Digital Concepts 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")
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list price: $34.99
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This high-quality, 3-section tripod, suitable for both cameras and camcorders, features a channel lock and a two-way pan and and tilt head. It extends to a maximum and height of 60 inches and can fold up as small as 23 inches. A free case is included with the tripod. Comes with a one year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Model # TR62
• Features a 3 section channel lock
• 2 way fluid pan & tilt head
• Max height: 60 inches
• Folds to 23 inches

Reviews (1)

Ain't Got No "Fluid" Head
Fluid heads are found on professional tripods and allow butter-smooth pans and tilts damped by heavy oil or grease. This is just an inexpensive tripod with a plastic head. It's good plastic, but it flexes. For the money, it's perfectly okay, but don't expect to put a camcorder on it and get a jerk-free pan.

It's reasonably compact and light, and the legs are metal with snap-lock type leg locks. Just don't put your Calumet view camera on this thing and try to make like Ansel Adams. For anything the size of a Canon G-series digital camera or smaller, it's fine. The nylon carry bag is a nice little plus. ... Read more

Asin: B000093UDR

Canon LADC58 Conversion Lens Adapter for G1, G2 & EOS Cameras
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list price: $29.99 -- our price: $21.35
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The Canon LA-DC58 conversion lens adapter lets you use specially made Canon conversion lenses and 58mm filters. To use the converter, remove the ring around the lens and screw the adapter into place. This adapter is necessary when using the WC-DC58 wide-angle converter, the TC-DC58 teleconverter, and theclose-up lens 250D with the PowerShot G1 camera. ... Read more

Features

• Accepts any 58mm filter or lens
• Designed for use with Canon add-on lenses
• Use with the PowerShot G1 digital camera
• 58mm thread

Reviews (5)

This dont work with G3
I bought this accesory thinkingthat itwas compatible with the Canon powershot G3 (because it is in the list of accesories for this camera) but it doesnt work with the G3. Buyers beware. If you have a G3 you should buy a LA-DC58B instead.

My [two cents worth]
I have this adapter just in the need that I want to use the special effect filters..it serves this purpose very well, however, I've also noticed some drawbacks that annoy me quite often.

a) it blocks the build-in flash if you don't zoom in.
b) it blocks the low-light focus-assistant beam!! and for my G2, although it is a Canon Type-A camera, the red-light focus-assitant beam of the external flash Speedlite 420EX won't work.That said, you are taking risks on using autofocus, and if you are using those converters, say bye bye to autofocus.
c) my silver G2 looks bad with this BLACK adaptor...

Good if you have 58mm filters and Canon SLR Camera
This lens adapter has some advantages: 1- Wide opening (58mm) so reduce vignetting 2- Same filter size for Canon SLR like ELAN 7E, thus same filter set can be used for both Digital and film. 3- You can always keep it on the camera with an UV adapter, protecting your lens, don't forget the cap. Disadvantages: 1- Blocks viewfinder, you have to use LCD, which I always do because viewfinder never shows %100 coverage of real shot. 2- Blocks a slight portion of low light sensor, but I did some tests, it does not have much blockage and low light sensor works OK in my camera with this converter attached. 3- Blocks microphone, I did not test the effect of converter on microphone. Some notes: If you buy this converter, don't buy a non-coated filter because camera has an excellent coated lens, and you don't want to reduce your image quality with a [price] lens. Go for a [price] B+W or at least double coated hoya filter. ... Read more

Asin: B000050MDT
Subjects:  1. Photograph Photography    2. Lens (lenses)    3. Accessories (Accessory)   

Canon 250D 58mm Close-up Lens for G1, G2, G3, G5, G6 & EOS SLR Cameras
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list price: $124.99 -- our price: $85.95
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The Canon 52mm close-up lens 250D uses two lens elements that reduce color aberrations. The 250D is recommended for lens focal lengths from 38-135mm. ... Read more

Features

• 250mm focusing distance
• Changes closest focusing distance to 250mm
• 52mm filter size
• 2 lens elements
• Attaches to the front of lens

Reviews (3)

Awesome Close-Up Lens! Get One!
I bought the 250D lens to use with my Sony DSC-F717 and it is just wonderful. I can also use it with my Canon G3 because I bought a Canon LADC58B Conversion Lens Adapter (which is required and is inexpensive). I had been hearing a lot of good things about this lens in digital photography forums and I have seen many wonderful examples of its use. I recommend this lens to anyone who wants to make their "macro" photography shine. Get one! Just be clear that there is the 52mm and the 58mm and don't be confused as to which one will fit your camera.

Edit:
Just to clear up something that is misleading...
This one 'is' the "58mm" even though above (on this page) under "Features" it mentions "52mm". This is misleading and confusing. At the very very top of this page it says "58mm". Let me just assure you that this particular one 'is' the "58mm".

