Camera, Photo & Video reviews

Ridata Mini DVD-R 4X Media (50 pack)
Manufacturer: Ritek
Brand: Ritek
Feature:
　・Media Type: Mini DVD-R, Blank Mini DVD-Recordable Media
　・A single-side DVD-R disc can store up to 1.46GB.
　・Information on the DVD-R is permanently recorded (write-once) and cannot be altered or erased.
　・The DVD-R provides an archival life span of over 100 years.
　・Disc Diameter: 3 1/8" (80mm)

Customer Review Summary (Average Rating : 3.5 / 5.0)
・good quality
・Only one half of the DVD's were burn-able
・Ridata Mini DVD
・Problematic Disks
・Noticeable vibration - I regret my purchase!

List Price:
$39.99
Lowest New Price:
$16.75

Editorial Review
Ritek Ridata 4X Mini DVD-R Media - The compact size and universal read-compatibility make these Mini DVD-R discs an ideal medium for a broad range of mobile storage applications, including storage of multimedia content -- digital audio, video and still images, graphics, business presentations, Internet downloads and data sharing.

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Customer Reviews
good quality
5 / 5.0
I used it to backup my gamecube games, and they work awesomely well, couldn't find a better price to quality offer.


Only one half of the DVD's were burn-able
2 / 5.0
Not very satisfied. We burned the DVD's and at least half those attempted to be burned were bad. Not the best product!


Ridata Mini DVD
5 / 5.0
This is the first time I have purchased Ridata DVDs. So far so good. Price is very atractive.


Problematic Disks
2 / 5.0
The Ridata Mini DVD-R is an up and down item. Sometimes you'll get a few cd's that wont work as well for you cam corder, then sometimes you'll get them without a problem.

For me, I've noticed having problems when I finalize, it takes way longer from about 3-5 minutes when it should be only about 2 minutes on the regular JVC or Sony mini dvd-rs, secondly, I try burning some of my dvd-rs but they wont burn due to a lag or something on the disc. No scratches detected on this disk either, just probably vibrated when recording and messed up the shot.

I use them to record highschool matches for wrestling and football, they seemed to be good, but they are not the best.




Noticeable vibration - I regret my purchase!
2 / 5.0
I bought these DVD-R's for my Sony camera, and i regret the purchase - they noticeably vibrate when recording - I have Googled about this and most folks say they should play fine and preserve your media, but its annoying when you are using them.

Hoya 52mm UV (Ultra Violet) Super Multi Coated Glass Filter
Manufacturer: Hoya
Brand: Hoya
Feature:
　・Eliminates haze.
　・Serves as a lens protector.
　・Super Multi Coated for maximum flare protection.

Customer Review Summary (Average Rating : 4.5 / 5.0)
・Causes lens flare
・Almost perfect protection filter
・Multi-Coating Not Very Durable and Smears Easily, But Nice Ring
・brl
・Its great!

List Price:
$44.75
Lowest New Price:
$19.49

Editorial Review
HAZE UV (0) absorbs the ultraviolet rays, which often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. It is a multi-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films. It also serves as a permanent lens protector.

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Customer Reviews
Causes lens flare
3 / 5.0
I purchased this filter to protect my lens, but found that it caused lens flare when mounted on my D40's kit lens. It wasn't a problem when used with the 35mm f/1.8 AF-S DX lens under similar shooting conditions, namely subjects in front of white seamless, all lit with strobes. I've taken 5000 photos with the kit lens before mounting this filter, and it only took a hundred photos since mounting the filter to show that the flare is present now that wasn't present before. Buyer beware.


Almost perfect protection filter
4 / 5.0
I bought this filter for protection on the front of my EF 70-300IS lens. It has served this purpose well.



It seems well made. While walking around with the camera on my shoulder I have bumped the ring couple of times on a wall. It did not dent or scratch, and the glass has not fallen out.



The threads have never locked onto the lens barrel, although its never been in extreme conditions. (60 to 110 F only).



This filter does not increase flare or reduce sharpness! (Unlike my 58mm canon filter).



This filter is not the easiest to clean. Too much liquid cleaner causes white streaks on the glass. The trick is to use a blower and dry micro-cloth most of the time. When liquid is required to remove stubborn grit it requires the right amount of moisture on your cloth so that it will remove the grime and evaporate instantly. Once you understand the technique its not that difficult.



