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Nikon D300 DX 12 3MP Digital SLR Camera Body Only

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Pretty good so far
So far so good. I think this may be the most reviewed camera ever so I’m not going to repeat what has already been said, both pros and cons. I will say that my experience has been over all positive although I haven’t used the camera much yet. I keep justifying using the D40 with the Nikon 18-200 lens. The shutter is a little louder than I would want it to be, not sure why more haven’t commented on this but it’s not a deal breaker by any means. Overall, I would recommend this camera to others.

5 Stars a dream camera come true
I am not a professional photographer or a techie, but I do appreciate good photography and good quality photographic equipment. I wasn’t that thrilled with my Nikon D80 and I was very pleased with my Nikon D200 which I was able to buy new for $720.00 (What a deal!.) BUT the desire for this Nikon D300 kept nagging at me as I read more and more reviews. The best review ever is from The Imaging Resource (google it). So, I sold my Nikon D80, Nikon D200, and 3 prime lenses to pay for this new camera. I also purchased David Busch’s Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide, which is very helpful. You will read all about this camera in many other reviews. I just want to say that color is accurate, Build quality is awesome, User friendly. Very little nose at high ISO. I think my favorite aspect is the four separate shooting menus. They are very user friendly (even for me), independent of each other, and you can always reset it to default if you think you are getting lost. I felt very safe navigating through all the menus. I use it with the Nikon 16-85mm VR lens (approx $600). Yes, you can take good photos with it right out of the box. Of course, you have more control over exposure, depth of field etc as you learn more about the camera. This is my advice. If you have the money, $1700 approx, buy this camera body! It is the finest camera body you can buy without going to full frame, which is immensely more expensive. Go ahead and buy Nikon kit zoom lens and upgrade to a more expensive lens down the road if you want to. In the digital world, it is the camera body that is crucial for accurate color rendition etc. As far as the lens goes, Nikon doesn’t make a crappy lens. I find the VR (vibration reduction) lens very helpful because I don’t like to use tripods. It is a bit on the heavy side compared to D80 because it is solid Magnesium Alloy body. If you want light weight, buy a compact. In the Nikon D300 manual, Nikon clearly states to never touch the sensor at all in any way. If you can’t get the sensor dust off by blowing or by the built in dust vibration system, than make sure that a very qualified Nikon authorized person does it. (this goes for all digital SLR cameras). My previous film cameras were Minolta SRT 102, Leica Rangefinder M2, Contax with Zeiss lens, so I have owned some of the best. This new Nikon D300 DX digital camera does not disappoint me. I am going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Jean

5 Stars Nikon D300
I have been waiting to write a review about this camera! Amazon does not always ask for a review on some items & others they ask for a revie before you get the product. I just can’t wait! I have several nikon cameras. N90 (Film) A Nikon Coolpic Nikon D2H & a Nikon D90! I’m so Happy with the D300 I find myself using this camera & not the others! I can’t wait to get to Jamaica again & start shooting. I recommend this camera to everyone. There coming out with a new D300 soon!

5 Stars Going from SLR to DSLR
Prior to buying the D300, I was very familiar with film SLR’s and had quite a bit of experience with digital imagery, but this was my first DSLR. I estimated that I was probably over the hump in the learning curve when I purchased this camera. BOY I WAS WRONG!

It turns out that wasn’t such a bad thing. I’ve enjoyed the challenge, and the more I discover about this camera, the more I love it.

Unfortunately the user’s manual that comes with the camera (400 pages), doesn’t do a good job of coalescing the camera’s individual features into useful information. There are A LOT of features and most of them have variable settings. Is it intimidating to think about all these variables every time you want to take a picture? You bet! Don’t worry, Nikon has thought of this. By selecting between Shooting Menu and Custom banks allows you to change dozens of settings all at once.

I eventually bought a book on the D300 which covers everything in the manual but makes all the necessary connections between features and gives you a thorough understanding of how to effectively apply them (the author’s name is Busch). I only wish I had bought the book when I bought the camera. It would’ve saved me a lot of time.

I’m happy to say that my D300 is now configured for nearly any photo situation I might encounter.

5 Stars Tanks to god I bought this camera…
Well Im from COSTA RICA, in the tropics the dream of any fotografer is to have a camera like this…it works fantastic… Wow!!!

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Canon E67U 67mm Snap On Lens Cap for Canon SLR Cameras

A snap-on cap for lenses specifying 67mm for filters and other attachments / Protects lens from dust, impact and scratches PIXMA MP610 PIXMA MP970 PIXMA MX850 PowerShot A530/SELPHY CP740 Combo SELPHY CP740 SELPHY CP760 SELPHY CP770 SELPHY CP780 SELPHY ES2 SELPHY ES3 SELPHY ES30

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great!
Could not find one anywhere,after losing the original at the airport during a Warbird show. Many thanks!