Top Quality... Hefty price
I use this product for the Canon G1.

The quality of the photos i have taken are great, and i'm really happy with the pics. Huge Resolutions, a good printer, and a decent overall effect.

I would say though, that for 60-90 bucks you should get this only if you plan to use it... (ie: Flower Close-ups, wilderness photos of small items etc...)

Top Quality... Hefty price
I use this product for the Canon G1.

The quality of the photos i have taken are great, and i'm really happy with the pics. Huge Resolutions, a good printer, and a decent overall effect.

I would say though, that for 60-90 bucks you should get this only if you plan to use it... (ie: Flower Close-ups, wilderness photos of small items etc...) ... Read more

Asin: B000050M6M
Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)    2. Photograph Photography    3. Filter (Filters)   

The prepackaged assortments provide a range of artistic possibilities. Makes colors vibrant. ... Read more

Features

• Enhancing filter
• UV protector
• Circular polarizer
• 58mm diameter
• 812-color warming filter

Asin: B00004ZCKG
Subjects:  1. Filter (Filters)    2. Tiffen (Tifen)   

Canon WCDC58 Wide Converter Lens for PowerShot G1, G2 & Pro 90
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list price: $199.99 -- our price: $152.96
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Converts the focal length of the Canon PowerShot G1 by about 0.8x to expand its wide-angle coverage from 34mm to 27.2mm wide angle.

To use this lens, you must have the Canon LA-DC58 lens adapter (not included), which lets your PowerShot G1 accept 58mm threaded lenses and filters. ... Read more

Features

• Widens the Canon PowerShot G1's focal length to 27mm
• For taking wide-angle shots
• 58mm-diameter threads

Reviews (3)

Extremely satisfied
I purchased a "used lens" which had never been used. I got a great service.

wc-dc58
This widened the field on my pro90is more than I expected. It works very well with this camera.I can find no problems with fit or function. This lens is a great accessory for your pro90

G1's built-in flash is blocked
Quite a good wide converter lens. It works well with the 58mm
lens adapter. Comes with front and back caps and also with a
fantastic pouch for keeping it in.

The only problem with this wide converter is that the built-in
flash on my Powershot G1 doesn't reach the right hand side of
the photograph when the lens is on. This is also the problem
with the light-sensor lamp and the red-eye reduction lamp.
Shouldn't be a problem with daylight and outdoor shooting
though. ... Read more

Asin: B000050LYO
Subjects:  1. Filter (Filters)    2. Digital Camera (Cameras)    3. Photograph Photography   

Canon Speedlite 420EX Flash for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
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list price: $299.99 -- our price: $186.94
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Though TTL compatible with all Canon EOS cameras and the manual-focus T90 SLR, the Canon Speedlite 420EX flash is also E-TTL compatible with all A-type bodies: EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, Elan II/IIE, Rebel 2000, Rebel G, and EOS IX and IX Lite. The E-TTL function gives you features like high-speed FP sync mode and FE lock (spot/partial flash metering). The swivel head of the 420EX lets you bounce the light off the surrounding surfaces, giving your images soft, professional-quality lighting.

This flash also works as a wireless "slave" flash with EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, and D30 bodies. The remote flash firing is controlled entirely by a master unit--such as the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite 550EX, or Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX--connected to the camera, making it fast and simple to set up. When used with the EOS-1V, EOS-3, or EOS D30 cameras, additional features such as lighting ratio control and modeling flash are also supported by the 420EX. ... Read more

Features

• TTL compatible with all Canon EOS bodies
• E-TTL features with some Canon EOS bodies
• Uses 4 AA batteries
• Works with all Canon EOS bodies
• Swivel head for bounce flash photography

Reviews (23)

420 with G3
I've used a 420 with my G3 for about 2 years:
the two things that have most improved the quality of my photos are (1) external flash and (2) tripod...... mostly take the usual home photos (proms, birthday parties and so on) and some garden pics...... use rechargeable batteries with the 420 and have taken more than 100 pics on a full charge (have never used them up but carry a spare set of alkalines anyway)..... also have a diffuser for the 420 but have not found it to be useful..... now looking into getting a 20D or digital rebel and the 420 will work with either

Can never have enough light!
The greatest shortcoming of the Canon Digital Rebel Camera is its built in, pop-up flash. The pop-up flash is too weak for many situations - and often is not spaced high enough from the camera body to avoid red-eye, lens hoods or telephoto lens bodies shadow. I purchased the 420EX to improve on these situations.

After a year of use - I LIKE my purchase of the 420EX.