I deducted a star for the cleaning, however it did not stop me from buying a 77mm one for my EF 17-40.


Multi-Coating Not Very Durable and Smears Easily, But Nice Ring
3 / 5.0
I own many lenses and uv filters, and the coating on the Super HMC pits and smears the easiest over time (some 4+5 star reviews mention the smearing???). The pitting is on only my Super HMC filters in the past 6 years, but not my multicoated filters from other brands. If it ever gets wet or you accidentally touch the glass, you'll never really get it clean again.



Everyone in these reviews talk about how necessary a UV(O) filter is, but doesn't review quality in terms of relativity to other products. I sometimes feel that reviews are becoming rationalizations for large purchases rather than thoughts from informed consumers.



I give it a star because I like the lightweight aluminum ring, although it can loosen up as it ages. Unfortunately, the heavier rings on B+W and Heliopan lock onto the lens too tight. Another star for the good price.



The Heliopans and B+Ws clean easily with a cloth and have have years of abuse without pitting, scratches, or smearing, and feel much more solid as they age. The Super HMC requires a chemical, which still doesn't quite get off all the smearing. In fact, over the years the cheaper MC version doesn't have the same problem, go figure.



The regular MC versions don't have the smearing and pitting problem so much, which is odd because they are cheaper. Go for the MC pro(1) version instead if you're on a budget, or buy B+W or Heliopan instead.






brl
5 / 5.0
Very nice product. Picture quality is definetly improved expecially in bright light. I am using it on a Canon Rebel xsi with 18-55 lens.


Its great!
5 / 5.0
I just put it on my lens and there it is... perfec, images are not affected and its easy to clean.

I really like it!

Leupold Lens Pen 48807
Manufacturer: Leupold
Release Date: 2008-09-16
Brand: Leupold
Feature:
　・Compact, two-step lens cleaning device for riflescopes or binoculars
　・Natural hairbrush is fully retractable when not in use
　・Microfiber cleaning tip automatically replenishes itself
　・Cleaning tip offers state-of-the-art cleaning compound
　・Ideal for the workbench, the range, or in the field
Sales Rank: 5132

Customer Review Summary (Average Rating : 5.0 / 5.0)
・Handy
・Works Great

List Price:
$11.90
Lowest New Price:
$3.99

Editorial Review
This compact, two-step LensPen has a natural hair brush which is fully retractable for protection when not in use. A clean brush is key because it’s the first thing to touch the lens. The microfiber cleaning tip automatically replenishes itself with a state-of-the-art dry cleaning compound. Compact and ergonomic, it’s great for your workbench, the range, or in the field.

Editorial Review
The right tool makes even the most difficult or tedious job easier. Enter the compact, two-step Leupold LensPen, which will keep your riflescope and binocular lenses clean and pristine. The LensPen offers a natural hairbrush that's fully retractable when not in use (a clean brush is key because it's the first thing to touch the lens), along with a microfiber cleaning tip that automatically replenishes itself with a state-of-the-art cleaning compound. Overall, the LensPen is far easier and more effective than other lens cleaning methods. Compact and ergonomic, the LensPen is ideal for the workbench, the range, or in the field.

About Leupold
From humble immigrant beginnings, Leupold grew--based on a promise of quality--to become a classic American company. In 1907, Fred Leupold set up a one-man shop at 5th and Oak streets in Portland to repair surveying equipment. He was joined by his brother-in-law, Adam Voelpel, and later by inventor John Cyprian Stevens, and the foundations for a century of success were in place.

During Leupold’s second half-century, the company focused heavily on the sports optics business. Leupold’s presence in the hunting and shooting market expanded with innovative optics and features that are now legendary among hunters, shooters, and outdoors enthusiasts. Many of the industry’s standards--nitrogen waterproofing, the Duplex reticle, and more--were Leupold creations.

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Customer Reviews
Handy
5 / 5.0
Does the job perfectly and is handy. It stays in my range bag. Money well spent.


Works Great
5 / 5.0
I purchased this to use for my camera lenses. I feel that cleaning pens designed for scopes are higher quality since they are usually designed for multi layer/coated lenses. So far it's working great on my camera lenses.