5 Stars found it at amazon
I was thrilled to find this lens cap at amazon when the one that came with our brand new camera was lost just 2 wks after we bought it. I went to the product website and was dissappointed to find that I couldn’t order it from them. I not only found it at amazon… I received it within 3 days of ordering it….wow!

5 Stars good quality
This lens cap look identical to the one that came with the camera. It works fine for me.

5 Stars Original lens cap
Same cap that came with the lens originally. I bought an aftermarket first and it is nowhere near the quality as the original. This cap snugs on the lens tight with a good seal and does not have bulky release tabs like the aftermarket; Those tabs catch when you’re pulling camera in/out of bag. Highly recommended over aftermarket!

1 Star Not enough information. Cap did not fit my model.
The item was not fully described. I thought it would fit my Rebel camera,

however it did not.

Nor

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Olympus SP 565UZ 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom

Olympus has given the SP-570 UZ the worlds most powerful ultra zoom digital camera an extreme makeover by creating the new SP-565 Ultra Zoom, a smaller and lighter version with the same amazing precision-crafted 20x wide-angle telephoto zoom lens (26-520mm equivalent), but the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot camera. Photographers searching for an even more portable and approachable ultra zoom to take anywhere will rejoice in the cameras new form factor, and with 10 million pixels and Dual Image Stabilization delivering superior, virtually blur-free images, the SP-565 UZ is proof that good things do come in small packages.
The cameras enhanced Face Detection can now track up to 16 faces within the frame and optimize exposure even when subjects are moving, ensuring that family reunion group portraits will come out well-focused. In addition, the SP-565 UZ ensures sharp, brilliant images with a host of other features.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars I am please with my new camera
I purchased this camera for the zoom capability and have been pleased with everything about it. I still am learning about it as I use it, it is user-friendly.

5 Stars super good!
Great camera! Great pics. A littel more than I want to have to do but I like a point and shoot! It’s not much more complicated though.

4 Stars Excellent camera for the price.
EASY TO USE CAMERA WITH A LOT OF AUTOMATIC SETTINGS AND FEATURES; FOR THE EVERYDAY PHOTOGRAPHER WHO WANT’S A BETTER PICTURE THAN TAKEN WITH THOSE LITTLE CAMERAS. I TRIED THIS CAMERA IN DIFERENT LIGHT CONDITIONS INTERIORS AND (GREAT PICS).

I SPECIALY LOVE THE WIDE ANGLE LENS, THE SOON, FOCUS AND BETTER FLASH THAN THE LITTLE CAMERAS.

J.L

5 Stars Beautiful pictures
I purchased this camera after much research. I didn’t want an SLR with the camera bag, lenses, etc because I’ve been down that path. I wanted something easier to use and less bulky, but more than a small point and shoot. I also wanted a view finder. I opened the box and immediately liked the way the camera felt in my hands. I played with it a couple of days before going on vacation to really test it out. I Love it! It is so easy to use and takes great pictures. I had several printed and have had people look at them and comment that they need to buy a new camera now that they have seen my pictures. I was amazed at how nice the pics are even in low light conditions. This camera is a good one for the price.

4 Stars Olympus SP-565UZ
I have had the camera for about a month now and am spending a lot of time learning how to use it. It is a liitle smaller than I imagined but as I only have full use of one hand, it is very satisfactory. There are many very nice features, one that I really like is Panorama. It works very well. I especially like the fact that it uses “AA” batteries. Good rechargables give me many pictures and I haven’t run out of power, yet. I normally keep 2 sets of batteries available and after shooting photos, replace the used ones with ones that have been recharged.

I am still undecided about a focusing issue where it doesn’t seem as sharp as it could be but am experimenting with different settings. I guess, time will tell.

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Opteka RC 6 Wireless Remote Control for Olympus EVOLT E 520 E 510 E 500 E 420 E 410 E 330 E 300 E 30 E 3 and E 1 Digital SLR Camera

The Opteka RC-6 remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The RC-6 allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release. ~

Will work on Olympus Evolt E-510, E-500, E-410, & E-330

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Opteka RC6 Remote
this product is pretty easy to use. took me some time to understand the instructions on what “command dial” was. LOL but otherwise, this is a good product.

5 Stars Works as well as the Olympus Remote
What a genius bit of OEM product at a great price. Don’t spend money on the Oly RM-1, this is less than half the price and does the job as well as the Oly unit.

5 Stars perfect gadget for steady shots
This serves it purpose pretty good. But I am not sure if the +/- button and the other two button work. They sure dont on my E500. But the shutter works so I am good.

5 Stars Great little remote for my Olympus E-500
I read all the Amazon product reviews prior to buying this item, so I knew about the poor (almost incomprehensible) setup instructions. I was able to use my camera’s operators manual to figure it all out. Once I understood the remote setup, everything has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend this unit to people who respect their equipment. The unit is not built ruggedly, so care is important. That said, it should provide you with years of use. Go Amazon!

5 Stars remote works great with my Revolt 520 Olympus
Found this to work great with my new camera. Camera’s instructions were easier to use than the instructions with product. Great success!

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