Things I enjoy with my 420 EX:

1. More powerful than the built in flash of the Digital Rebel
2. Swivel/Bounce head offers great flexability for many different situations.
3. Synchs perfectly to the Digital Rebel's exposure computer through the hot-shoe or hot shoe extender cord. Measures zoom level of standard zoom camera lens - and gives a good overall automatic exposure.
4. Light enough to mount on an L/U aluminum bracket without throwing the camera out of balance. Use of a BGE-1 battery grip is highly recommended with a portrait photographers U bracket.
5. Not a power hog. Can get up to 150-200 photos out of a set of four 2300 amp/hr Ni-Mh AA rechargables. (Always have a second set ready to go if on assignment - with a charger for the expended batteries.)
6. Works well in slave mode. This is where it earns its money for me!
7. Works well with a bounce light diffuser hood for portrait work.
8. Height above lens eliminates most red-eye situations.
9. GREAT VALUE for the money!
10. Hot shoe mount eliminates all but the longest telephoto lens shadows.

Things I 'd like to see improve:

1. Not powerful enough. You can NEVER have enough light. The 580EX gains a full F-stop (or more) over the 420 EX - though you pay a price almost double in cost.
2. Battery door is flimsy - and sometimes fails to latch securely. (This is embarassing when you're shooting for a client and batteries are rolling all over the place - I know... I need to be more careful!!!)
3. Tends toward underexposure in large or high ceilinged rooms. (You can never have enough light!)
4. Lacks strobe, LCD display functions of the more expensive EX580.

A good solid product for most occasions. A great value for the money. Improves on the Digital Rebel's anemic pop-up flash. Eliminates most red-eye situations. Still not powerful enough for the discriminating photographer.

Got a Canon SLR? Shoot Inside? Get a 420EX.
It doesn't matter if you shoot film or digital. It doesn't matter if you have an old Rebel XS film SLR or even a PowerShot Pro1 digicam (Not even an slr)!, if your canon camera has a hotshoe, This will work on it. And not just "yeah, it works", it'll be a "HOLY COW, look at that shot!" Bounce Flash is so easy it made me want to cry. And I use a 1986 manual focus T90 side by side with an Elan 7n. All you do is point the the flash head at SOMETHING white, and shoot. You'll never go back to direct flash. Care for wireless flash? the 420EX is the PERFECT slave, and with a 550/580EX or a ST-E2, you can control the light output without even leaving your camera.
Stop using the built in flash. Treat yourself to something nice. ... Read more

Asin: B00004YZLX
Subjects:  1. Electronic Flash (Flashes)   

SanDisk SDCFB-256-A10 256 MB CompactFlash Card
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list price: $79.99 -- our price: $25.08
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The size of a matchbook and weighing only half an ounce, the 256 MB CompactFlash card from SanDisk is an ultrasmall, removable data storage system. CompactFlash memory has built-in, industry-standard compatibility because its 50-pin card can easily be slipped into a passive, 68-pin Type II adapter card that fully meets PC Card electrical and mechanical specifications.

Expanding functionality and allowing products to be smaller and lighter, CompactFlash has been designed into more than 200 mobile products including digital cameras, handheld PCs, personal communicators, medical monitors, and audio recorders.

The SanDisk 256 MB CompactFlash card comes with a 1-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and MP3s
• 256 MB CompactFlash
• Removable data storage system
• Ultracompact
• Industry-standard compatibility

Reviews (26)

Terrible customer support
About 6 months after I started using my SanDisk card in my Canon camera, I started to get "memory error" problems.I reformatted the card in the camera and that got things working for a few more months.Now, reformatting using the camera doesn't work.

I called SanDisk customer support and they told me I need to reformat using a card reader.Then they told me I am supposed to reformat the card twice a month using a card readder.When I told them I don't have one, they told me to go buy one, or go visit a local Staples or Office Depot and try to use theirs!Are these guys kidding???Reformat twice a month?Walk into a store and ask the sales guy if I can borrow the use of a card reader????No way!

When I insisted that SanDisk replace the card, they reluctantly agreed to do so, and even then, they said they would only replace the card this once since I failed to follow the "standard procedure" of using a card reader to reformat the card.All this over a $25 card.It would have be so much easier for them to simply offer to replace the card at the outset without all the attitude.I'm never buying SanDisk again.

Quality Card. Period.
My Canon S410 came with a tiny stock card and I soon found the need to upgrade. This is a 4 MP camera and I set it on medium size and quality and can fit about 400 pictures on one card.
(My wife however actually finds a way to fill the whole thing in a day!) It has great compatiblity, size and dependability. As it fits in the canon, into the card reader built into my PC and has never never corrupted. The only regret I have is that I spent $40 on it at a local "Costco's" and now it's $25 at amazon.

GOOD AS I KNOW IT
IT MY FIRST COMPACT FLASH CARD SO NOTHING TO COMPARE IT TO.ITS GOOD AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED. ... Read more

Asin: B00006B9QE
Subjects:  1. Flash Memory (Flashcard, Flashcards)    2. Compactflash (Compact Flash)