a little to short but still ok..

"Does not work well with my Canon XSi." 2009-01-10
By 20NfPr5R
This does not work well with my Canon XSi. The strap works well only for the resting position. Don't even attempt to take shot with your hand in this thing. You'll end up cramping your fingers unless you keep your index finger outside of it and shoot with your middle finger. Then, and only then do you retain full access to all buttons, eg the ISO button.

I'm not sure if other SLRs have the same issue w/ this strap.

"Takes a while to get used to" 2008-12-16
By Rubin Abdi (San Francisco, CA USA)
I've started to only use this product rarely, for the times when I don't want a full on neck strap, but don't want to have nothing but the camera to hold onto. As other have noted, the extra padding doesn't help. The plastic is pretty solid though. You might have a hard time fitting the camera along with this strap into a case.

"Adds a lot of control over your camera!" 2008-11-23
By Robert C. Boyer (Annapolis, MD United States)
I purchased this wrist strap for my Nikon D300. It is very high quality and works great, giving me a lot more control over my camera and adds security as well. I use this wrist strap in addition to the shoulder strap that came with my camera--the shoulder strap attaches to the wrist strap on one end and the unused eyelet on the camera on the other end. I couldn't be more pleased with this item!

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Nikon School DVD - Understanding Digital Photography

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45-minute Nikon School DVD narrated by Bob Krist * learn camera settings, exposure fundamentals, and lens choices for different scenes and subjects * DVD format: widescreen 16:9 * warranty: 30 days *
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- learn camera settings, exposure fundamentals, and lens choices for different scenes and subjects
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- warranty: 30 days
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"Photography" 2009-06-29
By Faustino Lugo (New York City)
I picked this DVD for my daughter and she really enjoyed the information in it. The first day out she was able to put to practice what she learned with excellent result.

"Informative DVD" 2009-04-04
By Fernando Montoya (IL, USA)
I find this DVD very helpful and very informative specially for the first time user of the Nikon D40, D40X & D60. I would suggest to everyone who has these camera or planning to have one to look into this DVD.

"Don't bother... Waste of time/money" 2008-10-11
By bvalentine
I'm a beginner, and this was of no use. This is a complete waste of time and money unless you are from a cave and have never seen a camera (of any kind) before. D-U-M-B ! Buy something else.

"Difficult to categorise." 2008-09-04
By Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author)
A 45 minute DVD in which presenter Bob Krist explains some of his more favourite settings on the Nikon D200 camera and the way in which he puts them to good effect. This product is more suited to owners of the D200 if only because they will recognise the various camera features which are highlighted as Mr Krist uses them.

Whilst the content was interesting, I found it difficult to identify exactly which category of photographer at whom this DVD is aimed. If, like myself, you have just purchased your very first DSLR (Digital single lens reflex camera) and are wondering where to start, I would suggest this is not the DVD for you. If, however, you have started to take some decent photos, it should help you progress onto slightly (but only slightly) more advanced techniques. If you are already well down the road of taking excellent photographs using the many varied settings that are available on the modern DSLR then you will gain little from this product.

I really must register my overall disappointment. Just think about the product titles. Firstly we have a DVD from the "Nikon School." I would have thought the very word Nikon would ensure a content worthy of that name. But not so. Secondly, the DVD is called "Understanding Digital Photography." I may be a newcomer to the DSLR but, like Mr Krist, I too have sold my photography to National Geographic and I am also an award-winning author. My understanding of digital photography, however, was not enhanced by this product and my overall knowledge is no richer for my having studied the content closely.

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"Good, not great" 2008-06-01
By pm444 (Okemos, MI USA)
This DVD gives a good overview of some of the features that a digital SLR camera offers, and seems to be directed a those of us who have been using point-and-shoot cameras. It does a pretty good job of introducing P&S users to the most basic options that are available in an SLR, but it's only an introduction. I watched it once and may watch it again, but I'm finding that I get more information from several books that do the same thing in much greater detail. The DVD is probably as good a way as any to get started, but it won't take you very far. For that, you'll need a good book aimed at the beginning digital SLR user.

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Lensbaby The Composer for Nikon F mount Digital SLR Cameras

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All Lensbaby¿ selective focus SLR camera lenses provide photographers with a new way to control depth of field by bringing one area of a photo into sharpest focus with that Sweet Spot surrounded by graduated blur. By bending the Lensbaby lens, the photographer moves the sharp area around the photo for customized creative effects.
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- Slective focus lens, based on a ball and socket configuration, delivers smooth selective focus photography
- Features the Lensbaby¿ Optic Swap System
- Magnetically suspended disk aperture system allows f/2.0, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8.0, f/11, f/16, f/22 aperture settings.
- 37 mm threads allow you to attach Lensbaby¿ Macro Kit lenses, wide angle and telephoto conversion lenses, and other filters and accessories
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"LOVE IT!" 2009-11-05
By I Don't Want to Use My Real Name (Los Angeles, CA)
This is my second Lensbaby lens. I also own the 2.0 which takes two hands to use and does not work with the optic swap system so I purchased this as well. I love this lens. I still use the 2.0, but I thoroughly enjoy the optic swap system (available separately). Well designed and fun to use.

