Posted by admin on February 2, 2010
Canon gl2 
Great Unit,
This unit is pretty awesome especially with frame.
Also, a noteworthy thing is this camera first does 16 x 9 and then encoding producing a higher quality image than a comparable Sony model.
I’ve actually owned the precursor unit to this one, the GL1, and was also pleased with it.
This camera has the hotshoe feature and the longest OPTICAL zoom in its class.
Optical VS Digital, optical definitely wins.
This camera is all-a-round useful and also, this unit is actually the preferred camera of choice for many sports film-makers.
If you take this thing to the slopes like i have, strangers will come up to you and instantly recognize the unit.
Great with kenko lenses.
Only actual thing I’ve seen is that it doesn’t like low light, so adding a VL-3 is a must, or a VL-10 is recommended.
One thing to watch out for is that you must keep care of the camera. For example, you must get yourself a tape-head-cleaner. The Maxell’s are a good buy, but you could go OEM if you want to.
Also, don’t cheap out on the cassettes.
In my 6 years of using the GL1/GL2, I’ve always used TDK and JVC tapes. The JVCs come in a 6-pack and can be found a a best buy. The TDKs also come in a 6-pack, and you can find them at Costco.
For more reference, I have pushed this camera beyond its specification as it has been rained on, snowed on, and frozen to the point where there is actually lag in the LCDs and yet, it still works like brand new.
Definitely a good buy ! More Information…
Posted by admin on February 2, 2010
Canon EOS 1d 
Best camera I’ve ever used,
I’ve had this camera now for 6 months. I heard all the hype about it’s “faults” etc so was a little concerned. But, then I really started to read, and found that most of the issue was hype. Only some photographers in some specific conditions had the problem. Then Canon announced some hardware and firmware fixes.
This camera is just stunning. The quick and accurate AF is brilliant. It can lock on and track the target very well. It’s clearly sharper for centre focus but also does brilliant for landscape images and still portraits.
The fps and burst rate is second to none. It’s a beast when you set it off. I shoot mostly sport, so a nice burst can be the difference between capturing and missing that image.
The body is great. Not too heavy for what it does, and it’s balanced very well. The construction and weather sealing are great.
I could go on and on about just how good this camera is. It is well worth having a look at. So, go to your local store, feel the camera, fire off a burst and then there’s no going back. More Information..
Posted by admin on January 27, 2010
35mm Camera SLR 
This camera is Great!,
I had been searching Amazon for a camera for about a year and had decided on a camera to get. But then one night I was searching through amazon again and came across the rebel 2000 and bought it that night. The design was my first concern when deciding on what to get, I have bigger hands so little cameras are hard for me to deal with. While this camera is not a HUGE one it is just the right size for me and I love it. The shutter button is in a great spot to. Other cameras i have had in the past have had the button right on the top of the camera, not this one, they put the button where the finger would naturally fall. Inturn making my pictures a lot less blurry from not haveing to move my finger to press the shuttter button.
This is definetly a camera for a beginning professional photographer. You can set the camera at manual or total auto, which is great. There are many pre-set settings if your not a professional photographer,but if you are they are all pretty much there.
I will definetly be recomending this camera to anyone who is looking into buying a good one. More Information…
Posted by admin on January 27, 2010
Canon EOS 50D SLR 
Great camera with great features. Highly recommended for ProAm use.,
I wanted to have the camera for a few months before submitting my review. Now that I’ve had time to play around and really use it I can here is my review.
Canon 50D
I purchased the camera without the kit lens and opted for the 50mm 1.8 II instead. I wanted something fun to play around with and with faster glass I wouldn’t have to push the ISO too high. I also bought the grip which I don’t ever want to take off. It really gives the camera a good feel. I had made the trip to a camera store before to check out which camera fit me the best. I was tempted to get the t1i but the Rebel series feels like a toy in my hands. I have smaller hands too but I just didn’t like anything the Rebel line had to offer.
I’ve shot with a SLR before. My first camera was an older Nikon N6006 that my dad got for me. I ended up going Canon because reading over the features for the price range and available glass, Canon seemed like the best choice to me. More Information
Posted by admin on January 27, 2010
Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera 
The Canon 7D is a 5 Star Camera,
I intentionally waited before reviewing this camera. When it first came out, I was a little dissapointed. Not so much with the camera, but with the typical industry adoption rate. Lack of Adobe Lightroom support on Day 1, was a very painful price of being an early adopter.
Having had this camera now for several months, I have to say it’s got everything I need it for and more. I use it for weddings, portraits, wildlife, sports and video, and it doesn’t skip a beat. This is by far the most versatile camera out there. True, the 5DMk2 may take better images when you zero in on the pixels, but this is VERY close behind that. And, the 5dMK2 won’t give me the high FPS that I need for sports and wildlife photography, not to mention how amazing the focus is on this camera.