Canon BP-808 Lithium Ion Battery for FS Camcorders
Manufacturer: Canon Video
Brand: Canon
Feature:
　・Can be used as a substitute battery for Cameras and Camocrders compatible with the Canon BP-511A Battery

Customer Review Summary (Average Rating : 4.0 / 5.0)
・Battery is dead
・Great spare battery
・Wonderful Buyer!!!
・works great wrong size
・Probably should've just bought non-Canon battery

List Price:
$80.00
Lowest New Price:
$49.99
Lowest Used Price:
$45.93

Editorial Review
Never run out of power with this Canon BP-808 Lithium Ion Battery for FS Camcorders. It is rated at 890 mAh and is compatible with Canon CG-800 battery charger. Comes with a 30 day warranty.

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Customer Reviews
Battery is dead
1 / 5.0
I ordered this battery, went right to Europe for a month and when we got there the battery didn't work at all. The battery won't even charge or hold a charge. I'm hoping that the seller will give me a new battery. I'm hoping that this will help me find the right person to talk to about this.


Great spare battery
4 / 5.0
Works just like the OEM battery that came with my Vixia HG20 HD cam. Having the ability for the camera to "talk" to the battery to provide battery information and capacity status is important for me. However, this is pricier than the basic non-OEM battery.



The only thing I did not like about the BP-808 is that it is thinner than the OEM BP-807 so when installed on the cam, it is not flushed with the cam body and doesn't look as slick.


Wonderful Buyer!!!
5 / 5.0
This seller is awesome. I bought a battery when it came it was DOA. They had me send it back to them and they sent out a new battery. The new battery works great and I couldn't be more happy with the service I received from this buyer. Not to mention my battery works great!!!


works great wrong size
5 / 5.0


I really should read the batteries better. should have got the 809 not the 808. Oh well, it works.


Probably should've just bought non-Canon battery
4 / 5.0
Nothing is wrong with this battery except that I probably didn't need to spend the extra money buying a Canon one. Oh well. I'm sure Energizer or Duracell makes an excellent one for cheaper. Never looked.

Op/Tech E-Z Comfort, Adjustable Neoprene Neck Strap for Binoculars and Cameras, Black
Manufacturer: Op/Tech USA
Brand: Op/Tech
Feature:
　・Fits most cameras & binoculars
　・Easy to attach
　・Fully adjustable approx. 22" - 44" (558,8mm - 1117,6mm)
　・Very strong & durable

Customer Review Summary (Average Rating : 5.0 / 5.0)
・Comfortable
・Good Deal
・Comfort without the bulk
・great strap for our binoculars
・Very good basic camer/binocular strap.

List Price:
$10.95
Lowest New Price:
$5.00

Editorial Review
The "no frills" approach to a comfortable and functional neck strap is what OP/TECH USA offers in the E-Z COMFORT STRAP . The slim design and easy-to-use connection system make this a great strap for binoculars and cameras. It combines high quality neoprene, top grade leather and 3/8" webbing to give you a simple, yet comfortable strap. Getting down to basics without sacrificing quality is what the E-Z COMFORT STRAP is all about.

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Customer Reviews
Comfortable
5 / 5.0
I find the strap to be well made, attractive, and comfortable to wear. I would recommend this to a friend. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that it fits into my binocular case when wrapped around the binoculars.



Jim, Dallas, TX


Good Deal
5 / 5.0
Item just as described and of good quality.Shipped quickly and well packaged. Am happy with purchase and would recomend to a friend.


Comfort without the bulk
5 / 5.0
I got the E-Z Comfort neck strap for my binoculars and they're exactly what I needed: soft, supple, comfortable, distributing the weight of the equipment a lot better than those horrible, coarse, thin straps that ship with most binoculars. It doesn't chafe my neck and I barely remember the binoculars are there.



I had an Op/Tech Pro Camera Strap 3/8" - Black on the binoculars, but it was overkill for them: it's a great strap, built for heavier equipment. So this one ended on my camera and the new E-Z Comfort is now on the binoculars. I think they're both perfect for the use I've given them.


great strap for our binoculars
5 / 5.0
Very comfortable strap for our binoculars which came with a hard leather strap Highly recomend it


Very good basic camer/binocular strap.
4 / 5.0
I bought two of these straps. One for our D-SLR camera and one for our full size 10X50 binoculars. The strap works very well for both of these applications. The only complaint is that it could be a bit wider. There was an error made in the shipping cost. Shipping cost were applied to each strap even though they shipped in the same package. We called this error to Op/Tech's attention and it was resolved immediately. I would buy this item again.