"Phenominal Prime" 2009-08-22
By Jason (CA)
absolutely brilliant lens! The perfect companion for my D90. This lens stays on my camera 90% of the time. If you are looking for a solid prime lens at an amazing price, this is it!

"Not cheap but lots of fun" 2009-08-07
By N. Price (Arizona)
It definitely can't take the place of a "typical" lens, but the Composer is a lot of fun and makes even mundane subject matter look cool. A bit of a learning curve because it's not talking to your camera (autofocus, etc) but just play with it for a bit and you'll get it. I definitely recommend the macro lenses (+4 and +10 are available). Great stuff!

"Semi-Pro lens for Professional Photographer?" 2009-07-28
By T. Heinonen (Helsinki, FI)
Although this lens is made out of plastic and doesn't have USM, IS or even AF it still has few outstanding features. Soft edges and selective focus point makes this lens like no other. I use this lens every time I shoot weddings. It really makes the photo look like a dream. And yes, the quality is somewhat fuzzy especially when zoomed into, but it really doesn't matter. These photos are spot on.

"Stoke those creative juices..." 2009-07-23
By Busy Executive (Long Island, NY)
The Lensbaby is different than just about anything out there - but in a good way. For one thing, it's retro - no electronics, purely mechanical focus - even changing aperture is a bit of an involved process. But for me, it works...forces me to think about what I'm doing, composing and focusing a little more carefully. Sure, putting the camera on "auto-pilot" has a place, but sometimes it's nice to do it the old fashioned way.

The Composer is easier to use than many of the other Lensbaby products. It just pivots to let you put the soft focus area where you want, and then it has a conventional manual focus ring. Some cameras (including my Nikon D300 and D3) can use aperture-priority mode, or you can go full manual as you see fit.

Don't overlook some of the attachments, including the macro lens and special effects attachments. I find that close-ups are especially cool through the Lensbaby.

As for the results, the usual measures of sharpness and optical precision aren't really very useful, so it's more about the creative results you get. I notice the effect is much more pronounced on the FX camera, which can be good or bad, depending on what you're after. But for some reason, with the right subject matter, I've been really happy with the outcomes no matter what I do.

Highly recommended for the price.

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Nikon C-PLII - Filter - circular polarizer - 67 mm

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- glass lens filter
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"Great thin NIKON CPL" 2009-10-05
By Koi Garden Guy (Seattle, WA)
I am standardizing to the 77mm filter size and got this CPL filter as part of that effort. I am using it on my general purpose lens (Nikon 18-200mm on a D300). It works great on that lens (with an adapter).

The CPL rotated nice and smooth. There was no binding or catching when installing or removing this CPL. That was important as I plan on sharing this CPL between a few lenses.

I saw no "vignetting" at 18mm.

It does add 1 to 1 1/2 or 2 aperture stops. It makes the clouds visible in front of a bluer sky and when rotated correctly, removes glare as it should.

The multi coating surface was clean and clear when I received it and it has cleaned off nicely since then.

The "thinness" of the CPL does not affect how it attaches to the adapter or how the NIKON lens cap attaches to this CPL. It has enough threads to work fine!!!

I purchased the THIN CPL on Amazon since it should fit on to the Wide Angle lens I plan on purchasing in the future (I will update this review when I do).

"Nikon 77mm Polarizer" 2009-09-14
By El Primero (Orange County, CA USA)
Its an great quality polarizer. If you shoot a lot of landscapes with sky, clouds, foliage or anything with a reflective surface (water, glass, etc) then this is for you. I spent a lot on this polarizer and rarely use it since I only do portraits/weddings. Expect 1/2-1 stop down with this on as well. Also, its a pain to use with the lens hood on.

"Makes a difference with blue skies, but be careful in low light situations" 2009-08-09
By D. J. Nardi (Washington, DC)
I have been happy with this polarizer so far when taking pictures of blue skies. The polarizer really accentuates the rich blue of the sky. The advertising material suggests that you won't see a significant change in f-stop with the polarizer on. However, I noticed that there is a significant difference in the f-stop, particularly in overcast or low light conditions. Some pictures I took with the polarizer on came out blurry when the camera adjusted for the lighting by keeping the shutter open longer. Fortunately, I tried all of this out quickly enough. Just to warn you.

"Worth paying more?" 2009-05-25
By Nicholas Hardy (Melbourne VIC)
Yes.

I'm an enthusiastic hobbyist - probably more comfortable with the science than the art of photography.

I've used polarizers for about 20 years but must admit usage tailed off after the switch to digital from working with mostly slide film.

I replaced a Hoya polariser that had received a bit of a ding and was hard to rotate. The Nikon replacement is considerably thinner and easier to work with.

It's now something I take off my 50mm 1:1.4D when I come indoors as opposed to something I put on sometimes when I'm outdoors.

"Very happy with this." 2009-05-12
By R Gibbons (Silicon Valley, California)
I've been using polarizers for 30 years; This is a very good one. It is thin enough for my Pentax 16mm wide angle lens, but deep enough for my lens cap to hook on the outer threads.

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