Friday, August 27, 2010

Lowest Price Canon EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender for EOS Cameras


For such a small item, there is much debate over whether or not it is useful. After using it for a year on a Digital Rebel, I can confidently say that this extender does three things:

1. This makes the eyecup more convenient by spacing it away from the camera. You'll still rub your nose on the screen, but you won't have to jam your face up against the camera so hard anymore. Maybe people with small faces don't have this problem, but I do.

2. This reduces the size of the view. If you have trouble seeing all the corners of the view in addition to green info display at the bottom of the view, this makes it much easier to do so.

3. The reduced size of the view can aid composition. By seeing a smaller view, it gives the photographer a increased grasp over the "big picture", so while details will be harder to make out, larger aspects like lines and shapes became easier to frame.

This was great for me, but what I found when switching to a newer camera is that the extender no longer helped me. So now it's back on the Rebel, where it continues to make that camera easier to use.

The upshot of all this is, if you believe this extender might be useful for you, it is cheap enough to be worth the shot. It's hard to say whether or not each person will end up using it with each camera, but sometimes I find it provides benefits that I would miss without it.Get more detail about Canon EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender for EOS Cameras.

Low Price Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Silver)


MY REVIEW: I purchased the Canon SD970IS in June, 2010 to replace my Canon SD870IS which suffered from a failing display after four years of use. Beyond the screen failure, I was very satisfied with the SD870IS and opted to again purchase a Canon. The SD970IS is very similar to the SD870IS in manner of use - I mean, the buttons were identical to the older camera, utilized the same battery, same charger, etc. However, the SD970IS is a major upgrade over the camera it replaces - and I am VERY satisified with this purchase. The advantages of the SD970IS are numerous: display is bright and very crisp - like a high definition TV; zoom range is improved; the "Auto" scene mode selection is efficient; low-light, sunlight and other environmental conditions are handled much better with the 970s versus the 870; the camera is again substantially constructed (like the 870) "feels solid when held"; photo quality is sharp!

SOME SUGGESTIONS IF YOU PURCHASE THE 970: 12.1 megapixels require a fast memory card. Opt for a higher-end card with a high transfer rate (32MB/SEC) or higher (especially if you use the video option) - you won't regret that decision as it will prevent you from having to wait a second or two for the image to "write" to the card. I bought a SanDisk 32MB/Second 8 GIG high-transfer card for this camera and it works like a gem! Order an extra battery. Although battery life is good, a back-up battery is inexpensive and can easily be packed in the camera case. The wall charger that comes with the camera is slick and will charge the battery in about an hour. I also ordered a Koo case for under $10 -- and the case has firm padding and is built for rugged use and certainly will protect the camera. I will keep the camera in my old Sony Cybershot case for most excursions, though - as it's larger and I can easily store the entire support system for the camera, from charger to extra cards.

CONCLUSION: An outstanding camera for under $300. This camera is intuitive, well-built and takes great photos. For most people, this camera will meet and exceed their expectations for a higher-end point-and-shoot camera. Again, I am completely satisified with it and would recommend it to anyone.Get more detail about Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Silver).

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Save Canon Digital Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Silver Body Only)


I love my new Canon EOS Xsi. With the new SLR, it was curious that the new 3" screen was showing you the camera settings rather than the image you were shooting, like with point and shoot cameras. Only with "Live View" will you see the images on the screen as you photograph. It doesn't matter. Since it's a SLR, you view your shot through the viewfinder, which has elaborate information you can see. Frankly, the screen on point and shoot cameras were impossible to see and you could never tell what you were getting on them anyway. The SLR lets you know exactly what you are getting by looking through the lens that is taking the shot.

I got a great deal on my 12.2 mpx EOS at Amazon, and I would urge anyone looking for a more serious camera than a point-and-shoot should jump in and make the plunge with this very excellent DSLR. Get more detail about Canon Digital Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera (Silver Body Only).

Discount Canon Photo Paper Matte, 4 x 6 Inches, 120 Sheets (7981A014)


Great paper. Photos turn out beautiful (so far). It is surprising at first because it doesn't feel like the matte photos I've gotten in the past. It is quite like a piece of cardstock but it's sturdy and the photo looks great so who's complaining!Get more detail about Canon Photo Paper Matte, 4 x 6 Inches, 120 Sheets (7981A014).

Tuesday, August 24, 2010