I think the only thing “wrong” with this camera is the price. Canon easily could have charged more for it! For more Information
Posted by admin on January 26, 2010
Nikon D3000 SLR 
Great Camera and Easy to Use,
Received this for Christmas, 2009. I am not a photog, but I have owned film SLRs in the past. This is my first Nikon. This camera is an excellent “point and shoot” for beginners like me, but also seems to have a lot of potential uses and effects that will keep me busy learning for the near future. Very user-friendly, and comes with abundant supporting materials, including two DVDs. So, if you are beginning to get into serious photographing (me, after many years away from it) this would appear to be a great camera to get. You can work your way to more complicated and satisfying uses at your own pace, and yet use it right away as a “point and shoot.” For my purposes, just perfect.
Cameta Photo service was great – on time and well-packed. They followed up with a satisfaction e-mail. I have not had to use their services again as nothing has gone wrong, but they seem to be professional and concerned. Amazon, as always in my experience, was also great. More Information…
Posted by admin on January 25, 2010
Sony DCR-SR47 
Amazingly Easy to Use,
Right out of the box this camera is very user friendly. I have never used or operated a digital camcorder and was using most of its functions within 15 minutes. The instructions are very easy to follow and well written. They also include very good pictures to let you know what to press. The touch screen on the LCD makes the camera extremely easy to use. The zoom is very stable and the steady shot feature really helps keep the picture from being too shaky. The 60 gig hard drive allows you to record anywhere from 15-45 hrs (depending on quality of video desired) which was a huge selling point for me because it doesn’t require buying 5-8 memory cards! It is incredibly light and easy to carry around with you as well. My only negative comment is that the record button isn’t reachable with your right hand when using the camera so you have to use your other hand to hit it. Not really a big deal, however. All in all, I must say hats off to Sony for making a quality camera for a reasonable price. More Information…
Posted by admin on January 25, 2010
Nikon D700 SLR Camera 
Excellent Camera,
The D700 is a perfect example of “you get what you pay for”. While there are cameras that have more megapixels and cameras with more features (video, pullout screens etc), the D700 excels at what its supposed to do – take gorgeous pictures. It has the most amazing low light capability, with clean pictures even at ISO 6400. Put an F1.4 50mm on there and I swear you can liteerally take pictures in near darkness with little noise. The D700 has tremendous value for the money and, like many old film SLRs, will still be a top level camera ten years from now. More Information ….
Posted by admin on January 19, 2010
Nikon Coolpix P90 
Great point and shoot camera!!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this camera. I have had an Olympus Stylus 730 for several years and love it, but I wanted an upgrade although not yet ready for a SLR. This camera fit my needs perfectly. I wanted the full control manual settings to get me ready for the SLR, but wasn’t ready for the cost because I am still learning about photography. This camera is definitely a great deal at right around $300. The 24x optical zoom is awesome. I was used to 3x, which is awful for distant landscape shots. I love the tilt screen display, this is a very functional feature. I was also looking for a digital camera with a viewfinder; although this model’s viewfinder is the digital display it serves it’s purpose. The continuous shot mode is great; shooting at around 12 frames per second…this makes getting that perfect shot during a sporting event or dance recital very easy.
The camera has a great weight to it and is very comfortable to hold. I love that it has a flash release button so if you don’t intend on using the flash you just don’t open it. The menu is easy to use. Battery life seems to be around 4 hours and only takes about 2 to fully charge. The camera comes with a lens cap and a neck strap, usb cable, tv cable, battery charger and battery. I purchased a spare battery and recommend you search for a true Nikon EL-EN5 battery…I got mine for under $20. The mfg recommends only using their brand, I concur. From past experience I have seen off brand batteries mess the ports up so the camera becomes unusable.
All in all if you are looking for a point and shoot with a lot of the manual capabilities of a SLR camera this is a good choice. More Information….
Posted by admin on January 18, 2010
Nikon D300s 
Great Camera
This is a great camera even if Ken Rockwell doesn’t really recommend it. I am a previous D200 owner, but I am very fond of this D300s. I still have much experimenting to do with this. I love my custom setup with vivid colors for landscapes and jewelry but I’m always forgetting to re-set it to normal when I’m taking people pictures. I haven’t used the video as much as I want to. One draw back I couldn’t edit the video with my Sony Vegas movie editing software, although I may have an earlier version of the software. Has anyone been able to do that?
The 18-200mm is the best Nikon lens made. Extremely versatile and may be the only lens you’ll ever need. I love the new locking system. More Information...